[Nightengale]

While the execution still needs to hit the landing right, I'm actually glad it was this direction.

Spoiler for vol 16 talk:

Sure, with this development, "Syr" as we know it is gone, and it reframes a lot of the past relationship and characterization of Syr's character to Ryu, Bell, etc.

But on the flipside, I'd like to think this could potentially make Freya more interesting. E.g. how much of how she acted when she was Syr was herself, how did she feel about the relationships she built while she was being Syr, etc. This makes the eventual conflict or showdown between Freya and Bell more meaningful, because now Bell will have to eventually find out and comes to terms with facing 'Syr', not just a goddess he barely knows.

I find it amusing that it's the opposite of Haruhime's arc. Haruhime's story sets her up as a prostitute not worthy of being saved by a hero, but turns out she never crossed the line anyway. While Syr who was always normal and not lustful in a physical way, is now the goddess of love literally who has slept with half of Orario.