#karen and maruta was so cute actually.

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migi n dali just keeps getting better. ep 10 was crazyyyyy i was on the edge of my seat the entire time, and if i wasnt it was just so sweet or hilarious. this show is the perfect blend of emotions honestly.

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Personal Migi & Dali Character Ranking

Unlike most of my other posts, this one is completely opinionated and subjective. I generally try to rank characters based on complexity, character development, and whether they're interesting rather than likability alone.

Please also note that this is a reflection of the entire story.

Dali: The best hands down, no questions asked. If you're familiar with this blog, then this shouldn't come as a surprise. I love Migi too, but Dali keeps the story so interesting with his bold and wacky plans and his charisma. Furthermore, his complexity, character arc, and redemption were the most satisfying to see.

Migi: He and Dali complement each other so well, and seeing him grow into a proper twin brother capable of saving Dali was satisfying to see. His lovable goofiness throughout the story was also very fun to watch.

Reiko: She ranks surprisingly high as she was quite the compelling antagonist. I love how Sano introduces her as a perfect mother and neighbor and then slowly peels back the layers to reveal the demon within, which was terrifying to see, but in a good way. Despite this, she was a very tragic character, and she serves as an important parallel to Dali.

Eiji: He started off as a prick, but then we gradually realized how tragic and pitiable his circumstances were (he truly never stood a chance!). His redemption was very satisfying to see, and he was also crucial in highlighting Dali's character development and growth.

Sonoyamas: Very wholesome and loving parents, and just heartwarming to see as they were helpful in Migi's character development as well as a foil to Reiko and Dali. I love how the twins were suspicious of them at first, and Youko's outbursts (SHIT) are always great to hear.

Micchan: A true heroine, as she stuck her neck out (literally) for the twins, and her devotion and love towards children definitely shows.

Akiyama: A true friend and moral compass for the twins, and without him, they probably would've remained social pariahs. He also played a significant role in Migi's character development.

Maruta: A decent guy who was desperate for friends, and also quite the quick thinker and tech savant. Wish he would've been shown a bit more prior to the twins' reveal.

Karen: Cute girl that turned out to be an unexpected ally. Love how she can be strangely calculating and emotionless.

Metry: Sorry, but she was more a plot device rather than an actual character. But she does serve as an important parallel to Migi.

Sardine/Fidelite: They may be good dogs, but they're still dogs.

Akira: This guy was a complete buffoon who expected nothing to be wrong after he found out about his affair and continued to pursue Metry, and thought nothing was wrong when she mysteriously disappeared. I guess he tried to be a decent father, but honestly he's an afterthought and a pushover compared to the other characters. I do wish that we could've seen some closure between him and the twins.

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Predicting Careers (Migi & Dali Analysis)

Alright, after avoiding this question for months, it's finally time to attempt answering it:

What do I think everyone does in the future?

As always, spoiler warning!

First, let's begin with Migi.

Migi says that he'll become an avant-garde artist. Of course, art unfortunately doesn't always directly lead to a fruitful career, so in the worst case scenario he might need a backup plan. However, in Migi's case, perhaps he might not need one since he is staying with the Sonoyamas.

In any case, given his love for food, it's possible he may take up cooking. He might also take on a housekeeper-like role (butler?) in the house just like Metry (but maybe a little less clumsy?), which would make sense since Micchan isn't around anymore. Unless that is, of course, she can perform her usual duties as a ghost...

Next, let's look at Akiyama.

Obviously, Akiyama likes birds and flying, and he might join the flight industry (maybe as a pilot?), which is likely what his parents do for work. But we also know that he's quite obsessed with glider and aircraft design, as given by his photos around his room, his participation in the Birdman rallies, and of course his sister calling him a nerd. Therefore, it's also possible that Akiyama might become an engineer, specifically a mechanical or aeronautical engineer.

Next, let's look at Maruta.

We know that Maruta likes beavers and dams, but more importantly he seems to possess skills with technology, as seen with his video games, his toy robot, his toy helicopter, his mastery of Morse code, and his camera. He's also quite quick-witted, and so I think that he would make for a great engineer or maybe programmer.

Now, let's look at Karen.

On the one hand, one might think that she'll become a pianist since she was noted to be very skilled with the piano. However, I'd venture to guess that she wasn't actually all that fond of it, considering she ditched her practice in Chapter 12 after Reiko left the house. Plus, since she's great at pretending, it's very well possible that she didn't really enjoy the piano after all, and was only doing to satisfy Reiko. If that was the case, what does she want to do? That's a bit tough... She'd definitely be an excellent actress, that's for sure!

