December 29th, 2014
Fate Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works (Day 4/5) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 4:
-It's official. Rin is Shirou's alarm clock.
-Rin has the best shocked faces. ^o^
-Rin makes an interesting point on mental preparedness, but I feel that she is lecturing herself more than she is lecturing Shirou. She points out that compassion towards the enemy can get one killed, but she herself is prone to showing that same compassion towards others. I wouldn't be surprised if Nasu intended for this inherent hypocrisy to be noticed by the reader.
-"I understand that. Then why didn't you kill me?" As I thought.
-"Flab on your mind? Does that mean you're fat?" BOOM SHAKA LAKA. SHOTS HAVE BEEN FIRED.
-Of course Saber would be in the dojo. Perfect Saber is perfect.
-Oh look. Shirou is checking Saber out again. Control yourself, you naughty boy.
-"Well, we did shake hands. And you've helped me so many times already. It'd be pretty strange not to trust you." Truly, in Shirou's perspective, behind every politician lies an incredibly trustworthy man.
-I'm guessing that, since this is Rin's route, we probably won't be getting many dojo scenes this time around :(
-Some review on Servants.
-With all this review, I'm guessing this is the official start to the route.
-Interesting water/cup analogy here.
-I see. So that's why she can't use her Noble Phantasm freely. No EXCALIBUR :(
-Saber is a professional stalker.
-"What is it? I believe you told me to do as I wish." "…Hm. So you only hear things that are convenient for you, huh?" Damn straight.
-"Well, let's make up a story for you. You're a relative of my father, and you came here to visit and sightsee. Is that all right?" The irony hurts.
-Oh hey. It's Ayako.
-Ayako is blushing. Is...is this the start of a Saber/Ayako relationship? :D
-Saber is just standing around, being creepy.
-Everyone feels so...uncomfortable with Saber around.
-I get a choice where to go with Saber. I'll go around the school with her.
-Taiga asks, "do you like her, Shirou?" Well, this scene veered into awkward territory quickly.
-FOOD :D I wonder if the meals were any different in the Fate route.
-Strengthening practice. Caliburn projection in the future, maybe?
-So now we have a Servant using hemlock to make men impotent.
-A Broken Phantasm is a one-time use of a Noble Phantasm, used in an all or nothing type strategy. I'm not sure if that is the actual term for it or if it is just saying that the Noble Phantasm is broken. Regardless, using this type of strategy is very unusual, because Noble Phantasms are difficult to fix.
And that ends Day 4.
Day 5:
-"It was the night that Emiya Shirou decided to become a superhero." Chills.
-It's quite remarkable to see the contrast between Shirou's personal experience with Kiritsugu and Saber's experience with him.
-"...Oh let me correct myself. There are only two girls in the house. I don't want to classify Fuji-nee as a girl." OH SNAP!
-CHOICE: I get to see Saber, Sakura, or Fuji-nee. Fuji-nee is life, so I'll go see her.
-I am convinced Taiga is an alien spy, beamed down from the heavens to observe this little planet we call Earth.
-A gas leak in Shinto. I don't believe the mystery surrounding this was answered in the Fate route. I could be mixing things up with the anime.
-"Fuji-Nee must have lost her appetite as she stops eating her third bowl of rice." Wow that's a first. I would have figured you would need three Berserkers to pull Fuji-nee away from food.
-"I won't be attacked where there are people, so the school's a safe place. In any case, I can manage protecting myself." Considering what we know from the Fate route, reading this hurts.
-Hey it's Rin. And she doesn't seem too happy to see me :(
-Next, we meet Issei and Kuzuki. I'm surprised that we got so little of Issei this route, and Kuzuki actually got scenes this time!
-Ayako's missing again. :(
-Rin looking like a BAMF on top of those stairs.
-This conversation seems to be going the opposite of the way I want it to.
-No one else is at the school. Creepy music is playing. Shit's going to hit the fan real soon.
-Those are some nice tats, girl. I gotta get me some of those.
-Strange, mysterious, glowy tats.
-Deadly, magical, killer tats.
-AW SHIT :(
-CHOICE: Jump or go to hallway. Going down a wide, straight hallway makes you a clear target, so jumping down the stairs we go.
-1/18/15 Edit: CapsuleCore noted that jumping actually causes a Bad End, which I managed to miss. My guess is that I probably misclicked something. Going down the hallway is the correct choice.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Oh look, some background behind the Gandr Shot. That's nice.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-LIGHTS
-"Stop if you don't want to get hurt! I'll finish you off quickly if you do stop!" LOL
-"-I'm surprised. You're pretty agile. I thought you said you had flab." MY SIDES.
-LIGHTS
-DANCING DESKS
-PINK
-Rin offers a choice: Hand her the command seals or admit defeat. I feel that if I give her my command seals, I'll reach a bad end, so I'll pick the latter.
-Innocent bystander down!
-OH SHIT!
-That is some huge ass nail.
-"Why-no, you're bleeding so much. Doesn't it hurt?" YES, OBVIOUSLY.
-Damn it, Shirou. Move away from the danger, not towards it. :(
-Oh hiya. It's pegasus lady.
-Archer is love. Archer is life.
-"Hah, you're no good. You're not as good as the other Servants!" Provoking your would-be assassin is not a good idea, Shirou >_<
-CHOICE: Use a command seal, fight using my left, or use the nail. Obviously the command seal. Having Saber around seems like a mighty good idea right about now.
-Wait.
-Uh......
-NO NO NO NO NO NO
-NO I LIKE BEING INTACT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
-It's been forever, but it seems like I reached a....
BAD END
-Okay, I'm going to use the nail.
-Shit, did I reach another Bad End? :(
-OMG IT'S RIN. THANK YOU RIN. I LOVE YOU.
-Rin can't help but facepalm when Shirou tells her what happened.
-"You'll die of necrosis if we leave that wound be. It'll be my fault if you lose your arm." Things got intense again real quick.
-Saber's healing heals wounds (presumably, mortal ones too), but cannot resurrect someone once he/she dies.
-Shitji is using humans as sacrifices for his Servant. That's pretty gross man.
-YAY TRUCE :D Rin x Shirou hijinks ensue.
-Some really good background here. We get to know a little more about Rin's father, who initially did not want Rin to be a magus. We also learn that Kiritsugu's presence was unknown in Fuyuki, due to the fact he kept his identity hidden.
-Kiritsugu chose to prioritize being a father to Shirou instead of being a magus.
-"A magus's child isn't human from the start." Rin's face is heartbreaking here T_T
-Well, this feels awkward.
-"Don't be ridiculous. A magus that does not smell like blood is only a half-ass." SHOTS FIRED.
-Perhaps Archer's coat is painted with the blood of his enemies <_<
-"It seems my Master of great skill and mind turns immature only when she's facing you." She needs the D.
-An interesting talk about free will and Servants.
-Does every Servant have an objective? Maybe this will be answered later.
-Back home.
-Saber reassures Shirou. Then, she offers an ultimatum: Will Rin and I become enemies? I decided to go with being unsure.
-"Please do not regret your choice when the time comes." Is this foreshadowing? NASUUU.
And that ends Day 5. Intense!
-It's official. Rin is Shirou's alarm clock.
-Rin has the best shocked faces. ^o^
-Rin makes an interesting point on mental preparedness, but I feel that she is lecturing herself more than she is lecturing Shirou. She points out that compassion towards the enemy can get one killed, but she herself is prone to showing that same compassion towards others. I wouldn't be surprised if Nasu intended for this inherent hypocrisy to be noticed by the reader.
-"I understand that. Then why didn't you kill me?" As I thought.
-"Flab on your mind? Does that mean you're fat?" BOOM SHAKA LAKA. SHOTS HAVE BEEN FIRED.
-Of course Saber would be in the dojo. Perfect Saber is perfect.
-Oh look. Shirou is checking Saber out again. Control yourself, you naughty boy.
-"Well, we did shake hands. And you've helped me so many times already. It'd be pretty strange not to trust you." Truly, in Shirou's perspective, behind every politician lies an incredibly trustworthy man.
-I'm guessing that, since this is Rin's route, we probably won't be getting many dojo scenes this time around :(
-Some review on Servants.
-With all this review, I'm guessing this is the official start to the route.
-Interesting water/cup analogy here.
-I see. So that's why she can't use her Noble Phantasm freely. No EXCALIBUR :(
-Saber is a professional stalker.
-"What is it? I believe you told me to do as I wish." "…Hm. So you only hear things that are convenient for you, huh?" Damn straight.
-"Well, let's make up a story for you. You're a relative of my father, and you came here to visit and sightsee. Is that all right?" The irony hurts.
-Oh hey. It's Ayako.
-Ayako is blushing. Is...is this the start of a Saber/Ayako relationship? :D
-Saber is just standing around, being creepy.
-Everyone feels so...uncomfortable with Saber around.
-I get a choice where to go with Saber. I'll go around the school with her.
-Taiga asks, "do you like her, Shirou?" Well, this scene veered into awkward territory quickly.
-FOOD :D I wonder if the meals were any different in the Fate route.
-Strengthening practice. Caliburn projection in the future, maybe?
-So now we have a Servant using hemlock to make men impotent.
-A Broken Phantasm is a one-time use of a Noble Phantasm, used in an all or nothing type strategy. I'm not sure if that is the actual term for it or if it is just saying that the Noble Phantasm is broken. Regardless, using this type of strategy is very unusual, because Noble Phantasms are difficult to fix.
And that ends Day 4.
Day 5:
-"It was the night that Emiya Shirou decided to become a superhero." Chills.
-It's quite remarkable to see the contrast between Shirou's personal experience with Kiritsugu and Saber's experience with him.
-"...Oh let me correct myself. There are only two girls in the house. I don't want to classify Fuji-nee as a girl." OH SNAP!
-CHOICE: I get to see Saber, Sakura, or Fuji-nee. Fuji-nee is life, so I'll go see her.
-I am convinced Taiga is an alien spy, beamed down from the heavens to observe this little planet we call Earth.
-A gas leak in Shinto. I don't believe the mystery surrounding this was answered in the Fate route. I could be mixing things up with the anime.
-"Fuji-Nee must have lost her appetite as she stops eating her third bowl of rice." Wow that's a first. I would have figured you would need three Berserkers to pull Fuji-nee away from food.
-"I won't be attacked where there are people, so the school's a safe place. In any case, I can manage protecting myself." Considering what we know from the Fate route, reading this hurts.
-Hey it's Rin. And she doesn't seem too happy to see me :(
-Next, we meet Issei and Kuzuki. I'm surprised that we got so little of Issei this route, and Kuzuki actually got scenes this time!
-Ayako's missing again. :(
-Rin looking like a BAMF on top of those stairs.
-This conversation seems to be going the opposite of the way I want it to.
-No one else is at the school. Creepy music is playing. Shit's going to hit the fan real soon.
-Those are some nice tats, girl. I gotta get me some of those.
-Strange, mysterious, glowy tats.
-Deadly, magical, killer tats.
-AW SHIT :(
-CHOICE: Jump or go to hallway. Going down a wide, straight hallway makes you a clear target, so jumping down the stairs we go.
-1/18/15 Edit: CapsuleCore noted that jumping actually causes a Bad End, which I managed to miss. My guess is that I probably misclicked something. Going down the hallway is the correct choice.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Oh look, some background behind the Gandr Shot. That's nice.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-LIGHTS
-"Stop if you don't want to get hurt! I'll finish you off quickly if you do stop!" LOL
-"-I'm surprised. You're pretty agile. I thought you said you had flab." MY SIDES.
-LIGHTS
-DANCING DESKS
-PINK
-Rin offers a choice: Hand her the command seals or admit defeat. I feel that if I give her my command seals, I'll reach a bad end, so I'll pick the latter.
-Innocent bystander down!
-OH SHIT!
-That is some huge ass nail.
-"Why-no, you're bleeding so much. Doesn't it hurt?" YES, OBVIOUSLY.
-Damn it, Shirou. Move away from the danger, not towards it. :(
-Oh hiya. It's pegasus lady.
-Archer is love. Archer is life.
-"Hah, you're no good. You're not as good as the other Servants!" Provoking your would-be assassin is not a good idea, Shirou >_<
-CHOICE: Use a command seal, fight using my left, or use the nail. Obviously the command seal. Having Saber around seems like a mighty good idea right about now.
-Wait.
-Uh......
-NO NO NO NO NO NO
-NO I LIKE BEING INTACT, THANK YOU VERY MUCH.
-It's been forever, but it seems like I reached a....
BAD END
-Okay, I'm going to use the nail.
-Shit, did I reach another Bad End? :(
-OMG IT'S RIN. THANK YOU RIN. I LOVE YOU.
-Rin can't help but facepalm when Shirou tells her what happened.
-"You'll die of necrosis if we leave that wound be. It'll be my fault if you lose your arm." Things got intense again real quick.
-Saber's healing heals wounds (presumably, mortal ones too), but cannot resurrect someone once he/she dies.
-Shitji is using humans as sacrifices for his Servant. That's pretty gross man.
-YAY TRUCE :D Rin x Shirou hijinks ensue.
-Some really good background here. We get to know a little more about Rin's father, who initially did not want Rin to be a magus. We also learn that Kiritsugu's presence was unknown in Fuyuki, due to the fact he kept his identity hidden.
-Kiritsugu chose to prioritize being a father to Shirou instead of being a magus.
-"A magus's child isn't human from the start." Rin's face is heartbreaking here T_T
-Well, this feels awkward.
-"Don't be ridiculous. A magus that does not smell like blood is only a half-ass." SHOTS FIRED.
