This felt like something out of a Criminal Minds episode. It’s amazing how Syobai was able to clock what was off about Kanade, but wasn’t sure what it was. This story was great because it didn’t nerf either Syobai or Kanade for the sake of plot, and still kept up suspense and twists.
I love that Syobai is observant and quick to find her exploitation, and uses it to tell her about the Neo World Program. I’m not suprised that Kanade agreed to it, but we can’t know if she went in thinking that she had her memories and got backstabbed or not.
I like to think that Syobai told her about the killing game, and she allowed him to take her and her sister, knowing she would lose her memory because as she says, she feels a kind of emptiness in her life. Kanade wants Hibiki to trauma max, but admits that she feels emptiness at achieving everything. In the killing game, She gets to relive Hibiki’s trauma and her dollification.
It also isn’t until like chapter 4 where Syobai regains his memories, so it’s fair that he doesn’t remember her. Idk I saw some ppl debating about that.
IF BAD ENDING:
Bro they ended Japan in a single day Mikado/Sora was not playing wow
I love what Linuj did with Syobai here. He doesn’t let himself regret things, but he does miss Sora. Deep down, he’s kinda just succumbed to his fate, and laughs at the end knowing he absolutely brought this on himself..,
Sora x Trashimoto shippers are gonna have a field day with this one
Mikado (ima still call him that) is right about the human factor, and how we as a species act irrationally and go against our own instincts. I imagine it’s fascinating for a former AI. Love when creators tackle this concept.
I understand why ppl are saying it’s giving yaoi vibes lmao
We don’t really know what Mikado’s plan for humanity is though. He says that they’ll be world cleanup and then another stage of the plan? Gotta respect the grind tbh, he’s really not wasting any time
This gives “Why Did I say Okie Dokie” ending vibes
Shinji and Ando Story:
MY HEART.
We already knew that Shinji had saved Kanata, but seeing the full story was so wholesome until that “No one knew only one of them would survive” line
also, of course the giant accident happened on a “rainbow road”
Shinji really pulled a
I LOVE that Shinji and the Ando family had occasional family gatherings. It’s cute to think of Kanata and Hikaru meeting Shinji’s wife and daughters.
IF Ending:
WE GET TO SEE EVERYONE!! As someone who held onto that one IF future artwork like a lifetime, this was absolutely peak.
Love that we also get to see Mikako being herself.
Kinji wanting to go to casinos in Las Vegas? I wonder if he got a fascination for gambling with the ch3 secret event.
Kiyoka, Tomori, and Mitch had amazing interactions. I love their banter sm and the three of them just being bickering friends.
I think Kiyoka and Mitch are adorable, either platonically or romantic. Kizuna is a mood
HARUHIKO AND SATSUKI MY BABIES
I love them sm it’s not even funny. I love how loyal Haruhiko is to her, despite his pervert and ladies man nature in DRA. The two of them competing is so freaking cute and in character.
Kanata and Kakeru shippers having a field day.
TERUYA IS ALIVE HERE LETS GO. Even if we don’t see him, I’m glad just knowing.
Akane and Ayame going on a trip together 😳
Wonder why her face is blacked out tho…
IF THIS TURNS OUT TO BE JUST A DREAM IMA BE SO MAD
DRA1 YUKI MY BELOVED
WAIT.. could this be Kinjo’s Utopia??
I CALLED IT.
I love this story so much. The way they acknowledge Tsurugi’s hypocrisy. How he wants a happily ever after but can’t forgive Taira and Yuki so they’re censored??
We can’t know if that was really Kisaragi talking, but I love how he kinda regrets what he said to Kinjo at the end of DRA, and how his words shaped Tsurugi lowkey becoming worse lol
They’re definitely alluding to Tsurugi’s death, with him going to “where everyone else is”, and finally going on the trip to somewhere peaceful (Nikei’s mom would approve)
Also the severing the final bond?? I imagine it’s him letting go of Yuki. In the bad ending in SDRA2, Tsurugi has nightmares of someone screaming, so I think it’s confirmed that it was Yuki. It’s clear that a part of him still wishes for Maeda back but can’t ignore the illusion. It’s absolutely tragic.
I’m sad to say it, but I think this story is alluding to the SDRA2 finale’s “grand event that shakes the Kisaragi Foundation” to be Tsurugi’s death. 😢
I’ll check out the other stories tomorrow. What a ride. The artstyle has improved and everything is just so smooth.
Thanks for reading my rambles, and I’m always down to chat 😄 Have a great day or night everyone!
