"Kotoko's characterisation is something that logically shrinks, moreso than expands, as she talks more and more"
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「合理的な虚構」 (Gouri tekina kyokou) "Logical Fiction" What is the truth? What are the lies? What is going on here?
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「アイドルは鉄骨に死す」 (Aidoru wa tekkotsu ni shisu) "Idol Dies by Steel Beam" Jet fuel can't melt steel beams. Sugoi dekai.
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「想像力の怪物」 (Souzouryoku no Kaibutsu) "A Monster of the Imagination" These episodes go by way too fast. In other words, I'm really really enjoying Kyokou Suiri.
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「一眼一足」 (Ichigan Issoku) "One Eye, One Leg" A premiere of slight zags as compared to expectations, provided you come in not knowing much.
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「鋼人攻略戦準備」 (Haganejin kouryakusen junbi) "Preparing to Conquer the Steel Lady" The Kotoko x Kuro ship has well and truly sailed.
Kyokou Suiri – 08, 09
「虚構を紡ぐ者 / 鋼人七瀬攻略議会」 (Kyokou wo Tsumugu Mono / Haganejin Nanase Kouryaku Gikai) "She Who Spins Fiction / The Committee to Conquer Steel Lady Nanase" Now, I can't quite recall if…
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Kyokou Suiri – 11, 12 (END)
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