SpyxFamily · · Ep 14 · · Best Moments!!

Attention: This has Spoiler from the anime, the second part of the first season!!

Simply, when I think I love Yor, she makes these beautiful expressions that make me fall more in love with her!!

Just look at her beautiful blush for remembering that she married Loid that year!!! Protective mother and beautiful wife!!!!

Here we see the transition from Yor modo: Sweet, tender, adoring mother comforting her baby to Yor modo: IF YOU COME NEAR ME AND ME DAUGHTER I WILL DESTROY YOU INTO PIECES AND EAT THEM UP!!!!

You know: if you mess with Yor, you get your teeth!

I love the Bond and Anya duo, she makes the best excuses to escape while Bond her faithful friend watches over her.

Team Bond and Anya back in action as Yor enters "Relentless Search" mode for the second time.

Twilight looks great in those glasses!!!!

Twilight: Undress

Minister: What?

I find it amusing to think that Twilight asked nicely for the clothes and surely the very confused minister saw this spy come in, take his clothes and get naked.

Terrorist watching a 60-year-old man displaying his incredible physical condition!!

And the icing on the cake with Twilight taking off his mask in a very fiery way, and wielding her weapon!!! A dramatic, action-packed sequence that concludes this great chapter!!!

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I want to make a whole separate post talking about all the drama in this chapter, so I preferred to leave all the exciting and funny scenes for this post and will only make brief comments about it:

I saw that many anime viewers criticize Yor, that despite being an assassin she is a careless mother for always losing Anya. I find that somewhat accusatory, since actually to me Yor is an amazing mother. Obviously, it's convenient for the plot that Anya is lost because she needs to help her parents without having to reveal her powers. For many parents losing their children or being kidnapped is a sad reality, and this is not because it is careless, for anyone it is impossible to control every aspect around them.

Surely Yuri as a child did not run away from Yor, and she learned to trust him. But Anya is different, and circumstances make her disobey as she has no options. But Yor always desperately seeks her out, and appears to annihilate anyone who dares to harm his daughter.

Clearly Anya felt terrible for worrying her mother, and making her feel guilty for actions she does. This scene is very sweet and very melancholy. Because while Yor may not be perfect in her role as a mother, no one is…. She was really worried, but she understands that this is not the time to reprimand her, just be thankful that her daughter is ok.

While Yor is sloppy in some respects, Twilight is sloppy in others. They both complement each other in that way as parents. At the end of the day they are both there to protect her.

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Finally, it was a great chapter, with hilarious, exciting moments but with a very dark undertone that I'll talk about later!!!

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SxF ·Mission 38 · · · Is he the final boss?

Context:

After Loid Forger in false search for his daughter's lost keychain, he not only made contact with Damiand Desmond, apologizing for the incident of the past. He manages to get in contact with his target for the first time, Donovan Desmond.

The appearance of Donovan Desmond

I think it goes without saying that Donovan is a mysterious and strange guy, not only because of his strange look, but also because everything in his body language is difficult to interpret. Twilight explains that despite his thorough research he has not found anything relevant enough to create a "profile" of Donovan's personality. However, the objective of the Strix mission is to uncover "the war plans

If Twilight and Yor have a "twinge," it's because something bad is happening with these people.

Interestingly, both Desmonds use the same strategy of "ignoring" in a seemingly polite way, minimizing the fact that their son was beaten. Donovan himself explains that he knew about the fight because his employees informed them, which coincides with Melinda's version. However, both do not seem to want to make a big deal out of the matter, making the apology unnecessary.

Parenthood is… difficult

Is it necessary to describe how sad this page is? The fact that Damiand tries to disguise his pain by saying "it's a foul against the Desmond family name," when his real pain is seeing that his father doesn't care if someone beats him. Without needing to be so explicit, Donovan made it clear that Damiand's integrity is not a priority in the face of his busy political agenda. Clearly, for both Desmonds, continuing to talk about Damiand generates so much discomfort that they get these "inexplicable" expressions of displeasure.

Worst of all, Damiand is paralyzed with fear by the look on his father's face, and decides to swallow his feelings and act as if "it doesn't matter".

It's curious to me, Twilight's serious expression in those panels because his thoughts aren't showing. I know he's obviously sensing how distant Donovan is from his son, but also, I have a feeling he may be feeling uncomfortable watching a father hurt and ignore his own son's feelings.

