Kono Naka ni Hitori, Imouto ga Iru! discussion thread

[bear]

Originally Posted by Draneor

Hi-fives! So far, it looks like it's just the two of us.

Add me in. I've been on her team from the start. Let the tsundere win!

[Fencedude]

Ok, so Miyabi is the Imouto, almost certainly. And it seems Yuzurina is actually the girl from that sentai series. Interesting.

So yeah, looks like a Creampuffs end, overall.

[HitokiriShadow]

Well, evidence sure seems to be overwhelmingly pointing to Miyabi being IMOUTO. I guess the question is, is the series really going to do it, or they going to pull out yet another explanation for it? The novels are ongoing afterall. It's very possible they could reveal it when the series is ~1/2 over at best, but when the mystery is so heavily tied to the premise, that's pretty rare. But then, I have no idea if this anime is being faithful to the novels or has started going down its own path anyway.

And the episode conclusively proves the theory that Yuzurina was an actress for that Sentai (someone pointed out to me last time, on Twitter I think, that the hair style for the girl looked identical) which means.... uh, I have no idea.

Anyway, pretty good epsiode. Really liked the date montage. And its actually animated, which is uncommon, especially for not-high budget shows.

[bear]

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

Well, evidence sure seems to be overwhelmingly pointing to Miyabi being IMOUTO. I guess the question is, is the series really going to do it, or they going to pull out yet another explanation for it? The novels are ongoing afterall. It's very possible they could reveal it when the series is ~1/2 over at best, but when the mystery is so heavily tied to the premise, that's pretty rare. But then, I have no idea if this anime is being faithful to the novels or has started going down its own path anyway.

Of course they could lead us to believe that they've revealed the Imouto and then pull a twist in the last episode to throw it all into confusion. Just like someone who got rid of a ghost and then brought her back at the very end.

[Draneor]

Absolutely my favorite episode to date. The date was just perfect, Miyabi's different outfits were mega-cute, and I loved how her emotions bounced all over the place. If Miyabi isn't the real imouto, I'll turn in my imouto detector card. Miyabi <3 <3 <3 <3.

Unfortunately, I don't think there is enough time for Shougo to overcome is antii-mouto ways and understand how awesome and precious imouto are. That leaves Konoe as the default romantic choice. But, since this was only one cour, Konoe's relationship with Shougo had very little development. Most of it went to Miyabi (which I'm totally cool with).

So that's why, assuming it is Miyabi, I'd be OK with a non-romantic, reconciliation ending. Any other pairing would feel forced at this point... The Miyabi ending would definitely increase my feelings on this show. Don't fuck this up. Please.

Rinka/Mana were love as always too. And so was Yuzurina, but I'm not sure I'd eat her food...

[Damius]

- Oh Yuzu… when Shougo will find out…?
- Oh WOW!!! Reika!!! I love her outfit.
- Miyabi is sad… and Mei notices it.
- Mei speaks to Shougo about it… since Miyabi is missing.
- No doubt about it now, Seri is a spy.
- Maybe he should not speak to Yuzu… but that he can’t know.
- But at the same time, knowing that Seri is a spy, he should not trust at 100% the DNA test…
- Miyabi is drunk “by mistake”…
- Naked Miyabi!
- She wants Shougo to stay with her and to not go anywhere. She is crying while saying that…
- Would have like to see more of Reika in this episode…
- Is Mei giving another hint that Miyabi is Shougo’s sister?
- Hmm… interesting scene between Shougo and his mother… Wonder if it helped Shougo to found out about Yuzu and Seri connection…

[Fencedude]

And I was right. In the end, Miyabi was IMOUTO.

Yuzurina, or more accurately, Nayuri, gave up the game and went on her way.

Pretty good show, all in all.

[HitokiriShadow]

I love Yuzurina being evil.

LOL "Eat my creampuff!"

This show handled its central mystery and the last arc in general surprisingly well.

I fully expect the novels/show to reveal that there's another imouto somewhere in the next novel or theoretical second season.

[bear]

Originally Posted by Fencedude

And I was right. In the end, Miyabi was IMOUTO.

Hey, that was almost a total lock from the "I'll never leave you" line.

Originally Posted by HitokiriShadow

I fully expect the novels/show to reveal that there's another imouto somewhere in the next novel or theoretical second season.

I'd bet that in a second. Daddy was really a busy man. No wonder he died young.

[something]

Episode 11:

- Naked apron Yuzu, yay. She's a scheming bitch, but she's still hot.
- Heh. More material for Shougo's BL fangirls.

- Ouch, Miyabi is going to get a visit from Konoe and Shougo. Not really what she wants right now.
- Mmmm, Miyabi in short shorts and a tank top. <3
- She handles it better than I expected. Thought she might make a scene. But it's not like she hates Konoe - they're friends (of a sort), and respect each other, even if they both are gunning for the same thing.
- Speaking of gunning for... Yuzurina tries to raise suspicion about Konoe, and direct Shougo towards Miyabi. Trying to trick him into dating his real sister to create a scandal?
- This date is like, soooooo totally textbook "last hurrah for the girl who doesn't get chosen". It's got a character song and everything.

Oh, episode is over. I swore Miyabi would take herself out of the running before the ED. But it make sense that that won't happen until we find out she is the imouto or something.