2010-12-23, 15:45 | Link #7442 | |
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It's also the sword that Ginka pulled out of Machina, which may have something to do with his absence currently. Now that I think about it, Athena has had the Shirozakura with her ever since she left the Royal Garden. It's not too farfetched that it's connected to her power in some way even though she (apparently) can't wield it herself. |
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2010-12-23, 15:51 | Link #7443 | ||
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Isn't that obvious that he was confession to Athena, not toward Hina (even without the art)? Uggghh....Don't tell me you think he confessed that to Hina... Did you not see the way Hayate embraced Athena after Midas' defeated. Like this: http://www.mangareader.net/203-47294...apter-260.html What is this "differently" behavior you are speaking of? She wielded the sword before 10 years ago, and she's most likely the person who put the sword in Machina. |
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2010-12-23, 15:59 | Link #7444 | |
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Not that I want to get into this again, but I'm pretty sure this chapter wasn't particularly shippy for any party.
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Yeah, that's what I figured. She even pointed it out to Hayate as something he might wield someday in the EotW arc. So that's another point of similarity between him and Hinagiku's characters.
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2010-12-23, 16:06 | Link #7445 | |
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I don't think anyone is going to agree with you here...... At least when it involves Athena. Since its sounds more like an interpretation in which no one else can see almost sounding bias, like twisting towards your view. It would be best if you can select a picture or part of the manga so we all can conclude ourselves. Although this body language talk is starting to sound about suss, whether it is merely interpretation or simple a Hinagiku fan trying to prove otherwise. |
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2010-12-23, 16:46 | Link #7446 | |
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Compare: Spoiler for Athena:
Spoiler for Hinagiku:
The reactions are completely different. Athena he doesn't even react until she forces him to, and even then it's by physical force. Hinagiku he reacts to, in words as well as actions, without any force or physical interaction. Hinagiku doesn't even think she will attract his attention. The next page of Hinagiku's link even has her counter-react and stay on that topic mentally for the rest of the night, while Athena goes and gives us exposition.
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2010-12-23, 16:56 | Link #7447 | |
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The EoTW arc gave me a reason to keep reading this manga - i.e. a plot, and a character I like better than the rest (even more than my previous favourites).
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2010-12-23, 17:14 | Link #7449 | |
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I had a similar reaction to watching Season 2 where I was digging the romantic development and such but when I got to episode 19 it reminded me of how much I missed the old zany comedy of the first season and episode 25 ended up being one of my favorites just because it felt like a "back-to-basics" story. There's no characters I really dislike and I like the drama and new characters and plot twists as much as anyone, but ultimately it seems it's the comedy and core set-up between Hayate and Nagi that keeps me reading. |
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2010-12-23, 17:18 | Link #7450 | |
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Okay here is my interpretation picture 1 : Hayate is acting shyly while trying to avoid looking directly at Athena. The top right panel shows blush meaning he is seeing beauty. The third panel (going from left to right) shows both of them avoiding eye contact which is normal when you like someone or exhibiting shyness in general. Notice the speech bubbles (panel 3) it illustrates them trying to saying, they want to say something but can’t think of anything to say at moment. Maybe you should look up the meaning of tactless it is something that hayate doesn’t show often which implies something ^^, Picture 2: Well I might be bias but he is entrance by beauty somewhat, although it doesn't mean much since it is a normal reaction for males to be awe struck. And if you can compliment someone directly Hayate is either bold or just means as it is without hidden meanings, although he does compliment everyone when they are dress up (which is the root for most of the misunderstanding) I would say avoiding eye contact after blushing is a more powerful reaction rather admiring beauty which is an everyday occurrence. So now we have my interpretation from imagines, although with the manga style I wouldn't put much thought into it since the author doesn't have a knack for drawing detailed emotion. Now let see what poster 2-10 has to say about the same picture. Last edited by Nemuru; 2010-12-23 at 17:28. |
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2010-12-23, 18:09 | Link #7451 |
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The circumstances used for the comparison is different, so I won't say it's a good one. I don't remember any of the other girls even think (not attempt) of sitting in front Hayate between his legs, so I can't really compare his reactions. Although, it was obvious through the chapter that he doesn't mind if it's Athena, and he even willingly (his choice) to embrace her from behind. Moreover, he even asked Athena whether she's alright with the way he embraced her, which was an initiative he never make on any other girl in embarrassing situations.