Perhaps it is too far-fetched to speculate whether this will bring about emotional conflicts in him like those he once had with his own father, influencing their own paternal vision of which I have spoken in the past

It is precisely when Twilight takes the opportunity to confess something that in reality "is true". For him, being a father has not been easy, learning to understand another human being has been a constant process of trial and error. I know he is taking advantage of this moment to extend the conversation with Donovan, but curiously, Twilight did not seek to agree with Desmond and congratulate him on his parenting method as Melinda's friends have done, or as any ordinary civilian would surely do.

It's as if Twilight is looking for a way to debate Donovan's arguments and show that he disagrees, but in such a subtle and polite way, that it feels unnoticeable. Contributing his point of view, when in reality he is demonstrating that Damiand's feelings have validity and that as parents they should be accountable to anything to do with their children., gently placing his hand on Damiand's shoulder

This confession, however, catches Donovan's interest and he ends up expressing, this:

It is impossible to understand strangers

It seems that according to Donovan, even if people have blood affinity or any other intimate bond, they will never be able to understand each other.

Will people ever understand each other?

If anything, I find it interesting how SxF manages to link such different concepts and make it one, how the parent-child relationship can be an analogy of peace and war.

However, Twilight makes a point to Desmond: Sometimes perfect communication between human beings sounds like an impossible ideal, a utopian world where people can express themselves and agree. From this point of view, peace sounds implausible. Making war the only viable option, imposing your ideals, ambitions and beliefs on the world, so that only one way of thinking reigns.

At the same time, Twilight's words demonstrate a very important lesson:

Communication between human beings should not be ideal or perfect, it is a matter of keep trying and never give up. There will be moments of frustration, it will be difficult and we feel that we should give up or just impose ourselves in a rough and violent way. But, striving to build a good relationship is what can lead us to grow and be better.

There may be parents like Donovan or Melinda, who prefer to turn their backs on their children and act as if they did not exist or were so insignificant as to spend their time on them; or parents like the one Twilight had, people who try to give good lessons, but instead of listening and explaining themselves, they prefer to resort to more aggressive methods to impose their point of view, attacking their children's emotions.

But, there will also be parents who try to be better with effort: It's amazing what a good father Twilight becomes, even if he doesn't realize it himself.

He always tries to understand Anya, even if he doesn't succeed. Sometimes he gets consumed with frustration and becomes somewhat harsh with her, but he has never tried to assault or hurt, let alone minimize her emotions. He was willing to almost-punch a professor for making her cry even if the entire mission was in jeopardy.

Obviously, Twilight is not going to pass up this opportunity to alter reality, and make it seem that his interest in Damiand and thus in his family are mere coincidence, and it is partly because of Anya's (false) admiration for Damiand.

Apparently, Donovan's response was positive, enough to "memorize" Loid Forger's name. However, their retreating glances indicate suspicion, it seems that Donovan is just as intrigued by this psychiatrist.

In the end, we can see the Forger's words affecting Damiand, him as a father manifesting his efforts to understand his daughter, and Anya having the courage to confront her father despite not meeting his expectations. Filling Damiand with enough courage to speak to her father. Although Donovan's approval is mediocre, poor Damiand settles for these crumbs of affection.

It's interesting, the way Twilight always wants to act as the spy, the cold and calculating man, the heartless one with no feelings. But, in this chapter he shows a subtle but evident empathy towards Damiand despite having no reason to do so, after all, even though he is the target's son, his priority is to gain Donovan's sympathy. He encourages Damiand, giving him comfort and respect for his feelings, as he gives him one last look before leaving. Although he has not really been close to Damiand, these brief moments made him understand a little of his suffering, and although this can be used for the mission, it shows that deep down, Twilight is that emotional man he has wanted to bury.

My conclusions:

Does Demond have a past?

So, if the Forger family in an analogy to the search for peace, communication, learning, empathy and support that different people can give each other, building a family. The Desmonds may represent the opposite pole, a family that seeks war, they are distant, cold and without any interest in what happens between them.

This analysis was a request from my friend @shiro-s2e2-erukinzu I hope you enjoy it.

You can see the first part here

Let me know if you want me to review any chapter!

