Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo - Episode 20 Discussion / Poll

[Nachtwandler]

Isn't 8th volume the last of the main story? I remember author saying sometime ago that it would end in 2 volumes

[larethian]

Was wondering whether there would be a twist to Nanami's results since she was the only one who saw the letter. Though I can't really think of a good reason for that to happen, huh?

[ThereminVox]

Originally Posted by larethian

Was wondering whether there would be a twist to Nanami's results since she was the only one who saw the letter. Though I can't really think of a good reason for that to happen, huh?

Unlikely, though technically possible. Knowing she's leaving either way, she might want to keep everyone focused on the task at hand rather than create cause for frivolous celebration on her behalf. I only say it's unlikely because she must know that they care about her enough that seeing her not make it would hurt them.

So glad someone posted a comparison shot with Maid-chan. I noticed that on first viewing, but it happened so fast that I had more or less forgotten by the time the episode ended.

The stinger is ominous. Mashiro will do what she must to protect Sakurasou, and thanks to Ryunosuke and Sorata, she already knows exactly what it will take.

[GoddyofAus]

Mashiro overheard the three talking in the hall. She's going to sneak back to England to save Sakurasou and then the crew are going to go there and get her, either as the final act of this season or the basis for a second.

[Chaos2Frozen]

Originally Posted by Nachtwandler

Isn't 8th volume the last of the main story? I remember author saying sometime ago that it would end in 2 volumes

No, it's definitely not the last of the main story, the side stories in this series have a .5 in the numbering.

Volume 9 is coming out next month.

[AP24]

I doubt vol 8 will be adapted since this episode is the start of vol 6's story. The only way to see vol 8's story in this season is if vol 6's story ends in the next episode and vol 7 & 8 are adapted in the last 3 episodes. It's possible that it's going for an anime original ending. The worst scenario is if it ends at vol 7 and there won't be another season.

We'll have to wait until ep 22 or 23 to have a good idea how this season will end.

[kivredia]

Originally Posted by AP24

I doubt vol 8 will be adapted since this episode is the start of vol 6's story. The only way to see vol 8's story in this season is if vol 6's story ends in the next episode and vol 7 & 8 are adapted in the last 3 episodes. It's possible that it's going for an anime original ending. The worst scenario is if it ends at vol 7 and there won't be another season.

We'll have to wait until ep 22 or 23 to have a good idea how this season will end.

Guess my timeline was wrong. If this is the start of LN6 I hope they don't try to rush through it or something. Does anyone know how the BD's are selling? Guess they could end it with another 12ep season or some OVAs in the future if the sales aren't that bad.

[ion475]

Guess my timeline was wrong. If this is the start of LN6 I hope they don't try to rush through it or something. Does anyone know how the BD's are selling? Guess they could end it with another 12ep season or some OVAs in the future if the sales aren't that bad.

Not that good for obvious reason (Go way back to ep. 6 if you really want to know why...).

And there's just not enough material for 2nd season anyway, another reason why I'm surprised that they decided to stall out the story instead of going through all 8 + anime original ending.

Isn't 8th volume the last of the main story? I remember author saying sometime ago that it would end in 2 volumes

The author expect 2 more volumes after 8. You're partially correct, just wrong count (so the story should end at 10).

As far as the episodes go - I already know the story, so of course, no surprises for me. This whole arc remains one of my least favorite just b/c how forced it is, oh well, 2 more episodes (?) until graduation...

[judasmartel]

Originally Posted by GoddyofAus

Mashiro overheard the three talking in the hall. She's going to sneak back to England to save Sakurasou and then the crew are going to go there and get her, either as the final act of this season or the basis for a second.

Why does this remind me of the final arc of the Special A anime?

[Chaos2Frozen]

Originally Posted by judasmartel

Why does this remind me of the final arc of the Special A anime?

Probably won't be as action-packed... Which is hilariously ironic if you ask me

[judasmartel]

Originally Posted by Chaos2Frozen

Probably won't be as action-packed... Which is hilariously ironic if you ask me

Indeed. Oh, how I loved that final arc of the Special A anime!

