(L) Strawberry Panic!

[Dav]

Originally Posted by Matrim

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Maybe it's just my memory but is Amane even mentioned so far in the anime? I wouldn't know who you would be referring to if I hadn't read a bit of the manga. She is present in the opening though, so I guess she is going to be an important character.

Whoops. Sorry, my bad. The previous post has a piccie now within the spoiler tags.

[Matrim]

Where did you find this pic? I mean, is it just some fan's fantasy or something more official?

[Cyz]

Hmm, I don't think Nagisa was thinking when she went to look for Shizuma. Did she forget for a moment that Shizuma "wants" her so bad?

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Cyz

Hmm, I don't think Nagisa was thinking when she went to look for Shizuma. Did she forget for a moment that Shizuma "wants" her so bad?

Nagisa's main thought on her mind was to do the right thing, and thats what she was doing - but yeah she probably did forget the fact that she losses herself to Shizuma.. lucky Nagisa.

It'll be good to see how the whole relationship between Nagisa & Shizuma shall evolve.

[Matrim]

Originally Posted by Cyz

Hmm, I don't think Nagisa was thinking when she went to look for Shizuma. Did she forget for a moment that Shizuma "wants" her so bad?

Haven't you noticed that Nagisa is not exactly smart?

Moreover, maybe she subconsciously "wants" Shizuma, too.

[Dav]

Originally Posted by Matrim

Where did you find this pic? I mean, is it just some fan's fantasy or something more official?

Yep, it's very much official. The scan is from the novel (and magazines).

Here's another sample of a cover where the original creator's name - Kimino Sakurako (公野 櫻子) and the original character designer's - Maki Chitose (真木 ちとせ) are printed. The fact that the illustrations are done by the latter proves that it's official.

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[Cyz]

Originally Posted by Matrim

Haven't you noticed that Nagisa is not exactly smart?

Moreover, maybe she subconsciously "wants" Shizuma, too.

well, the thought of bringing shizuma back and making the first year students have a memorable moment probably got into nagisa's head. maybe that's why she forgot about the "circumstances" of being with shizuma.

as for the subconscious part, i don't think they have that kind of relation.....well, not yet anyway but im hoping too

--> tamao-chan didn't speak about her feelings for nagisa loudly so shizuma could hear. oh well, she still has plenty of chances

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Cyz

well, the thought of bringing shizuma back and making the first year students have a memorable moment probably got into nagisa's head. maybe that's why she forgot about the "circumstances" of being with shizuma.

Thats the same as what i said.

[Matrim]

Originally Posted by Dav

Yep, it looks very much official. The scan is from the novel (and magazines).

Here's another sample of a cover where the original creator's name - Kimino Sakurako (公野 櫻子) and the original character designer's - Maki Chitose (真木 ちとせ) are printed. The fact that the illustrations are done by the latter proves that it's official.

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I feel really stupid for asking this but who is the girl beside Nagisa supposed to be? Shizuma? She sure looks different than in the anime if that's the case.
And way to go for Amane x Hikari!

as for the subconscious part, i don't think they have that kind of relation.....well, not yet anyway but im hoping too

If they don't have such a relationship, I will be extremely surprised. There has hardly been any plot apart their (not yet developed) relationship, after all. People will get bored there are just hints with nothing else for a long time. This yuri-comedy love triangle - Nagisa-Tamao-Shizuma is so meant to be.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Matrim

This yuri-comedy love triangle - Nagisa-Tamao-Shizuma is so meant to be.

& the fun part is you just know that there's gonna be so much more to it.

[Cyz]

Originally Posted by Angelsama

Thats the same as what i said.

but in a re-phrase form

anyway! look at this:

Spoiler for Nagisa + Shizuma = Love:

Ain't it beautiful? But looking at it, makes Shizuma like a hunting wolf or something And I'm pretty sure Tamao x Nagisa fans won't like it

[Dav]

Originally Posted by Matrim

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I feel really stupid for asking this but who is the girl beside Nagisa supposed to be? Shizuma? She sure looks different than in the anime if that's the case.
And way to go for Amane x Hikari!

Yep, that's Shizuma, and I agree with you she looks very different.


On your second statement...

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YES!! 1000% agree! I wouldn't wanna pass up on the chance to say...

AMANE X HIKARI FTW!!!!





Last image is taken from the novel and http://akayuuki.blogspot.com/

[Shiroth]

Gaaah, i'm so tempted to go check out the manga - but i'm not to sure if i wanna spoil myself, and just enjoy all of the anime first. ;_;

[Matrim]

Originally Posted by Angelsama

Gaaah, i'm so tempted to go check out the manga - but i'm not to sure if i wanna spoil myself, and just enjoy all of the anime first. ;_;

Dunno, I am more than ready to be spoiled by the manga, it's not as if I watch this for the plot unpredictability and twists, you know.

