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SStorm Since: May, 2009 Relationship Status: With my statistically significant other
#201: Aug 7th 2009 at 12:11:48 PM

Just a point to address a point made half a page earlier. Someone said that there would be an Averruncus of Earth and Mars and what not. That's most likely not the case as the Kanji used for Earth there is the kanji for Earth Element, not as in the planet earth. If you go back to Chapter 233 (or so, I'm too lazy to check). Each of the members of Ala Rubra is fighting a different elemental themed opponent.

edited 7th Aug '09 12:12:52 PM by SStorm

Neep Revolution of Ruin from Booooooooomblastandruin Since: Jan, 2001
Revolution of Ruin
#202: Aug 9th 2009 at 12:20:07 AM

Fate's girl posse pulls out all the stops and still gets completely curbstomped by Rakan. More or less as expected, really.

Having the girls all be orphans of the war or some other violence does make them (and Fate) much more sympathetic, explains their sorta-creepy devotion to Fate, and sets them up as Not So Different. I like it.

As for the ball:

  • Negi x Asuna: still ew.
  • Kotarou x Natsumi: very cute
  • Nodoka x Craig: sorta cute, prefer her with Negi
  • Tosaka x Ako: ... really?

  • Godel: DANCE, PUPPETS, DANCE!

edited 9th Aug '09 12:20:47 AM by Neep

You've lost. You're the Bomb Squad after the bomb's gone off. I'm the blast ongoing.
AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
Pat. St. of Archive Binge
#203: Aug 9th 2009 at 6:43:21 AM

The dance instantly becomes 200% better when you play Por Una Cabeza over it.grin "And now on Come Dancing,the couple all the way from Japan,Negi Springfield and Asuna Kagurazaki!"

I found myself not minding Craig/Nodoka. He wouldn't do her wrong,I know that.

I can't decide whether it's just a ham-fisted Pet the Dog or purely for fun that Fate offhandedly mentions his War Orphans S. A. scheme.

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
TeChameleon Since: Jan, 2001
#204: Aug 9th 2009 at 7:04:47 AM

Hmm... just got caught up on Mahou Sensei Negima (did an Archive Binge to get myself back up to speed, and good bloody hell, the panty shots. I think I'm scarred for life now >.<). I actually interpreted the 'we're on Mars/Mars becomes habitable in 100 years' as the Mundus Magicus ending up losing its dimensional half-step, thus insta-terraforming the planet, pretty much (boy, wouldn't you just love to see the look on some hapless NASA tech's face when they check the feed for the Mars Rover and get that?)

I'm on the fence as to the whole Jack dies/Jack doesn't die. On the one hand, manga has a longstanding tradition of 'snuff the wise old mentor' to force 'growth' in whoever the current Kid Hero is, but on the other hand... eh, put me down as expecting Jack Rakan to get petrified, then turn up forty chapters later, yawning and stretching and commenting on what a good nap he'd had >.>

Highly Visible Ninja EDIT- as a random aside, am I the only one who thinks there would be some kind of explosion if Rakan and Kamina ever shook hands?

edited 9th Aug '09 7:11:04 AM by TeChameleon

JackInqu Since: Jul, 2009
#205: Aug 9th 2009 at 9:23:29 AM

Yeah, I didn't really expect Fate's Lovely Posse to be any significant challenge to Rackan.

Interesting revelation that Fate apparently makes a habit of rescuing war orphans and sending them to school or allowing them to follow him and yet still considers himself a villain, a tool of his boss. It seems like a combination of Even Evil Has Standards and Fate feeling You Can't Fight Fate (somewhat ironically). And now it seems that Fate and Rackan are ready to throw down for reals.

As for the ball, I'm with Neep that Negi/Asuna is kind of Ew, now that we know she's his aunt. And Kotarou/Natsumi are very cute together; Craig/Nodoka, I'm not sure about, but like Ack Sed said, he'll do right by her. I am, however, very disappointed that we didn't get to see Setsuna and Konoka dancing together. Maybe next chapter.

I'm not sure what side Godel is on, if any, but he's definitely planning something major.

"I actually interpreted the 'we're on Mars/Mars becomes habitable in 100 years' as the Mundus Magicus ending up losing its dimensional half-step, thus insta-terraforming the planet, pretty much (boy, wouldn't you just love to see the look on some hapless NASA tech's face when they check the feed for the Mars Rover and get that?"

