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The general aspect of "trying to leave the island" as a possible (even probable?) plot device I can definitely see ... I am not yet convinced it will be the "finale" plot device, though. To be sure it could, mind you, but personally I am not yet sold on it being the final one. Again, just personal opinion, though. (Can you tell I have a lot of them?)
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2010-09-13, 18:31 | Link #902 |
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Cult issues, and great island escapes aside, I do think something might come up that would be seen along those lines. However I think before such things come to pass, Nagi would step in for the safety of the "unchosen" and make drastic changes to the "ritual" should human sacrifice, forced exile, or other equally unpleasant scenario come into play.
Nagi is the kind of guy who would help in every way possible to ensure a solution almost everyone would be at least contented with would be reached. I would think he himself would even take on the role of Match Maker for the losers, if he thought it would help. Kinda like a "duty" or "personal sacrifice" to ensure the livelihood of those around and close to him... As long as he wields the power and respect that is granted to him as the dragon god for the good of the people as well as the maidens who seek his favor. I doubt the Harem End would be sufficient, any any capacity for this. But, we may see some of the darker side of the island's "customs" once more about the rituals of the Dragon God have been brought to light. Though the commandments for the maidens, chosen and not, may not be as bad as we may think they may be, But I'm sure there is something written in them that will ensure that someone won't be at all happy when the final ritual is completed, if there is something like that. I just hope that he confronts Oba-san about telling him all the details of the customs and rituals involved, and hopefully demands that appropriate changes be made should some seem cruel or ridiculous to his sensibilities.
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2010-09-14, 01:12 | Link #903 |
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Nagi always seems to pull the rabbit out of the hat in relation to the island customs/culture,
and I don't see this pulling him away from the island. If anything, he has told Shizuku that he didn't really like Tokyo(too busy). He seems to have adjusted to the lifestyle and embraced it within his knowlege. But there's something looming off in the distance involving sacrifice.... |
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2010-09-14, 10:59 | Link #906 | |
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I do expect the Tokyo arc to bring our first major conflict. I just hope it doesn't turn into some sort of cult story and more of Nagi buffering the two societies. Nagi introducing an alternative which keeps the old traditions and welcomes some social progression. Unfortunately, when-ever that happens in real life it leads to the end of a culture.
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2010-09-14, 19:22 | Link #908 | |
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Just like how, I always get the feeling that UNM too will have quite abit of drama. It cant continue with this boring day-to-day life forever otherwise, it risks becoming something monotonous like Pastel.
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2010-09-15, 07:57 | Link #911 |
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Ever heard of a thing called too much sweetness can be bad for you? To be honest, I love UNM and will continue liking it but it is getting kinda boring and repetitive. Without drama, its a tad too monotonous. Every time its almst the same thing, they go to the beach, hang out, cook food and that's it. After a while, it makes me lose interest. Well it maybe just me though. However, I m liking the recent chapters more as it promises abit more drama.
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2010-09-15, 09:53 | Link #912 | |
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The one similarity between both stories is the use of pretty defined arcs and addition of new characters to spice things up. Spoiler for spoiler:
Anyway, it's too early to feel like this will become Pastel-like just yet. I do see your point and in no way saying it's not boring for some.
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2010-09-15, 15:01 | Link #913 | |
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Lucky for me, I dropped Pastel Spoiler for reason:
I do agree UNM hasnt become anything like that yet and that's why I said, it risks becoming something like that. The fact that I m still reading it, means, I still enjoy it, but I cant deny the fact that its becoming a tad too repetitive.
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2010-09-19, 23:49 | Link #914 |
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Since i'm such a noob, it's kind of refreshing to see this work compared to others. I haven't been following a lot of other mangas, but I have to say this one seems to be unlike most of the others BECAUSE of it's slower pace and lack of instant gratification. Characters build and have some depth, the plot moves at a lazy pace and you can see off in the distance.... something.
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