(L) Akane-Iro ni Somaru Saka

[frivolity]

It's possible that Junichi's father wanted to see him and Minato to tell them that they aren't siblings. In that case, Jun/Minato could happen.

I'm still hoping for Juuhi though

[Bonta Kun]

haha well I never expected much from this show so never expected anything great from its ending but I still enjoy the show

altho I'm stil hoping for a JunXMina-chwan ending, whatever they decide to throw at us I would be happy

and I mean anything, if it turned out JunXhis-somewhat-gay-friend I would be happy still. It would certainly be something different

[Beo]

Sort of odd from the fathers point of view for the Jun/Minato match if he made the engagement with Yuuhi.

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by HashiriyaR32

I'm still clueless as to whether or not that's true. I've been getting CONTRADICTORY answers about that.

It's not really that contradictory (though it is confusing). In the original PC game, they seem to indicate that they are, in fact, blood-related. In the anime, though, they strongly hint that this may not be the case, but they haven't flat-out said anything one way or the other yet (and, in the end, they may just leave it to the viewers to decide). The anime is an original story using the same characters, so this may very well be something they decided to change for a number of reasons.

[FateAnomaly]

I don't like Yuuhi type of character but i still support Jun and Yuuhi merely because they got together first. I think Jun have the responsibilty to stay true to Yuuhi. Also, i absolutely hate those type where they help to put a couple together then decide that they like the guy too and end up going with the guy (ala kimikiss).

[cynicalicious]

The Minato plotline is just creepy as all hell. That incest has become a tired, worn-out trope in some anime series is just sad. Doesn't matter if she's adopted or not, it's still creepy as all hell. It was creepy in Da Capo, it's still creepy here. There are certain boundaries that were not meant to be crossed. It totally screws people up long-term.

If you're dating someone, and their sibling has an obvious crush on them, you may walk away, but not to "cheer them on," you walk away because if you start running right away, you might trip and fall and somehow get entangled in that kind of mess. Seriously, that's the kind of crap that belongs on Jerry Springer and Maury Povich.

If they go the Minato route after all the trouble they went to to set up the whole plotline with Yuuhi to begin with, it will just feel like a total cop-out. (And it'll feel like Canvas ... 2, was it? With that sudden WTF? ending.)

The series started kind of cute, but yeesh, it's limping across the finish line.

[ani_d]

Well, as you can see, YuuhixJun's relationship has had more focus than MinatoxJun so I say he'll most likely end up with Yuuhi unless we get the dreadful harem ending again. x_x I hope hope not. I enjoy watching Yuuhi and Jun together. Plus, I have this thing with first impressions

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by cynicalicious

The Minato plotline is just creepy as all hell. That incest has become a tired, worn-out trope in some anime series is just sad. Doesn't matter if she's adopted or not, it's still creepy as all hell. It was creepy in Da Capo, it's still creepy here. There are certain boundaries that were not meant to be crossed. It totally screws people up long-term.

If you're dating someone, and their sibling has an obvious crush on them, you may walk away, but not to "cheer them on," you walk away because if you start running right away, you might trip and fall and somehow get entangled in that kind of mess. Seriously, that's the kind of crap that belongs on Jerry Springer and Maury Povich.

I don't know... I personally don't read that much into it. They're fictional characters in an obviously fictional situation, so I don't think it's that creepy. And besides, their relationship is really nothing like actual siblings to begin with. It's like they're siblings in name only (and that may in fact be the case!). I think you have to extrapolate an awful lot to truly feel creeped out by it in the "real life" sense.

Originally Posted by cynicalicious

If they go the Minato route after all the trouble they went to to set up the whole plotline with Yuuhi to begin with, it will just feel like a total cop-out. (And it'll feel like Canvas ... 2, was it? With that sudden WTF? ending.)

Now I'm starting to hope they do go there just so we can have that conversation all over again. All I'll say is that the fact that Junichi has feelings for Minato should come as no surprise to anyone. That being said, I would agree that the central plot of the story is about Yuuhi.