-Perhaps Archer's coat is painted with the blood of his enemies <_<
-"It seems my Master of great skill and mind turns immature only when she's facing you." She needs the D.
-An interesting talk about free will and Servants.
-Does every Servant have an objective? Maybe this will be answered later.
-Back home.
-Saber reassures Shirou. Then, she offers an ultimatum: Will Rin and I become enemies? I decided to go with being unsure.
-"Please do not regret your choice when the time comes." Is this foreshadowing? NASUUU.
And that ends Day 5. Intense!
Posted by toyall123 | Dec 29, 2014 7:07 PM | 3 comments
November 29th, 2014
Fate Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works (Day 1/2/3) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
It's time to start UNLIMITED BLADE WORKS! Excited! Since I heard that the first three days of UBW mirror the first three days of Fate, I'll probably skim over much of the content without specifically commenting on it. If I catch something different, I'll make sure to say something. And now, it's time to start! :D
Day 1:
-Gorgeous start to the route.
-Oh hey, Sakura.
-Sakura is just the cutest thing ever.
-Reintroducing some old characters: Taiga, Issei, Shitji
-CREEPY ILYA IS BACK. O_O
Day 2:
-So far, it seems pretty similar to Fate.
-Meeting Ayako again.
-Shirou heads to the creepy park (WHERE KIREI TOOK ABANDONED CHILDREN TO USE AS ENERGY SOURCES, I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN OVER THAT NASU).
Day 3:
-We get Shirou coming to the school at night.
-Saber is summoned.
-Epic fight between Lancer and Saber ensues. I hope I get to see Lancer sooner in this route.
-And here it is! The divergence point!
-CHOICE: Stop her or don't stop her. 'Stop her' triggers the start of the Unlimited Blade Works route, so that is the choice I will make.
-Saber is not pleased.
-I know that meeting Rin is supposed to be an awesome occasion and all, but this music is not helping :(
-Sometimes I forget that since this is the start of an alternate reality, Shirou essentially does not know what the history behind the Masters and Servants are. We, the audience, may be well versed in the going-ons of the mechanics behind the HGW, but Shirou is back to square one here.
-Wow, UBW goes straight into things. Shirou is already telling Rin about the nature of his abilities.
-Damn. Some quick recap here. I guess they're not going to the Church as they did in Fate, are they?
-It's weird to see Archer in the fold now. Will Archer be living in Shirou's home too? Nasu, pretty please *o*
-"Hmm. Tohsaka, do you mean I'm not fit to be her Master?" "Of course not, idiot." OMFG I LOVE YOU RIN.
-Never mind, so they are going to the church again.
-"Huh? Well, he was just making a big misunderstanding or being plain stupid. He's saying he'll help us if some pervert appears." "What? Shirou is my Master. I should be protecting him instead." I hope this quote appears in Heaven's Feel also, because Saber has the best responses. :D
-I'll never get over how gorgeous Fuyuki looks at night. Dat bridge.
-"The church is up here. You must have been there at least once, right?" "No. I know it used to be an orphanage, though." OH GOD OH GOD. I DID NOT NEED TO BE REMINDED OF THIS T_T
-"His name is Kotomine Kirei. He's a student of my father, and we've had an inseparable relationship for ten years now. …Well, I wish I'd never met him, though." Gurl, if you knew what I knew, you have never stepped foot into this church to begin with.
-OMG QUEEN KIREI.
-"The priest slowly smiles as if he's met someone pleasant. -That smile." Just when Queen Kirei couldn't get any creepier.
-I wonder who terrifies me more: Creepy loli or creepy priest.
-Hey, it's more exposition. Yayz -_-
-Oh Kirei. You con artist, you.
-"Huh? Hold on. You're misunderstanding if you think that you have to kill them. There's no need to kill the Masters." "You will kill each other." LOL. Perfect response is perfect.
-"You be quiet, Kirei." Damn, girl. Rin knows what's up.
-"…However, I do not think a magus exists that would waste a Command Spell that allows them to use such powerful magic. If there exists such a magus, he isn't even an amateur, but just a chicken." Did Kirei just make a subtle jab at Shirou? HE TOTALLY DID, DIDN'T HE?
-Can Queen Kirei grace me with his presence in every scene from now on?
-P.S: The Queen's hair is flawless.
-"If you speak of just touching it, I touch it every day." This quote is still creepy. Even in context.
-"There are only two Masters I know about. Three if you include Emiya Shirou." OMG. He's talking about himself!
-"…Hmm. Berserker was first. Caster was second. The rest are pretty much the same. Archer was yesterday, and Saber was summoned a few hours ago." Pretty interesting. I figured Caster would be summoned pretty early, so she can set up her base of operations and everything.
-""That is correct. You may become the victor, but the Church will not ignore the points deducted. They will take the Holy Grail away from you after a boring discussion." Really? This rule is a thing?
-OMG KIREI DON'T FREAK ME OUT LIKE THAT O_O
-"You should know. Your wish will not come true unless there is a clear evil. Even if it is not something you approve of, a superhero requires a villain to defeat." "But the priest says as if to pierce my heart, "Good thing you have an enemy now."" HE'S TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF. Oh, Kirei. You're so sneaky.
-Farewell.
-And so the Holy Grail War begins once more.
-I admit it's a bit strange to see Archer here now. It's like someone went into the Fate route and pasted pictures of Archer in the background.
-I see some very interesting differences already. Rin is already in a hurry to participate in the war by her lonesome. This is different from the Fate route, where she was forced to ally herself with Shirou (mostly because of Saber) to ensure her safety.
-"I know. But I don't want to be enemies with you if I can help it. I like people like you." ^_^
-"-Hey, have you finished talking?" No. Go away Ilya :(
-I hope Ilya and Berserker don't kick our ass in this route as much as they did in the last one. My rump is still aching.
-" 'Einzbern.' Tohsaka's body stiffens, apparently recognizing that name." Rin and I just had a collective 'OH SHIT-' moment. We are totally in sync.
-YES. CLASHING SOULS.
-AW YEESSS. SABER AND ARCHER TEAM UP.
-BERSERKER IS SO OVERPOWERED :(
-"Saber flies through the air like a pitcher's fastball and plows into the open terrain off the road." HOME RUN!
-CHOICE. Stay here, follow them, or do as Tohsaka says. I feel like if I stay here, I'll probably reach a Bad End. Probably for not participating in the battle or something. Follow them.
-AW YES. SABER/BERSERKER ONE-ON-ONE.
-Considering how much damage they're doing to the cemetery, I wouldn't be surprised if the corpses are literally rolling around in their graves right about now.
-Smart decision. Saber is using the environment to her advantage.
-ARCHER TIME.
-Call back Saber or bring back Saber. This is a choice I actually got spoiled on, unfortunately. Second choice.
-OH SHIT.
-....
-LIGHTS.
-YEEE-oh damn it. -_-
-It was a good effort, Archer.
-"Goodbye. Let's play again, Onii-chan." Let's not.
-Oh no. Shirou T_T
-Only the third day and we are already getting red screens of death.
-Things are going to play out quite differently from here on out.
And that ends Days 1-3. Excited for what the UBW route has in store!
Day 1:
-Gorgeous start to the route.
-Oh hey, Sakura.
-Sakura is just the cutest thing ever.
-Reintroducing some old characters: Taiga, Issei, Shitji
-CREEPY ILYA IS BACK. O_O
Day 2:
-So far, it seems pretty similar to Fate.
-Meeting Ayako again.
-Shirou heads to the creepy park (WHERE KIREI TOOK ABANDONED CHILDREN TO USE AS ENERGY SOURCES, I STILL HAVEN'T GOTTEN OVER THAT NASU).
Day 3:
-We get Shirou coming to the school at night.
-Saber is summoned.
-Epic fight between Lancer and Saber ensues. I hope I get to see Lancer sooner in this route.
-And here it is! The divergence point!
-CHOICE: Stop her or don't stop her. 'Stop her' triggers the start of the Unlimited Blade Works route, so that is the choice I will make.
-Saber is not pleased.
-I know that meeting Rin is supposed to be an awesome occasion and all, but this music is not helping :(
-Sometimes I forget that since this is the start of an alternate reality, Shirou essentially does not know what the history behind the Masters and Servants are. We, the audience, may be well versed in the going-ons of the mechanics behind the HGW, but Shirou is back to square one here.
-Wow, UBW goes straight into things. Shirou is already telling Rin about the nature of his abilities.
-Damn. Some quick recap here. I guess they're not going to the Church as they did in Fate, are they?
-It's weird to see Archer in the fold now. Will Archer be living in Shirou's home too? Nasu, pretty please *o*
-"Hmm. Tohsaka, do you mean I'm not fit to be her Master?" "Of course not, idiot." OMFG I LOVE YOU RIN.
-Never mind, so they are going to the church again.
-"Huh? Well, he was just making a big misunderstanding or being plain stupid. He's saying he'll help us if some pervert appears." "What? Shirou is my Master. I should be protecting him instead." I hope this quote appears in Heaven's Feel also, because Saber has the best responses. :D
-I'll never get over how gorgeous Fuyuki looks at night. Dat bridge.
-"The church is up here. You must have been there at least once, right?" "No. I know it used to be an orphanage, though." OH GOD OH GOD. I DID NOT NEED TO BE REMINDED OF THIS T_T
-"His name is Kotomine Kirei. He's a student of my father, and we've had an inseparable relationship for ten years now. …Well, I wish I'd never met him, though." Gurl, if you knew what I knew, you have never stepped foot into this church to begin with.
-OMG QUEEN KIREI.
-"The priest slowly smiles as if he's met someone pleasant. -That smile." Just when Queen Kirei couldn't get any creepier.
-I wonder who terrifies me more: Creepy loli or creepy priest.
-Hey, it's more exposition. Yayz -_-
-Oh Kirei. You con artist, you.
-"Huh? Hold on. You're misunderstanding if you think that you have to kill them. There's no need to kill the Masters." "You will kill each other." LOL. Perfect response is perfect.
-"You be quiet, Kirei." Damn, girl. Rin knows what's up.
-"…However, I do not think a magus exists that would waste a Command Spell that allows them to use such powerful magic. If there exists such a magus, he isn't even an amateur, but just a chicken." Did Kirei just make a subtle jab at Shirou? HE TOTALLY DID, DIDN'T HE?
-Can Queen Kirei grace me with his presence in every scene from now on?
-P.S: The Queen's hair is flawless.
-"If you speak of just touching it, I touch it every day." This quote is still creepy. Even in context.
-"There are only two Masters I know about. Three if you include Emiya Shirou." OMG. He's talking about himself!
-"…Hmm. Berserker was first. Caster was second. The rest are pretty much the same. Archer was yesterday, and Saber was summoned a few hours ago." Pretty interesting. I figured Caster would be summoned pretty early, so she can set up her base of operations and everything.
-""That is correct. You may become the victor, but the Church will not ignore the points deducted. They will take the Holy Grail away from you after a boring discussion." Really? This rule is a thing?
-OMG KIREI DON'T FREAK ME OUT LIKE THAT O_O
-"You should know. Your wish will not come true unless there is a clear evil. Even if it is not something you approve of, a superhero requires a villain to defeat." "But the priest says as if to pierce my heart, "Good thing you have an enemy now."" HE'S TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF. Oh, Kirei. You're so sneaky.
-Farewell.
-And so the Holy Grail War begins once more.
-I admit it's a bit strange to see Archer here now. It's like someone went into the Fate route and pasted pictures of Archer in the background.
-I see some very interesting differences already. Rin is already in a hurry to participate in the war by her lonesome. This is different from the Fate route, where she was forced to ally herself with Shirou (mostly because of Saber) to ensure her safety.
-"I know. But I don't want to be enemies with you if I can help it. I like people like you." ^_^
-"-Hey, have you finished talking?" No. Go away Ilya :(
-I hope Ilya and Berserker don't kick our ass in this route as much as they did in the last one. My rump is still aching.
-" 'Einzbern.' Tohsaka's body stiffens, apparently recognizing that name." Rin and I just had a collective 'OH SHIT-' moment. We are totally in sync.
-YES. CLASHING SOULS.
-AW YEESSS. SABER AND ARCHER TEAM UP.
-BERSERKER IS SO OVERPOWERED :(
-"Saber flies through the air like a pitcher's fastball and plows into the open terrain off the road." HOME RUN!
-CHOICE. Stay here, follow them, or do as Tohsaka says. I feel like if I stay here, I'll probably reach a Bad End. Probably for not participating in the battle or something. Follow them.
-AW YES. SABER/BERSERKER ONE-ON-ONE.
-Considering how much damage they're doing to the cemetery, I wouldn't be surprised if the corpses are literally rolling around in their graves right about now.
-Smart decision. Saber is using the environment to her advantage.
-ARCHER TIME.
-Call back Saber or bring back Saber. This is a choice I actually got spoiled on, unfortunately. Second choice.
-OH SHIT.
-....
-LIGHTS.
-YEEE-oh damn it. -_-
-It was a good effort, Archer.
-"Goodbye. Let's play again, Onii-chan." Let's not.
-Oh no. Shirou T_T
-Only the third day and we are already getting red screens of death.
-Things are going to play out quite differently from here on out.
And that ends Days 1-3. Excited for what the UBW route has in store!
