Suigin Tou eats the Philosopher’s Stone fragment left behind by Sousei Seki, and it makes her tummy feel warm. To Bara Suishou’s mild surprise, Suigin Tou has no intention of teaming up against Shinku’s posse, and instead runs back to let Megu feel the tummy warmth. The rabbit, LaPlace, helps everyone else escape, and Bara can only head to the hospital and taunt Suigin Tou about needing all the Roza Mysticas to save Megu.
Unfortunately, this means that Hina Ichigo is going to wind down soon. Now that the Alice Game has really begun, Hina Ichigo cannot be allowed to remain in the game after her loss to Shinku. Jun takes Hina Ichigo to spend her last moments with Tomoe and it’s really quite a touching scene. Eventually Hina Ichigo runs out of energy and her dream world goes dark; Shinku has no choice but to accept the Roza Mystica. However, as Shinku, Kanaria, and Suisei Seki come out of Hina Ichigo’s dream world, they find themselves face-to-face with Jun at Enju’s shop. Shirosaki appears and changes into LaPlace no Ma (Shinku recognizes him in human form…), and Bara Suishou also appears. The real “shocker”, however, is when Enju appears and the dolls recognize him as Father. Naturally, he then gives a mysterious little smirk.
What a sad episode! I can’t believe I’d feel such pangs from seeing Hina Ichigo go, but her character has shaped up nicely (kinda like Jun). There were still a few amusing moments, such as the Domoko Dragon and Hina Ichigo being easily bribed for only 10 yen. Hopefully that worn crayon will save the day in the next episode.
I really like all the tension from Megu’s condition and Hina Ichigo’s passing. It was so sad watching Jun and Tomoe give each other meaningful looks while Hina Ichigo tried to be all cheerful T__T.
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This episode was a very nice tribute to Hina Ichigo, in fact it’s really the first time I’ve properly enjoyed her presence in the episode, which is a shame becase it may be the last
. It was a very sad episode indeed.
I think Suiseiseki hit the nail on the head when she said ‘we’ll definately see them again’ though. We may be looking at a HiMK-like reset (thought hopefully not as cheesy).
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I get the feeling a reset is coming, like how that Rozen Maiden clown from the first episode got revived. Jun can do it, since he has before.
Changed the link!
Awww…I actually teared at the part where HinaIchigo was saying goodbye to Tomoe. She’s become a lot more mature and bearable since the previous series…*sniff* Looks like the next two episodes will be all serious closure and stuff.
The coin that Tomoe bribed Hina with was a German deustchmark. :3
hmm this episode was a pretty solid one in my opinion and the trailer sets up for wat i suspect to be kanaria’s exit
im not sure about suiseiseki though. maybe she might try to attack suigintou for souseiseki and get axed too
>>Suigin Tou eats the Philosopher’s Stone fragment left behind by Sousei Seki, and it makes her tummy feel warm.
Rosa Mystica: when you care to give yourself the best dining experience. I can’t believe I choose to be away when this series is winding down to its final episode. T_T
amo a souseiseki :love:
kyyyyyyyyyyyaaaaaaaaa