[RedFrame]

for what reason i stay watching this episode.... certainly because it was focusing on yuuhi >_>
now that it turn turn only to be turn around minato.... sigh

[Peanutbutter]

Ep 11 has topped Ep 10 in terms of brillance, however ridiculous the whole thing was.

Spoiler for Ep 11:

Dun feel like going indepth into this, but the ending will most likely be a harem ending, though the preview gave an ominous vibe, along with Nagomi standing on top of an electrical tower and that "onii-san" and all.

Same ED by Hirano Aya again? Not that I mind.

Is Ep 12 or Ep 13 the last episode?

[Westlo]

Originally Posted by ani_d

unless we get the dreadful harem ending again. x_x

It's going to be a Macross Frontier style ending and you know it! But really what Tatiana Razajev said is going to happen, obvious ending is obvious.

[Tatiana Razajev]

Originally Posted by Westlo

But really what Tatiana Razajev said is going to happen, obvious ending is obvious.

To give essentially an expanded version of what I said earlier, I'll repeat what I said at another forum. My reasoning for why some should not give up hope yet. Also it indicates as to why I feel Yuuhi is the better choice from a story standpoint.

Yes in a sense the Yuuhi ending would be cliche, but guess what? Boiling Water is cliche. Yet it's still the best way for me to cook certain items. Yes I am the master of bad analogies. In any case here goes nothing and note it's a response to someone else. However most of it will work well here.

Spoiler for 11:

If you're talking about how Yuuhi decided to break up with Jun for the sake of Minato.... Actually this scenario has come up before with the end result being the girl in Yuuhi's position ends up being the winner. Ie A gives up B for the sake of C. B ultimately realizes A is the one he wants to be with. C learns to become emotionally independent.

It may not always happen that way, but I've seen it enough times to realize Yuuhi hasn't lost yet. Even if she supposedly gave up. Actually it makes sense that Yuuhi would be the one to give up due to what each girl represents here.

Minato essentially means keeping the status quo. Ie the safe choice. Jun is worried about changing the situation. Minato doesn't want to lose what she has. Yuuhi because she likes Jun and is fond of Minato, well she feels that she is the recently introduced factor. Thus in her mind being the sacrifice is more deserving of her. Hence why she forced herself to give him up.

On the other hand Yuuhi symbolizes moving forward. It requires Jun to learn to live without his sister. Minato to live without her brother. Yuuhi of course to fully accept the change in her life. Hence why it's the more challenging scenario. As it requires all three parties to be willing to take the next step.

It also doesn't help that being with Minato is partially akin to the pity choice. Ie if I leave her then she'll be all alone. Therefore I must stay with her. It sort of reminds me of another series where C was akin to a pity choice. B decided to be with C for that reason. In that series C ultimately grew up and allowed B to go to its true love aka A.

Either way we still need the final confirmation which is Jun's decision. It doesn't matter if Yuuhi gave up Jun for Minato if the end results ends up being Jun just decides to chase after Yuuhi because of it. That and I'm sure they'll want Jun to confront both girls and decide for himself.

[frivolity]

Originally Posted by Tatiana Razajev

Yes in a sense the Yuuhi ending would be cliche, but guess what? Boiling Water is cliche. Yet it's still the best way for me to cook certain items. Yes I am the master of bad analogies.

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I pretty much agree with your post, but that part totally made my day!!

[relentlessflame]

Originally Posted by Tatiana Razajev

Spoiler for 11:

If you're talking about how Yuuhi decided to break up with Jun for the sake of Minato.... Actually this scenario has come up before with the end result being the girl in Yuuhi's position ends up being the winner. Ie A gives up B for the sake of C. B ultimately realizes A is the one he wants to be with. C learns to become emotionally independent.

It may not always happen that way, but I've seen it enough times to realize Yuuhi hasn't lost yet. Even if she supposedly gave up. Actually it makes sense that Yuuhi would be the one to give up due to what each girl represents here.

