Mei Chan no Shitsuji Episode 9 Review

yeah!!!! I finally found one hi-resolution video link that works! So for Mei Chan no Shitsuji fans, here is the Episode 09 RAW version for your viewing. Big screen and clear video, so much so that I can see the lip gloss shining on Rihito lips! haaaa haa. I am NOT kidding!

I just watch the first few mins and I am already so amused! I think I will like this episode. Rihito is like a shining angel to Mei. I was already laughing my socks off when Mei who was cleaning Rihito's wounds became so absorbed staring at Rihito.... ( he had glowing light like some shining angel and that was when I saw his lip gloss!) They got interrupted by the classmates and bulters and so funny when mei and Rihito panicked! Hiro aka Rihito had such a funny expression that I kept laughing! And when Rin's butler announced he can sense some "sweet aura", teasing the couple, I have no idea where from Rihito whipped out the perfume and started spraying, with a guilty expression! Oh sooo Funnnnnny!!

I am dying to see how this story will developed. It seems from the synopsis that the grandfather named Shiori as the sucessor and Rihito to accompany her to some ceremony. I am dying to find out if its really true or he is just baiting Mei to be determined to fight as a successor!! So much excitment and the drama is drawing to an end soon... Episode 10 next week will be the last episode ...awwwww...and i get to watch it in Japan on TV! heeeee heeee!

Ok enough of my babbling. Watch Mei chan's Butler episode 9 video here!

Mei chan no shitsuji Ep 09 Detailed Summary

The scene starts with conversation that is deliberately to mislead one's mind....

"Nnno....it shouldnt be done Mei Sama" Rihito said in a quivering voice
"It's alrrrrite..so don't move!" Mei said gently.
"But....this sort of thing...." Rihito replied hesitatingly as the video zoom right at Mei's dorm room door.

Inside, Mei was apparently telling Rihito to listen to her as she applied medication to his wounds. Rihito squirmed in pain each time she daped on his face. "I'll do it myself" Rihito said as he tried to stop her, before adding apologetically that as a butler, he is even making his mistress do such a thing for him. Mei on the otherhand firmly told him otherwise as she had felt it was her fault (that he got into such a plight). "No it's not your fault! It's all my responsibility." Rihito convinced himself. "I have already said it's not your fault!" Meo retorted with much indignance. "No no.. I am being worthless" Rihito said sounding fully disappointed with himself. Mei told him to stop going on about it and sneaked another dab on his face. Seeing Rihito's expression and squirmming away, Mei immediately apologise while Rihito shyly tried to cover his face assuring her he was alright. As Rihito looked up at Mei and bestowed her with his "million watts" brightly lit smile, a bright aura started to glow around him (LIP GLOSS! haaa haa).

As both of them started to stare longingly into each other, their gaze was loudly interrupted by Mei's classmates. At that, both of them were startled and instantly jumped up from bed, instinctively trying to distance away from each other! As Mei pretended to do her stretches, Rihito was leaning towards the wall pretending to do a desperate model pose. (he is soooo cute!) Mei's classmates with their butlers barged in and sensing the queer mood before them, Nezu teased if the group of them was being a lightbulb (intruding on Mei's intimate moments). Mei denied but Rin's butler chirped in saying that there was a "sweet aura" all over the place. While Mei tried to wave the invisible scent away, Rihito whipped out a perfume and started to spray diligently to hide his guilt, while choking everyone else!! (Haaa haa!)

Trying to change topic, Mei asked them on the purpose of their visit. Daimon explained that everyone was thinking of having dinner together tonight. "To celebrate you return!" Miruku happily announced. Fuji added that it was now easier to gather together since they were all living in the same dorm presently.

"Oh I rem now. Everyone's been demoted to Ombora rank" Mei said wistfully. "It's Ombra" Rihito quickly corrected her. Mei clapped her hands together and sincerely apologised to the group, stating that it's all because of her. Rin assured her that it wasnt her fault and Rika who strolled in through the door at the exact moment "haughtily" chimed in agreement, adding that it would only be hurting her pride if Mei should even feel responsible. Rika suddenly remembered to ask for first aid kit for Kento. Hearing that, Mei got worried and asked if Kento was that seriously wounded. Suddenly, they heard a scream!