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SxF Theories #2 · · · Shadow Government

Context:

Although, from the beginning of the manga it is repeatedly explained to us that Yor is a hitwoman who is specifically hired by Shopkeeper, who assigns "specific clients" to whom she must "serve". But it is not until mission 44, when we have more precise information. Although, Garden is still a mystery, I will try to string together the elements that caught my attention throughout the manga to arrive at this theory:

According to what was said in Twilight and Franky's conversation in this same chapter: Garden is an organization of assassins that is in charge of "purging" those who are considered "traitors of the fatherland" in Ostania, and who work directly for the government of the shadows:

Having all this context we can move on to chapter 44. After having the physical appearance of Shopkeeper, a man whose appearance is of a "gardener" who meticulously takes care of his garden who is about to assign Yor, his best assassin, the mission to protect Olka Gretcher and her youngest son.

Here, Shopkeeper gives us very little but very, very important information:

Olka is the only survivor of the family because her father, the head of the family, her two brothers and her husband were killed. This was the Family that managed the underworld for years honorably (from Shopkeeper's perspective). She and her baby are the last survivors

Shopkeeper, explains that the man, the current leader who seized control of the underworld (The man with glasses and a lock of hair) and is responsible for this division. Now he is after the Olka head and that is why he hired assassins from inside and outside of Ostania. Which implies that there is a third country at stake and that some murderers may come from this same country. Shopkeeper explains to Yor that he had a close relationship with Mr. Gretcher and because of them he feels the need to protect Olka.

I think the most important thing to note is that very possibly the shadow government is made up of the figures that control the black market, organized crime, arms trafficking, etc. Its jurisdiction covers everything that represents the crime of the shadows that is hidden from the outside world. Basically, criminals who never want to come out into the open or be openly wanted by the police. Ghosts of society.

In contrast to the SSS, who is directly related to public figures, politicians and attack threats that are made known to the entire society: like spies, who are openly wanted and denounced by civilians at the slightest suspicion. For this reason, the Garden agents themselves fear being caught by the police since it would expose their identity, that of the organization and of course they would make known the world that exists covered by darkness.

Possibly many figures of power are related to these movements under the table. But, the difference is that this should never come to light, and thus maintain a complete image in society, whether involved in crime, trafficking or secret experiments (similar to those that gave rise to Anya and Bond)

…Is that the name of the scientist with glasses?

I don't know if you have noticed, since I see that very few people have talked about this… but… during the trip on the Cruise we were mentioned three times the name (either a code name or real name) of "Hapoon", referring to the one who is leading all those assassins and who is the one who hired the terrorist they were looking for Olka. In fact, the latter mentions that "Hapoon would be very pleased with the idea that the bombs looked like a Westalis attack to frame this country"

I believe that:

There is only one way for crime to coexist in a functional way and that is through "Rules"

Olka refers to her life of her family as that of gangster and the dangerous life they had to live, until eventually her husband and his entire family were killed, leaving her alone with her baby and the desire for a quiet life. This means that crime works through hierarchy: If the Gretcher family were the ones who were at the head of all these ramifications of groups, or they could be associated with other families and organizations, being high-caliber mobsters, and they were the ones who prevented these they will eventually fall into chaos over each other's personal ambitions.

These being one of the main threats that the groups that wish to revive the war between Westalis and Ostania had to overthrow in order to assume command and fill themselves with fortune. What the man with glasses (or Hapoon) did, and wanting to eradicate all traces of the Gretcher family to prevent them from trying to regain control.

This division evidently arose from each side's perspective on the war. Based on a division of interest of those who want to enrich themselves and fill themselves with power causing the resurgence of a warlike conflict between East and West; and those, whose financial interests are ruined by the collateral effects of war and because they may understand the seriousness and tragedy that it brings to the lives of many innocents (Garden seems to belong to the latter). This makes more sense when we remember the words of Mr. Grey, who reminds Olka that her family, who ran the black market, were feeding him and helping him survive during the war. For this reason he lives grateful to the old boss and wants to thank him by saving Olka.

Whether this is a recruitment strategy (offering them a chance at survival in exchange for working for them) or because they want to give genuine help to innocent people, they are clearly not in favor of more battles.

