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Episode 40
I was seriously surprised when Simon had died, I thought that no one actually major would die in the series, looks like I was wrong. Poor guy though
Natsu sure can be scary when he wants it and I really liked his moments with Erza. Wouldn't be surprised if someone started to ship them after that. Though it would work for me: Erza/Natsu, Lucy/Loke and Gray/Juvia

Spoiler for 41:

I liked the scene with a what if scenario at the begining, I really could see Natsu acting that way.
Kinda disappointing with the scene where Natsu holds Erza, I just had seen that manga panel a lot on the internet and really liked it. Though anime didn't show it that bad.
And yeh, Natsu/Erza sure could work.
Loled at Natsu fireworks.

Oh I love Erza's expression when they saw the new Fairy Tail guild, she just looks so funny there and somehow her reaction seems different from others. Is it possible to get avatar with it?

And since when Lucy is famouse? 0_0

I like Juvia's new style, it fits her MUCH better. Poor Lucy, I thought Juvia would let it be for now

Having Gajeel as new member was a surprise for me and even bigger when it was stated that Juvia took him here. Never knew that they were getting a long, that's nice news. She was even supporting his singing

Lol Erza seriously killed me with her strawberry cake
The lesson is learned, never touch her strawberry cake or you will end up like one
Had never seen her so pleased, sad, shocked, scared and angry at once. Had watched the scene many times already

I seriously felt sorry for Gajeel at the end, looks like he really decided to change his ways.

As only anime watcher, I seriously liked this episode a lot.
About missing parts that everyone were talking about, maybe they'll get animated later? Also it sounded like those were something separated from both arcs. Considering how long the new OP is lasting already, they might have decided to skip them for now.