Minato essentially means keeping the status quo. Ie the safe choice. Jun is worried about changing the situation. Minato doesn't want to lose what she has. Yuuhi because she likes Jun and is fond of Minato, well she feels that she is the recently introduced factor. Thus in her mind being the sacrifice is more deserving of her. Hence why she forced herself to give him up.

On the other hand Yuuhi symbolizes moving forward. It requires Jun to learn to live without his sister. Minato to live without her brother. Yuuhi of course to fully accept the change in her life. Hence why it's the more challenging scenario. As it requires all three parties to be willing to take the next step.

It also doesn't help that being with Minato is partially akin to the pity choice. Ie if I leave her then she'll be all alone. Therefore I must stay with her. It sort of reminds me of another series where C was akin to a pity choice. B decided to be with C for that reason. In that series C ultimately grew up and allowed B to go to its true love aka A.

Either way we still need the final confirmation which is Jun's decision. It doesn't matter if Yuuhi gave up Jun for Minato if the end results ends up being Jun just decides to chase after Yuuhi because of it. That and I'm sure they'll want Jun to confront both girls and decide for himself.

So, in other words:

Spoiler for Speculative ending:

Junichi: "Minato, I love you, and we'll always be together. You're my precious irreplaceable sister. But I'm in love with Yuuhi and want to be with her. So I'm afraid that I can't return your feelings, and I need to go chase after Yuuhi now before she walks out of my life forever."

Followed of course by much Minato crying (while trying to force a smile), but Minato still being there when he and Yuuhi return home, together. "Welcome home!" The End.

It might seem like I'm being snarky, but I actually think it'd be a fine ending in this case. It'd definitely make sense.

[Game8910]

I agree with above's ending....I can also accept an orgy ending

[Westlo]

Spoiler for speculative ending:

Girls who self sacrifice in some form for the one they love generally end up winning the majority of the time so Yuuhi has this in the bag, not that she ever going to lose this anyway....

[Tatiana Razajev]

Originally Posted by relentlessflame

So, in other words:

Spoiler for Speculative ending:

Junichi: "Minato, I love you, and we'll always be together. You're my precious irreplaceable sister. But I'm in love with Yuuhi and want to be with her. So I'm afraid that I can't return your feelings, and I need to go chase after Yuuhi now before she walks out of my life forever."

Followed of course by much Minato crying (while trying to force a smile), but Minato still being there when he and Yuuhi return home, together. "Welcome home!" The End.

It might seem like I'm being snarky, but I actually think it'd be a fine ending in this case. It'd definitely make sense.

That's one very plausible scenario and very likely to happen. Expected, but at the same time fitting in the context of the story presented so far. Especially since while I like the series, I can't exactly call it ground breaking. Then again if given a choice between the two, I'll choose enjoyment.

Still watching shows like this, I've come to learn one thing in regards to the so called question. It's not a case of finding out who the guy will choose. Rather it's a case of finding out why he ultimately chooses her. If I look at it from that angle it puts a lot of shows in a different perspective.

[MaiHikari]

Originally Posted by cynicalicious

The Minato plotline is just creepy as all hell. That incest has become a tired, worn-out trope in some anime series is just sad. Doesn't matter if she's adopted or not, it's still creepy as all hell. It was creepy in Da Capo, it's still creepy here. There are certain boundaries that were not meant to be crossed. It totally screws people up long-term.

Ya. If it wasn't a fiction, both Minato and Jun need some serious psychology. Just like having a stalker in Anime is funny, but in real life requires a restraining order filed at the court house. There are many incidences where normal people grow obsessed with something, go crazy, and started shooting other people.

[envyitachi89]

The best case scenario for me is Junichi chasing after Yuuhi and them living happily ever after and Minato falling for someone else.
Worst case scenario is the School Days ending...... 'shiver', I really don't want to see Minato or Yuuhi snapping and killing each other or Junichi.

[tun]

oh god if there's no wincest ending after what I just saw in episode 11, i'm gonna kill someone