Dav, nice pictures.

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What's up with these wings, though? Amane looks ready to fly away to somewhere to enjoy her honeymoon with Hikari. Just like Shizuma in the previous picture. I hope this story is not about people turning into angels or something.
Anyway, after these convincing pics I am waiting for the Amane and Hikari storyline to develop, if not in the anime then at least in the manga.

[Shiroth]

Originally Posted by Matrim

Dunno, I am more than ready to be spoiled by the manga, it's not as if I watch this for the plot unpredictability and twists, you know.

Yeah, i know what you mean - i'll probably end up reading the manga for more Shizuma goodness.

[Dav]

Originally Posted by Matrim

Dunno, I am more than ready to be spoiled by the manga, it's not as if I watch this for the plot unpredictability and twists, you know.

Yep, exactly. So far, most of the events in the Anime have been quite cheesy and predictable though, but I still enjoy watching it very much, oddly.

Originally Posted by Matrim

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What's up with these wings, though? Amane looks ready to fly away to somewhere to enjoy her honeymoon with Hikari. Just like Shizuma in the previous picture. I hope this story is not about people turning into angels or something.
Anyway, after these convincing pics I am waiting for the Amane and Hikari storyline to develop, if not in the anime then at least in the manga.

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Honeymoon? WOW, that'll be great wouldn't it? ^____________^

So far from what I've seen, only the canon and most popular couples are depicted like that, with the seme having wings and all. LOL

Shizuma X Nagisa, Amane X Hikari and....

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Chikaru X Kizuna

The Amane X Hikari plot is coming up next in Episode 4, based on the preview (I absolutely can't wait!! ^.^). As for the Manga, I'm seriously looking forward to Amane's proposal to Hikari for the Etoile battle. Hope they'll put up scans soon. ^^

[BiZz]

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I prefer yaya than the prince... Don't know why

[Simon]

Originally Posted by Dav

Yep, exactly. So far, most of the events in the Anime have been quite cheesy and predictable though, but I still enjoy watching it very much, oddly.

That's what I don't understand about this anime: there are so many things about it that bug me, yet somehow I keep watching and saying "I'll give it one more episode." I suspect I'm going to be doing that right up to ep 26

I think the hook is how it keeps showing more potential as new characters get introduced. Even though I half want to drop it, I still want to see what happens - especially when

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they introduce characters like Chikaru. Her little monologue on the Student Council meeting cracked me up with its combination of cuteness and dry irony. I hope we get to hear lots more from her!

[Dav]

Originally Posted by BiZz

I prefer yaya than the prince... Don't know why

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Er... Maybe she's bolder and more dynamic when it comes to physical stuffs? They say actions speak louder than words. LOL, that's my observation anyway. The interesting aspect of Yaya is that she's very honest and direct about her emotions. She doesn't beat around the bush and goes straight for the kill. Amane is more subdued about her feelings and prefers not to force too much on Hikari, but that's what I find romantic about her. Of course that will change at some point when Hikari subtly comes clear with her feelings for the prince. Cue is the previous pic I posted. ^^

Originally Posted by Simon

That's what I don't understand about this anime: there are so many things about it that bug me, yet somehow I keep watching and saying "I'll give it one more episode." I suspect I'm going to be doing that right up to ep 26

I think the hook is how it keeps showing more potential as new characters get introduced. Even though I half want to drop it, I still want to see what happens

Yep, that's true, although my primary reason for watching this is because it's too amusing. Everything is incredibly cheesy to the point that it entertains me enough to crave for the next episode.

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Remember the scene in Ep 3 where Chiyo tripped on her own feet and fell into Nagisa's arms? Gold star moment, man. I've never seen anything so cliche and predictable. It would have been more believable if they actually made Chiyo accidentally bump into Nagisa coz she wasn't looking where she was going. I know that happens a lot but to trip on her own feet? LOL, yes, that was one of those moments which kept me hooked on the show. I wanna see more cheese, baby.

[Matrim]

That's what I don't understand about this anime: there are so many things about it that bug me, yet somehow I keep watching and saying "I'll give it one more episode." I suspect I'm going to be doing that right up to ep 26

Same here. It reminds me of Kannaduki no Miko in that respect.

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And I hadn't even noticed the next episode is going to be about Amane due to not watching the preview.
Yaya is quite direct with Hikari in the manga, I can just picture her anger if Hikari prefers Amane. I suspect Tamao will seem only mildly annoyed in comparison to her then.