Nothing too special really happened in this episode. At least we finally learn why Rika’s been a target this whole time. I certainly didn’t see that coming. I’m guessing that the trigger that’s killed everyone in Hinamizawa thus far has to be slightly different from what the original syndrome induces. As we saw in episode 5, all the dead people that was in the school didn’t seem to have died from clawing at their own necks.

Ooishi’s always been a likable character and it’s a shame to see him get taken out. I have to admit that it was a pretty cool scene. Certainly a lot cooler than seeing Keiichi and the others try to brew up some pathetic plan. I found their conversation, particularly Shion’s comment about Irie, way too lighthearted for the situation at hand. It seemed really out of place.

The arc seems like it’s going to come to an end soon. So that leaves us with a lot of episodes for “祭囃し編”, which is alright with me. I don’t know how they’re going to fight against Takano’s minions when they show up, but I’m certainly getting pretty riled up about it. Will Satoko’s traps play a role in the next episode at all? Do they even have any weapons?

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