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 29, 2014 8:25 PM | 3 comments
November 23rd, 2014
Overall Thoughts on the Fate Route
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
A lot of people call the Fate Route the "exposition route" or the "explanatory route." With good reason too, considering how much mythology is explained in this route alone. It simultaneously amazes me and appalls me that Nasu is capable of including such massive amounts of exposition in a single route. While such a thing would normally turn me off irrevocably, it works to great effect here. Nasu keeps a lot of the story wrapped up in mystery and leaves many questions intentionally unanswered for future routes to answer. Every time Nasu introduces a new revelation, it has great impact, because it requires me to rewrite the context of situations I encountered earlier. Nasu definitely doesn't avoid coming up with very gruesome situations, fortunately. Seriously, the atmosphere is very palpable here. The music also helps matters. Personally, I don't really find the music to be very good as individual pieces. Alongside the VN, however, it really enhances whatever scene it happens to be in. I feel this way, mainly because most of the music focuses on building atmosphere or calming the reader; hallmark pieces like Sword of Promised Victory and Illusion are played very sparingly. If I had a problem with anything, it would probably be the repetition of the meal scenes. I would have loved to see other landmarks in Fuyuki rather than seeing the same home everyday. Also, some of the comedic scenes fell pretty flat personally, but there were a few gems (Super Move) here and there. Overall, while most of the route was spent building the foundation for the rest of the VN, the route by itself wasn't bad at all. If anything, the last few chapters of the route were intense, emotional, and compelling on its own to be a rewarding experience. In the end, I really enjoyed the Fate route, and I look forward to reading the rest of the VN!
Favorite Male Character (Fate): Kirei Kotomine
Favorite Female Character (Fate): Illyasviel von Einzbern
Least Favorite Male Character (Fate): Issei Ryudou
Least Favorite Female Character (Fate): Um...Caster?
Favorite Battle: Shirou/Rin/Saber v. Berserker
Favorite Noble Phantasm: Bellerophon
Most Intense Moment: Walking down the steps in the Fuyuki Church
Most Epic Moment: Saber using EXCALIBUR on Rider
Most Heartwarming Moment: Saber's conversation with Bedivere
Most Funny Moment: SUPER MOVE!
Most WTF Moment: Aka Most Awkward Sex Scene Ever (Saber and Shirou in the Winter Forest)
Most Unintentionally Hilarious Moment: Everyone's reactions to eating Taiga's cooking
Most Compelling Plot Twist: THE CHILDREN IN THE FUYUKI FIRE HAVING THEIR ENERGY DRAINED
Best Quote: "Yes you are correct. But King of Heroes. That is why you destroyed your own country-"
Non-Canon Yaoi Couple That Must Happen: Shirou x Archer
Non-Canon Yuri Couple That Must Happen: Saber x Ilya
Non-Canon Straight (Vanilla) Couple That Must Happen: Saber x Assassin
And now...MY RANKING OF THE EIGHT SEVEN SERVANTS!!!
From Least Favorite to Favorite (Fate):
7. Caster
6. Lancer
5. Berserker
4. Assassin
3. Saber
2. Archer
1. Rider
And that is it for Fate! :D
Favorite Male Character (Fate): Kirei Kotomine
Favorite Female Character (Fate): Illyasviel von Einzbern
Least Favorite Male Character (Fate): Issei Ryudou
Least Favorite Female Character (Fate): Um...Caster?
Favorite Battle: Shirou/Rin/Saber v. Berserker
Favorite Noble Phantasm: Bellerophon
Most Intense Moment: Walking down the steps in the Fuyuki Church
Most Epic Moment: Saber using EXCALIBUR on Rider
Most Heartwarming Moment: Saber's conversation with Bedivere
Most Funny Moment: SUPER MOVE!
Most WTF Moment: Aka Most Awkward Sex Scene Ever (Saber and Shirou in the Winter Forest)
Most Unintentionally Hilarious Moment: Everyone's reactions to eating Taiga's cooking
Most Compelling Plot Twist: THE CHILDREN IN THE FUYUKI FIRE HAVING THEIR ENERGY DRAINED
Best Quote: "Yes you are correct. But King of Heroes. That is why you destroyed your own country-"
Non-Canon Yaoi Couple That Must Happen: Shirou x Archer
Non-Canon Yuri Couple That Must Happen: Saber x Ilya
Non-Canon Straight (Vanilla) Couple That Must Happen: Saber x Assassin
And now...MY RANKING OF THE EIGHT SEVEN SERVANTS!!!
From Least Favorite to Favorite (Fate):
7. Caster
6. Lancer
5. Berserker
4. Assassin
3. Saber
2. Archer
1. Rider
And that is it for Fate! :D
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 23, 2014 3:57 PM | 0 comments
November 22nd, 2014
Fate Stay Night: Fate (END) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 15:
-Already past 1' o clock? I can't sleep past 10 even if I tried. -_-
-Have questions? To the church.
-I think this is the first time we came to the church during the daytime. It looks different.
-No one's here. Ok. Not creepy at all.
-WHY IS THE TEXT RED? oO
-OH GOD (no pun intended). CREEPY CHOICE. DO I GO BACK HOME OR GO DOWN THE STAIRS? No turning back now. Down the stairs we go.
-THIS MUSIC IS SERIOUSLY CREEPY.
-Best start to a chapter ever. Probably.
-Corpses under the church?! The creepy factor just multiplied by 10.
-OH GOD. IS THAT A HAND?
-Oh wait. They're alive.
-OH GOD. THEY'RE ALIVE.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-OH SHIT. EVIL PRIEST IS EVIL.
-OH GOD. THE "CORPSES" ARE THE CHILDREN FROM THE FIRE. THAT'S WHY SHIROU WAS THE ONLY SURVIVOR. ALL THE OTHERS WERE HAVING MAGICAL ENERGY SUCKED OUT OF THEM BY THE CREEPY PRIEST. DAMN IT, NASU. I DO NOT NEED THIS RIGHT NOW.
-"That is why-I have allowed you to be reunited with your brothers and sisters in your final moments." Says Kirei while he licks his lips with malice.
-LANCER!!!
-IS KIREI LANCER'S MASTER?
-NOW THE MUSIC IS SUPER PEACEFUL AGAIN, AND I AM NOT HAPPY O_O
-A Master can still be a Master even after the Holy Grail War, if said Master still has his/her Command Seals and Servant.
-Lancer had to fight SIX Servants? What a BAMF. Best Servant (next to Archer, of course :P)
-Saber suspects the church.
-SABER v. LANCER.
-Damn it, Shirou. Stop yelling.
-Wait. So as long as they have a vessel, all the Servants don't need to die for the Holy Grail to materialize?
-Nasu loves to torture me. My heart :(
-Shirou accepts that people who died should not come back. It may be upsetting, but it is the way it is supposed to be. Saber, are you taking notes?
-"Saber. Kill your Master with your own hands to achieve your goal. I shall give you the Holy Grail if you accomplish that." NO NO NO NO NO NO
-YES
-Saber, you made the correct choice :)
-She loves Shirou more than she wants the Holy Grail T_T
-Kirei. Your disappointment face is showing.
-"To put it simply, I wish for 'entertainment'." Direct and to the point. Why can't all villains be like this?
-And Mr. Blonde arrives. Tardy again of course.
-"Do not doubt me. I am a priest. I cannot lie." Pffft.
-"Do you understand? That magical vessel is a defective item that can only grant the wishes of its possessor through a method called 'destruction'." Aw crap. :(
-This is a f****** amazing chapter so far.
-"Then-the Holy Grail is…" "A poisoned vessel that eliminates everything but its possessor." x_x
-And Kirei is laughing. Of course, he is, that little sadist.
-"I cannot let him have the Holy Grail over anyone." OMG I just realized something. During the third day, Kirei says that if Shirou chooses to not be a Master, he creates the possibility that the Holy Grail may fall into the wrong hands. HE WAS TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF.
-Two against one. Seems fair.
-And I don't mean Saber vs. Lancer/Gilgamesh.
-Oh Lancer :( You tried.
SIXTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): LANCER
-Hey Saber and Shirou are running away.
-WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO SHIROU, SABER?
-Oh, she was healing him. Apparently, healing in this VN involves having hands dig into your body.
-I see. So that's why Shirou was able to summon Saber. Kiritsugu put the sheath into Shirou's body. It also explains why Shirou is able to heal.
-Saber is finally free from doubt. Her path is clear now.
-OMG. DID THEY STAB RIN? >:(
-And they took Ilya :(
-A choice. This has to be the end of the route.
-Wow. What a gorgeous dagger. Azoth.
-Another choice. Spend time with Saber, go see Kiritsugu, or have a strategy meeting. I don't think spending time with Saber is the best choice at the moment. And isn't Kiritsugu dead? Third choice seems to be the best option.
-A choice again? Um. All the answers sound good. Meeny-meeny-miney-mo. Choice 3.
-Please no Bad End. PLEASE.
-Oh god. I think I totally got a Bad End. Giving Saber our only means of healing was a horrible idea.
-"This is the final moment." Chills.
-Now I'm wishing we had all those days back.
-Freaking Mr. Blonde. Go away :(
-Is that...Ilya? O_O
-The music is seriously unnerving.
-"Such things are mere second-rate trashy entertainment." Much like you, Kirei.
-I can probably lullaby myself to sleep with the sound of Kirei's laughter.
-Intense Saber/Gilgamesh battle is intense.
-Saber holding her own. You can do it girl.
-Aaaannd back to Shirou.
-WHAT IS ANGRA MANYU?
-"The priest's words instantly turn the world black." CHILLS
-Gilgamesh sure loves to talk. -_-
-So basically Mr. Blonde is insane from being exposed to the Holy Grail 10 years ago.
-"All evils of the world? Heh, bring at least three times as much as that if you want to stain me." Damn.
-OH YES. SABER MANAGES TO HIT GILGAMESH.
-"Gilgamesh. I will not become anyone's. I already belong to my country. My body is a king before I am a woman." "Yes you are correct. But King of Heroes. THAT IS WHY YOU DESTROYED YOUR OWN COUNTRY-" Flawless T_T
-die die die
-Don't mess with the plot armor of the main protagonist, Kirei.
-EEXXCCAAALLIIIBBBUUURRRRRR!!!!!!
-Azoth dagger!
-"Heh-and if that is the case, then it was inevitable that I would lose to you." "Goodbye, king of knights. It was indeed fun."
SEVENTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ARCHER (GILGAMESH)
-"That is the end of the man called Kotomine Kirei."
-"-And the true end of the long battle."
-YES ILYA SURVIVES! :D
-Saber and Shirou say their farewells. T_T
And that ends Day 15. Simply sublime.
Epilogue:
-Sakura!!
-This whole route was so exhausting (but great) that I feel too tired to comment correctly :P
-Ilya!!
-Fuji-nee!!
-Two months since then. Wow.
-Rin!!
-Blushing Rin :3
-Shirou finally achieves peace of mind.
-Saber finally passes on.
-"The continuation of the dream-? ...Sees a distant, distant dream."
-And credits.
FIN
-Already past 1' o clock? I can't sleep past 10 even if I tried. -_-
-Have questions? To the church.
-I think this is the first time we came to the church during the daytime. It looks different.
-No one's here. Ok. Not creepy at all.
-WHY IS THE TEXT RED? oO
-OH GOD (no pun intended). CREEPY CHOICE. DO I GO BACK HOME OR GO DOWN THE STAIRS? No turning back now. Down the stairs we go.
-THIS MUSIC IS SERIOUSLY CREEPY.
-Best start to a chapter ever. Probably.
-Corpses under the church?! The creepy factor just multiplied by 10.
-OH GOD. IS THAT A HAND?
-Oh wait. They're alive.
-OH GOD. THEY'RE ALIVE.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-OH SHIT. EVIL PRIEST IS EVIL.
-OH GOD. THE "CORPSES" ARE THE CHILDREN FROM THE FIRE. THAT'S WHY SHIROU WAS THE ONLY SURVIVOR. ALL THE OTHERS WERE HAVING MAGICAL ENERGY SUCKED OUT OF THEM BY THE CREEPY PRIEST. DAMN IT, NASU. I DO NOT NEED THIS RIGHT NOW.
-"That is why-I have allowed you to be reunited with your brothers and sisters in your final moments." Says Kirei while he licks his lips with malice.
-LANCER!!!
-IS KIREI LANCER'S MASTER?
-NOW THE MUSIC IS SUPER PEACEFUL AGAIN, AND I AM NOT HAPPY O_O
-A Master can still be a Master even after the Holy Grail War, if said Master still has his/her Command Seals and Servant.
-Lancer had to fight SIX Servants? What a BAMF. Best Servant (next to Archer, of course :P)
-Saber suspects the church.
-SABER v. LANCER.
-Damn it, Shirou. Stop yelling.
-Wait. So as long as they have a vessel, all the Servants don't need to die for the Holy Grail to materialize?
-Nasu loves to torture me. My heart :(
-Shirou accepts that people who died should not come back. It may be upsetting, but it is the way it is supposed to be. Saber, are you taking notes?
-"Saber. Kill your Master with your own hands to achieve your goal. I shall give you the Holy Grail if you accomplish that." NO NO NO NO NO NO
-YES
-Saber, you made the correct choice :)
-She loves Shirou more than she wants the Holy Grail T_T
-Kirei. Your disappointment face is showing.
-"To put it simply, I wish for 'entertainment'." Direct and to the point. Why can't all villains be like this?
-And Mr. Blonde arrives. Tardy again of course.
-"Do not doubt me. I am a priest. I cannot lie." Pffft.
-"Do you understand? That magical vessel is a defective item that can only grant the wishes of its possessor through a method called 'destruction'." Aw crap. :(
-This is a f****** amazing chapter so far.