It may be that for all these reasons it is that Tendero refers to the Gretcher administration as "honorable", it was because they exercise sufficient control so that crime does not disturb the lives of normal civilians on a large scale, at least to the point of not reactivating a second war. For this reason, Mr. Gray refers to the opposing side as extremists, pro-war who directly enrich themselves from arms trafficking. Position that Director Mcmahon himself explains, who sees with contempt these other assassins who are negotiating with the integrity of all of Ostania as a simple business.

My possible theories:

Is there a connection to Donovan Desmond?

It makes me believe that Donovan's function has been to adsorb other companies that function as partners and financiers. Strengthening, not only the unitary party, but also being able to obtain resources for possible secret projects. And many of these power figures may be associated with Eden Academy based on their sons being Imperial scholars.

But what are these projects? Perhaps Donovan and Melinda could be associated and belong to the secret government, and with them, be allied with the scientist, Hapoon to resume the experiments and create acts of terrorism to incite both countries. Perhaps this organization can be represented by the symbol of the triangle with an eye? The jewelry that Melinda wears on her outfit

If so, maybe behind the war there is a whole association of various sectors that seek to control both government figures: The outside and inside.

This would make sense of all the moves that Donovan has had under the curtain, the reason why they are a family so closed to the rest of the world, but which in turn, create the fame of saving so many companies.

The antagonistic nucleus

If we think about it for a moment, if there is a connection between the radical division of the shadow government and the Desmonds (Either, just with Donovan, or Melinda, or both) having Hapoon as an ally, we are gathering the enemies/antagonists of the Forgers.

Having the Desmonds (Donovan and Melinda) as the enemies of WISE, therefore Twilight; The radical government sector of the secret: including criminals, murderers, and terrorists as enemies of the garden, of the shopkeeper, and therefore of Yor/Thorn Princess; and to the scientists, Hapoon as the creator of Anya and Bond, whose powers are key elements in an information war (Predict the future and read the mind of the enemy)

Leaving the SSS, the secret police in the middle of this battle. Which side are they on? (According to Endo) very few members know that Garden exists. So, it may be that most of the police officers arrest the spies, informants and they do not know everything that they hide in the background. So surely the SSS supports the governments that are exposed to society… But, will they also support the rulers of the underworld even though they know very little about their existence?

Although each of these elements is dispersed. There have already been little connections and implications, which give us the idea that something very dark is going on and that there is not just one person wishing the war to happen or not. So it wouldn't surprise me if the Forgers, as a family, represent the search for peace. The Desmonds (except Damiand) represent the search for war. Having in all this, a third card (The experiments) playing in the shadows

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Spy X Family X Chairs Vol 1 - 2 - 3

I don't know if many know it, but if something caught my attention from the covers of each volume of the manga, it represents a character sitting on a chair. I think that for many readers it is evident that Endo loves keys, codes and references. And since I am the type of person who loves to do analysis and theories, my mind could not help wanting to investigate more on the subject.I clarify that these theories, analyzes and solutions are made from my point of view, and I am not clear how canon they are regarding Endo. With that said, I hope you enjoy it.

Vol 1 · Twilight - LC2

Cushion/Cube Chair (1928) Designed by Le Corbusier with the collaboration of Pierre Jeanneret and Charlotte Perriand

For Le Corbusier, regardless of the time, the attitude or the person, a suitable piece of furniture must be used. The objective of this design and its morphology is to keep the user "always active" at work. The furniture must have a practical and functional response. Being able to be placed anywhere, occupying the smallest space. Said object must be provided with ornamentation, and on the other hand it must generate interest and have mastery of aesthetics. Generating an intellectual order through proportion, generating interest in the cultured man. A design understood as a system, since we can find it in one, two and three bodies, without modifying its aesthetic, technological and functional essence.

Reminds you of someone?

Oh yes it is! To the best spy in the Westalis! Clearly the practical, efficient, adaptable design that meets the needs of the average man and the cultured man. Like any good workaholic, he stays active all the time, alert to any threat. Someone elegant, but simple. Adding those small but obvious details of the life of a spy: newspaper, bullets, binoculars, etc. Everything in this chair represents very well the structure with which Twilight thinks when working, highlighting his more serious side. Matching the expression in this panel

Obviously, LC2 is the perfect chair to define Twilight as the efficient spy that he is.