For a slightly similar reason, Eiji's is also a bit hard to guess.

If the twins never came to Origon Village, Eiji would have most likely become a psychiatrist just like his father, and this is stated explicitly in the story. However, him killing Reiko makes things a bit more complicated, as this definitely impacted his future and possibly what'd he'd want to do after his release from prison.

However, I personally think that despite everything that's happened to him, Eiji would continue his pursuit of becoming a doctor or psychiatrist. Yes, it might bring back painful memories, but after his release I believe he'll move forward and help others just as he would have for Reiko.

Finally, let's end with Dali.

We all know that Dali's great at math and science, given his grades in school, his plans that make use of physics (e.g. the "zero-weight" balancing of the twins and the "Throne of Death"), as well as the science set he received for Christmas. But "math and science" doesn't really narrow things down that much, so we'll need a bit more information if we want more specificity.

There are a couple clues, and I really must give credit to @secretaltissimocat for pointing me in this direction. Namely, it is quite conspicuous that the twins' room has an overall theme of stars and outer space. Their ceiling is covered in stars, their blanket is covered with stars, their bookshelf contains books about outer space (e.g. black holes), and there's even a cute mini model of the solar system hanging from the ceiling. Dali even says "I love the stars", which I'm inclined to believe may actually be the truth. Assuming it is, then this room in a sense is truly "Dali's room". Since Dali is also quite the heavy reader, it's very likely that he read every last one of those books and deepened his interests in space.

Furthermore, while I wasn't able to identify the book that Dali was reading in the timeskip (no, it's NOT algebraic geometry), I was able to guess that he was reading a book on geophysics, as the book cover could have depicted a model of wave propagation through ground. The book on top of the stack next to him could have depicted a seismic wave. Therefore, based on all of this information, I think we can say that Dali could be studying to become a physicist, astronomer, Earth scientist, or something related to those occupations. Hell, he could even become an astronaut in the future, which is why I drew that silly drawing in an earlier post. (Note: I'd like to create a somewhat more serious drawing of Dali in space one day :) )

Well, that's pretty much all that I had regarding everyone's future careers. If you have any other ideas, I'd be happy to hear them!

Bonus: My good friend on Twitter, Ronsu, pointed out the Great Hanshin Earthquake that occurred on January 17, 1995 in the southern part of Hyogo Prefecture of Japan, which is basically where Origon Village would have been in real life. It was quite disastrous as tens of thousands were either injured or killed, and hundreds of thousands of people were displaced. If it happened in the world of Migi & Dali, Dali would have been 17 at that time, and probably would not have yet finished his studies. I think he most likely would have rushed back to Origon Village, concerned about his family and friends that might have been hit by the quake, and his career might be put on hold for the time being.

Of course, I'd like to believe that this earthquake didn't happen in their world, since I want the twins to live their lives happily without any worries.

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Migi & Dali Episode 12 Retrospective Reaction

Hello again! As part of commemorating the one-year anniversary of the anime, I'm doing a rewatch and providing my (unorganized) thoughts and reactions.

This time, I'm doing Episode 12! As always, I'll be keeping timestamps in case you want to watch along while reading, and be prepared for another long post below, and of course spoilers!

[00:00] First, the opening scene. This is a repeat of the post-credit scene in the previous episode, so I won't talk about it again. Other than that it's very sad…

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[02:23] Next, the group talks in the confinement room.

It's both funny and creepy that the first thing we see is Maruta gnawing at the door.

Notice that the soundtrack "Throne of Death" (死の玉座) is playing here, which is rather fitting since the house is about to become a "Birdcage of Hell" (I just made this up)

Once again, Migi looks to Dali for answers, though Dali is frustrated that he doesn't know. The line "We're just strangers" is very important, since in my view Episode 12 is mainly about settling things between Dali and Eiji.

Migi makes such cute sounds…

I really empathize with Karen. Although I'm sure Akira has good intentions, it seems like he has never really been around his family. While I understand that Reiko hid things from him, it's quite terrifying how oblivious this man is. Hasn't he heard of the phrase "too good to be true"? Anyway, it's truly tragic and ironic. If he had noticed Reiko's mental illness, so much pain and suffering could have been avoided.

When Akira looks away, perhaps he is thinking how much he has failed as a father and husband.