-"Then-the Holy Grail is…" "A poisoned vessel that eliminates everything but its possessor." x_x
-And Kirei is laughing. Of course, he is, that little sadist.
-"I cannot let him have the Holy Grail over anyone." OMG I just realized something. During the third day, Kirei says that if Shirou chooses to not be a Master, he creates the possibility that the Holy Grail may fall into the wrong hands. HE WAS TALKING ABOUT HIMSELF.
-Two against one. Seems fair.
-And I don't mean Saber vs. Lancer/Gilgamesh.
-Oh Lancer :( You tried.
SIXTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): LANCER
-Hey Saber and Shirou are running away.
-WHAT? WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO SHIROU, SABER?
-Oh, she was healing him. Apparently, healing in this VN involves having hands dig into your body.
-I see. So that's why Shirou was able to summon Saber. Kiritsugu put the sheath into Shirou's body. It also explains why Shirou is able to heal.
-Saber is finally free from doubt. Her path is clear now.
-OMG. DID THEY STAB RIN? >:(
-And they took Ilya :(
-A choice. This has to be the end of the route.
-Wow. What a gorgeous dagger. Azoth.
-Another choice. Spend time with Saber, go see Kiritsugu, or have a strategy meeting. I don't think spending time with Saber is the best choice at the moment. And isn't Kiritsugu dead? Third choice seems to be the best option.
-A choice again? Um. All the answers sound good. Meeny-meeny-miney-mo. Choice 3.
-Please no Bad End. PLEASE.
-Oh god. I think I totally got a Bad End. Giving Saber our only means of healing was a horrible idea.
-"This is the final moment." Chills.
-Now I'm wishing we had all those days back.
-Freaking Mr. Blonde. Go away :(
-Is that...Ilya? O_O
-The music is seriously unnerving.
-"Such things are mere second-rate trashy entertainment." Much like you, Kirei.
-I can probably lullaby myself to sleep with the sound of Kirei's laughter.
-Intense Saber/Gilgamesh battle is intense.
-Saber holding her own. You can do it girl.
-Aaaannd back to Shirou.
-WHAT IS ANGRA MANYU?
-"The priest's words instantly turn the world black." CHILLS
-Gilgamesh sure loves to talk. -_-
-So basically Mr. Blonde is insane from being exposed to the Holy Grail 10 years ago.
-"All evils of the world? Heh, bring at least three times as much as that if you want to stain me." Damn.
-OH YES. SABER MANAGES TO HIT GILGAMESH.
-"Gilgamesh. I will not become anyone's. I already belong to my country. My body is a king before I am a woman." "Yes you are correct. But King of Heroes. THAT IS WHY YOU DESTROYED YOUR OWN COUNTRY-" Flawless T_T
-die die die
-Don't mess with the plot armor of the main protagonist, Kirei.
-EEXXCCAAALLIIIBBBUUURRRRRR!!!!!!
-Azoth dagger!
-"Heh-and if that is the case, then it was inevitable that I would lose to you." "Goodbye, king of knights. It was indeed fun."
SEVENTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ARCHER (GILGAMESH)
-"That is the end of the man called Kotomine Kirei."
-"-And the true end of the long battle."
-YES ILYA SURVIVES! :D
-Saber and Shirou say their farewells. T_T
And that ends Day 15. Simply sublime.
Epilogue:
-Sakura!!
-This whole route was so exhausting (but great) that I feel too tired to comment correctly :P
-Ilya!!
-Fuji-nee!!
-Two months since then. Wow.
-Rin!!
-Blushing Rin :3
-Shirou finally achieves peace of mind.
-Saber finally passes on.
-"The continuation of the dream-? ...Sees a distant, distant dream."
-And credits.
FIN
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 22, 2014 12:33 AM | 0 comments
November 21st, 2014
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 13/14) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 13:
-Having read the Once and Future King by T.H. White, I noticed a lot of similarities between the book and the VN. They have slightly different interpretations on the nature of King Arthur, one of them being that the VN portrays him as a god of war while the other views him as a kind, somewhat pacifistic king. However, a lot of the other aspects of King Arthur's legend holds true for both. The idea of the revolt against King Arthur is particularly interesting, mainly because such an idea wasn't present at all in White's version.
-I guess Ilya is a regular now.
-"Yes I know. I know your body better than her." Saber's crowning achievement.
-Now that Ilya isn't a homicidal psychopath, she is now pretty tolerable.
-I miss Archer :(
-EXCALIBUR mention (Yes, I'm still doing all caps).
-"You say King Arthur is immortal. So then, how did he die? The legend ends with King Arthur's death, right?" I don't know if Nasu acknowledges that what Shirou is saying is wrong, but the legend does not end with King Arthur's death. After King Arthur returns his blade to the Lady of the Lake and leaves on the boat, he was believed to one day return. Whether he died or not was intentionally left open.
-Heroes make contracts to obtain something they desire; in exchange, they become Heroic Spirits.
-This time axis diagram is confusing me :/
-Okay. So Nasu does acknowledge it. In this case, Saber returned to this time to obtain the Holy Grail, so she technically never died. Once she obtains the Holy Grail, she will die like she was meant to.
-Uh oh. Sudden change in atmosphere.
-Choice. I can let Saber go or go with Saber. Going with Saber seems the smarter choice.
-It's official. This VN has zombies O_O (bone creatures, whatever).
-OMG THERE'S MORE OF THEM.
-YES. SABER BEING A BADASS.
-Believe in Tohsaka or let Saber take care of Caster. The former.
-It's the final Servant: Caster oO
-WHAT LANGUAGE IS SHE SPEAKING?
-WHAT IS SHE DOING TO MY SCREEN? :<
-COLORS
-"I see. So this is really all you are capable of, Caster?" Damn. Gurl's got attitude.
-Let her attack or make her stop. Definitely the latter. Caster still has her Noble Phantasm after all.
-Shirou no :(
-I knew it! I knew she was going to use her Noble Phantasm :(
-Wait. Assassin is dead? Really? I don't know if I believe that. But very well.
FOURTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ASSASSIN (maybe)
- -_- o_o O_O
-WAIT
-IS THAT...
-OMG OMG
-IT'S MR. BLONDE!
-Badass finger snap.
-The screaming. It hurts my ears x_x
-Right when we meet Caster, she just goes ahead and dies. That was somewhat anticlimactic.
FIFTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): CASTER
-That just leaves Saber and Lancer!
-Speaking of Lancer, we didn't see him since forever.
-Wait. Was Ilya here the whole time?
-"There need be no reason. The Holy Grail is mine. What is wrong with coming to collect what is mine?" Chills. Flawless prince. Mr. Blonde forever.
-Mr. Blonde's alignment is Chaotic Good? What? o_O
-Some more breather.
-So Mr. Blonde is an eighth Servant.
-Revelation time. Kiritsugu was Saber's previous Master; with him, Saber was close to winning the Grail, but she lost to Mr. Blonde. That's why she's still here. Her time can't flow yet.
-You can determine a Servant's identity based on his/her Noble Phantasm, which means there isn't a chance in hell they'll discover who Mr. Blonde is.
-"I'm not knowledgeable, but it just popped into my head." It seems that Shirou can recognize the identity of swords by looking at them? Interesting. Maybe it's connected to his unique projection ability.
-Hey. It's Kirei. Wasn't the last time we saw him like Day 3 or something?
-The church is gorgeous by the way.
-Even Kirei has no idea what's going on :/
-Some background on three families: Einzbern, Makiri, Tohsaka.
-Rin was waiting for Shirou to come back T_T
-Laughing Rin is best Rin.
And that ends Day 13. Perhaps we are now entering the end game?
Day 14:
-"Saber is a girl. If we go to cute-looking stores, she's bound to have fun." Or maybe she prefers shooting galleries. Or BDSM.
-OMG THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. SHIROU AND SABER ARE GOING ON A DATE. AND SABER HAS NO IDEA WHAT A DATE IS >D
-"Look, Saber. A date is basically a rendezvous. Shirou says he's going to play, but it's a chance for a man to appeal to a woman he likes." Look at Rin. Going straight to the point.
-This is a pretty relaxing part of the game. Considering how intense the past few chapters of this route have been, we definitely need a breather type of chapter.
-Some of these images are breathtaking to look at.
-"I decide and grab Saber's hand." Suddenly, the sound of Shirou x Saber fanboys/fangirls collectively squeeing in unison can be heard.
-It is official. The stuffed lion is now the official mascot of the Shirou x Saber fan base.
-No Saber. You can't resist.
-EXCALIBUR mention.
-Saber smiling :D
-"You were strong and good at fighting. But that's not a talent you ever wanted, right? I'll say this honestly. Fighting doesn't suit you. You must have hated even pulling out that sword. Your claim that fighting is your only objective is just an excuse to try to deceive yourself." This feels closer to White's interpretation of the legend. Arthur himself never enjoyed fighting; he chose to do so to protect his nation.
-Saber and Shirou fighting :( I understand Saber's perspective though. To her, the Holy Grail is the culmination of all of her sacrifices and hardships. She doesn't have any choice but to obtain it; to her, forsaking it means all the people she killed simply died in vain. With the Grail, she can give meaning to those who have died. With the Grail, she can create a new, incredible future.
-Night time.
-Uh oh, Saber is gone.
-Hey it looks like Saber is on the bridge again.
-Reconnection time.
-OH SHIT.
-Really, Mr. Blonde. Did you have to ruin the moment? :/
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Is Mr. Blonde intending to rape Saber? What a pig :/ I hate him already.
-BATTLE TIME!
-Ohh....This battle is so one-sided right now :(
-"In deference to your sword, I will show you everything I have." "Fine-" CHILLS.
-GATE OF BABYLON.
-OH GOD. NOBLE PHANTASMS EVERYWHERE O_O
-His Noble Phantasms are the original versions.
-"Gilgamesh-mankind's oldest king of heroes-" And now to repeat, CHILLS! :0
-EXCALIBUR!!!
-That's a funny looking sword. Ea, huh.
-OH DAMN. EXCALIBUR v. EA.
-LIGHTS.
-Saber :(
-Mr. Blonde's stats are OP :/
-"I want to kill myself. So I put strength into my hand as if to squash my head." Please don't, Shirou. :(
-Flashing colors!
-NO NO NO NO NO
-Shirou :( :( :(
-Oh god. It's Caliburn.
-Well. At least it ended quickly.
-Stand up or don't stand up. Stand up.
-Don't mess with Shirou badass.
-Mr. Blonde looks pissed O_O Well, at least he's leaving.
-WTF?
-DID SHIROU'S ARM JUST TURN TO SWORDS?
-Oh. Just a hallucination. Yay for Saber/Shirou hugging :D
-"…I hug Saber with all my strength." Oh god yes.
-"Yeah, I'll keep on saying it…! I can't help it because I've fallen in love with you…! I won't give up until you change your mind…!" The moment all Shirou x Saber fanboys/girls were waiting for.
-"I am kissing Saber while embracing her body." Never mind, THIS is the moment all Shirou x Saber fanboys/girls were waiting for.
-Is the sex music turning on again? Damn it, Nasu.
-I look away.
And that ends Day 14. The end is nigh.
-Having read the Once and Future King by T.H. White, I noticed a lot of similarities between the book and the VN. They have slightly different interpretations on the nature of King Arthur, one of them being that the VN portrays him as a god of war while the other views him as a kind, somewhat pacifistic king. However, a lot of the other aspects of King Arthur's legend holds true for both. The idea of the revolt against King Arthur is particularly interesting, mainly because such an idea wasn't present at all in White's version.
-I guess Ilya is a regular now.
-"Yes I know. I know your body better than her." Saber's crowning achievement.
-Now that Ilya isn't a homicidal psychopath, she is now pretty tolerable.
-I miss Archer :(
-EXCALIBUR mention (Yes, I'm still doing all caps).
-"You say King Arthur is immortal. So then, how did he die? The legend ends with King Arthur's death, right?" I don't know if Nasu acknowledges that what Shirou is saying is wrong, but the legend does not end with King Arthur's death. After King Arthur returns his blade to the Lady of the Lake and leaves on the boat, he was believed to one day return. Whether he died or not was intentionally left open.
-Heroes make contracts to obtain something they desire; in exchange, they become Heroic Spirits.
-This time axis diagram is confusing me :/
-Okay. So Nasu does acknowledge it. In this case, Saber returned to this time to obtain the Holy Grail, so she technically never died. Once she obtains the Holy Grail, she will die like she was meant to.
-Uh oh. Sudden change in atmosphere.
-Choice. I can let Saber go or go with Saber. Going with Saber seems the smarter choice.
-It's official. This VN has zombies O_O (bone creatures, whatever).
-OMG THERE'S MORE OF THEM.
-YES. SABER BEING A BADASS.
-Believe in Tohsaka or let Saber take care of Caster. The former.
-It's the final Servant: Caster oO
-WHAT LANGUAGE IS SHE SPEAKING?
-WHAT IS SHE DOING TO MY SCREEN? :<
-COLORS
-"I see. So this is really all you are capable of, Caster?" Damn. Gurl's got attitude.
-Let her attack or make her stop. Definitely the latter. Caster still has her Noble Phantasm after all.
-Shirou no :(
-I knew it! I knew she was going to use her Noble Phantasm :(
-Wait. Assassin is dead? Really? I don't know if I believe that. But very well.
FOURTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ASSASSIN (maybe)
- -_- o_o O_O
-WAIT
-IS THAT...
-OMG OMG
-IT'S MR. BLONDE!
-Badass finger snap.