Rihito and the rest rushed out, seeing Izumi frightful look. Turning to see what had frightened Izumi, the group were confronted by an advancing mummifed person! The group freaked out and rushed straight back into the room, with the mummy ambling closely behind! (see the little sheep!! so cute!). The mummy started to yell "It's me! It's me!" and started to upwrap the bandage. The group sighed a huge relief "MAMBESHIBA" when they saw Kento being unmasked and panting away.

"Why did you unwrapped it?!" Rika accusingly reprimanded Kento. Kento yelled back at her stating "It's too ridiculous!!! Stupid! I can hardly breathe!" Rihito stepped in reminding Kento that he had to disinfect his wounds properly. Kento replied with gusto that he will be fine after spitting some saliva on it while glaring at Rihito. Mei who was standing by the side asked with much concern if Kento was alright. As Kento nodded silently, Rihito cast a concerned look at a worried Mei. At that, Rika happily announced she will add some disinfectant into a bath and dragged a struggling Kento away. "Who wants to go?!!! I dont want to go!! Stupid!!! It hurts!!!" A relunctant Kento was being shoved and dragged unceremoiously out of the door by the group. Mei looked on worriedly.

That night, Tami asked the white butler what are his plans from now on, and she should have tied up the loose ends the last time. "What are you thinking" Tami asked a silent Shinobu. Sudeenly the silence was interrupted by smashing plates and glasses. Lucia had gone stark raving mad when she didnt see Rihito. Tami tried to appease her but was shoved to the ground and cutting her hands in the process. Lucia then demanded Shinobu to push Mei into the deep abyss of agony at all cost via any unscrupulous means. Shinobu replied in obedience while Tami looked at her bloodied hand and her saviour Lucia sama. "I want her to know what is regret for angering me!!" Lucia agitatedly stated.

Next day in school, Mei asked Kento out for a private talk. "I have yet to thank you." Mei said to a questioning Kento. "I didnt do anything that has a reason for your thanks." kento coolly replied. "But, it's all thanks to you, that I am back, and I...." Mei suddenly paused mid sentence. Seeing her lost in her thoughts, Kento reached out and flicked her hard on her forehead. "Aww! It hurts! What's that for!" a startled Mei yelped. Kento calling her the specky udon gir, replied she was spacing out before adding solemnly "Dont misunderstand, I have yet to give up on you. It is only meaningful after I can determine win/lose outcome with my brother. And also, it only works if you are the one who decide to choose me.So please stop looking like that in future. An ugly girl will only turn uglier." With that last statement, Kento started to chuckle and laugh. Mei's mood also change for the better hearing that, smiled and replied "Well I'm sorry I am ugly!", and then shoved him. Both of them started to banter and laughed. Just then, the relaxed happy mood was again interrupted by Rika and girls about a series of bad news. Mei's classmates were being individually targeted, attacked and hassled by unknown sources!

"It's too strange. To have so many things happening at the same time." Rika stated. "And its all marked against people in this class." Miruku added. The class started to speculate that the person who can summon such a large scale attack has to be someone with huge authority, and it can only be one person who can do it. Kento rightly guessed it has to be Lucia. "because Mei is back to school, so the bullying has begun." Kento shared. Miruku added that while there is lack of evidence, but basically it can probably be affirmed. Mei looked at Rihito with concern and Rihito shook his head to assure her not to.

Back in her own room, Mei sigh and confided in Rihito that she still brought much troubles for everyone else. "it's not Mei sama's fault" Rihito consoled her. "but from now on, Lucia sama will still..." Mei begun but was cut off by Rihito, who reminded her "Right now, you only have to think about how to become the lady that Kintaro Oji sama will be satisfied with." Mei picked up her bell and lamented that she had only collected one stellar to date. Rihito consoled her that she had 3 more years to graduation. Just then, someone knocked at Mei's door and it was the twins!
They announced that they were here to retrieve mei at Hongo sama's invite. Mei and Rihito were surprise and shocked!

At her granfather's place, he told her Mei had eyes like her father and for her not to be nervous. "Do u hate me?" he asked candidly. Mei replied she doesnt. "So.. you are such a kind girl." Hearing footsteps, grandpa turned around and said he had been waiting. Entered Lucia and Shinobu and she said Mei coldly as to why she was here. "I had asked her here" Grandpa replied instead. Before the girls, grandpa announced he had asked them here to decide on the next Hongo successor. The twins started to pronounce the individual background of the two girls.