This could have been a funny and awkward time for the twins to tell Akira, "Hey, we're your sons!"

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[03:41] Next, everyone discovers a smoky surprise.

Maruta's teeth are really strong…

I like how Karen is the only one who realizes what's going on. And the way she says it in such a deadpan way is hilarious.

Although Micchan isn't here, her soundtrack plays for dramatic effect. (Or maybe the smoke and fire is drawing her here??)

Even now, Maruta calls for Mama…

Twins, those tiny fists of yours aren't going to do a thing…

Trying to break the door with the wooden horse wasn't a bad idea, but it would have been much more efficient to try to kick it down. But then again, we know Akira isn't the smartest man…

Dali tries to chip away at the damaged part of the door. Good try…

I love the concerned face that Dali makes toward Migi.

This is one of the only times Migi snaps at Dali. This along with Migi's face conveys how much determination he has.

At first, I was confused why Migi would bang his head against the door, and I just attributed it to desperation. But the manga makes it clear that Migi was targeting the pet door which was sealed shut by Reiko. So it seems that Migi's plan was for Karen or Dali sneak through and open the door from outside the room (e.g. lockpicking). Migi isn't stupid at all, and it's moving how he can still act when all hope seems lost. Despite shedding blood and tears, Migi holds on to hope and stubbornly does everything he can to make sure that he and Dali can return home to live happily. Migi's love is apparent through sacrificing his own well-being, and it's no wonder Dali was touched by this.

Yet despite this, Dali can't bear to see Migi hurt himself, and the way he hugs Migi and says his name is so touching… Personally, I think this image gives off the message, "It's alright Migi. Even if we die here, I'm happy that my last moments were with you"

Also, the vision that Dali had of him and Migi eating cherry pie with the Sonoyamas is actually the cover image of Chapter 25.

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[05:50] Next, Akiyama saves the day. What a hero!

I'm not quite sure I understood Akiyama's monologue, but it seems that after escaping the police, Akiyama noticed the fire at the Ichijo house. Sensing that everyone was in trouble, he gathered an axe and prepared to save everyone.

Perhaps Migi's persistence paid off, letting Akiyama know where everyone was.

Notice that the soundtrack "Heaven and Hell" (天国と地獄) plays here, specifically the transition from "Hell" to "Heaven". Very fitting!

I really like Akiyama's concern for his dear friend Migi. Even though his precious bird costume was destroyed, he was able to save the people that mattered most to him.

His line 「鳥カゴで終わる人生なんてクソくらえだろ？」(i.e. "It would be shitty to end your life in a birdcage, right?" was very cool, and it makes sense since Akiyama has talked about freedom and living a life unburdened by others' expectations. These words are especially important since later Dali tries to rescue Eiji from this kind of death.

Also, is it just me, or is Akiyama literally wearing a birdcage on his head?

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[06:39] Next, everyone escapes from the house. The soundtrack "Fly, Icarus!" (飛べ!イカロス) is playing here, which is rather fitting.

I wonder why they didn't try going through the front door. Was it blocked by flames?

It's funny how Akiyama is leading the way instead of Akira, the head of the house.

I'm not sure how I feel about this scene having almost no voices the entire time. Perhaps some of the dialogue is unnecessary, but I would've loved to hear Akiyama encouraging Maruta, the twins taunting Akiyama while waiting for him, as well as Akiyama being called a phoenix and a "bird among birds" (「鳥の中の鳥」). Also, hearing Akira scream from pain from the barbed wire would have been funny. (Am I a sadist?)

It's cool how the twins jump out together.

Despite being quite fat, Maruta is able to jump unscathed because of the power of love.

It's very cool how despite Akiyama's bird costume being destroyed, he was able to transcend birddom and arise from the flames as a phoenix! It's a mark of a hero.

It's adorable how Karen and Dali care for Fidelite in the anime. In the manga, Dali says 「お前、けものを助けるために…」(i.e. "You went so far as to save a beast…"), which I think is quite important since it highlights Dali's decision later to save Eiji, whom he once called a beast in Episode 7.

Hmm… I really do prefer this scene in the manga after all.

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[09:00] Next, Akiyama tells everyone that Eiji is still inside the burning house.

Completely unrelated, but I love the twins' lean frames here.

Everyone is surprised, which shows that at this moment, no one really understood Eiji…

The twins were especially shocked to hear that Eiji was trying to die. It wasn't too long ago that Dali tried to die on his own…

The moment when "Clair de Lune" plays really stirs my heart… Apparently, the manga never specified what song was playing in the background, but I'm glad the anime clarified that it was "Clair de Lune".

