I think the biggest problem may be the setting. This is high school and that seems to override the real essence…
Good points, all of them. And I too don't see a happy ending. When I feel that way I usually wait until a series finishes before starting it, just to be sure, but too late for that.
I think it was the real Ken, who saved Chita because only Chita can finally end him.
If the storyline goes into those kind of contortions just to keep Chita as a good guy it will strain credibility to the breaking point. For me the key question is why James’ father was killed and if maybe Chita wasn’t there to do it but was trying to stop it.
On the other hand, one of the twitter theories is that James’ father was a Nour and James himself is half-Nour.
Everybody's losing patience with Suzuki but you have to keep in mind that he'd overheard those girls talking about Serizawa crushing on someone during their freshman year, long before he'd ever spent time with Serizawa. Suzuki has no idea that he was being stalked by Serizawa at that time so he has no reason to think that he could be the crush that the girls are talking about. From his perspective he got on Serizawa's radar in a major way only after Serizawa found his notebook and went to talk to him.
Also, Serizawa treated that first interaction as though he was discovering Suzuki's interest in BL then and there for the first time. So when Suzuki hears that Serizawa's freshman crush was a guy who liked BL during freshman year, it's just another reason to think he couldn't possibly be that person.
Finally, for Serizawa to talk to Suzuki about his crush using the third person ("can you guess who he is?") only further reinforces the idea that the crush is *not* Suzuki.
Suzuki is incredibly confused, and given his low self-esteem and desire to avoid conflict I'm not surprised that he's being so weird about it.
I think we'll see a different side to Renji soon. He's going to see how despondent Time is and it will make him want to ease up on the kid and show him some support.
He balances Nine's shenanigans. If you hate Renji then I hope you absolutely loathe Nine. Renji's mischief comes…
Like all subversives Renji is not in a position of power so to affect change he needs to act, well, subversively. He can see how out of control Nine is being, to the point that Nine has even tried to drown the person he thinks is a threat. Such an unbalanced person needs to be stopped before he actually harms someone.
There's no evidence that anyone in the series is thinking of replacing Nine with Wan, or that anyone (including Wan) thinks that Wan is more talented or cuter. It's all in Nine's selfish, paranoid brain. He wants everything for himself to the exclusion of anyone else, but deep down he feels inadequate so he tries to eliminate the perceived threats.
The most surprising thing in this episode was the revelation that Pio had considered himself "dating" Jaein. At least they acknowledged that it was mostly one-sided. In fact I think her side was the only side that even ventured into "dating" territory.
Jaein did show some backbone in dealing with Jeongyo, though, which was refreshing. But of course then she turns up for that quick 1-on-1 with Pio back to her usual self. Girl, after 10+ unrequited years it's time to move on.
Am I the only one who hates renji?? Why is he stirring shit? He could help Wan in a more aboveboard way.
He balances Nine's shenanigans.
If you hate Renji then I hope you absolutely loathe Nine. Renji's mischief comes from seeing the dark cesspool that is Nine's soul and being the one cast member with the balls to do something about it. 🙂
I'm nervous to find out what Hyeonsu will do now that he knows the truth. Maybe he'll be the one to tell Jeongyu who was really behind his kidnapping. He might be the only person Jeongyu would believe.
Did everyone catch what Dunk said when Jinn showed up unexpectedly with the food delivery at the apartment?
"Jinn, you're such a hard worker. Even delivering food on your day off."
On ... your ... DAY ... OFF....!
So, for a chance to see Pod he'll even deliver when he's not on duty. Not sure how Jinn intercepted the order but he saw it was for Pod's address and didn't miss the opportunity.
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On the other hand, one of the twitter theories is that James’ father was a Nour and James himself is half-Nour.
Also, Serizawa treated that first interaction as though he was discovering Suzuki's interest in BL then and there for the first time. So when Suzuki hears that Serizawa's freshman crush was a guy who liked BL during freshman year, it's just another reason to think he couldn't possibly be that person.
Finally, for Serizawa to talk to Suzuki about his crush using the third person ("can you guess who he is?") only further reinforces the idea that the crush is *not* Suzuki.
Suzuki is incredibly confused, and given his low self-esteem and desire to avoid conflict I'm not surprised that he's being so weird about it.
There's no evidence that anyone in the series is thinking of replacing Nine with Wan, or that anyone (including Wan) thinks that Wan is more talented or cuter. It's all in Nine's selfish, paranoid brain. He wants everything for himself to the exclusion of anyone else, but deep down he feels inadequate so he tries to eliminate the perceived threats.
Jaein did show some backbone in dealing with Jeongyo, though, which was refreshing. But of course then she turns up for that quick 1-on-1 with Pio back to her usual self. Girl, after 10+ unrequited years it's time to move on.
If you hate Renji then I hope you absolutely loathe Nine. Renji's mischief comes from seeing the dark cesspool that is Nine's soul and being the one cast member with the balls to do something about it. 🙂
"Jinn, you're such a hard worker. Even delivering food on your day off."
On ... your ... DAY ... OFF....!
So, for a chance to see Pod he'll even deliver when he's not on duty. Not sure how Jinn intercepted the order but he saw it was for Pod's address and didn't miss the opportunity.
I mean, this guy is really really down for Pod.