-The screaming. It hurts my ears x_x
-Right when we meet Caster, she just goes ahead and dies. That was somewhat anticlimactic.
FIFTH SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): CASTER
-That just leaves Saber and Lancer!
-Speaking of Lancer, we didn't see him since forever.
-Wait. Was Ilya here the whole time?
-"There need be no reason. The Holy Grail is mine. What is wrong with coming to collect what is mine?" Chills. Flawless prince. Mr. Blonde forever.
-Mr. Blonde's alignment is Chaotic Good? What? o_O
-Some more breather.
-So Mr. Blonde is an eighth Servant.
-Revelation time. Kiritsugu was Saber's previous Master; with him, Saber was close to winning the Grail, but she lost to Mr. Blonde. That's why she's still here. Her time can't flow yet.
-You can determine a Servant's identity based on his/her Noble Phantasm, which means there isn't a chance in hell they'll discover who Mr. Blonde is.
-"I'm not knowledgeable, but it just popped into my head." It seems that Shirou can recognize the identity of swords by looking at them? Interesting. Maybe it's connected to his unique projection ability.
-Hey. It's Kirei. Wasn't the last time we saw him like Day 3 or something?
-The church is gorgeous by the way.
-Even Kirei has no idea what's going on :/
-Some background on three families: Einzbern, Makiri, Tohsaka.
-Rin was waiting for Shirou to come back T_T
-Laughing Rin is best Rin.
And that ends Day 13. Perhaps we are now entering the end game?
Day 14:
-"Saber is a girl. If we go to cute-looking stores, she's bound to have fun." Or maybe she prefers shooting galleries. Or BDSM.
-OMG THIS IS ACTUALLY HAPPENING. SHIROU AND SABER ARE GOING ON A DATE. AND SABER HAS NO IDEA WHAT A DATE IS >D
-"Look, Saber. A date is basically a rendezvous. Shirou says he's going to play, but it's a chance for a man to appeal to a woman he likes." Look at Rin. Going straight to the point.
-This is a pretty relaxing part of the game. Considering how intense the past few chapters of this route have been, we definitely need a breather type of chapter.
-Some of these images are breathtaking to look at.
-"I decide and grab Saber's hand." Suddenly, the sound of Shirou x Saber fanboys/fangirls collectively squeeing in unison can be heard.
-It is official. The stuffed lion is now the official mascot of the Shirou x Saber fan base.
-No Saber. You can't resist.
-EXCALIBUR mention.
-Saber smiling :D
-"You were strong and good at fighting. But that's not a talent you ever wanted, right? I'll say this honestly. Fighting doesn't suit you. You must have hated even pulling out that sword. Your claim that fighting is your only objective is just an excuse to try to deceive yourself." This feels closer to White's interpretation of the legend. Arthur himself never enjoyed fighting; he chose to do so to protect his nation.
-Saber and Shirou fighting :( I understand Saber's perspective though. To her, the Holy Grail is the culmination of all of her sacrifices and hardships. She doesn't have any choice but to obtain it; to her, forsaking it means all the people she killed simply died in vain. With the Grail, she can give meaning to those who have died. With the Grail, she can create a new, incredible future.
-Night time.
-Uh oh, Saber is gone.
-Hey it looks like Saber is on the bridge again.
-Reconnection time.
-OH SHIT.
-Really, Mr. Blonde. Did you have to ruin the moment? :/
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Is Mr. Blonde intending to rape Saber? What a pig :/ I hate him already.
-BATTLE TIME!
-Ohh....This battle is so one-sided right now :(
-"In deference to your sword, I will show you everything I have." "Fine-" CHILLS.
-GATE OF BABYLON.
-OH GOD. NOBLE PHANTASMS EVERYWHERE O_O
-His Noble Phantasms are the original versions.
-"Gilgamesh-mankind's oldest king of heroes-" And now to repeat, CHILLS! :0
-EXCALIBUR!!!
-That's a funny looking sword. Ea, huh.
-OH DAMN. EXCALIBUR v. EA.
-LIGHTS.
-Saber :(
-Mr. Blonde's stats are OP :/
-"I want to kill myself. So I put strength into my hand as if to squash my head." Please don't, Shirou. :(
-Flashing colors!
-NO NO NO NO NO
-Shirou :( :( :(
-Oh god. It's Caliburn.
-Well. At least it ended quickly.
-Stand up or don't stand up. Stand up.
-Don't mess with Shirou badass.
-Mr. Blonde looks pissed O_O Well, at least he's leaving.
-WTF?
-DID SHIROU'S ARM JUST TURN TO SWORDS?
-Oh. Just a hallucination. Yay for Saber/Shirou hugging :D
-"…I hug Saber with all my strength." Oh god yes.
-"Yeah, I'll keep on saying it…! I can't help it because I've fallen in love with you…! I won't give up until you change your mind…!" The moment all Shirou x Saber fanboys/girls were waiting for.
-"I am kissing Saber while embracing her body." Never mind, THIS is the moment all Shirou x Saber fanboys/girls were waiting for.
-Is the sex music turning on again? Damn it, Nasu.
-I look away.
And that ends Day 14. The end is nigh.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 21, 2014 9:56 PM | 0 comments
November 19th, 2014
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 12) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 12:
-I never wanted a cooking scene more than I do now.
-This game suddenly feels so peaceful all of a sudden.
-Oh good lord, it's Ilya. Well, the feeling was good when it lasted.
-"Ilya is still a child, and she was acting strangely too. And I'd feel sorry just leaving her in Kotomine's care." I agree. I would feel uncomfortable keeping a child around a priest too.
-"But Shirou, I have no intention of forgiving her for Archer. She killed my Archer." I admit. I'm also a little pissed off at that too. *eye twitch* Just a little.
-"Come on, Servants disappear in the end anyway. You're a failure as a Master if you worry about that sort of thing." SHOTS FIRED. GURL, YOU JUST WENT INTO DANGER TERRITORY.
-"Ilya twirls and twirls." And so the devil dances.
-Now we have a choice. Stay with Ilya or bring her to the church. I think Ilya will bring some vitality to many of the scenes she is in, so I'll keep her. The fact that she's not as psychotic anymore helps too.
-A MASTER CAN HAVE UP TO SEVEN SERVANTS.
-"I don't know what kind of relationship Ilya and Berserker had. But I can tell that for Ilya, that Servant was special." I feel ashamed to say this, but my mind just wandered to a dark place.
-Since I'm not afraid of her anymore, can Ilya just be in every scene? Pretty please.
-Ilya is just hogging all the scenes. She needs her own route.
-Choice time. We can eat lunch or fast. I had a friend pick a number. He picked 2, so fasting it is.
-OMG at Saber's and Ilya's reactions. Priceless.
-"As a Servant, I demand my Master prepare some food quickly...!" I swear. The food has mind-controlling capabilities.
-Best scene next to the Super Move scene.
-I love how Ilya just ridicules Saber, and skips away.
-Mad Saber is best Saber.
-Did I just die?
BAD END (not really)
-Tiger Dojo!
-Wait. That wasn't a bad end. Hey I'm upside down.
-Guess we're eating lunch now, huh.
-"Saber places a napkin against Ilya's cheek. Something like butter must've been on there as Saber wipes around Ilya's mouth." "Your hair is beautiful. Seeing it get dirtied in front of me is somewhat painful." Just kiss already *o*
-Rin: "Hey I'm examining your body to see how you are...ohhh, I see..." It's pretty large, isn't it?
-Oh wow. So Shirou's projection ability is actually quite impressive. I don't remember what the term Faker is, however, if it was ever mentioned in the first place.
-Shirou's attribute is swords.
-Some very interesting information on projection and the capabilities of magi.
-Ok I have another choice.
-Rin is talking about the jewels she used. I figured she would only have a limited number. It takes a long period of time even to make one reach full capacity, let alone six or more.
-Oh Rin. You're so stubborn. That's what makes you so likable.
-SERVANTS DON'T HAVE DREAMS. Oo
-It's a glimpse of someone's memory.
-Oh no. The sex music is turning on again.
-Interesting. Only Saber can sleep because she can't go into spiritual form.
-And the memory she saw was of Shirou's. Wow. Way to intrude onto someone's personal space.
-"It's like going to a movie theater to go see a movie you know, but going into the wrong theater and seeing something completely different." Now I'm imagining Saber trying to find the woman's bathroom in the movie complex, and accidentally stumbling onto a film involving the dismemberment of children.
And that ends Day 12. A very humorous chapter involving plenty of Ilya.
-I never wanted a cooking scene more than I do now.
-This game suddenly feels so peaceful all of a sudden.
-Oh good lord, it's Ilya. Well, the feeling was good when it lasted.
-"Ilya is still a child, and she was acting strangely too. And I'd feel sorry just leaving her in Kotomine's care." I agree. I would feel uncomfortable keeping a child around a priest too.
-"But Shirou, I have no intention of forgiving her for Archer. She killed my Archer." I admit. I'm also a little pissed off at that too. *eye twitch* Just a little.
-"Come on, Servants disappear in the end anyway. You're a failure as a Master if you worry about that sort of thing." SHOTS FIRED. GURL, YOU JUST WENT INTO DANGER TERRITORY.
-"Ilya twirls and twirls." And so the devil dances.
-Now we have a choice. Stay with Ilya or bring her to the church. I think Ilya will bring some vitality to many of the scenes she is in, so I'll keep her. The fact that she's not as psychotic anymore helps too.
-A MASTER CAN HAVE UP TO SEVEN SERVANTS.
-"I don't know what kind of relationship Ilya and Berserker had. But I can tell that for Ilya, that Servant was special." I feel ashamed to say this, but my mind just wandered to a dark place.
-Since I'm not afraid of her anymore, can Ilya just be in every scene? Pretty please.
-Ilya is just hogging all the scenes. She needs her own route.
-Choice time. We can eat lunch or fast. I had a friend pick a number. He picked 2, so fasting it is.
-OMG at Saber's and Ilya's reactions. Priceless.
-"As a Servant, I demand my Master prepare some food quickly...!" I swear. The food has mind-controlling capabilities.
-Best scene next to the Super Move scene.
-I love how Ilya just ridicules Saber, and skips away.
-Mad Saber is best Saber.
-Did I just die?
BAD END (not really)
-Tiger Dojo!
-Wait. That wasn't a bad end. Hey I'm upside down.
-Guess we're eating lunch now, huh.
-"Saber places a napkin against Ilya's cheek. Something like butter must've been on there as Saber wipes around Ilya's mouth." "Your hair is beautiful. Seeing it get dirtied in front of me is somewhat painful." Just kiss already *o*
-Rin: "Hey I'm examining your body to see how you are...ohhh, I see..." It's pretty large, isn't it?
-Oh wow. So Shirou's projection ability is actually quite impressive. I don't remember what the term Faker is, however, if it was ever mentioned in the first place.
-Shirou's attribute is swords.
-Some very interesting information on projection and the capabilities of magi.
-Ok I have another choice.
-Rin is talking about the jewels she used. I figured she would only have a limited number. It takes a long period of time even to make one reach full capacity, let alone six or more.
-Oh Rin. You're so stubborn. That's what makes you so likable.
-SERVANTS DON'T HAVE DREAMS. Oo
-It's a glimpse of someone's memory.
-Oh no. The sex music is turning on again.
-Interesting. Only Saber can sleep because she can't go into spiritual form.
-And the memory she saw was of Shirou's. Wow. Way to intrude onto someone's personal space.
-"It's like going to a movie theater to go see a movie you know, but going into the wrong theater and seeing something completely different." Now I'm imagining Saber trying to find the woman's bathroom in the movie complex, and accidentally stumbling onto a film involving the dismemberment of children.
And that ends Day 12. A very humorous chapter involving plenty of Ilya.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 19, 2014 11:21 PM | 0 comments
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 11) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 11:
-Wow. I'm loving this background on Saber (Arturia). This is very reminiscent of Arthur's history from the Once and Future King. T.H. White's novel is perhaps one of the best books I had the privilege of reading. I wouldn't be surprised if Nasu was inspired by that novel, especially considering how ubiquitous and well-written it is.
-It is interesting that Nasu writes Arturia as a god of war, considering White's depiction of Arthur is that of a generous and peaceful young man.
-Shirou and Archer talking. Some background on archery. I totally forgot that Shirou was once in the archery club.
-ILYA O_O I will always be frightened of her appearances.
-I knew it. Damn it, Shirou. Caught again :<
-"Once your means of fighting is gone, I can kill you easily." Please don't.
-Hey Shirou is finally realizing he can't defeat the Servants by himself. Yay for character development!
-Ooh what a nice house. ...Wait. It's Illya's house, isn't it?
-O_O GO AWAY, ILYA. I DON'T WANNA BE YOUR PLAYTHING. GIT.
-Is she...is she on Shirou's lap? AFJSDLJFLSDJKFLSJDFGROSS GROSS GROSS GROSS. Need brain bleach x_x
-Ew Shirou. Don't get turned on by that.
-Ok. She is giving me a choice. Either I'll have to nod, or I refuse to do that. I'll nod. Because I don't want to die.
-WAIT. WHAT IS SHE DOING?
-AW SHIT. :(
-NO NO NO NO NO NO
-Well, it was a while since my last one but....
BAD END
-Tiger Dojo time! :D
-Oh yeah. Those are Ilya's creepy house maids.
-This is great. My reward for dying.
-And that's it.
-Back to fiction taking over my life, choice time: 'I can't do that.'
-Wait. She killed a Master already?! Wait. What am I talking about? It's Shinji. Oh. Whatever then.