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[09:51] Next, Eiji prepares to burn to death next to his mother.

The fact that Eiji so willingly accepts his own death is so sad…

"Clair de Lune" is a song that ties Metry, Reiko, and the triplets together. For the triplets, it's a song that reminds them of precious childhood memories of their mothers, as well as a simpler time filled with warmth and affection. Undoubtedly, this would help Dali see the similarities between himself and Eiji.

Personally, I feel like this was one of the most important scenes of the story, so (unfortunately) I have to be more critical here. I'll admit I did not like the choice of images they used for the flashback. This scene would have been much more impactful if these used the exact frames from the manga with Eiji saying his lines in the flashbacks, though I can understand that there are budget and time constraints. I've talked about this before, so I'll keep it short. The original flashbacks in the manga properly convey the idea that just like Dali, Eiji was someone who kept up a facade of perfection and pushed others away, but was deep down lonely and wanted to be loved. However, unlike Eiji, Dali was never truly alone and had Migi, someone who truly loved him and could forgive his mistakes and failures. That's why Dali felt compelled to rescue Eiji, so that he could give a chance to finally experience a feeling of unconditional love. Sadly, I don't think the anime conveyed this message effectively, especially since they included a memory of Eiji groping Migi's butt… Furthermore, I really wish the anime had adapted Chapter 10! (bedwetting chapter)

I really love the line 「あいつはぼくだ」("He's me") along with Dali's face. The fact that he's willing to rush into a burning building to save Eiji is so touching.

Also, I honestly do feel bad for Akira. Despite being so oblivious, he really did care about his son and his wife, but can do nothing now as his house burns down. (probably because of the barbed wire earlier)

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[11:25] Next, Eiji says his final goodbyes to Reiko's corpse.

Okay, I will give major credit to the anime for adding this wonderful planetarium scene. It really adds a layer in the mother-son relationship between Reiko and Eiji, and it just shows that despite Reiko's imperfections, Eiji has always loved her. Despite Reiko's mental illness, you could really tell that she actually did love Eiji and did her best for him. I've mentioned this before, but the remark about Reiko's drool reminds me of the scene where Migi sees Dali's attempt at a silly face in Episode 10. Similarly, Migi found it refreshing that his older brother who was always very serious was able to make such a foolish face.

I wonder, how long has Eiji been aware of Reiko's mental illness? In the manga, Karen said that Eiji told her that Reiko had depersonalization. Furthermore, in Chapter 12, he tried to treat Migi whom he believed to have suffered from a similar disorder. Perhaps Eiji has known for a very long time.

This makes me wonder: if the twins had never come to Origon Village, would Eiji eventually have been able to treat her?

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[13:45] Next, Dali interrupts Eiji.

I love how Eiji's monologue is interrupted by Dali bluntly pointing out something so embarrassing. Stuff like this is one reason why I love Dali so much. Indeed, it seems that Eiji forgot to include the negative parts about his experience as Reiko's son.

I wonder, can Eiji tell the difference between the twins?

Now, a big mystery about Dali's heart has unraveled: his hatred and desire for revenge was motivated not just because of the fact that Eiji killed Metry, but because he hated himself. Thus, Dali's attempt to kill Eiji earlier in the story could be seen as a subconscious, misguided attempt to kill the inadequacies and weakness within himself. This reminds me of Episode 9 when Dali's self-loathing was most apparent and when he tried to die a beautiful death. It's no wonder that Dali sees himself and Eiji as similar.

It's so sad to see Eiji gladly telling Dali to stab him with a knife…

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[14:52] Next, Migi leaps into the scene.

It's rare to see Migi scolding Dali for doing something so reckless. It's also kind of adorable how Migi seems to have no clue what Dali is thinking.

I like how this episode takes a break from all the seriousness and gave us a refreshing comedic break. That being said, it does seem a bit odd since considering Reiko's corpse is in the same room…

Dali doesn't seem very surprised that Migi interrupted his conversation with Eiji.

The sound and expression Migi makes when checking his own butt is so cute, and his reaction to being on fire for the second time in the story is so cute as well. Once again, Migi's butt is the subject of humor…

I love how the normally calm Eiji loses his cool and snaps at Migi. Eiji really is like Dali…

I also love how Dali appreciates his precious little brother and is glad that his self-destructive plans have been foiled.