"Actually, I have already thought about it. That is you. Shiori" Not expecting it, Shiori went "eh?!" in utter surprise. "The successor of Hongo org, is Shiori." grandpa announced firmly to everyone's shock. Rihito's eyes widen in disbelief. The twins followed up saying they would begin to announce the decision to all the international organisation about the choice of sucession. After that, Shiori is to head to America for the sucession ceremony. "Rihito, you also have to go to America for 3 weeks with Shiori." Mei was stunned that her "battle" was all over.

"Mei you can choose to stay in school or abandon the Hongo name, you can decide for yourself." grandpa said to her. An overwhelmed Rihito objected "Please wait a minute!! This is too......"
Grandpa coldly cut Rihito off and stated he had finished what he wanted to say. An overjoyed Lucia happily told Mei that they finally had an outcome. Gloatingly, Lucia told Mei "You dont have to worry, I will still keep that promise I had made to you." (refering to burying her parents together). Mei was too stunned to utter a word.

Back in dorm, Rihito told her not to feel dejected. "How could I not be? This news is even more earth shattering than everything before this. Kintaro san had clearly said it before me." Mei ranted. "There's no way left..." Mei muttered,. "Right..there's no other ways left." Mei turned around to see Tami repeating what Mei had said. Both were shocked to see her and Tami laughed stating that the two do not have to be on the defence since there was no more reason for her to attack Mei. "I have only come to see you as a joke, as a failure to the sucession battle." Tami mocked Mei. "You must hate me too. I permit you to throw me a punch." Tami cheerfully offered.

"Is there a meaning to that?" Mei asked. "I have heard from Mameshiba, that Lucia is your benefactor. With her old wounds revealed, Tami demanded so what, would that excuse her? "So please, you should not hate Lucia sama either! Lucia sama is actually very gentle and kind, it's all because of you..." Tami suddenly stopped herself in mid sentence when Mei said nothing. Tami soften her edge and added that Mei should cherish her remaining time with everyone else. As she was leaving, Mei spotted and asked what happened to her hand and Tami brushed her off saying it has nothing to do with her.

Tami butler waiting outside, revealed Tami's inner thought "You must be wondering, why Mei is a person that one couldnt hate at all. Otherwise, you wont be harboring all the sense of guilt." Tami tried to convince him and herself, repeating that she would not feel any guilt so long as it is for Lucia sama. If she doesnt exists, then there wont be her now. Her butler tried to remind her of what the orphange head mistress had once said to them. "Causing hurt to others will eventually cause hurt to yourself." Tami kept quiet.

In school, the class were bewildered by the news that Lucia is the new sucessor. Rika whispered to Fuji that no wonder all the attacks had ceased, while Fuji replied even Rihito was snatched away. While Miruku said she just dont get it, Rin was more worried as to what Mei would do now.

While alone to the group of them, Rika announced to a depressed Mei that there is a firm 7 votes casted for Mei to elope. Fuji happily announced that Mei and Rihito should eloped. (She is soooo cute here!! I wanted to pinch her sexy butt! haaaa). The rest assured her that they would provide the cash, hiding place, food for her. (the roly poly munchie girl is sooo cute too!!!)

On the other hand, the butler were also holding their own prep talk session with Rihito asking if he felt it was really alright with things being this. The butlers lamented that under Hongo, it would be impossible for them to fled to anywhere without being caught. "but Rihito san doesnt want to part with Mei sama right?" Kiba anxiously piped in. "That will depends on Mei sama" Rihito replied calmly. "However from the way I see it, her aura is of that who has surrendered." Rin's butler shared. "I will wait till Mei sama renewed her faith and stand on her feet again." Rihito shared his belief.

Back to the girls, Izumi stopped the chattering girls from their unconstructive suggestions, and asked Mei what does she think herself? "I dont know." Mei said in resignation.

After much pondering, Kento in increasing frustration confronted Rihito, asking Rihito should think of some plan if he doesnt want to part with Mei. "This is a challenge that Mei sama must accept. It is to see if Mei sama is befitting to become Hongo's lady. " Rihito said. As he recalled the previous scene, Rihito stated that his intentions were already clearly conveyed to mei sama that he would not leave her. "This time, it is Mei sama's turn" Rihito asserted.

As for loony Lucia, she was still rejoicing at being chosen, with Shinobu congratulating her, Lucia turned to ask Shinobu what is his wish and she would try to fulfill it within her powers as Hongo successor. Shinobu thought and said there is nothing he wanted, he is contented just being by her side. Loony Lucia thanked him first, before turning away and declaring insensitively that it has to come to the time for them to part. Shinobu face was crestfallen hearing that.

