2 episodes and we went from one of the most fun anime of the season. To one of the most depressing episodes of the season. I think we can see how much we got invested in Atri and I think taking in the fact she was taking orders while it makes sense, it is difficult to believe initially because of how much full of life Atri is. Having her switch modes really hurt to see.
Minamo shining again this episode. She basically mentions how different is Atri from us humans. Humans learn and adapt depending on the circumstances. Obviously, with AI there is only so much that you can do to replicate human behavior. But god damn Atri was as close as you can do it.
I think this episode really highlighted what it means to have a heart. Atri obviously doesn't have it in the physical sense that should be obvious. When we mention the term someone is heartless like that shady guy, it usually means someone who is just plain cruel. After all, he took fukking kids hostage. Meanwhile, in all of Atri's actions it felt that of a gentle soul.
Her writing in her log saying she loves Shiina. Kind of the thing Natsuki needed to see. In the emotional sense of having a heart. Atri definitely has that. But man dealing with the current situation for Natsuki is rough and is difficult to watch.
that bytch Reiner!