-Some interesting information on Mystic Eyes, 'binding', and the like.
-OH WAIT SHIROU IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING AWESOME....oh wait, never mind. You tried, Shirou. You tried.
-Choice: I can fight or not fight. Fight it is.
-Oh hey. It's Saber and friends.
-Guys. It's nice to converse every now and then, BUT WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF ENEMY TERRITORY. RUN THE F*** AWAY!
-Though I admit it's hard to consider this nice home enemy territory.
-I want to live in this place. Ilya's home is just....breathtaking.
-OMG BERSERKER'S FACE SCARED ME O_O
-Speak of the devil, of course Ilya is here too.
-"She giggles." Demons laugh too, I guess.
-I sense another fight coming up.
-Independent action?
-This scene with Rin and Archer. Rin doesn't want to leave him T_T I wish I got to see their relationship more, considering the only time I saw them interact was in the prologue.
-"I see. Then I shall meet your expectations." OMG ARCHER. YOU'RE PERFECT.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Saber blushing *o*
-I haven't been commenting that much. Guess that shows how immersive this scene is.
-Even Rin doesn't expect Archer to win. For shame.
-"Sleep with her. Saber's a girl fortunately, so it should be easy, right?" Wait. Are you implying that gay/lesbian sex is also performed? F*** yeah.
-I was wondering when the sex would come in.
-Tantrism? Baphomet?
-I love Rin right now. Taking shots at Shirou's masculinity.
-RIN AND SHIROU JUST KISSED. sfsadfkjlsdfjasdfasdfsa
-Are Saber and Shirou seriously having sex right now? Considering they're being chased by a giant and a psycho loli, I would've figured they had better judgment than to appease the urges of their flesh. Magical energy, be damned.
-Apparently, Archer and Berserker killed each other. Archer doesn't even get a proper death. T_T
SECOND SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ARCHER
THIR-
-BERSERKER IS STILL ALIVE. Really? Really, Nasu? :(
-Rin laying down the law. She's a better master of Saber than Shirou is.
-CHOICE: Saber or Tohsaka? This is the Saber route, so Saber it is.
-Saber is blushing again *0*
-"Saber blushes even more." Stop it, Nasu. You're making Saber too adorable. A man can only take so much.
-"Fufu. I found you."
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-WHEN DID FSN BECOME A HORROR NOVEL?
-SWORD OF PROMISED VICTORY!
-This battle is actually happening.
-Ok. Choice time. Providing backup or hiding. Providing backup naturally.
-I just want to say that these background images look absolutely stunning.
-This battle is so tense right now. Better than the Saber v. Rider battle? No, but this is second best.
-Shirou is about to do something incredible.
-Aw yeah. Rin joining in. :D
-Aw no. Rin is captured. :C
-Aw yeah. All part of Rin's plan. :D
-Aw no. It didn't work. :C
-Got a choice regarding Saber. Don't do it!
-OMG THE QUOTE I SAID WAS GOING TO BE IMPORTANT TOTALLY TURNED OUT TO BE IMPORTANT.
-YES YES YES YES YES
-This feels like it's the culmination of Shirou's character arc.
-"That illusion cannot be underestimated. I did not expect it to destroy my body seven-fold with a single blow." Chills.
THIRD SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): BERSERKER
-"Ilya is staring at the place where Berserker used to be with empty eyes." I actually feel kind of sad for her. Based on her appearance right now, she looks absolutely devastated.
-I don't think I ever want to return to that winter forest again, thank you.
And that ends Day 11. One of the most tense chapters we've had.
-Wow. I'm loving this background on Saber (Arturia). This is very reminiscent of Arthur's history from the Once and Future King. T.H. White's novel is perhaps one of the best books I had the privilege of reading. I wouldn't be surprised if Nasu was inspired by that novel, especially considering how ubiquitous and well-written it is.
-It is interesting that Nasu writes Arturia as a god of war, considering White's depiction of Arthur is that of a generous and peaceful young man.
-Shirou and Archer talking. Some background on archery. I totally forgot that Shirou was once in the archery club.
-ILYA O_O I will always be frightened of her appearances.
-I knew it. Damn it, Shirou. Caught again :<
-"Once your means of fighting is gone, I can kill you easily." Please don't.
-Hey Shirou is finally realizing he can't defeat the Servants by himself. Yay for character development!
-Ooh what a nice house. ...Wait. It's Illya's house, isn't it?
-O_O GO AWAY, ILYA. I DON'T WANNA BE YOUR PLAYTHING. GIT.
-Is she...is she on Shirou's lap? AFJSDLJFLSDJKFLSJDFGROSS GROSS GROSS GROSS. Need brain bleach x_x
-Ew Shirou. Don't get turned on by that.
-Ok. She is giving me a choice. Either I'll have to nod, or I refuse to do that. I'll nod. Because I don't want to die.
-WAIT. WHAT IS SHE DOING?
-AW SHIT. :(
-NO NO NO NO NO NO
-Well, it was a while since my last one but....
BAD END
-Tiger Dojo time! :D
-Oh yeah. Those are Ilya's creepy house maids.
-This is great. My reward for dying.
-And that's it.
-Back to fiction taking over my life, choice time: 'I can't do that.'
-Wait. She killed a Master already?! Wait. What am I talking about? It's Shinji. Oh. Whatever then.
-Some interesting information on Mystic Eyes, 'binding', and the like.
-OH WAIT SHIROU IS GOING TO DO SOMETHING AWESOME....oh wait, never mind. You tried, Shirou. You tried.
-Choice: I can fight or not fight. Fight it is.
-Oh hey. It's Saber and friends.
-Guys. It's nice to converse every now and then, BUT WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF ENEMY TERRITORY. RUN THE F*** AWAY!
-Though I admit it's hard to consider this nice home enemy territory.
-I want to live in this place. Ilya's home is just....breathtaking.
-OMG BERSERKER'S FACE SCARED ME O_O
-Speak of the devil, of course Ilya is here too.
-"She giggles." Demons laugh too, I guess.
-I sense another fight coming up.
-Independent action?
-This scene with Rin and Archer. Rin doesn't want to leave him T_T I wish I got to see their relationship more, considering the only time I saw them interact was in the prologue.
-"I see. Then I shall meet your expectations." OMG ARCHER. YOU'RE PERFECT.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Saber blushing *o*
-I haven't been commenting that much. Guess that shows how immersive this scene is.
-Even Rin doesn't expect Archer to win. For shame.
-"Sleep with her. Saber's a girl fortunately, so it should be easy, right?" Wait. Are you implying that gay/lesbian sex is also performed? F*** yeah.
-I was wondering when the sex would come in.
-Tantrism? Baphomet?
-I love Rin right now. Taking shots at Shirou's masculinity.
-RIN AND SHIROU JUST KISSED. sfsadfkjlsdfjasdfasdfsa
-Are Saber and Shirou seriously having sex right now? Considering they're being chased by a giant and a psycho loli, I would've figured they had better judgment than to appease the urges of their flesh. Magical energy, be damned.
-Apparently, Archer and Berserker killed each other. Archer doesn't even get a proper death. T_T
SECOND SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): ARCHER
THIR-
-BERSERKER IS STILL ALIVE. Really? Really, Nasu? :(
-Rin laying down the law. She's a better master of Saber than Shirou is.
-CHOICE: Saber or Tohsaka? This is the Saber route, so Saber it is.
-Saber is blushing again *0*
-"Saber blushes even more." Stop it, Nasu. You're making Saber too adorable. A man can only take so much.
-"Fufu. I found you."
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-WHEN DID FSN BECOME A HORROR NOVEL?
-SWORD OF PROMISED VICTORY!
-This battle is actually happening.
-Ok. Choice time. Providing backup or hiding. Providing backup naturally.
-I just want to say that these background images look absolutely stunning.
-This battle is so tense right now. Better than the Saber v. Rider battle? No, but this is second best.
-Shirou is about to do something incredible.
-Aw yeah. Rin joining in. :D
-Aw no. Rin is captured. :C
-Aw yeah. All part of Rin's plan. :D
-Aw no. It didn't work. :C
-Got a choice regarding Saber. Don't do it!
-OMG THE QUOTE I SAID WAS GOING TO BE IMPORTANT TOTALLY TURNED OUT TO BE IMPORTANT.
-YES YES YES YES YES
-This feels like it's the culmination of Shirou's character arc.
-"That illusion cannot be underestimated. I did not expect it to destroy my body seven-fold with a single blow." Chills.
THIRD SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): BERSERKER
-"Ilya is staring at the place where Berserker used to be with empty eyes." I actually feel kind of sad for her. Based on her appearance right now, she looks absolutely devastated.
-I don't think I ever want to return to that winter forest again, thank you.
And that ends Day 11. One of the most tense chapters we've had.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 19, 2014 10:13 PM | 0 comments
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 9/10) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 9:
-What a start to the chapter!
-I have come to the conclusion that Fate Stay Night is actually a cooking novel in disguise.
-YES FUJI-NEE. RELEASE THAT TIGER SPIRIT.
-A meal...with only toast! This is honestly the most shocking thing I read in FSN yet. After so many delicious goodies on the table the past few days, for the first time, all we see is bread.
-Eating and training.
-"It seems so. That must be why you are so gorgeous. You keep the elegance of a woman even during battle." "What, is that sarcasm? I can't beat you in gorgeousness. …I'll admit it since Shirou is way over there, but I was fascinated by your beauty when I first saw you." Just have sex already.
-A choice. I can go and get Tohsaka. Or wait. I'll go get Tohsaka.
-What a nice day. Looks like everything will go smoo...WUT?
-What
-What
-What is going on?
-The phone is ringing.
-It's Shinji *rolls eyes* again.
-"He must be excited as I can hear his heavy breathing over the phone." He wants Shirou bad.
-He wants Shirou to go to school. Trap? Obviously.
-There is no one here. This is a trap. I'm calling it.
-I KNEW IT!!!!!!
-Of course the boundary field was set up by Shinji.
-SHIT IT's RIDER.
-The music is so good here. Really keeps the mood.
-Ok I have a choice. Beat Shinji+Rider or avoid them. Obviously, I can't win, so avoid.
-OMG BLOOD. Did I make the wrong choice?
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-I think I'm de....or I'm not. I have another choice. I can summon Saber or not use a command spell. Summon Saber of course.
-SABER! Make the bad woman go away, Saber. She scares me :(
-Oh yes. Incoming fight.
-"I punched him head on." Shirou, you are perfect. FINISH HIM.
-Looking at Shinji's desperate attempt to survive only reminds me of how pathetic of a character he really is.
-Looks like the boundary field is gone.
-DID RIDER JUST....WHAT? IS SHE DEAD?
-It looks like all the students are safe; that's good.
-It seems like Shirou healed himself again.
-Aww. Saber's reaction after learning Shirou is safe.
And that ends Day 9. What an eventful chapter.
Day 10:
-"Long term physical disabilities and mental damage from lack of oxygen. There were even students that had their skin melted." Eugh. :P
-Rin is cooking? I thought she had maids do that for her or something based on one of her previous replies. Well, she can't be worse than Fuji-nee, that's for sure.
-Saber has really great magical resistance. Thank the plot armor gods.
-Speaking of Lancer, we didn't see him in like forever. Heck, we don't even know who his Master is.
-Some background on types of Noble Phantasms: anti-personnel, anti-army, etc.
-Oh yes. Reconnaissance time.
-I wonder if Sakura even cares for Shinji as a brother.
-"Saber is sitting so close to me that I could touch her shoulder if I leaned over a bit." Just after experiencing some severe fatigue, the first thing Shirou does is get horny.
-Wait. EVERYONE died in the fire but Shirou? Shirou must be feeling some extreme survivor's guilt right now.
-Saber makes a good point. Shirou's willingness to help others is a virtuous trait, but recklessness will get himself killed. It is one thing to help others, and it is another thing to abandon self care.
-Uh oh. Rider's nearby.
-CRAP. RIDER IS ON THE BUILDING.
-Ok. I have a choice. Wait here or follow Saber. I'm going to follow Saber. Better to stay near her at this time. Shinji can still be around too.
-OMG at this tension.
-The image of Saber and Rider climbing up the skyscraper is just gorgeous. And the music is awesome too :)
-SO TENSE. SABER V. RIDER :C
-Meanwhile, Shirou is climbing up the stairs/going up the elevator like a normal person. I'm imagining a scene where the epic fight between Saber and Rider is interrupted by a scene displaying Shirou bopping his head to elevator music.
-And the elevator only goes to the fortieth floor. Mwahahaha.
-IS....IS RIDER RIDING A F****** PEGASUS? I am convinced Nasu was high while writing this.
-I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON, BUT IT'S F****** AWESOME.
-LIGHTS.
-"It seems playtime is over, Saber." Oh shit.
-ALL THE LIGHTS.
-WHAT IS THIS EPIC MUSIC?
-OMG. IT'S THE SWORD OF PROMISED VICTORY.
-!!!!!
-What happened? EXCALIBUR just happened. From now on, whenever EXCALIBUR is used, it will be required to mention EXCALIBUR in all caps.
-And with that, we have our first Servant casualty.
FIRST SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): RIDER
-Pfft. Pathetic Shinji is pathetic.
-I get a choice. Should I follow Shinji or run to Saber? Hehe. Let's follow Shinji.
-I just realized Shirou probably wouldn't kill Shinji. Oh hey, it's Ilya. Goodbye Shinji. It's been nice. Not really.
-Poor Saber. :(
-Dang it, Shirou. If you had more magical energy, this wouldn't happen to Saber. :( :( :(
-Obviously Saber won't kill innocent people. But I'm sure Nasu will find a way.
