We are shown a flashback of Suou and her friends in the pool back in the summer days, and back in the present we are seen Misaki, after a swim ( reminds anyone of season 1 ? ) meets up with Madame Oreille, who happens to be there as well. She gave Misaki some information regarding Izanami, which made Misaki wonder why. As she takes her leave, she said Misaki too gave her some information.
Meanwhile, Hei and company still were not aware that Tanya and the Russian orginzation were boarding the same train as they were. As Hei went out to buy food, Repnin capture him, while Tanya apprehends Suou. It was really kinda lame seeing Hei get caught so easily like that, but I guess its understandable since he’s traveling with two kids and a squirrel, heh. Suou was brought to a separate room while Hei went to dine with Repnin for a business conversation.
It was really funny and nostalgic seeing eat a lot again lol. Anyway, Repnin purpose to Hei to work with him but of course Hei refuse. It was quite surprising Hei said he killed Suou’s dad. I’m thinking that someone else killed him not Hei, but now this pretty much confuse everything. Of course, Hei isn’t aware that Suou’s dad and Shion is in Tokyo now.
Meanwhile, Tanya who is with Suou, asked her why didn’t Suou shot her previously. Suou said had it not been because of Hei and the fact Tanya is her friend, she would have shot Tanya. Tanya finds it amusing that how friends can hate each other as well, as she remembers she hated Suou for being to close with Nika.
Misaki, who was in restaurant dinning, meet up with Genma, who happened to find her there. During the time there, Genma gives her some information about Izanami, and in return wanted to know what Misaki also knows. It’s really suspicious on how did Genma know the new information that Misaki obtain.
Back to Hei, Repnin still not giving up, goes into how there’s been a rumor of some Contractors in the past few years who have committed suicide due to the power of a certain doll. Hei, still refusing the offer, use the fork he was eating with earlier to stab Repnin arm to escape.
Repnin then gave order to Tanya to stop the train with her bugs and escape, bringing Suou with her. This part was certainly illogical and doesn’t make sense, since I don’t think even a swarm of millions of bugs can actually stopped a train which is moving at a very fast speed. Anyway, the train stopped ( seriously ? ) and Tanya escaped bringing her captive along. Fortunately for Suou, Hei was in time to help her escape from Tanya. Tanya of course chased Suou, as Hei was busy fighting the other agent who was with Tanya. After taking care of the agent, Hei then kills Repnin.
Suou continues to run away from Tanya, until she found a nearby pool which she tries to hide in, but Tanya eventually finds her. Tanya ask Suou to follow her, but she respond by splashing water to her.
For a moment, Tanya seems to remember about her past, which makes her smile and cause Suou hesitate to run.
However, she refocuses as she hears orders from Repnin ( who was not killed by Hei yet at this point of time ) to capture Suou. Tanya then orders her bugs to capture Suou, but Suou activate her contractor powers, and was ready to shot at Tanya. However she hesitate as she remember about how Hei doesn’t want her to shot and her memories with Tanya.
To Suou’s surprise, Tanya get shot, killing her in the process. When Hei, July and Mao arrive, they all think it was Suou who shot Tanya. Hei however respond by he’s not bothered, since Suou did in in self-defense act, but this confuses Suou. Thus, Suou decides to follow a different path from Hei along with July and Mao, and Hei doesn’t try to stop her. However, unknown to Suou, the one who actually shot Tanya was actually Shion, who was nearby.
Thoughts
Wow, this episode was quite a ride. To me, if it weren’t for the bad quality in the animation, I think this would have been an enjoyable episode. Seriously, the quality in the animation is getting out of hand here. The first season had much better animation, whereas its 24 episode compared to this one. Are they saving budget for the climax episode or the OVA ? Anyway, the certain doll obviously means Yin, and it appears she has the power to use the contractor powers against them. This probably explains how did Norio’s mother died. Also, its proof that Tanya wasn’t really nice as we thought she would be. I was quite relieved that she died, but also some question on whether she turned into a contractor by chance or by experiment.
It was quite shocking seeing Shion was ‘nearby’ and able to pull that shot. Well, this proves one thing, they have arrived at Tokyo, and seems things are going to more serious from this point.
For next episode, looks like Private detectives Kiko and Gai from season 1 will return. Now particularly don’t like their return, as they do not bring anything to the plot. However, short cut and clean shaven Hei is back in next episode ! I wonder how will things go now, since Suou is no longer with Hei. Also, whats with Suou ridiculous outfit ?
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As much as I liked their antics back in the first season, just what on earth are those two detectives doing back here with only a handful of episodes left? I hope this doesn’t totally kill the recent momentum.
And yeah, that must’ve been a crap ton of bugs to derail a friggin’ train. I especially like the smears of blood on the grill of that thing. Lovely touch. =\
Amen to that brother. Sometimes I never understood BONES reason for bringing them in the first place. Sure, I love their comedy antics, but honestly they are a waste of time in my opinion, especially when this season only is left with a few episode left.
Actually I liked Tanya’s character design. Her combat suit looks nice :D
Haha, I think her design as a character is cute, but as a character itself, well, I hate her because she wasn’t a good friend to Suou like I thought she would be initially.
Mao is looking more and more like a Disney character. LOL.
It was nice to hear Hei confirm personally that he’d quit drinking. About time!. Clean shaven Hei next episode?? Oh Lord.
Gai is all right, but Akiko is pretty annoying. I too hope they will not take up too much screen time.
Well, I guess that’s the problem with characters in animal forms. Then tend to be not taken seriously lol.
FINALLY. but why did they make hei a hobo in the first place if all it did was make bunch of hei fans mad? i dont think it’s ever going to be the same anymore, because every time i look at him i’ll copy and paste his beard and moustache onto his face. -.-
and lol how come suou wasnt wet AT ALL???
and btw SHION ROCKS!!!!!
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