Mei went to look for head mistress but she wasnt around. As Mei was leaving, she saw Lucia who said it was such a pity. "You must have been wanting to look for head mistress, to discuss ways of removing me from my succession right?" Mei rejected Lucia's accusation and tried to explain she never had such thought but Lucia interjected and ranted "You must be dissatisfied that Rihito got snatched away from you. So just let your grudges explode. Regardless if its hating others or being hated, I am used to it, because I have always been alone all along" Lucia spit out her venom at Mei.

"I have never thought of hating you nor hurting you." Mei said. Lucia then cruelly shared that she would not bury her parents together. "Your father's ashes, your mother's ashes, I would scatter them all over in different places, seperatelly!" "Wait, but you had promised before..." Mei stuttered. "Of course that was a lie. I hate you the most!" Lucia sneered. Rihito who had been evaesdropping had enough, dashed in to drag Mei away from the vengeful loony.

"I have one more thing to share. The headmistress would not stand on your side, perhaps she hates you to the core inside, Didnt Rihito know? The head mistress was previously engaged to Mei's father, it was her mother who stole him away. Your parents are too much." Lucia spitefully revealed to Mei. Rihito tried to stop the crazy bag but Lucia snapped "I too have become a sacrifice!" as she glared at them both. Mei and Rihito went speechless.

In her own room, Mei stared at her family shot and sigh. Rihito approached her but she said it's enough. "There was no meaning to my coming back. What lady.." Mei said in resignation. Rihito told her to stop it. "This is not like Mei sama." Rihito added. "Aint you leaving soon as well?" Rihito kept quiet. Mei stood up and grab her bell saying "To collect all the stellars withing the remaining short time, will that change Kintaro's mind? Do you not have to leave if I become a lady? No right?!! " Mei angrily demanded from Rihito. "It doesnt matter, it doesnt matter anymore" Mei threw the bell to the floor.

Rihito who had kept silent and vexed listening to all her self-wallowing, finally couldnt suppress and hold back his emotions further. In a fit of angry exasperation, he slapped Mei hoping to stop her in her negative state. Mei who felt wronged by Rihito angrily ran out of the room, leaving a shell shocked Rihito to himself. Rika and rest saw Mei running and called out to her but Mei kept running. The girls rushed back to Izumi to say they couldnt catch up and Mei is missing, and asked them to help. "That idiot!" Kento scratched his neck in exasperation and everyone scrambled out immediately on their search. The search was futile. Just as the girls were wondering where Mei could have gone, the roly poly girl heaved a big sigh and suddenly said "I'm hungry...." (OMG! I was laughing soooo hard here!! I lover her genuine cute expression!!)

Meanwhile, Kento and Izumi went back to Natsumi's place and realise Mei wasnt there. Again the search extended. Kento went to the beach where Mei's house was burnt down but she wasnt there either. Kento was at his wits.

Rihito on the other hand approach Lucia in her greenhouse dorm. She happily asked Rihito why he was there since Mei is missing and its chaotic, and asked if he had wanted to discuss about the America trip? Rihito solemnly told Lucia that he felt compelled to tell her his thoughts. "My heart, for now, from now onwards, it will always be linked together with mei sama." Hearing that, Lucia angrily demanded if Rihito thinks he can disobey Kintaro's wishes? "if that is what Mei sama wishes for." Rihito replied. "Stupid! That woman has fled!" Lucia tried to convince Rihito. "The person who had fled is you Lucia sama. Hurting others in order to escape from your own pain, a heart wishing to trample on others. Mei sama is different from you." With that Rihito bowed and walked out leaving Lucia to steam in her own resentment.

Rihito found the headmistress and shared the day's events. "So she has found out. I would not be so anal to hate their daughter because of of a stolen fiance, but I did despise Yu chan" Her butler and her continued to share her past, of how she become fiancee of Mei's dad, and how she become friends with Mei's mum. "When I know their relationship, I had continuously come between them creating obstacles, just like Shiori now. However, when Shoutaro decided to leave Hongo, that was when I woke, the bond between them is not something that allows me to break up. Losing that person had taken the weight off me." Rose mistress shared. "Mei now is undergoing the test" She turned to share with Rihito. Then she remembered and pass something to Rihito.