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Vol 2 ·Anya Forger - Marshmallow sofa

The designers of this wonder are Irving Harper and George Nelson

The circular cushions allude to candies or marshmallows, as their name indicates. They say that they are so comfortable that you could take a short nap on them. A very striking and dynamic creation because of the way it seems that the "candies" are floating around. It stated that "Although this sofa was not built specifically for children, it was my impression that children intuitively understand my intentions of inducing movement through the sofa." It is not only seen as a piece of furniture, but also of art.

This sofa is WAKU-WAKU!

It may be that the childish and colorful design becomes something obvious and the relationship that he has with Anya. This sofa can be conceived in a childish way. The dynamic colors and constant movement match Anya's active, playful but curious and witty personality.

I don't know if this is "over analyzing" but the fact that these cushions of sensation that are levitating I associate it with Anya's powers. That magical, ethereal touch reminds me of the way her telepathy works.

Eccentric, colorful, ingenious, and with colors as sweet and tender as our little Anya. The 007 experiment found its ideal sofa!

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Vol 3 · Thorn Princess - La Chaise

A sculpture made chair, Charles and Ray Eames

Behind this particular design, there is a background element: Based on a sculpture called Floating Figure, it represented a woman. "Designed to support the figure as if it were the very air that caresses Gaston Lachaise's sculpture". Its organic and light shape has the objective of enveloping the female figure, in any position in which it is recharged. For art critics: Gaston Lachaise's Floating Figure, "has no sense of weight or mass, but only the qualities of serenity, strength, and exalted femininity." La chaise played an important role in the fight for modern sculpture to be recognized as a major art form, as opposed to war memorials and portraits.

A perfect altar for our beautiful Yor

It is interesting how this chair has a direct connection with a female sculpture, but also with war. It was sought that the art was more relevant and not only the symbols of war.

These two elements play in an interesting way with respect to Yor. First, it is the character that clearly represents feminine beauty, as a figure of contemplation. But also, it represents an act against the war, which could be associated with Yor and her fight to protect "the peaceful life" of those she love.

Yor is an elite soldier, a legend among assassins, and a symbol of love for Yuri and Anya. Because they are under her protection, giving a beautiful smile and comforting them in the face of danger.

The subtle and organic shape of the chair perfectly matches all the moves Thron Princess makes during her battles.

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It is evident that Endo dedicated himself to finding the perfect chair for each character.

I hope you liked this analysis. Maybe later I'll do an analysis of the other covers. Thank you for reading!! :D

Here you can see the second part

SxF · 65 ··· Desmond's mother

Warning: This contains spoilers for the manga.

Last time I talked about this chapter from Yoru's perspective, regarding her adventure in the mall, where she met a possible friend, ending up in a volleyball game. That nice woman ended up being, nothing more and nothing less than Melinda Desmond. Damian's mother and Donova's wifen

It is here where the fans burst with emotion at the range of possibilities that history showed us.

However, I really feel that there is nothing conclusive to analyze the Desmonds in depth. Except for Damiand, the Desmond parents have had very brief appearances (so far) with no information regarding their "intentions". Everything around them is a mystery.

Although, I have read a lot of other fans' impressions on the internet and they all seem interesting to me. At this point, I think any plot twist is possible. Endo can surprise us at any moment with a new character or event, and we are all stunned.

So, like everyone else, I'm going to fall into the speculations and theories:

Who is behind the war?

I couldn't tell if Melinda is or isn't a spy from Ostania, let alone that she is the "final boss", since this statement seems too hasty to me.

Personally, I believe that behind the war there is not "one person", but rather this is a vast network of individuals whose ambitions can be achieved through war. And whether these are direct allies or not, there are a lot of loose ends that we don't know have a connection to the Desmonds.

To begin with, I doubt that Desmond is just a "puppet", his life as a "strange" and "inscrutable" man, added to the distrustful look he gave Loid Forger as he walked away (Just as Twilight looked at him too) , implies that he is someone difficult to go through.

I am more inclined to the theory that Melinda may be an ally of her husband, fulfilling other roles and functions within the "possible" organization to which they belong.

We are all curious that Melinda looks like such a sweet and kind woman, but she did not appear the day Damiand entered Eden. Which, implies that she is not exactly "a selfless mother"

There's something strange about this whole thing and it's...