"Um...sssiiiirrrr? I, uh, think that, er, you ought to take a look at this..."

edited 9th Aug '09 9:24:00 AM by Jack Inqu

Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#206: Aug 10th 2009 at 6:24:17 AM

From Jack Inqu:

Interesting revelation that Fate apparently makes a habit of rescuing war orphans and sending them to school or allowing them to follow him and yet still considers himself a villain, a tool of his boss. It seems like a combination of Even Evil Has Standards and Fate feeling You Cant Fight Fate (somewhat ironically)
I took Fate's saying that he was a villain more like an attempt at sarcasm, especially with his motives to "save" the world and people's souls.

edited 10th Aug '09 6:24:39 AM by Medinoc

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
SlothBait Sunsets are bad avatars. from Socialist state of Obama Since: Jul, 2009
Sunsets are bad avatars.
#207: Aug 10th 2009 at 7:27:06 AM

I have a strong suspicion that the translators spelled Asuna's real name wrong, since there's no hint nor mention that she could be Negi's aunt, except for the shared name.

Either that, or something will happen proving she's not related to him.

I mean, seriously, it looks like Akamatsu's already Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends with Nodoka and Craig, who, like her, has a hard time admitting his feelings.

edited 10th Aug '09 7:27:32 AM by Sloth Bait

If you want someone witty, someone plain, someone strange, someone normal, someone who's all of these things and the above... Just look in a mirror.
Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#208: Aug 10th 2009 at 7:46:20 AM

Regarding Asuna's fake name, I sense a hint of Dead Guy Junior in it...

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
JackInqu Since: Jul, 2009
#209: Aug 10th 2009 at 10:21:54 AM

I took Fate's saying that he was a villain more like an attempt at sarcasm, especially with his motives to "save" the world and people's souls.

I hadn't thought about it like that. Fate did use a different style font when he said, "I'm a villain," and he has said that he intends to save the souls of deserving, or something like that.

But if he truly does see himself as a good guy and assuming his goal is to destroy the magical world, or something on a similar scale, why would he bother to rescue war orphans? When you destroy a world, you can't really pick and choose which parts and people survive. Either I'm missing something, which is a distinct possibility, or we don't have all the information about what Fate is trying to accomplish.

Or both.

I mean, seriously, it looks like Akamatsu's already Cleaning Up Romantic Loose Ends with Nodoka and Craig, who, like her, has a hard time admitting his feelings.

Maybe. Craig definitely has feelings for Nodoka, but Nodoka seems to regard Craig as only a friend. I'm also slightly concerned about the fact that Craig and his group got their invitations so suddenly. I'm worried that Godel and/or Fate has something sinister planned and not everyone will survive.

BTW, does anyone else think that Godel might end up being Setsuna's opponent? They use the same sword style, and Setsuna has her shiny new pactio card that's just begging for a test run...

edited 10th Aug '09 1:15:08 PM by Jack Inqu

LarryD Incognito Since: Jan, 2001
Incognito
#210: Aug 10th 2009 at 1:22:08 PM

Sloth Bait, both Arika and Asuna are princesses of the same royal family. Both have Boat Lights. However Asuna had her physical aging delayed for some reason, she could be a lot older than Arika, even generations older. Or not. But we can be sure that they are related in some degree.

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. — George S. Patton
dkellis Since: Jan, 2001
#211: Aug 10th 2009 at 1:47:59 PM

I'm not entirely sure what to feel about the Negi/Asuna thing at the ball considering the real Asuna is still very much missing, especially since Fate appears to be done with her for now. So technically this is Negi/Shiori?

I like that Akamatsu included a random panel with Mei Sakura and what's-her-name, as well as Misora. I get the feeling that the role they'll play might be something like non-lethal cannon fodder.

Random shot in the dark: Setsuna and Godel team up, although each fight for their own reasons, to take down Face–Heel Turn Asuna.

edited 10th Aug '09 1:52:01 PM by dkellis

Medinoc from France (Before Recorded History)
#212: Aug 12th 2009 at 2:36:14 AM

I have a question about the manga volumes, because in the work page the arcs seem to be off by one: Are the volumes the same everywhere?

On my French version, volumes 16 to 19 contain chapters 140 to 177. If it's the same for other versions, I'll tweak the arc list a bit.

"And as long as a sack of shit is not a good thing to be, chivalry will never die."
Sneeb super sugoi kawaii neko desuas from poo world (aka tvtropes) Since: Jan, 2001
super sugoi kawaii neko desuas
#213: Aug 12th 2009 at 8:48:49 AM

Eh, call me back when Evangeline shows up again. The dread lolita of whup-your-ass will rise again, and play a key role in the unfolding of upcoming events.

