[Futaba-chan]

Originally Posted by Kaoru Chujo

Spoiler for episode 9:

The pairs for the Kongoseki: Aaeru-Rimone

Spoiler for episode 9:

The pairs for the Tetsu, ne? It was great to finally see the Tetsu work; I thought that the Tetsu in episode 1 was the coolest thing ever.

Spoiler for episode 9:

I wonder what the "next plan" is that the three men in the corridor wanted Dominura to get ready for. It's like the real story is only just beginning, and Chor Tempest and Onashia will have to fight as much against the governing clique as against external enemies.

Spoiler for episode 9:

This episode had a very Babylon 5-ish feel to it, with conspiracies and wheels within wheels, and whole new previously unrevealed plot directions. I can't wait to see where they go with it.

Spoiler for general speculation:

In her future life, will [Neville] be a council-member or take over from Onashia?

Spoiler for general speculation:

I get the feeling that Neville is being groomed for one of those roles. I wonder if Onashia is taking special interest in her career? That could be interesting....

Spoiler for episode 9:

The fact that they didn't realize it was a war was startling.

Spoiler for episode 9:

I love that the fact that Simulacrum is a theocracy isn't soft-peddled. The leadership is clearly very religious. They see events through the lens of their beliefs, and act accordingly, which gives them a dramatically interesting set of blind spots and weaknesses. (And a few as-yet-unrevealed strengths, I don't doubt.)