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Old 2009-01-10, 10:04   Link #1205
Swampstorm
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Join Date: Jan 2006
I'm not sure if I'd consider Ranka to be "shy". She sings in front of thousands of people for a living, after all. Even with Alto, Ranka didn't really have any trouble in talking with him (whether it be in person or by texting).

I'd say that the problem in their relationship had more to do with the fact that while Ranka put a lot of effort into trying to make Alto understand her, she didn't really try to understand Alto and his goals. That's why episode twenty came as a rude awakening for her.

I wouldn't say that Ranka's actions in the last few episodes are fuelled by love (or rather, her reaction to the events of episode twenty). She's come to the point where she realizes that it's not worth sacrificing her own personal beliefs just to try to win someone over, and she starts making decisions for herself. In so doing, she moves forward.

Granted, the presentation left something to be desired, but I think that's where Ranka's transition to maturity lies.
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