Since his first appearances, Damiand has made it clear that the education he received from his family is the greatness of the Desmonds, and that they should not get involved with people who are not on the same social and economic level. Interestingly, Desmond showed no problem talking to Loid Forger. Surely, he tries to maintain a civilized and "apparently" friendly posture due to his political role and treating another father of a family badly would affect his campaign.

But, curiously, Melinda did not show contempt for Yor at any time and none of her friends "contempt" her, on the contrary, they were all very kind and wanted Yor to join their "social group"

Perhaps, this is due to the contrasting personalities of Donovan and Melinda, as husband and wife. But also, it can be a "strategic" role, for both, as cover, and as they exercise control with their closest allies/friends.

This would make sense, since WISE is not directly looking to kill Desmond. Since, he is not behind the war, but he may be the main connection to all this web of events that are happening: terrorist attacks, assassinations, the division of the secret government into a radical sector and the other not, the Apple experiments. .. etc

Although, I'm surprised that WISE has never sought out relationships with Desmond's wife or eldest son, or because they don't come close to the Desmonds' existing friendships. Everything revolves around Donovan in a direct way… and the strategy of approaching Damiand does not seem very feasible (He is just a boy)

I don't know if in reality every Desmond has a social circle so closed that in reality, they are just as impenetrable. So, Yor having entered the club is something that no one could do unless they have the support of an insider… which seems to be the case with the chapter.

Could Melinda Desmond be the intellectual equivalent of Twilight?

When I say "equivalent" I mean it could be a person who is on the same level as Twilight when it comes to socially integrating with other people and manipulating. Although, she may not be a "real spy"… or maybe she was in the past. The only role you have to play now is that of mother and wife

Now, I can't help but notice a bunch of similarities in Twilight and Yor's meeting (Chapter 2) - Melinda and Yor (Chapter 65). Although both chapters have different developments, there are certain similarities

1. Yor's dilemma:

In both chapters, Yor questions "normality" and her own eccentricity. Although Yoru has been growing up according to the plot, she still can't get rid of the idea of ​​"not being a normal person", feeling left out. And although Loid and Anya have declared that they love her as she is and her role is perfect. Yor seems to need someone who is "in her shoes" - Yor longs to experience so many things that her constant fears make her fear failure and she doesn't allow herself to relax and enjoy herself freely.

2. Casual encounter (But very convenient)

In contrast to Twilight, Yor's encounters seem to happen on a casual basis. And well, it's consistent with her, since Yor doesn't plan anything as he doesn't have a reason to. Of course, these coincidences occur few and are momentous events.

While going to a tailor shop Yor ended up in a deal with Loid Forger, her fake future husband. Here Yor ended up meeting a friend and they ended up in a volleyball match.

I think this event was coincidental, mainly because of Melinda's surprised reactions at the end of the chapter and how Endo focuses her eyes

This always happens with Twilight when his gaze is a visual resource for the viewer to understand when he is "lying or not"

The radical difference is that we can always see Twilight's POV. But we can't know what goes through Melinda's mind (at least for now)

3. Their reaction to Yor's force.

Twilight and Melinda seem to be the first people (other than Yuri) to get to see Yor in action. Far from feeling scared and fearful, they see this as something incredible!

Here I wonder if Melinda could see Yor's strength, and like Twilight think "this woman is perfect for my plans". Although, Melinda does not necessarily want to hurt Yor. He is more likely to want to "have her around" as a possible friend or ally. Since not only is he interested in using her to win a friendly game, but she seems insistent that he join "Lady patriots society"

And it's funny, because, if you remember… Before all the events of Camila's party, Twilight's intentions were to join Yor as two people who do each other a favor, while he weighed a seduction plan.

What if Melinda, in that short time, has the same idea? Integrate Yor enough until it is easy to convince her in the future of something

4. Symbols

This was one of the most relevant details for most readers. Symbols often subtly represent that the character belongs to "something." Some are more obvious than others, like the Twilight pin that represents WISE

Interestingly, they are both "eyes".

I don't know if these are surveillance "cameras" or not, as you think. Or are they just, jewelry with some connotation of belonging to "some organization" Although it would be interesting if Melinda turns out to be/was a spy. Now working with her husband.

These skills to socialize, belonging to a club with the women of the highest spheres of power (an invaluable source of information), the innocent interest she shows for Yor make her suspicious.

