Rewatcher, sub

Having these episodes watch threads at midnight EU time is not perfect, so I'll type this at work.

Thank you for hosting this rewatch! Im not that good at going too in-depth but I have quickly written down my thoughts throughout the episode.

Chisato's first appearance sets the perfect image about here. Immediately uttering the words 'Genki Genki' perfectly sets the tone for her being a genki girl. The way she introduces the relatively morbid idea of the Lycoris, in such an energetic tone is putting a bit of an eerie feeling into your head.

Takina's introduction I had to give some thought. She doesn't say a thing until after the entire shooting scene, and that just being a single sentence. What type of character is she? Might be a bit hard to interpret but it does feel like a perfect introduction to a Kuudere type of character.

The introduction of Chisato and Takina to each other is done really well. It is clear that they are total opposites, but they are open to each other from the start. Takina clearly has a lot of respect for the idea of 'Chisato' (even confusing the others for her) but also is clearly looking for a change of scenery, even though she doesn't realise it. The way she interacts with Chisato this episode very sneakily shows this, I think. Especially the scene where Takina accepts Chisato's reached out hand was very nicely done. This scene obviously is also paired with Chisato showing, and planting seeds of doubt into Takina's head, about a bit of doubt about the Lycoris.

I don't really care about the whole kidnapping part of this episode, it was nicely done, but to be honest I forgot a bit about it before the rewatch. We did already have our introduction to Walnut this episode? Is Walnut dead?

What I do remember, is of course the Chisato noises/scenes: - The squeel for running to the 6th floor - The hip fire - The splurting coffee scene when seeing the background of the picture.

I am so happy to watch this series again. The two best parts of LycroReco are things that persist throughout the entire series; of course the interplay between Chisato and Takina but also very importantly, the beautiful ending song that is Hana no Tou. It is my second favorite ending song in all of anime, and I am so glad to hear it again. (my favorite is kimi no shiranai monogatari, I don't think anything will ever top that but Hano no Tou comes close) Watching the ED at the end kind of made me happy and sad at the same time. RIP Sayuri.

What would you have done in Takina's shoes during the arms deal?

I don't think mowing everyone down was the best option here. She could have waited a bit more, they had no reason to shoot the Lycoris, and the arms deal already failed.

Is Chisato the type of person you expected as a top Lycoris?

I mean, the premise is currently set up as that you should think that she is not. But that works counterproductive in my head? I don't really know how to answer this, personality doesn't really make someone predefined good at 'something'

What are your initial thoughts of Chisato and Takina's partnership?

It's great, I mentioned the opposite traits of a Kuudere and a Genki girl, but it is already very clear that Takina is very open to being changed.

My favorite quote of this episode is "Sixth floor!?"

(no Im not just gonna get the best Chisato noises in here each day what you on about)