I don't think there's an actual good/white character in Umineko. Even the victims are full of crap (well, maybe the kids are the exception, but who knows, they may have their own share as well).
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"The name is Tin; Used is just an alias. I'm everything Shoe Box would like to be." - Used Can of the Aluminium Kingdom
Natsuhi sits alone drinking tea. Looks like we are still getting Battler thoughts. He seems pissed still about how the peaceful tea party, with a happy, fun-having Beato and Natsuhi, was destroyed. She trudges away, leaving only a single teacup.
Next scene. What the hell name/title/whatever is [akekokorozakao]? Oh well, I'll figure it out in a second.
Jessica is the first person we see. She runs to her room to answer a forwarded phone call. Looks like it's Battler on the phone. Its the first time in 6 years they've talked. We see only one side of the call, meaningless chatter and lots of laughter.
Cut to Klauss having a business meeting in the parlor. Klauss and Natsuhi step out in the corridor to discuss things alone. Klauss seems positive, saying his connection to the governor has helped him a lot here. Natsuhi seems nervous things are going TOO well recently. Even still, she is mad that they still haven't fixed their debt, even now. She wants things done by the next family council. Blah blah, also, Klauss weakness is a lack of courage.
Scene change
Kinzo's study. Kinzo laughs about things not going well? Beatrice is chatting with him too. She mentions a demon consuming fate >_>? Natsuhi apologizes to Kinzo, that he might not be able to rest yet. He says that is fine. He says Krauss isn't bad material, but he isn't ready yet.
Beatrice talks about how each success at believing the magic makes belief in it stronger, building more and more power, and how she will embody the golden road of alchemy. Kinzo is amused, saying with Beatrice seal of approval things must go well. He also says he trusts Natsuhi to fix everything. Nastuhi is flustered, and thanks him, and tries to thank Beatrice again.
Beatrice says that they need to be careful at the upcoming family council once more. The doubting family member will be there again. They consider how to hide things this time. They are concerned about servants that know, and possible shows of rebellion in the other family members. They finally agree Kinzo must stay locked up in the study the entire time, again. Kinzo says he can't go against the will of the true head of the house.
More banter between Natsuhi and Beatrice, then meta-frame drops in.
Anti-Fantasy vs. Anti-Endingthegamewithoutreallysolvinganything. XD
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In the event that the Delicious Companion Burger does speak, The Meta World urges you to disregard it's advice.
Perhaps this episode derails the plot so the next one can get it back on track. And if there's a total of seven episodes, that means that once Bern and Lambda are dealt with, he can go after Beato with everything he's got.
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In the event that the Delicious Companion Burger does speak, The Meta World urges you to disregard it's advice.
He can always do it from a Mystery-based perspective.
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True, you have a point.
Now wouldn't that be interesting. I still want to see him turning into butterflies and cackling madly though.
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Spoiler for 5 and 6:
Perhaps this episode derails the plot so the next one can get it back on track. And if there's a total of seven episodes, that means that once Bern and Lambda are dealt with, he can go after Beato with everything he's got.
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Could still be an eighth. Ryukishi didn't deny its existence.
I really do see the final scene being another Battler/Beato showdown a la Ep4, though. Except this time he knows everything.
Perhaps this episode derails the plot so the next one can get it back on track. And if there's a total of seven episodes, that means that once Bern and Lambda are dealt with, he can go after Beato with everything he's got.
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Or he can mess with the fabric of reality so he can bring Beato back and make her help him beat the shit out of Bern, Lamba and maybe Erika.
Also,
Spoiler for EP5:
Can anyone confirm the "Ronove dies" spoiler, and can someone explain what the whole "exploring Milady's thoughts" screen was about? Sorry to dump it on you guys, *patpat*
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Now wouldn't that be interesting. I still want to see him turning into butterflies and cackling madly though.
YES. YES. YES. xDDD
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I really do see the final scene being another Battler/Beato showdown a la Ep4, though. Except this time he knows everything.
Perhaps this episode derails the plot so the next one can get it back on track. And if there's a total of seven episodes, that means that once Bern and Lambda are dealt with, he can go after Beato with everything he's got.
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What for? With Bern and Lambda gone, there's no need to play the game any more.
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"The name is Tin; Used is just an alias. I'm everything Shoe Box would like to be." - Used Can of the Aluminium Kingdom
Ahhh ... but look: if anti-fantasy is correct and the culprit really is human, then that means even as master of the game board Battler won't be killing anyone. Right? Because even though Beato kept making herself out to be the culprit, if Battler is correct then in truth she didn't do any of that. Instead, either the pieces are moving on their own, or there is a hidden player.
Man, if the anime watchers can't grasp the idea that Battler can deny witches and still acknowledge Beatrice in Purgatorio, they're really going to love warlock!Battler.
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