[Mr. Shabaz]

Originally Posted by Timeless Enigma

We have every single person that Ryo trusts side with Shizuka (maybe not Emiho... but she didn't say jack for either side). Everyone is telling Ryo to see the real Shizuka... but Shizuka has never been forthcoming with revealing her true self, unless she really is that brainwashed. I fear that if Ryo ever asked personal questions she'd respond like a drone...

Spoiler:

I agree that I'm suprised Ojo has done nothing to turn Shizuka away from Ryo. It makes me wonder if she sees him as a true boyfriend or just someone to be with until her arranged marriage begins. This episode really contrasts with how Ojo was all over Ryo in episode 6. Well, maybe not all over, but she at least seemed to care about him and what he was doing. Hopefully Ojo does something in a future episode to protect the relationship she developed with Ryo. Otherwise that whole part of the story was wasted.