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[15:33] Next, Dali reveals what is revenge is as the soundtrack "Our Revenge" (ぼくらの復讐) begins to play.

Ah, this face that Dali makes when he says "Live ungracefully" (「不様に生きろ」) is one of my top 5 faces in "Migi and Dali"

I really like the message that Dali presents here, (i.e. "Live ungracefully rather than dying a beautiful death"), since I believe that life always has meaning, and that true beauty isn't found in what we are or what we leave behind after death, but in the way that we live and how we interact with those around us. I hate to go off-topic, but this is also one of the most important themes of the series "Gintama", where the main character Gintoki often saves those in despair and that lost sight of themselves. Some of Gintoki's famous quotes are: "If you have time to think of a beautiful death, why not live beautifully until the very end?"(「美しく最後を飾りつける暇があるなら、最後まで美しく生きようじゃねーか」) as well as: "It's much better to live the way you are, even if it's a little dirty, than to abandon yourself and die with beauty and dignity" ( 「自分を捨てて潔く奇麗に死んでくなんてことより、小汚くても自分らしく生きてく事の方が、よっぽど上等だ」)

Dali's revenge is for Eiji to live ungracefully, but what or whom is Dali taking revenge on? Is it on Eiji for killing Metry? Is it on their parents who started this twisted tale? Or is it revenge against himself for how he's chosen to live until recently?

Dali drags Eiji by the arm, as if Eiji was his little brother…

Note that in the manga, Eiji pushes Dali off the banister. (Eiji really loves pushing).

Furthermore, part of Migi's pants were burned off after they were on fire, partially exposing Migi's butt. Well, I suppose I can see why the anime producers didn't want to show that (even though they've shown Migi's butt jiggling after being groped by Eiji!)

Also, seeing Eiji and Migi fall downstairs into the fire after Dali makes me think of the imagery of the triplets descending into the underworld or Hell together.

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[16:11] Next, Migi comes to downstairs and tries to find Dali.

Maybe it's just me, but it's quite poetic how Migi is searching for Dali among the flames. It gives me vibes of Chapter 43.

It's scary that Migi could have met his end by falling rubble.

Ah, the face Migi makes when accepting his death is so sad… Just like his brothers, Migi imagines his own mother when approaching death.

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[16:56] Next, Micchan comes to the rescue again, as her soundtrack plays.

This is the third time Micchan has come to the twins' aid, and this time she's here to bring everyone out of the inferno of the underworld. I suppose ash and smoke can be seen as "dust", so this would definitely be Micchan's domain.

Is it just me, or does the ghost look more youthful than the actual Micchan…?

Dali's first concern when regaining consciousness is where Eiji is…

It's so sweet how Micchan wants the triplets to go home together!

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[17:42] Next, Dali tries to save Eiji. Undoubtedly, this scene is the episode's climax.

It's rare that Migi is the voice of reason. Or rather, it's rare that Dali is completely dominated by emotion. In my opinion, the fact that Migi just stood there puzzled and was willing to leave Eiji here just shows how he hasn't truly accepted Eiji as a brother. (which is understandable) Of course, when he sees Dali risking his own life and putting himself through great pain to save Eiji, he realizes what's going on.

Ah, Dali's pained cry from getting burned is adorable… (Am I a sadist?)

I really love the words "You're a troublesome older brother" (「世話の焼ける兄だな」). I've talked about this before, but it shows how Migi has finally seen and accepted Dali for who he was, an imperfect older brother. You can really see a stark contrast between Migi here and the Migi in the early part of the story who blindly idolized Dali. It's also so sweet to see Dali relieved from getting scolded by his younger brother, as if accepting affirmation. Ah, it's so soothing to see that these twin brothers have grown…

Once again, it's sad to see Eiji wanting to die. Him being "not perfect" is an understatement, since he's stained with the sin of killing both Metry and Reiko. Even if he lived and escaped legal consequences, he'll always be shunned by others because of what he did, and above all, he feels that he would be isolated forever. Dali acknowledges this, yet at the same time embraces Eiji with open arms. Although Dali has never actually killed anyone, he once desired Eiji's death, and has hurt Migi in the process of seeking revenge, so he sympathizes with Eiji. Dali knows the pain of loneliness all too well, yet he has found the warmth that can be found through bonds, which is what cherry pie symbolizes. The way Dali expresses his love here is a great parallel to Migi's desire to go home and have cherry pie together back in Episode 9. It's so sweet how Migi's compassion has rubbed off on Dali, and it's so cute how Migi jumps in to welcome Eiji. Finally, Eiji is a stranger no more…

I love how Eiji's vision of eating cherry pie together in the anime includes the Sonoyamas as well as the dogs, Akiyama, Maruta, and Karen. It's interesting how Eiji sees himself and his brothers eating pie with their hands, which I think gives a sense of unity. Also, it's funny how Eiji's vision doesn't include Akira… (do the anime producers hate him? lol)

The triplets lifting up the chandelier together shows how sometimes, we need help from others to shoulder the burdens we can't carry alone.

