Episode 18 - HS



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An exquisite episode once again. Even the infernal Twinkle twinke towards the end couldn't ruin it. The piano portion was jolly good, as expected. It's not clear whether Kousei had it all planned like this or if he just decided to do it during the performance, but it worked very nicely. Nagi's personality also was such that it was realistic and plausible. Of course it makes sense that since Kousei's personal objective was to punch Kaori, he needed something extravagant, so in that sense it might have been planned. But nevertheless, the switch right in the middle of the performance was just like the Kousei we are used to seeing. I bet those knowing him among the audience were waiting for it as well.

I don't know what to think of Kaori's situation. The impression given is that she's headed for a grave, not a stage. Even if she lingered, such a performance takes some stamina and strength, so how realistic would it be for her to get another chance? But then again, considering Kousei's behavior, this was natural. It's not like he would simply accept his love's death. I'm simply not looking forward to a no conclusion with this affair. The manga seemed to have ended only this month, if I understood correctly, so a conclusion would be possible, counting the already listed ova in the spring. The worst case would be Kaori staying permanently in the hospital and Kousei playing out there, forever.