Sora no Otoshimono (Season 3 Announced!)

Nymph grabbed Ikaros' head to scan it and afterward, as if almost crushing it.

First off, I sure ain’t saying this nor defending Tomo as a perfectly flawless character of some sort; he’s definitely not. Now, I may be overly asserting my take on this particular context of yours but really, all I want to say is that I never saw any “contradiction” anywhere, at least not in Tomo's views and actions in this episode (that or maybe I'm just blinded by my being a smartass). What I did see however was two incongruent notions which I doubt even had any chance of converging in the first place.

It should be as clear as day how his "actions" of forbidding the two from coming to school is marked by his own personal convenience, something which has never been set to go along with his actual concerns and "views" on how he wishes for the angeloids, esp Ikaros, to become more human-like. Things which have led me to believe that he is much too green than of actually being thoughtful/open and I'm saying so having Ikaros as the primary source of disturbance amidst his much ordinary/peaceful existence in mind.

Let me put it this way: His mandatory objective is by simply staying true to his whole life’s belief that "Peace is and will always be number 1!" When Ikaros came, he's found this separate, more like optional, objective to "normalize" her so to speak, just like a normal human being should be (smiling when happy, crying when sad, etc). As implied in this episode however, it most seemingly appeared that it never did once occur to him that he would have to compromise or rather, he was still unaware that he already sacrificed his life of peace a long time ago when he decided to take Ikaros in (not that he had much of a choice, is there), much to say that he was in fact being selfish up to all this time; having reassessed the entire situation he’s in with Ikaros (and Nymph) just now.

Hell if there’s anything else to add, I find him way too gullible seeing how easily he was persuaded by Sugata's (who was not without an ulterior motive) suggestion that the school’s environment could help Ikaros learn on being normal; almost similarly to when the entire class literally pushed him to the brink of his own demise. While it didn't necessarily mean anything other than showcasing the angeloids’ ability to alter people’s thoughts or memories, it also proved to show how he’s easily influenced(fooled) into doing things which he probably would not (neither on second, third, fourth, nor tenth thought and so on) consider doing in his life, ever.

Nymph is somewhat of a tragic character, though things do seem to be picking up for her.

So you're basically saying that the very idea of "normalizing" Ikaros only 'came to be' (in this episode) just because of AN act of defiance..? Wait, I thought it has already taken quite a distinct shape from the previous episode (at the sight of Ikaros strolling, as if normally, by the seabed), probably much earlier even, or Sugata wouldn't have swayed him so conveniently; else could he have even said: "aren't you the one who's always telling her to act more human?" and have that much of a convincing effect.


I'll admit that I may have over emphasized a little. The second example aside where a "foul play" was more likely involved (ie brainwashing), Sugata sure seemed to be merely suggestive than scheming. Nevertheless, with his evident interest/concern for Ikaros still questionable, I can't help but think that he also gains some benefit for having Tomo let Ikaros come to school where he could most certainly keep an eye on her for as much closer and often. See just how unfortunate it was for Nymph to have him interupt the heart-to-heart talk she and Ikaros were having in the library (as he couldn't have chosen to read a book at a much better time). In any case, I retract my earlier statement about Tomo being gullible (for now).


Also, even if Ikaros did admit wanting to go despite the direct order that was given to her, it's unlikely (imo) that she would have acted on her own and done so as she pleased without Nymph's imposition. Correct me if I'm wrong, Ikaros had never once disobeyed Tomo's instructions before, thus making a fuss over this one incident, though understandable, was somehow unjustifiable and hardly was it even her fault to begin with. -Daddy shall be held accountable for her (underage) daughter's actions right?

Someone who can attack Ikaros is not worth the time of hearing out, even if it was an order.

Don't mind it, it was just an observation.


No. Bad phrasing on my part. Well, the choice was between "peace and quiet" or "normalize". So I meant that at that point, I believe he really had no choice but to let Ikaros stay at school. Not sure if I'm explaining my point clearly ...


I understand (I think). Sugata certainly is a careful and meticulous kind of guy. I'm more or less giving him the benefit of doubt as to his intents now because he doesn't seem to mean any harm to Ikaros or anything.


Now that you've said that, doesn't it make more sense to keep the "daughter" at school so Tomoki can at least keep an eye on her rather than let her stay at home alone or with Nymph? Anyway, it's true that Nymph pushed Ikaros into going, but she already had the desire to go to begin with. I think of it as a "it's only a matter of time" kind of situation.

Things were funny.
Then shit got serious.
Things were funny.
Then shit got serious.
Things were funny.
Then shit got serious.

That's the episode in a nutshell.

Sugata = Sousuke Sagara
KOS-MOS Ikaros full power
Yandere Sohara's delusional crazy bullet storm
Grandma with guns

Correctly guessing that Nymph attacked Ikaros makes me a little happy but the episode kind of doesnt. I should be used to being surprised with this anime by now but wow, I'm still in shock with the serious things that happened. Well, probably because the comedy is retained inspite of the actual seriousness of the story and it keeps going back and forth just like he pointed out:

Me and my humorless jokes, that's all there is to it.


I suppose if Tomo can regain his "peace and quiet" from "normalizing" Ikaros, then letting her stay in school wouldn't be much of a big deal (shall the end truly justify the means). It's all been done either way; no point in further prohibiting them from coming after having been well accepted and welcomed by almost all of the (unsuspecting) students anyway.

^Is that your point or what?


Intentions (good or bad / selfless or selfish) have little to do with the fact that he knows more about Ikaros than he's letting Tomo on, making him rather sneaky no matter how you look at it. Though my intent was only to suggest on Tomo's gullibility from the start, it might be necessary to clarify that I personally believe and see "most" of his gestures as truly being helpful while the rest remains to be clearly suspicious.

Ex: (ep8) He could have easily taken Tomo out of the game but he opted not to.


Isn't that what I was trying to say all along? It was Tomo's lack of better judgment which had led to all this anyway. He may be a teenage single parent but there's just no excuse for leaving your (young) daughter all alone, not to mention with a stuffed lion stranger and go on in a frenzy upon learning of her disobedience when it is in fact his responsibility to look after her to prevent such misbehavior from happening.

Nymph should have then went: "It wasn't Ikaros' fault, uryuu~"


I really think not. You must be aware that the series' progression has been jumping on dates and months and by that I'm sure that Ikaros has already well experienced being home-alone for more than a dozen of times before Nymph ever did arrive. Needless to say that her desire to go to where her master is rooted from all those times she spent all alone, following his very firm instruction: never to follow him to school, which she's constantly done so until just now. But then again, there's really no denying "it's only a matter of time" is there?

i'm worried that she will resort to underhanded tricks

to retrieve Ikaros for her master

like threatening tomoki's life

to force Ikaros to return with her...