Five bucks or a really good smoothie says that she played a part in setting the events of this story in action. Specifically, some decision she made in the past made her The Man Behind the Man, directly or not.

an heroic gesture would do the world good
dkellis Since: Jan, 2001
#214: Aug 12th 2009 at 1:34:11 PM

The English Del Rey version agrees with your French version. I'll have to ask my friend if the Chinese Chuang Yi version does too.

LarryD Incognito Since: Jan, 2001
Incognito
#215: Aug 12th 2009 at 7:25:53 PM

Mei Sakura's sempai is Takane Goodman

edited 12th Aug '09 7:27:25 PM by LarryD

Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do and they will surprise you with their ingenuity. — George S. Patton
RadicalTaoist scratching at .8, just hopin' from the #GUniverse Since: Jan, 2001
scratching at .8, just hopin'
#216: Aug 12th 2009 at 8:18:01 PM

Mei Sakura's seme is Takane Goodman.
Fix'd. (I can't have been the only one to get that vibe.)

edited 12th Aug '09 8:18:18 PM by RadicalTaoist

Share it so that people can get into this conversation, 'cause we're not the only ones who think like this.
dkellis Since: Jan, 2001
#217: Aug 12th 2009 at 10:25:30 PM

I have to admit that there's a certain vibe between Mei and Takane that may not be strictly professional.

Speaking of pairings, for some reason I keep thinking that it would be interesting to have a pairing of Evangeline and Albireo.

If you'll be my Pactio, I can be your long lost pal. I can call you Kitty, and Kitty when you call me you can call me Al.

CTrombley The Good Troper Since: Jan, 2001
The Good Troper
#218: Aug 12th 2009 at 11:58:49 PM

Paul Simon?

Mathematics Is A Language.
AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
Pat. St. of Archive Binge
#219: Aug 13th 2009 at 7:51:20 AM

Mei Sakura's seme is Takane Goodman.
Fix'd. (I can't have been the only one to get that vibe.)

Now that you mention it,I can see it happening. Quick! To the Fic Cave!grin

edited 13th Aug '09 7:54:01 AM by AckSed

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
Elfive (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#220: Aug 13th 2009 at 10:39:48 AM

I'm pretty sure you won't be the first.

On a completely unrelated note, a couple of leaked pages from next week's chapter indicate Ku Fei finally gets a pactio. It's a big stick.

edited 13th Aug '09 11:02:09 AM by Elfive

AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
Pat. St. of Archive Binge
#221: Aug 13th 2009 at 1:52:37 PM

On a completely unrelated note, a couple of leaked pages from next week's chapter indicate Ku Fei finally gets a pactio. It's a big stick.
I'm kind of disappointed - I'd hoped she'd hold out and become the only true Badass Normal. If it doesn't have any relation to Monkey!,I'll eat my pactio.

edited 13th Aug '09 1:52:50 PM by AckSed

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
listmaker Since: Jan, 2001
#222: Aug 14th 2009 at 4:53:09 AM

I'll eat my hat if Ku Fei's pactio item isn't a version of Son Goku/The Monkey King's extendable staff.

AckSed Pat. St. of Archive Binge from Pure Imagination Since: Jan, 2001
Pat. St. of Archive Binge
#223: Aug 14th 2009 at 6:19:24 AM

Erm... highlight my spoiler text. Seems we both had the same idea.grin It is the most plausible option,isn't it?

Reality is that which, when you stop believing in it, doesn't go away.
Elfive (4 Score & 7 Years Ago)
#224: Aug 14th 2009 at 7:16:42 AM

It's either that or a Three-section Staff. Could possibly be both.

JackInqu Since: Jul, 2009
#225: Aug 14th 2009 at 1:40:58 PM

So that would bring the total up to ten pactios, correct?

Few questions for you guys to ponder:

1. With Ken Akamatsu saying that the series is just over halfway done, how many pactios is poor(?) Negi going to end up with when it's all said and done?

I'm going to say high teens to low twenties.

2. Which girls do you think he won't make a pactio with?

Evangeline: She doesn't help in the fights (usually) and she's hugely powerful already, so she doesn't need one. Unless she decides she wants one just because.

Natsumi: She may end up with a pactio, but I don't think it will be with Negi...

Chao: She's related to Negi. Of course, that's no guarantee.

Misora: She already has a pactio. Also, her group may not allow to make pactios with mages outside of it.

Ako: After the whole Nagi/Negi ordeal, I don't think she's going to want to jump right back in by kissing Negi.

3. Who do you think will make a pactio with him next?

Any of the non-pactio'd girls of Ala Alba are the most likely suspects, and I'll go with Chachamaru as part of her continuing character development.

edited 14th Aug '09 1:41:38 PM by Jack Inqu


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