Looking through Mei's family album, Rihito has an inkling of where she might be. Kento on the otherhand was stopped by the twins, delivering a message from Kintaro. Kintaro asked Kento to go overseas to become an S rank butler. Kento questioned that purpose. It was revealed that Kento's strength and ability to awaken Rihito has caught Kintaro's eyes. Kento rejected saying that he was actually not at all happy about being chosen and questioned Kintaro instead as to why Lucia was chosen as the sucessor instead of Mei, critising that something must be wrong with his eyes!" (Kento is talking to fast i couldnt catch the exact word but I second gues the gist.) Kintaro laughed and commented "mighty spirit for a youngster", and it would have been great if Mei had shown the same spunk as he did. Kinataro further revealed that while Shiori is indeed not healthy, but Mei was lacking something. Kento curiously asked what was it.

"Resolution" Kintaro replied. "The resolve to even snatch to get something one desires. What about you? To capture Mei's heart, to surpass your brother, do you have that resolve?" Kento was quiet when probed by Kintaro.

Alone at a snowy lookout, Mei turned around hearing footsteps. She saw Rihito advanced towards her. "You even know I am here." Mei said. "because I am Mei sama's shitsuji." Rihito smiled and curtsy. "Last year's winter, I came here with mum and dad. This is the place where the 3 of us had fun together for the last time." Mei confided. "Yes, I had heard of it before." Rihito replied. Mei said she didnt know why she suddenly wanted to visit here.

"Is it only painful for you, to bear the bloodline as a Hongo descendent? However, for me, I am glad that Mei sama bears the Hongo bloodlnes, Only because then, I could have met with Mei sama, to become and serve as your Shitsuji." Rihito shared in return. Hearing that heartfelt speech, Mei was filled with emotions. Seeing Mei's expression, Rihito said gently "I'm heading back now. I have to prepare for the trip tomorrow." Before parting, Rihito took out an envelope, "The head mistress ask me to hand this to you." It was a letter from Mei's parents (name written at the back). Mei watched Rihito slowly walking away and finally read the letter addressed to her. She then started to cry as she read the content.

Finishing it, Mei ran with all her might, chasing after Rihito. The letter reads:
" (DAD) Mei, are you well? In event that something happens to mum and dad, this letter is written to the you now, who knows about Hongo family. After knowing about Hongo, Mei will have to make a decision yourself one day. No matter what is your choice, you must have the resolve to gain and lose something in return. Your father me, has made the resolution to leave home in order to protect the people that are important to me. To me, what is important? If your heart understands, then you will know what sort of resolve to have. And when the time comes where you know the answer, then you are to pick up your courage and fight for it!
(MUM) Mei, it will be fine for a kind and strong person like you. For yourself, if you have someone around you who is important to you, and could fight along with you, then for that person, you must give it all your best!"

Mei caught up to Rihito and yelled for him to wait. He turned around and smiled. "I will fight. To realise my dreams, I will fight with all my might!" Mei declared to Rihito. He slowly advanced towards her and gently took mei's hand, folding it into fist while saying "As such, I will then become Mei sama's battle sword." Then he continued to gently place her hand on his chest/ heart and stare passionately into her eyes, Rihito added "And I would be Mei sama 's protective shield." Mei smiled in return and nodded.

The two returned to school filled with renewed fighting spirit! Rihito opened the door and the class were surprised to see Mei return.

"You are back? What happened?" Lucia asked.
"Lucia sama, Hongo Shiroi san, I want to duel with you." Mei declared to the shock of everyone. The sole girls berated Mei for her insolent request but Lucia waved them off.

"So I see. It is St Lucia;s tradition to duel to decide a win/ lose. No one can overthrow that, even grandfather. Is this to fight for your Inheritance?" Lucia asked,
"It has nothing to do with inheritance. This is a duel for Butler Rihito" Mei said.
"How can I accept such a duel?" Lucia asked.
"If I lose, I will leave this school." Mei declared.
"Stop joking, this is of no benefit to me." Lucia said. As she looked at Rihito, she rem Rihito's earlier confession about his heart being with Mei from now on. With that, vengeful Shiori stopped Shinobu in his tracks from wheeling her off.

