[Realist_Classic]

Wow, sweet episode.

Spoiler for More thoughts:

I really liked the way they wrote the episode portraying how Ranka and Alto were going through their respective new challenges. By the end of the 20 minutes, I get the feeling that both grew a bit as a result of their experience.

There was just so much going on that made the 24 minutes go by a bit slower than usual. Among those:

-Alto's old man is introduced, who's some kind of hot shot in the entertainment business. It seems like the two of them aren't on the best of terms.

-We get a glimpse of Alto's Kabuki stage persona (perhaps also an alter-ego of sorts?)

-Great to hear "Kyun kyun--kyun kyuun!"

-Training exercise turned into a real firefight. While Alto obviously sees himself as Ranka's protector, I wasn't expecting Alto to be so foolhardy. He got lucky that Klan Klan was there to back him up and assist with the kill. I'm half-hoping that he'll get cocky, only to get slapped down hard.

-Klan Klan is teh win.

-I really liked the last scene between Alto and Ranka at Nyan Nyan's. Was the last frame a teaser on two potential hookups?

Lastly, Ranka has the neatest toys. I dig her backpack.