This episode was a little reminiscent of the first episode of the first season despite the fact that I can’t really remember how that episode went. The main reason I’m saying this is that this episode is really quite laid back minus the disturbing bit with the needle in the beginning. No “real” weapon appeared on screen unlike the machete from last season’s episode one. ;)

I really liked this episode because of the great laughs that it offered. The part where everyone was mouthing things off about Keiichi was particularly hilarious. It was also nice being able to listen to Rena’s voice as it always comes out as being so moe…unlike Rika. Having to listen to Tamura’s lines definitely made life a little difficult for me. Her serious voice in the beginning and the last bit near the end when Rika was questioning Satoko really reminded me of her role in Nanoha. I wish she could mix things up a little at times, but eh, what can you do?

With no leads as to where the arc will turn, I’m very excited about finding out what’s to come in future episodes. Due to the needle’s appearance in the beginning of the first episode, I’m guessing that this arc will primarily be focused on Satoko (and naturally Rika). Can’t say that I’m a fan of that little blond girl, but if she dies as a result of the needle, this arc can’t be half bad. Okay, yeah, I hate Satoko, alright? There, I admitted it. I mean, “祟殺し編” was a really weird arc with Keiichi falling to his death to begin with…and then there’s that nii-nii crap she pulled which really didn’t help her case at all, really.

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