As for the comparison pic with Maid-chan, her being modeled after Dragon's female friend, and the fact that she was the last to disappear among his friends, only strengthens the theory that the girl used to be very important to him, and she is part of the reason why he hates girls. Heck, it is even possible that the girl sounds just exactly like her!

I mean, if he really hates girls, then why did he make an AI that looks and sounds like a girl?

[Dauerlutscher]

Originally Posted by ion475

Not that good for obvious reason (Go way back to ep. 6 if you really want to know why...)

Are you talking about this absurd Otaku nerdrage because of a Korean dish?

[sky black swordman]

Originally Posted by judasmartel

Indeed. Oh, how I loved that final arc of the Special A anime!

As for the comparison pic with Maid-chan, her being modeled after Dragon's female friend, and the fact that she was the last to disappear among his friends, only strengthens the theory that the girl used to be very important to him, and she is part of the reason why he hates girls. Heck, it is even possible that the girl sounds just exactly like her!

I mean, if he really hates girls, then why did he make an AI that looks and sounds like a girl?

Maybe she was the first love he ever loved and he never got over her.

[The Green One]

Perhaps Mashiro's solution will be to paint the most amazing picture of Sakurasou she can, in an effort to show how she feels about the place in the best way she knows how. The shot of her in this episode with her painting canvas could very well be foreshadowing.

[Megacrash Gr]

After watching this ep, I find the reason for demolishing Sakurasou idiotic. I did find that the AI is amusingly funny and I did like Akasaka showing more of his tsun side.

[Kyuu]

Originally Posted by Megacrash Gr

After watching this ep, I find the reason for demolishing Sakurasou idiotic..

Plot wise. It felt artificial. It's as if they needed to bring another "controversy" surrounding Mashiro. Instead, the story at this point should focus on the end of the year, and the fact that the 3rd years DO have to move on from Sakurasou; and they go onward to their future schooling.

"Real world logic". It's retarded.
* What business is it for them to decide where should Mashiro live?
* What business is it for them to decide her career decision?

If for some reason the whole petition thing doesn't pan out... well... I'd come out with all that hacking data... come at the administration... and tell 'em to "F-ck off!"

[GDB]

Originally Posted by Kyuu

"Real world logic". It's retarded.
* What business is it for them to decide where should Mashiro live?
* What business is it for them to decide her career decision?

Well, their business is to run the school such that it doesn't go under. Her living where she is, from their point of view (or perhaps they're using it as a scapegoat despite knowing it isn't true), has ruined the career of one of the greatest artists alive. That will bring a lot of negative press against the school, especially since they're supposed to cultivate the arts, not destroy them. As such, their public image will drop, and they'll likely have to shut down after students stop enrolling. So yes, it very much is their business to decide that she's wasting her talent not painting art.

[kivredia]

Originally Posted by GDB

Well, their business is to run the school such that it doesn't go under. Her living where she is, from their point of view (or perhaps they're using it as a scapegoat despite knowing it isn't true), has ruined the career of one of the greatest artists alive. That will bring a lot of negative press against the school, especially since they're supposed to cultivate the arts, not destroy them. As such, their public image will drop, and they'll likely have to shut down after students stop enrolling. So yes, it very much is their business to decide that she's wasting her talent not painting art.

From a business stand point it certainly would be good for them if she'd go back to painting, though I imagine she would go back to England then. Still doesn't give them any right to decide something for another person.

You could also say that if push comes to shove and she leaves the school cause living in the normal dorms doesn't work out they will still get bad publicity. Imagine someone interviewing her in the future and asking why she left, that could generate some pretty big backlash.

Just because someone's good at something doesn't mean they have to do it.

[Dauerlutscher]

Originally Posted by kivredia

Just because someone's good at something doesn't mean they have to do it.

We had this debate since Rita appeared for the first time.

[RegalStar]

Originally Posted by Kyuu

"Real world logic". It's retarded.

You make it sound like in the real world, there isn't anyone who is in charge and retarded at the same time.