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Originally Posted by Seitsuki

...and why is everything in spoiler tags? I mean, if they're here, they're not exactly unprepared -_-

Because, like it or not, this is still the "Light Novel & Manga Discussion Thread" - manga readers don't necessarily want to know what's coming later in the series.

Furthermore, there might be people wanting to discuss just the translated volumes (so far, there's only one), so pain as it is, we should keep them in mind too.

Originally Posted by Kagatob

So let me get this straight, we go from volume six which has the the greatest buildup in character development between the siblings, and a cliffhanger with the opportunity to go where everyone is hoping, praying and screaming this will go...

I've made it through most of 7 (still have to get through the most important part of chap 4, so will be back with my thoughts probably tomorrow) but I'm completely in agreement with winkel.

Spoiler for vol.7:

I'm not actually sure where everyone's getting the impression that Kyosuke has any kind of romantic feelings for Kirino (or Ayase for that matter). The only person he seems to be REALLY seeing as a girl in vol.7 is Kuroneko, and he describes his relationship with her as one that is different from the ones with Kirino and Ayase. The vibe I get from his feelings about Kirino are more of the Ron Weasley towards Ginny type in Harry Potter 6 (using the first analogy that came to mind here).

I'll just say this: there is a BIG difference between reading a book for yourself, and reading summaries and spoilers that are potentially biased in one direction or another. That said, I haven't read the other volumes, only summaries, and I

Spoiler for vol6-7:

really didn't see anything pointing towards a Kirino-Kyosuke end, even with that final insane line of volume 6. (because it is explained away quite well in vol.7, btw)

Anyways, will be back again later. Ah, the author's interview for this release is also quite interesting, so I'll try and translate some of that too.

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edit: Right...that was insane. There's a lot in that last chapter, so I don't know where to start. I don't really have time to write a detailed summary of the whole book (a certain blog should have it up by the end of the month), but I can post what I wrote about the 4th chapter if anyone wants spoilers...