Melinda's role as mother, wife and friend may be totally real.

But he uses his real facade for his true intentions A lie covered by truths. Which is totally strategic.

Regarding the Strix mission

At this point we all have a collective idea: How is Twilight going to react? This was the most convenient move and he didn't even have to watch (I'm sure it will be a funny face)

This may be your ticket to Desmond's plans. But it is something you may have to do carefully. For if Melinda becomes as smart as we think she may be, she can tell if Mr. Forger is a man to watch out for. Added to that, I don't know what plans Melinda has, and if they could put Yor at risk

(We know that Yor is invulnerable) to almost everything. But I'm sure Twilight won't want to risk her danger anyway… but… It's worth the mission, isn't it?

I'm curious how Melinda plays. If your interest is to become close friends with Yor, and try to make Damiand get closer to Anya (Although I would be surprised since she doesn't seem interested in her son) (Damiand only seems close to his brother and it seems that the relationship is not very good )

I also wonder if Melinda could have an impact on the Forgers' relationship as a couple, if she tried to absorb more of Yor's time by squeezing her a bit from her family?

What do you think?

SxF Chapter 65 · An extraordinary mother·

Warning: This contains spoilers

After exploring Twilight and Anya in previous chapters, it was Yor's turn.

I love that the opening chapter in the most everyday way. Yor doing the shopping for her family, being in charge of bringing something to her adorable girl. Crunchiest tea Cake!

But Yor's surreal imagination sabotages her again —I see that it is customary for Mr. and Mrs. Forger to make complex and absurd assumptions xD

Again, we return to one of the biggest conflicts that the Yor Briar/Forger character has "Her performance as a mother". From Yor's naive perspective, normal people know how to be normal. They have no problems integrating into society, social roles and they know how to respond to everyday conflicts

Yor's problem is that she overestimates normality, and makes it look like "an ideal of perfection." She feels limited by not coming from a standard family.

What she ignores is that all these people are more or just as insecure as she is. Nobody teaches us to be parents or married wives. These are things that we are discovering as we go and we need a lot of support.

But she and Yuri had no support, only mutual. Two kids alone trying to survive. Added to this, her profession as an assassin.

Unfortunately, except Yuri. Yor has had no support from anyone. Everything changed when she met Loid (Twilight) who has been the first person to support her and see how incredible she is. Of course, also Anya and Bond adds to this.

But, before the Forgers. Yor was resigned to not leaving the comfort zone created, and her co-workers are envious people who like to annoy her because Yor allows it

And it is at this point, when Endo exceeds my expectations. Yor is incredible, she is strange and unusual, she has unique abilities. But that makes it extraordinary. And it's nice to meet someone (outside the Forgers) who can see this unpredictable nature as something amazing.

To me, everything about the Desmonds is a mystery. They are so inscrutable that it is difficult for me to make an analysis at this point. I really question their role as the "final bosses" of evil. So I'll leave my speculations for futures

Note: If one day Anya and Demiand get married, we already know that Yor and Melinda are going to get along very well xD

Here, Endo was not enough for one plot twist, but two plot twists. A game of volleyball!!

This panel is dedicated to appreciating the supreme beauty of Yor!!!!!

Every time I see Yor being incredible I think: How could I not want to be married to her? Ultimately, Twilight knows the wife he got

Now, I am going to go to the most important points.

Now, this won't be the only thing I want to talk about in this chapter. But I reserve it for a post that continues it

Melinda Desmod has been a huge surprise for me. I love that Yor has a canon friend.

It is good to see how Yor becomes a more mature character, with great growth. She is learning to function, gaining more self-confidence, and to balance her perception of herself and the world around her.

This is a giant step, for insecure people who are afraid of the world around them

I hope the next chapter continues in this new arc

Twiyor Parallelism # 3.3 Yor maternal Figure

After talking about Twilight's perception of both parental figures that make up a family. I want to talk about the perception of Yor and Yuri, and the paternal absence

Even though from Yor's first appearances, we know that she lost her parents. It is not until chapter 24 of the manga that we have even the slightest mention of her mother. Which, is a brief memory. But, as Yuri and Yor mention, the memories of their parents are so old and blurred that they seem to have forgotten them too.