"Rihito sama, if I win, can you gurantee that you will forget about this woman? To serve me for the rest of your life?" Lucia asked Rihito seriously.
" If that is the condition of the duel." Rihito forced a reply.
"So? In that case let's bet everything. If I lose, I will give up on Rihito, step down from inheritance, and leave this school." Lucia announced.
"And if I lose?" Mei queried.
"You and everyone in this class will leave this school. How about that?" Lucia asked and added, "Such a kind person like you would not want your classmate to suffer right? You have to accept all conditions, if not, then there will be no duel."

Mei hesitated thinking of her friends but Izumi stepped up stating the conditions doesnt bother her. Everyone else chipped in saying its right and asked Mei to do it! Everyone is your comrade! Izumi said. Lucia was pissed! "What a bunch of idiot! Shinobu!!" Lucia said. Shinobu acknowledged and declared "As such, I will represent Lucia sama being her butler in the duel" Rhito stared at Shinobu head on.

"Finally, he is revealing himself!" the butlers started discussing. Kento asked if Shinobu is really that incredible. Daimon said Shinobu has mastered every martial arts in the world, even 100 Russian army cannot defeat him, and a huge battle aura was detected!

"There is no turning back, Mei" Lucia smiled with evilness. "no matter what happen." With that she left.

As lucia left, Mei and Rihito smiled at each other.

"Mei sama, then.." before he can finished, Rihito was hit by an arrow shot through the window! Mei was Stunned! Rihito grabbed the arrow in shock and slowly collapsed. Outside, Tami who fired the shot muttered to herself"It's all for Lucia sama!"

The class was shock as Rihito struggled in pain. Mei screamed at the sight before her!!

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Ep 10: Brief synopsis
Basically the duel was on and because of his injuries, Rihito reflexes were slowed and forced to be on defence. Mei staring on the fight, however believed with absolute conviction and faith in Rihito to win the duel. Lucia encouraged Mei to admit defeat. However, Mei said that Shinobu was unable to maximise his potential (since Lucia's heart is not with him) as Mei had learnt in the past during the duel between Rihito and Ayoyama. Mei's conviction seal the deal....Lucia went amok and crazy!

Afterthought

I really really like this epi! It's so funny at much light hearted moments! The roly poly girl really made me laugh when she said she was hungry and realised she shouldnt have! I think everyone including the non primary cast was really amusing!

I am keen to see Shinobu's skill as a super butler. If he isnt S rank butler, can Rihito seriously lose to him? Hmmmm... then what the hell isnt Shinobu an S rank then?!!!

The part when Rihito was walking by himself after he handed the letter to Mei, I was laughing because he was walking the model walk in a straight line with his legs crossing..its irrelvant I know but somehow it stick out so clearly to me! I was like WOOOW! Model Butler!!! And considering Mei should only take 5 mins to read the letter, she was running with all her might for so long (like as if 10mins) and Rihito was only just WALKING! Can he walk fast or what?!!! Oh well. Still, I think no matter what his lip gloss takes the cake. Can you imagine your boyfriend walking in tow with you with shiny shiny lips?.

Does anyone else think Tami is also getting loony like her mistress? She is obsessed man. Does she think Lucia will appreciate her killing Rihito? No way right? So we know Rihito wont die for sure. Prob just injured so that he would lose. Still...how can Rihito sense all attack on Mei in first few episodes not sense such a huge woman outside aiming an arrow at him? Wake up Tami!

I wonder if Kento is going to be S rank? Does this mean there is potentially season 2? I want!!!!!!
I am so dying to watch next week last episode!

On a note here, I will be travelling to Osaka next week and so I probably wont be able to blog the review till I return on Sat. If I can find a internet station, I may try to write a quick snyopsis on the ending. We shall see! Meanwhile... Rihito.....FIGHTING! (^0^)v

Additional thoughts:
Oh oh oh! I forgot to add this thought earlier. I wanted to say I luuuurve how the drama flow so well drawing my emotions! The part when Mei was wallowing in negative thoughts blah blah and Rihito was standing there taking it all in silently, I was really thinking to myself at that exact moment "Bloody hell, Rihito should slap her man to wake her senses!" And next split second, Rihito went "Slap!". I was stunned when what i was feeling was being acted out before me!

While I dont normally tolerate physical violence in real life, but this one is acceptable for me because it wasnt those violent abuse (like last friends) but more like out of concern and love. I think what I admire was how the plot was able to draw such emotions out of me and logically have it in place. Even though Mei was giving up, I never once felt annoyed with her, because I can empathised with how she felt being all lost and all. It is easy to understand and accept her behaviour (unlike *ahem* Jandi *ahem*).