-OH GOD. THEY'RE GOING TO KILL PEOPLE. Character development?
And that ends Day 10. Best Day Yet.
-What a start to the chapter!
-I have come to the conclusion that Fate Stay Night is actually a cooking novel in disguise.
-YES FUJI-NEE. RELEASE THAT TIGER SPIRIT.
-A meal...with only toast! This is honestly the most shocking thing I read in FSN yet. After so many delicious goodies on the table the past few days, for the first time, all we see is bread.
-Eating and training.
-"It seems so. That must be why you are so gorgeous. You keep the elegance of a woman even during battle." "What, is that sarcasm? I can't beat you in gorgeousness. …I'll admit it since Shirou is way over there, but I was fascinated by your beauty when I first saw you." Just have sex already.
-A choice. I can go and get Tohsaka. Or wait. I'll go get Tohsaka.
-What a nice day. Looks like everything will go smoo...WUT?
-What
-What
-What is going on?
-The phone is ringing.
-It's Shinji *rolls eyes* again.
-"He must be excited as I can hear his heavy breathing over the phone." He wants Shirou bad.
-He wants Shirou to go to school. Trap? Obviously.
-There is no one here. This is a trap. I'm calling it.
-I KNEW IT!!!!!!
-Of course the boundary field was set up by Shinji.
-SHIT IT's RIDER.
-The music is so good here. Really keeps the mood.
-Ok I have a choice. Beat Shinji+Rider or avoid them. Obviously, I can't win, so avoid.
-OMG BLOOD. Did I make the wrong choice?
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-I think I'm de....or I'm not. I have another choice. I can summon Saber or not use a command spell. Summon Saber of course.
-SABER! Make the bad woman go away, Saber. She scares me :(
-Oh yes. Incoming fight.
-"I punched him head on." Shirou, you are perfect. FINISH HIM.
-Looking at Shinji's desperate attempt to survive only reminds me of how pathetic of a character he really is.
-Looks like the boundary field is gone.
-DID RIDER JUST....WHAT? IS SHE DEAD?
-It looks like all the students are safe; that's good.
-It seems like Shirou healed himself again.
-Aww. Saber's reaction after learning Shirou is safe.
And that ends Day 9. What an eventful chapter.
Day 10:
-"Long term physical disabilities and mental damage from lack of oxygen. There were even students that had their skin melted." Eugh. :P
-Rin is cooking? I thought she had maids do that for her or something based on one of her previous replies. Well, she can't be worse than Fuji-nee, that's for sure.
-Saber has really great magical resistance. Thank the plot armor gods.
-Speaking of Lancer, we didn't see him in like forever. Heck, we don't even know who his Master is.
-Some background on types of Noble Phantasms: anti-personnel, anti-army, etc.
-Oh yes. Reconnaissance time.
-I wonder if Sakura even cares for Shinji as a brother.
-"Saber is sitting so close to me that I could touch her shoulder if I leaned over a bit." Just after experiencing some severe fatigue, the first thing Shirou does is get horny.
-Wait. EVERYONE died in the fire but Shirou? Shirou must be feeling some extreme survivor's guilt right now.
-Saber makes a good point. Shirou's willingness to help others is a virtuous trait, but recklessness will get himself killed. It is one thing to help others, and it is another thing to abandon self care.
-Uh oh. Rider's nearby.
-CRAP. RIDER IS ON THE BUILDING.
-Ok. I have a choice. Wait here or follow Saber. I'm going to follow Saber. Better to stay near her at this time. Shinji can still be around too.
-OMG at this tension.
-The image of Saber and Rider climbing up the skyscraper is just gorgeous. And the music is awesome too :)
-SO TENSE. SABER V. RIDER :C
-Meanwhile, Shirou is climbing up the stairs/going up the elevator like a normal person. I'm imagining a scene where the epic fight between Saber and Rider is interrupted by a scene displaying Shirou bopping his head to elevator music.
-And the elevator only goes to the fortieth floor. Mwahahaha.
-IS....IS RIDER RIDING A F****** PEGASUS? I am convinced Nasu was high while writing this.
-I DON'T KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON, BUT IT'S F****** AWESOME.
-LIGHTS.
-"It seems playtime is over, Saber." Oh shit.
-ALL THE LIGHTS.
-WHAT IS THIS EPIC MUSIC?
-OMG. IT'S THE SWORD OF PROMISED VICTORY.
-!!!!!
-What happened? EXCALIBUR just happened. From now on, whenever EXCALIBUR is used, it will be required to mention EXCALIBUR in all caps.
-And with that, we have our first Servant casualty.
FIRST SERVANT ELIMINATED (FATE): RIDER
-Pfft. Pathetic Shinji is pathetic.
-I get a choice. Should I follow Shinji or run to Saber? Hehe. Let's follow Shinji.
-I just realized Shirou probably wouldn't kill Shinji. Oh hey, it's Ilya. Goodbye Shinji. It's been nice. Not really.
-Poor Saber. :(
-Dang it, Shirou. If you had more magical energy, this wouldn't happen to Saber. :( :( :(
-Obviously Saber won't kill innocent people. But I'm sure Nasu will find a way.
-OH GOD. THEY'RE GOING TO KILL PEOPLE. Character development?
And that ends Day 10. Best Day Yet.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 19, 2014 1:58 PM | 0 comments
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 7/8) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 7:
-I am loving this music. It has this unique Oriental feel, which makes the scene feel both atmospheric and calming.
-"If I can, I'd prefer nobody to be sad. If I can make people around me happy just by helping them myself, I think that the world a pleasant place to live in." Kiritsugu T_T Why are you so perfect?
-Saber to Shirou: Where is my food dammit?
-I love Fuji-nee's pouting face. It gives me life ^_^
-I find it a little unsettling with Saber in the background. "Saber silently watches them while eating." O_O
-Ayako was attacked by a molester? Damn molester better get his hands off my Ayako <_<
-"Huh...? But this appearance does not satisfy you, right?" I think Shirou would prefer you naked, Saber.
-Saber/Shirou fight. Who will win?
-Obviously Saber would. Poor Shirou. You tried. 'A' for effort.
-I agree with Shirou. Saber is the best.
-A CHOICE! I get to ask Saber something. I just realized we don't know too much about her. We don't know her name or her motives. I'll ask her for her reasons why she seeks the Grail.
-So Saber wants the Grail to accomplish a duty she could not accomplish. A wish out of regret. Considering she is a warrior, perhaps her wish is connected to someone fighting beside her on the battlefield. Or maybe it's much larger in scale than that. Either way, it really shines a light on the kind of person Saber is.
-OH SHIT. It's Ilya. O_O
-"I don't feel any murderous intent nor even enmity from that girl." That's what she wants you to think.
-"I don't know her intentions, but even I can tell that the girl in front of me is harmless." No, Shirou. Just no.
-"Ilyasviel looks at me with suggestive eyes." OMG Ilya is a comedy goldmine.
-This is supposed to be a nice moment, but TENSION TENSION TENSION.
-"What? Do you not like me, Onii-chan?" Please don't kill me.
-!! Ilya eating. Too much cute.
-Berserker woke up. Ilya is leaving. Shirou survives. Not bad, Shirou. Not bad.
-Speaking of not bad...
-ALERT! ALERT! I HAVE REPORTED A MEETING BETWEEN SHIROU AND NAKED SABER. ALERT!
-"Uh, uh, auh, ah." "S, s-s, s-s-s-s-s-s-" It appears Shirou has lost the ability to speak. FSN will now continue with a silent protagonist.
-Rin drips fresh blood onto her jewels? Dude. Magic is intense.
-Some background on Magic Circuits.
-Only one descendant? Sounds a bit like primogeniture.
-A whole convo to confirm Rin likes Saber. RinxSaber please.
-Hey it's Archer. Long time, no see.
-"Of course, I intend to do so. I will end this ridiculous cooperation once my wound heals. That is why I have remained as a spectator, believing that I have nothing to tell you." "Oh, don't hold back and stay as a spectator. I don't have anything to talk to you about either." Damn, Shirou. Shots fired.
-Shirou's optimistic thinking really clashes with that of Archer's. Really interesting convo here. It makes me reconsider Shirou's relationship with Rin. If the Masters resemble the Servants, are Shirou and Rin really that incompatible?
And that ends Day 7. This was pretty short, so I'll put Day 8 here too.
Day 8:
-Training time!
-A choice already? Hmm. I can either ask Saber about how she became a Servant or I could ask for a Super Move. No it would be better if I actually worked for.....SUPER MOVE!
-OMG at Saber's reaction.
-UH OH
-DON'T LOOK AT ME THAT WAY, SABER :<
-SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT
-"Saber, you're mad, aren't you?" "Yes, very." -_- o_o O_O
-...That scene was so worth it.
-I feel like we're getting choices much more often now. I can either go straight home or walk in the park. Go straight home, definitely. Avoid the park. Ilya might come back. :/
-Is Shirou feeding Saber? Adorable.
-Saber is blushing. My inner fanboy is squeeing.
-Doorbell ring. It's....Issei?
-I wouldn't mind a ShirouxIssei ending.
-For such a virtuous girl, Saber is such a dirty liar.
-We have a scene where Issei actually likes someone....that isn't Shirou!
-"He leaves me with only suggestive comments." Who says Shirou has to be straight?
-A choice involving Fuji-nee. Yes please. I'll do the first choice. "Where's my gift dammit?!"
-I love how Fuji-nee goes "gift...you mean oranges?" And Shirou is like "how...how did you even come to that conclusion?"
-Fuji-nee did remember to get a gift! At this point in the VN, I think Fuji-nee is my favorite character. She is such a ball of energy, and she imbues every scene she's in with such vitality. FUJI-NEE FOR BEST GIRL!
-OMG at Saber with a stuffed lion. So moe. *O*
-Saber x Stuffed Lion?
-Rin punched Shinji? I LOVE YOU, RIN.
-We need more Saber/Rin/Taiga interactions. Now I miss Sakura though.
-Strengthening training time.
-Yes, Shirou. Eating candy is part of your training.
-It seems Shirou has been making Magic Circuits, not using the ones he has.
-Rin is disappointed. Shirou is disappointing everyone nowadays.
-Information on projection.
-Archer's here! Time for some awkward conversations.
-Shirou's like "I feel worthless because I'm not capable with my magic." And Archer's like "Yep, I agree. You should just stop." Archer should be a guidance counselor -_-
-"In that case, at least imagine it. If it is an opponent you cannot match in real life, beat it in your imagination. If you cannot beat it yourself, imagine something that you could beat it with." I feel like this is going to be very important later. I'm going to take a mental note of it.
And that also ends Day 8. I feel like things are going to get very intense from here on out.
-I am loving this music. It has this unique Oriental feel, which makes the scene feel both atmospheric and calming.
-"If I can, I'd prefer nobody to be sad. If I can make people around me happy just by helping them myself, I think that the world a pleasant place to live in." Kiritsugu T_T Why are you so perfect?
-Saber to Shirou: Where is my food dammit?
-I love Fuji-nee's pouting face. It gives me life ^_^
-I find it a little unsettling with Saber in the background. "Saber silently watches them while eating." O_O
-Ayako was attacked by a molester? Damn molester better get his hands off my Ayako <_<
-"Huh...? But this appearance does not satisfy you, right?" I think Shirou would prefer you naked, Saber.
-Saber/Shirou fight. Who will win?
-Obviously Saber would. Poor Shirou. You tried. 'A' for effort.
-I agree with Shirou. Saber is the best.
-A CHOICE! I get to ask Saber something. I just realized we don't know too much about her. We don't know her name or her motives. I'll ask her for her reasons why she seeks the Grail.
-So Saber wants the Grail to accomplish a duty she could not accomplish. A wish out of regret. Considering she is a warrior, perhaps her wish is connected to someone fighting beside her on the battlefield. Or maybe it's much larger in scale than that. Either way, it really shines a light on the kind of person Saber is.
-OH SHIT. It's Ilya. O_O
-"I don't feel any murderous intent nor even enmity from that girl." That's what she wants you to think.
-"I don't know her intentions, but even I can tell that the girl in front of me is harmless." No, Shirou. Just no.
-"Ilyasviel looks at me with suggestive eyes." OMG Ilya is a comedy goldmine.
-This is supposed to be a nice moment, but TENSION TENSION TENSION.
-"What? Do you not like me, Onii-chan?" Please don't kill me.
-!! Ilya eating. Too much cute.
-Berserker woke up. Ilya is leaving. Shirou survives. Not bad, Shirou. Not bad.
-Speaking of not bad...
-ALERT! ALERT! I HAVE REPORTED A MEETING BETWEEN SHIROU AND NAKED SABER. ALERT!
-"Uh, uh, auh, ah." "S, s-s, s-s-s-s-s-s-" It appears Shirou has lost the ability to speak. FSN will now continue with a silent protagonist.
-Rin drips fresh blood onto her jewels? Dude. Magic is intense.
-Some background on Magic Circuits.
-Only one descendant? Sounds a bit like primogeniture.
-A whole convo to confirm Rin likes Saber. RinxSaber please.
-Hey it's Archer. Long time, no see.
-"Of course, I intend to do so. I will end this ridiculous cooperation once my wound heals. That is why I have remained as a spectator, believing that I have nothing to tell you." "Oh, don't hold back and stay as a spectator. I don't have anything to talk to you about either." Damn, Shirou. Shots fired.