He really does think Hina is beautiful (no doubt), but he was much more so in awe with Maria's (in normal clothes, no less) beauty on their first meeting. So, I don't think there's any meaning to it accept praising Hina's beauty, and he'd probably said something similar to every girl in a dress. And, the fact is, despite having the beautiful Hina being with him, he never once/couldn't enjoyed (although he tried) the time his was spending time with her during the evening. All he thinks about was Athena to the point where it was impossible for him to hide it regardless of how hard he tried to pretend. I think that speaks of his value of Athena compare to Hina. |
2010-12-23, 18:34 | Link #7452 |
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I don't think that there was any real shipping material in this chapter ^_^; ... just what we've come to expect from the characters. Hina having huge embarrassment attacks as always, Hayate being dense as always, allowing himself to be gofered around by enigmatic little princess A-tan, as always, who is obviously in trouble again, as always.
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2010-12-23, 18:38 | Link #7453 | |
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Given that when he tried to hug Hinagiku (in her Silver Red costume, so he doesn't know it's her), she responds by punching him away, one would think of asking if the hug was alright with them to be sure he wasn't going to be punished for it. He also apparently needs proper prompting when asked to speak of what he's noticed has grown about her. He has similar reactions when he sees Ayumu in her underclothes and nude, and when he sees Maria, both without prompting. He also punctuates the fact that he's constantly thinking of Athena that night (before Hinagiku makes her appearance) because he's trying to figure things out, including why he's feeling the way he is after seeing her for the first time in ten years. Until Hinagiku asks him how he feels about her, there's no hint of love in his thoughts. And the looks, all of the girls who he's, both by words and actions, found attractive he wants to look at, including Maria, Izumi, Ayumu and Hinagiku, to not want to look at the one who he says he loves says a lot.
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2010-12-23, 19:05 | Link #7454 | |
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The last panel also gives me much hope of Nagi-Athena interaction. ::crosses fingers::
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2010-12-23, 19:12 | Link #7455 | ||
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He asked her whether she minds by his embrace since he was the one trying to do it. He didn't care about being punished because he was attempting to hug her. He won't embrace her if he was a afraid of being punished. Quote:
2nd: The hint was his depression mood of thinking that Athena hates him. Yes, he didn't know what Athena was to him, and he just got emo from the thoughts of being on a bad term with Athena. Some feelings he had/has for her (unconsciously). Because of the thoughts about Athena, he couldn't enjoy his time with Hina, yes... 3rd: Ughh.....What? Dude, he just answered Hina's question... Whether Athena is presence or not when he confessed his feelings for her is not important in dictating his feelings. Last edited by zodanhko; 2010-12-23 at 19:24. |
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2010-12-24, 03:00 | Link #7457 |
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At the end of the day, most people will agree that Hayate likes Athena more (if not the most).
You're not going to persuade many if any, even the most hardcore Hinagiku fan can see this. There's a reason why many of us are so puzzled at what you're trying to say or at least I will say you have the most vivid imagination that is better off writing fanfic. |
2010-12-24, 03:53 | Link #7458 | |
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Hinagiku can be quite stupid sometimes, and even she's seeing clues to it. Why else would she have reacted the way she has in the last chapters if she thinks she's already lost? Hayate even told her that he loves Athena, yet she's not acting in any way like the game's over. And she's not even trying to play for herself! Why would she care if Athena rejected him, if his heart still belongs to her, why try continuing to fight?
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2010-12-24, 04:18 | Link #7459 | |
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And if you pay attention, you should know that Hayate told Hina that he got dumped by Athena in chapter 270 or 271, thus gave her hopes and prevented the game over . It was even stated by Ayumi that she and Hina might still have a chance if Athena dumps Hayate, when she tried to encourage Hina in chapter 240 or 241. (Can't remember the chapter...) Because like any other girls in love with a guy in EVERY HAREM, Hina, Ayumi, etc. wants to fight until the very end (possibly continue even after the end, lol) to get the guy...Even Ayumi didn't give up when believing her chance is slim compared to Hina and, further more, realized Hayate has been in love with a another girl for 10 years. If Hina gave up that easily, she should honor Ayumi as her idol. Last edited by zodanhko; 2010-12-24 at 04:29. |
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