Apparently, gg has dropped Hyouka meaning the switch to Mazui has been made. And because of this, I'll need to catch up with all the episodes that gg was behind on. It's time for a mini-Hyouka marathon!
Episode 7
Ah, the obligatory fanservice episode. This time, it takes place at an onsen inn. On the surface, you get lots of Eru acting all moe and stuff, creating a few heartwarming Hōtarō x Eru moments, while on a deeper level, you get some talk about siblings; a nice balance to please different viewer preferences. The surprising amount of male fanservice slightly disturbed me although I do admit the censoring of Hōtarō was quite clever. On the other hand, I was disappointed by the lack of Eru fanservice. In terms of the story, I was surprised that a small mystery was also tossed in as well. Nonetheless, it was entertaining to see Hōtarō solve it with ease once again. Overall, it was a decent (filler?) episode.
Episode 8
I love classic murder mysteries so I was really happy when I realized that the movie was about one. Despite the horrible acting (it seemed kind of emphasized rather than being due to inexperienced staff), the film surprisingly had me captivated like it did Eru. The tension was built up well like in most thrillers/psychological mysteries, although the revelation of the murder could've benefited from a little more impact. And it's a good thing that Hōtarō didn't instantly reveal how the culprit pulled off the crime (because I'm pretty sure he already knows) since that'll give him the opportunity to show off his skills to the amateur detectives of Class 2-F. Prepare yourself, guys, because you're about to be fascinated by the student who finds seemingly complex mysteries a hassle to solve because they're way too simple for him. Enter Oreki Hōtarō...
Episode 9
There was no doubt in my mind that Eru would be dissatisfied with the theories of the three amateur detectives who played a role in the making of the film; it's always only Hōtarō's deductions that she seems to agree with. I had initially thought that the three theories were valid at the time they were presented but it seems like the small, contradictory details easily slip past me. I guess I'm just horrible at mysteries. Nonetheless, it was interesting to see how each of the theories' flaws was pointed out. The small bonus of Eru getting drunk off alcoholic chocolates was amusing, and it marked the return of her sparkly eyes. The episode ended with a nice cliffhanger where it seems Irisu Fuyumi holds an all-important "key" to solving this locked-door mystery. Even Hōtarō looks surprised upon hearing whatever Fuyumi has to say, judging by his facial expressions in the preview.
Episode 10
Whoa, what's this?! Hōtarō failed to solve a mystery? This unexpected and unprecedented occurrence has turned the heads of many and even shocked the "Master Detective" himself. After pointing out the flaws of the other three theories, one would think Hōtarō had already made sure his didn't contain any; even Fuyumi approved of his solution. I mean, if it wasn't for the props guy, Hōtarō's deduction would've been valid. However, this just goes to show how overlooking one small detail can result in the total falling apart of a theory. It was slightly disappointing to see the look of dissatisfaction on Eru's face because of this, especially since she's someone who really looks up to Hōtarō and his talents. Still, I fully believe that Hōtarō will bounce back from this minor setback and tailor his solution to account for the missing rope. That, or Haba was just messing around with the Classics Club when he said that a rope was to be used in the film. As a side note, the short scene where Satoshi shows his "dark face" while stating he was jealous of Hōtarō is a cause for suspicion. I wonder what he truly means by that. Hopefully, that will be revealed in the future.
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