-Shirou's optimistic thinking really clashes with that of Archer's. Really interesting convo here. It makes me reconsider Shirou's relationship with Rin. If the Masters resemble the Servants, are Shirou and Rin really that incompatible?
And that ends Day 7. This was pretty short, so I'll put Day 8 here too.
Day 8:
-Training time!
-A choice already? Hmm. I can either ask Saber about how she became a Servant or I could ask for a Super Move. No it would be better if I actually worked for.....SUPER MOVE!
-OMG at Saber's reaction.
-UH OH
-DON'T LOOK AT ME THAT WAY, SABER :<
-SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT
-"Saber, you're mad, aren't you?" "Yes, very." -_- o_o O_O
-...That scene was so worth it.
-I feel like we're getting choices much more often now. I can either go straight home or walk in the park. Go straight home, definitely. Avoid the park. Ilya might come back. :/
-Is Shirou feeding Saber? Adorable.
-Saber is blushing. My inner fanboy is squeeing.
-Doorbell ring. It's....Issei?
-I wouldn't mind a ShirouxIssei ending.
-For such a virtuous girl, Saber is such a dirty liar.
-We have a scene where Issei actually likes someone....that isn't Shirou!
-"He leaves me with only suggestive comments." Who says Shirou has to be straight?
-A choice involving Fuji-nee. Yes please. I'll do the first choice. "Where's my gift dammit?!"
-I love how Fuji-nee goes "gift...you mean oranges?" And Shirou is like "how...how did you even come to that conclusion?"
-Fuji-nee did remember to get a gift! At this point in the VN, I think Fuji-nee is my favorite character. She is such a ball of energy, and she imbues every scene she's in with such vitality. FUJI-NEE FOR BEST GIRL!
-OMG at Saber with a stuffed lion. So moe. *O*
-Saber x Stuffed Lion?
-Rin punched Shinji? I LOVE YOU, RIN.
-We need more Saber/Rin/Taiga interactions. Now I miss Sakura though.
-Strengthening training time.
-Yes, Shirou. Eating candy is part of your training.
-It seems Shirou has been making Magic Circuits, not using the ones he has.
-Rin is disappointed. Shirou is disappointing everyone nowadays.
-Information on projection.
-Archer's here! Time for some awkward conversations.
-Shirou's like "I feel worthless because I'm not capable with my magic." And Archer's like "Yep, I agree. You should just stop." Archer should be a guidance counselor -_-
-"In that case, at least imagine it. If it is an opponent you cannot match in real life, beat it in your imagination. If you cannot beat it yourself, imagine something that you could beat it with." I feel like this is going to be very important later. I'm going to take a mental note of it.
And that also ends Day 8. I feel like things are going to get very intense from here on out.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 19, 2014 10:14 AM | 0 comments
Fate Stay Night: Fate (Day 6) [SPOILERS]
Anime Relations: Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works
Day 6:
-And now the conversation shifts to bread. Best VN ever.
-People around the city appear to be falling into comas. Definitely the work of a Servant. A strong Servant too, judging by the route he/she is taking to procure energy. He/she takes just enough to avoid killing the victims, but unfortunately takes enough to arouse suspicion. I wonder if he/she could take a very small amount of energy but from numerous different sources to avoid notice altogether.
-Atmosphere change in the school. Perhaps the boundary field is nearing completion?
-Shinji is a Master. Considering that he seems to be both incompetent and suspicious, I bet he is the guy putting up the boundary field.
-An alliance? With Shinji? o_O Crawl back to your hole, Shinji. Nobody. I repeat, NOBODY wants to be around you.
-Is it me or is FSN's soundtrack entirely made up of tranquil elevator music and disturbing mood music?
-Nice house, Shinji.
-"Stretching his hand out, Shinji touches his black Servant Rider. He caresses from her waist down to her thighs, as if tasting them." Please stop. You're making me (and Rider) uncomfortable.
-This situation is feeling pretty tense. How long will it be for Shinji to figure out Shirou doesn't have his Servant with him?
-Shinji came from a mage family, called the Matou, that lost their magical abilities, though he still possesses their knowledge. Sucks for him :P
-"Saying that, Shinji puts out his hand as if asking for a handshake." Uh no. I don't want to catch something.
-I find it funny how negotiations fell through SO quickly. If Shinji knew what kind of person Shirou was, he would have known he'd have better luck convincing Rin to go out with him.
-Another Master at Ryudou Temple. Sweet!
-CHOICE. I want to talk to Rider. Please no bad end. Please no bad end.
-First impression of Rider: Very soft-spoken and kind. I wish she wasn't teamed up with Shinji. She deserves better.
-Could Issei be a Master? He is the successor to the Temple. My new theory.
-So many girls under one house. Fate Stay Night: Harem route :P
-Grimoires?
-The Master and the Servant usually end up being similar people. Saber/Shirou makes sense. Rin/Archer also. Shinji/Rider?
-Some very interesting background on Ryudou temple.
-"Eliminates anything other than natural spirits-then that means Servants can't enter the mountain!" Rin just had a Captain Obvious moment there.
-Man. Now that I think about it, Archer has been gone for quite awhile.
-CHOICE: Fight or Don't Fight. Easy choice. Fight!
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-This battle looks to be the best one yet.
-SERVANT NEARBY! ALERT!
-WAIT. WHAT IS GOING ON? TRANSFERENCE MAGIC?
-CRUD IT'S RIDER.
-WAIT NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.
-WHO'S THIS?
-Did...Did I just die?
BAD END
-What is this? Tiger Dojo?
-OMG Ilya and Taiga together! They're so cute!
-That...was an interesting experience.
-Ok. I'm back. CHOICE: DON'T FIGHT.
-Saber wants the battles. Such disappointment.
-"Such danger is normal. I have never expected to earn victory without getting hurt." Yeah. Considering I just died going there, I think not, Saber.
-I swear. Nasu loves showing me images of dying Saber at my expense.
-OMG. Is Saber blushing? Sometimes I forget this is an H-game. Looks like Shirou will be getting it.
-SABER IS GOING ALONE. NO NO NO NO NO NO
-Didn't I make the right choice? I thought I made the right choice. I hope I made the right choice.
-WHAT? Who is this guy?
-Interesting. A Servant with no magic or Noble Phantasms.
-Servant's Identity: ASSASSIN. SASAKI KOJIROU. Hey. That sounds like that one character in Vagabond.
-Are they being polite to one another? *o*
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Shirou woke up. Image of dying Saber! Shit is getting real.
-"Geez, you're a girl, so be more obedient...!" x_x Come on, Shirou.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION. FORTY MINUTES TO RYUDOU TEMPLE. DAMN IT, SHIROU. IF SABER DIES, I'M GOING TO CUT YOU. >:(
-To be honest, I find this music to be somewhat off-putting. I would have preferred a far more dramatic and epic song compared to the one we just got. It feels more fitting.
-LIGHTS! SABER V. ASSASSIN. THIS VIDEO. AMAAZZZING~
-I have no idea who is going to win. It seems as if Assassin has the upper hand, but it could just be that Saber underestimated him after realizing his identity.
-"I see. It was your way of fighting not to meet any of my blows, but parry them. I see the term unorthodox comes from how much of a coward you are." Damn. Saber's got attitude.
-"Be ready. Or you will die, Saber." HERE IT COMES.
-Now this music is more like it.
-TSUBAME GAESHI!
-"Saber spins her body frantically and rolls down the stairs without killing her speed." ROLL SABER. ROLL AWAY. WHEEE~
-"Multi-dimensional refraction phenomenon… Kishua Zelretch…" ??? Attacking multiple places simultaneously, I'm guessing?
-SABER'S SWORD. IS GLOWING.
-YES! Shirou is here.
-First impression of Assassin: Charismatic.
-More RinxShirou interactions! :)
-A third Servant during the battle? Must have been Rider.
-This Saber/Shirou conversation is making me feel seriously uncomfortable. I won't really comment specifically on anything, but I feel Nasu could have gotten his point across some other way. This is the only part in the VN which I seriously dislike. But since this will be a one-time thing, I'll just move on.
-Traaiinniiing~
And that ends Day 6. Wow! So many things happened this chapter. I think we just have one more Servant to meet.
-And now the conversation shifts to bread. Best VN ever.
-People around the city appear to be falling into comas. Definitely the work of a Servant. A strong Servant too, judging by the route he/she is taking to procure energy. He/she takes just enough to avoid killing the victims, but unfortunately takes enough to arouse suspicion. I wonder if he/she could take a very small amount of energy but from numerous different sources to avoid notice altogether.
-Atmosphere change in the school. Perhaps the boundary field is nearing completion?
-Shinji is a Master. Considering that he seems to be both incompetent and suspicious, I bet he is the guy putting up the boundary field.
-An alliance? With Shinji? o_O Crawl back to your hole, Shinji. Nobody. I repeat, NOBODY wants to be around you.
-Is it me or is FSN's soundtrack entirely made up of tranquil elevator music and disturbing mood music?
-Nice house, Shinji.
-"Stretching his hand out, Shinji touches his black Servant Rider. He caresses from her waist down to her thighs, as if tasting them." Please stop. You're making me (and Rider) uncomfortable.
-This situation is feeling pretty tense. How long will it be for Shinji to figure out Shirou doesn't have his Servant with him?
-Shinji came from a mage family, called the Matou, that lost their magical abilities, though he still possesses their knowledge. Sucks for him :P
-"Saying that, Shinji puts out his hand as if asking for a handshake." Uh no. I don't want to catch something.
-I find it funny how negotiations fell through SO quickly. If Shinji knew what kind of person Shirou was, he would have known he'd have better luck convincing Rin to go out with him.
-Another Master at Ryudou Temple. Sweet!
-CHOICE. I want to talk to Rider. Please no bad end. Please no bad end.
-First impression of Rider: Very soft-spoken and kind. I wish she wasn't teamed up with Shinji. She deserves better.
-Could Issei be a Master? He is the successor to the Temple. My new theory.
-So many girls under one house. Fate Stay Night: Harem route :P
-Grimoires?
-The Master and the Servant usually end up being similar people. Saber/Shirou makes sense. Rin/Archer also. Shinji/Rider?
-Some very interesting background on Ryudou temple.
-"Eliminates anything other than natural spirits-then that means Servants can't enter the mountain!" Rin just had a Captain Obvious moment there.
-Man. Now that I think about it, Archer has been gone for quite awhile.
-CHOICE: Fight or Don't Fight. Easy choice. Fight!
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-This battle looks to be the best one yet.
-SERVANT NEARBY! ALERT!
-WAIT. WHAT IS GOING ON? TRANSFERENCE MAGIC?
-CRUD IT'S RIDER.
-WAIT NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO.
-WHO'S THIS?
-Did...Did I just die?
BAD END
-What is this? Tiger Dojo?
-OMG Ilya and Taiga together! They're so cute!
-That...was an interesting experience.
-Ok. I'm back. CHOICE: DON'T FIGHT.
-Saber wants the battles. Such disappointment.
-"Such danger is normal. I have never expected to earn victory without getting hurt." Yeah. Considering I just died going there, I think not, Saber.
-I swear. Nasu loves showing me images of dying Saber at my expense.
-OMG. Is Saber blushing? Sometimes I forget this is an H-game. Looks like Shirou will be getting it.
-SABER IS GOING ALONE. NO NO NO NO NO NO
-Didn't I make the right choice? I thought I made the right choice. I hope I made the right choice.
-WHAT? Who is this guy?
-Interesting. A Servant with no magic or Noble Phantasms.
-Servant's Identity: ASSASSIN. SASAKI KOJIROU. Hey. That sounds like that one character in Vagabond.
-Are they being polite to one another? *o*
-TENSION TENSION TENSION
-Shirou woke up. Image of dying Saber! Shit is getting real.
-"Geez, you're a girl, so be more obedient...!" x_x Come on, Shirou.
-TENSION TENSION TENSION. FORTY MINUTES TO RYUDOU TEMPLE. DAMN IT, SHIROU. IF SABER DIES, I'M GOING TO CUT YOU. >:(
-To be honest, I find this music to be somewhat off-putting. I would have preferred a far more dramatic and epic song compared to the one we just got. It feels more fitting.
-LIGHTS! SABER V. ASSASSIN. THIS VIDEO. AMAAZZZING~
-I have no idea who is going to win. It seems as if Assassin has the upper hand, but it could just be that Saber underestimated him after realizing his identity.
-"I see. It was your way of fighting not to meet any of my blows, but parry them. I see the term unorthodox comes from how much of a coward you are." Damn. Saber's got attitude.
-"Be ready. Or you will die, Saber." HERE IT COMES.
-Now this music is more like it.
-TSUBAME GAESHI!
-"Saber spins her body frantically and rolls down the stairs without killing her speed." ROLL SABER. ROLL AWAY. WHEEE~
-"Multi-dimensional refraction phenomenon… Kishua Zelretch…" ??? Attacking multiple places simultaneously, I'm guessing?
-SABER'S SWORD. IS GLOWING.
-YES! Shirou is here.
-First impression of Assassin: Charismatic.
-More RinxShirou interactions! :)
-A third Servant during the battle? Must have been Rider.
-This Saber/Shirou conversation is making me feel seriously uncomfortable. I won't really comment specifically on anything, but I feel Nasu could have gotten his point across some other way. This is the only part in the VN which I seriously dislike. But since this will be a one-time thing, I'll just move on.
-Traaiinniiing~
And that ends Day 6. Wow! So many things happened this chapter. I think we just have one more Servant to meet.
Posted by toyall123 | Nov 19, 2014 12:15 AM | 2 comments