It's so heartwarming to see the triplets walking shoulder-to-shoulder out of the smoldering house, as if breaking out of Hell. I'm sure Metry would have been happy alongside Micchan to watch this scene play out.

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[20:26] Next, the aftermath of the fire.

Just as Karen requested, the house was destroyed, but at what cost…?

It's touching how much Akiyama and Maruta care for the twins.

I love the way Migi holds on to Dali's shoulders.

It's so sweet how Migi warmly invites Eiji to their home. Although I'm not sure how the Sonoyamas would feel about hiding fugitives wanted for murder, I think they would be understanding of the situation. (even though Eiji did actually kill Reiko) Honestly, I would like to see a fanfiction where the triplets hide together at the Sonoyama house.

Eiji's face along with the line "That pie is too sweet for me" (「そのパイは俺には甘すぎるな」) is so sad to hear. Although I agree that he needs to take responsibility and spend time in repentance for killing his mother, I can't help but feel very sorry for him. Eiji deserved happiness as well…

Honestly, as much as I ridicule Akira for his idiocy, I feel sorry for him. I can't imagine the pain he must have felt to have his family devastated in such a manner over the course of one night. He was so hopeful that his son was alright, and now he has to learn the horrible news…

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[23:23] Finally, the post-credit scene. I don't have much to say here, since I will talk about Dali's scar more for the final episode.

Again, I feel really bad for Eiji.

Dali's fantasy of bringing Eiji home has been crushed by reality, and you can also tell how much Dali now cares for Eiji and how Eiji's arrest has shaken him by his expression and the way he says his name. With the twins' original mission of avenging their mother coming to a close, Dali realizes the consequences of what he started, which I'll discuss for the final episode.

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[Conclusion]

In Episode 12, we observed the end of Reiko and Metry's story with Reiko's death and the destruction of the Ichijo house. Unable to bear Reiko's sins, Eiji effectively condemned the entire family to perdition, and chose to die because he felt he had no one else.

Meanwhile, Episode 12 also featured Dali's struggle understanding Eiji. Initially, he saw Eiji as nothing more than a stranger, but after hearing the Water Flea Song and remembering his past interactions with Eiji, he saw that he and Eiji were alike and did everything he could to save him. And it seems that Dali (followed by Migi) has finally accepted Eiji as his brother.

This episode also featured heroism and compassion, with Akiyama saving everyone in the confinement room, Dali rushing into a burning house to save Eiji, and Micchan's ghost saving the triplets from being burned or suffocated to death. Though all these are admirable actions, I though Dali's act of saving Eiji was the most admirable. After all, it's easy to want to help your friends, but it's difficult to help your enemy, especially one who you've begrudged for killing your mother.

Thus, in my opinion, this episode provides a beautiful message of hope and redemption, showcased through what Dali rescuing Eiji, who has both Metry's and Reiko's blood in his hands. No matter how stained and ugly one's life is, as long as their heart is open to love, there will always be someone that can connect with them, and its through these precious connections that they can better find hope and salvation. Even if it means living a life others consider unsightly, true beauty is found in staying true to oneself and treasuring the connections that one has made. That's why I feel bad for Reiko because she could have been saved in a similar manner. Nonetheless, her example highlights the triplets' victory in overcoming this curse of loneliness and desperation for perfection, and in a way the tragedy of "Metry and Reiko" has been avenged. (Perhaps this was the true revenge all along)

But just as things were about to end happily, reality sets in, as there was a price to pay for Reiko's death. As a result, Eiji took the fall, and now he will spend time in a lonely prison with the permanent stigma of matricide. Eiji's life would likely become a living hell, and it seems that Dali will not take this well. But that's for the next episode.

As a final note, this episode once again adapts just two chapters of the manga (41 and 42). As a result, the pacing is wonderful!

Anyway, that's all! See you again for the final episode~~