Reaction: Chapter 53

[hemoeroticism]

Ahh... well... that was ironic. [ And that looked rather painful, even by his standards. But... he suddenly claps his hands. ]



At least I got my wish in the end, though, right? ✩ Even Toto and that girl did.

It's all up to her, now. I kept my promise. Now let's see what she'll do with her new freedom...

Comments

[taintedwhite]

Why is Toto saying mean things about Ganta? ...Shiro thought Toto was nice. Shiro thought was Toto was Shiro's friend.

[hemoeroticism]

I'm not trying to be mean, it's just the truth. He really, really doesn't like Aceman. And I'm not talking about the comic book character. ✩

[taintedwhite]

But Ganta needs Aceman to protect him. He always has. If he didn't, Shiro... I...

[hemoeroticism]

You protect him, yeah. And it's really sweet that you do, that's why I even helped you save him from getting blown up by data chips. He just doesn't seem to want her protection, if you know what I mean. ✩

[taintedwhite]

Why?

[hemoeroticism]

No idea! ✩ I don't see what isn't to like about her.

[taintedwhite]

Toto really thinks Ganta wants Aceman to disappear even if it means Shiro will too?

[hemoeroticism]

He doesn't like Aceman at all. ✩

[ Neither confirming or denying her question. ]

[taintedwhite]

But...

But Shiro wanted to be Aceman for Ganta.

[hemoeroticism]

Ahah, no good deed goes unpunished, as they say. ✩ [ He pats Shiro's head. ] That's why he was after the Mother Goose System, after all. To make Aceman go away.

Personally, I wanted you to choose. [ ... in a manner of speaking. More like make Wretched Egg choose, but still. ]

[taintedwhite]

Ganta...

[hemoeroticism]

Now, now... [ He almost feels bad about this. Almost. ] Maybe he'll explain it to you, someday.

Or maybe not. After, I haven't left yet. ✩ [ In terms of being here. Not in Ganta killing him. ]

[taintedwhite]

[She feels so empty right now. She just stands there in silence. Before she starts walking away.]

[hemoeroticism]

H-Hey, wait! [ He starts chasing after her. ] I'm still here. I'm not going anywhere!

[taintedwhite]

[She gives him a side glance as he catches up with her. Her look is a mix between empty and terrified. Yet she takes a step towards him and leans her cheek against his shoulder.] Toto...

[hemoeroticism]

[ Of course she'd be upset. She loved Ganta, Hagire wasn't stupid, he knew how she felt about him. He just thinks it's hilariously cruel how Ganta wants to kill the Wretched Egg without realizing that she and Shiro are two sides of the same coin, and at this point are completely inextricable from one another. Especially without the Mother Goose System. ]

Sshh... don't worry. There's a reason I went to find you right away... ✩

[ ... just not the reason he's implying. Sorry, Shiro. ]

[taintedwhite]

[That's mean, Hagire. Trying to deceive poor Shiro like this, especially when Wretched Egg can here it.

Shiro clutches Toto's suit in her hand, clinging to him as she keeps her face buried into his shoulder.]

W-what reason?

[hemoeroticism]

[ He knows. And even if he's fully away Wretched Egg is listening, he hasn't lied once. ]

To make sure you were safe, of course. ✩

[ ... which is technically true. ]

[taintedwhite]

Safe?

...Shiro doesn't remember Toto coming to help Shiro back then. Shiro only remembers tears and pain.

[hemoeroticism]

... okay, so maybe I wasn't there right away. But when I came to the Tower, finding you was my first priority. ✩

[taintedwhite]

Ah. Okay...

[She's not going to doubt what he says.]

[hemoeroticism]

Humans are funny things, aren't they? ✩ But don't worry, you'll be safe on my watch!

[ ... for the most part. ]

[taintedwhite]

Shiro can defend herself alone. Shiro's strong!

[hemoeroticism]

Aceman seems to think you need protecting. Is she wrong? ✩

[taintedwhite]

But Shiro is Aceman. [It is hard to explain. But it's true nonetheless. Shiro is sure of that: She's Ganta's Aceman. And whenever she meets Aceman in her dreams, she looks just like her.]