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Originally Posted by Carrie Asagiri

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Mmmm I didn't see her shocked by the kiss, maybe surprised and she was kinda mad too. If they did it on ep 15, it wasn't with the real intention of start a relationship, it was to ease the pain she was going through. And then after that episode, things changed a lot for Masane, her priorities changed. She was focused on Riko, mainly knowing that Riko is the real chosen one for the WB. We can say that she didn't have time to think about herself, she didn't want it either. She was ready to sacrifice her own happiness in order to protect her daughter. That's why she didn't want to see Takayama again. But in ep 19, they show to each other that they really have something. They proved that they need each other and that they really want to be together. And now we can talk about a relationship and not only an affair lead by high and deep emotions of the moment.

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Well, y'know I went back again and thought about it long and hard. And I was finally able to see the whole situation more clearly. That's why I mentioned what I was able to see based on your points. Which is why I wouldn't have been surprised. Again those two crack me up with their "emotions". Neither one of them is used to expressing themselves on such "matters". But hell, in a way they were starting off as a couple and not even realizing it. Hell, 'Masane' had to like him the way she complained about him. Hell, men ARE moody at times. "I don't want your sympathy!" Translates to "I don't want your sympathy but I DO want your company as soon as I can get the MAAAAAD OUT!" Then moving forward to ep. 19, I was able to think a little differently about that too. 'Takayama's now been removed from her life but not permanently. So now she tries to run away and even denies that she likes or misses him. Because he's out of sight she tries try to erase whatever signature of him was etched on her very soul. Yeah, if running around like a frustrated chicken with your head cut off isn't a clue than I don't know what is. And 'Riko's no dummy, there's no way she'd let a "catch" like that get away. So when she finally went to see him because there was so much negative tension in the air [Takayama's fault of course] she gave up easily because that's what she wanted to do. That was her excuse to bail out. So getting to the kiss, what I perceived as being shocked is really more along the lines of "cut the bullshit 'Masane' you can't deny your feelings any longer." Now that you've finally accepted this and you know where the "other" side stands you can come inside out of the rain and discuss matters, "bedroom style". After all we're all adults here.

Now someone did complain about that they didn't care for being spoon fed the whole messed up bed, 'Masane's top lying around and her wearing his shirt for the "morning after" deal. They felt like the writers were saying "Look, they REALLY did it!" Gee, have any ideas of what they COULD have done viewers? Personally, it didn't bother me though it was pretty blatant. I was more concerned about the bed being 'Feng Shui'. While I could go for something a little more on the "intimate" side and NO I don't mean showing them "DO-ING IT". That's what "doujins" are for. But something extra to put the "kibosh" on the relationship. Then I can step back and say, "Now that was beautiful! This is what a drama is all about." Plus, fixing the whole deal of 'Takayama' sititing on the couch with his shirt closed like he never left it. Hahahaha! I don't get it, shirt open in ep. 15 and then closed in 19. If the staff feels that they could do more to this scene then PLEASE DO!! I'm begging you!! Maybe something will change come the DVD version. But I won't hold my breath. LOL!!

Originally Posted by Carrie Asagiri

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You have a great and fascinanting point there. We know that all ways lead to Takayama and now knowing from his own mouth that he is Riko's father...Keeping in mind tha the WB only choose women to be its wearer, Takayama's genes must be powerful in some strange way or must be related to something more bigger. About Masane reaching Lv2 because her union with him, was something that crossed my mind too, and Masane bearing his child too. But the only difference is that I've got in my mind the happy end image with a very happy family .

Thanks! You saw what I saw too to some extent? And that's not all. Thought of something else last night.

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I'm wondering if the same genes were used in 'Maria' too. Since 'Nishida' had told 'Furumizu' that his genes were no longer being used. Hell, you could see her reactions in previous episodes. She was SOOO bored with his whole "gene" BS. As far as her mentioning a clone of him. If you really think about it, what good would it do? If his genetics are "piss-poor" then the clone would have similar results. As most know cloning while "not sure if it is a good thing" is a double-edged sword. He wanted something perfect. You clone perfection. Don't know what he wanted to be honest. I'm still trying to figure out his whole "trying to be reborn perfect" deal. We already know that 'Maria' is part 'Reina' but what's the other half? And if it turns out that it is 'Takayama's genes then you have to wonder how they got them. Keep in mind from what we got out of ep. 14 and 15 with 'Maria' finding out about her parentage. She and 'Riko' would be blood related. As well as "rivals" because they're still looking 'Riko's genetic coding. Since she's a possible candidate for the 'Witchblade'. I don't think that this would sit well with cool and crazy-assed 'Maria'. Since she's trying to acquire power my any means necessary.

Originally Posted by Carrie Asagiri

So this series will be only 24 episodes instead 26? I'm eating my arms right now thinking what would happen in this last 5 episodes.
And wrex_japan you are my hero , thanks a lot for blogging ep 19. Now I've got the things more clearer.

Girl, you aren't the only one. I never thought I would be watching the days go by just to get to the next episode. I used to watch my paycheck like that. Now it's every 25th hour on Wednesdays . LOL!! Gonzo better wrap this up with a super happy ending. And again thanks to wrex_japan for blogging and Guido for keeping tabs on the airing. I won't be clicking NOTHIN' until I watch the ep. first.

Oh the name of the new weapon is called "UI-Weapon" this time. Don't ask. That's what it says on the preview summary for ep. 20 at the hicbc 'Witchblade' site.