Shadow Play Analysis


Episode 28: "Whispers in the Dark"

"Got a Nibble?"

shadow: Can you catch anything?
shadow: Doesn't look like it.
shadow: I got one!
shadow: Hold on tight! Don't let it get away!
shadow: Okay, come to papa!
shadow: Hey, isn't that a sandal?
shadow: Ooh, I got one over here!
shadow: Don't lose it, this is for dinner tonight!
shadow: Damn, it's a kettle.
shadow: Look, they're biting over there too!
shadow: Okay, this is the real thing this time!
shadow: A tire?
shadow: I guess.
shadow: Heave!

This play is the prime illustration of Ruka blowing it, again, and again, and again. By the time he leaves the school, it's apparent that he wanted the power of miracles to free Juri from her love of Shiori, a love that certainly wasn't doing her any good, but one that she could not let go of on her own.

Unfortunately, it seems that no matter how many times Ruka tries, he just comes up with sandals, kettles, and tires. He never does get the fish/miracle that he tries so hard to get, and only succeeds in making Juri hate his guts, Shiori make a scene, etc.

Again, I shall plug Empty Movement, in mentioning a great essay on Ruka there that will explain away all your Ruka-centric confusion.


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