Specifically, we have no information on the Briar parents, their personalities, their appearance, much less the true cause of their death. Still a mystery until now... So it's hard to know what kind of relationship they had with their children.

However, Yuri and Yor have always seemed to have a good, supportive relationship, and one of their fondest memories is their delicious food —A positive memory— So, I am inclined to say that they were a happy and united family, until the tragic death happened.

It is here when we can see that Yor and Yuri suffer a complete absence of both figures.

Being the older sister, Yor took on the responsibility of raising Yuri and trying to cover all his needs. Both brothers seem to not have any other close relatives (cousins, uncles or friends) who could take care of them. We can only see an old woman on a panel giving Yor advice. But I think maybe the area where they lived was isolated from the war, so they didn't suffer from close range side effects. But, surely, the war caused crises and more isolation. Increasing poverty in isolated areas.

So, even if there were adults who were their neighbors and the rural schools were still active (Since Yuri attended school). Perhaps no adult wanted to take responsibility for raising two children, since that would imply an enormous responsibility and he would not have how to support them. And the same crisis would cause children to lose their parents to be ignored. And for that, no orphanage or association seemed to care that there are two children alone (In addition, that could imply that the brothers would be separated)

Regardless of what the case may have been. Yor was the one who assumed the head of the family

Something that perfectly matches Yor. Although, Yor tried to give Yuri the necessary food and care, so that he received the "necessary nutrients", and prepared homemade medicine. Yor did not understand the excesses. That is why his only rule when cooking is to mix food without having an idea of ​​the proportion and flavors....Or the reason why he takes "very literally" the medical indications to treat a fever

Despite having raised his brother, with "apparent success" (it is not known how he survived xD) Yor has many insecurities about being a mother. Because she did not have a direct figure that would teach her to distinguish the most basic.

Yor developed many insecurities about herself. What makes her indecisive and to have constant doubts. She assumes that the roles of the mother are based "on social roles" because the time she lives imposes many ideas about what a woman should or should not do at home. And not being able to perform them perfectly frustrates her and makes her lower her own value.

Yor only thinks that she is good at the things she learned from Garden: killing and cleaning (After seeing the director clean the crime scene, I understood why Yor is so good xD) Because Garden became what raised her, trained her and put her strength to use —I think it goes without saying that Garden is not a healthy reference in everyday life. Which explains Yor's tendency to have murderous fantasies, with everyday aspects of life

Yuri, unlike his sister, developed a much more impulsive, impatient and totally dependent personality. Having no parents, Yor filled all his voids. Developing an unhealthy dependency on her, out of fear of being rejected or abandoned. That is why he feels that he is capable of sacrificing himself excessively in order to have someone by his side. (I want to talk about Yuri's complex in another future post)

In the present

I think though both brothers are very awkward. I believe that both have a relationship based on love and genuine affection. Both brothers care for and protect each other, but just having each other made them dependent, to the degree that one was the reason for existing for the other. Not having a mother or father has caused him not to be able to distinguish what society considers normal or not, or good or bad.

Creating very large insecurities and complexes.

Curiously, their dysfunctional and weird personalities are perfect for their organizations, who have taken advantage of them and end up rewarding their social oddities.

Meanwhile, Garden takes advantage of Yor's physical power, and how willing she is to eliminate anyone while protecting her brother's life. The SSS takes advantage of Yuri's extremist personality and his desire to make a better world.

Although Twilight lost his parents at a young age. He seems to have a much clearer notion of the roles of a father and a mother, the authentic ones and the socially accepted ones.

While to Yor and Yuri, they seem oblivious, being to some extent ignorant/innocent of what is normal or not.

But, if we put aside how broken and twisted the Briar can be. These two brothers are good, sweet and tender people deep down. And although it was by instinct, their main value was to preserve love and peace, to give the other a happy life. Even if they were alone

That made Yor develop her maternal instinct from a very young age and be a wonderful mother to Anya. And although, Yuri is a little off his head, he really is someone grateful, who is moved by those who protect what they consider valuable.

It's nice that with or without parents of little ones, this should not limit us to wanting to care for or start a family in the future. Because it was love that preserved this bond between brothers

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Twiyor Parallelism #3.2 ~· Twilight mother Figure

This contains spoilers for the manga.

Now, that I could talk about Twilight's father, I want to explore the other side of parenthood. And I mean his mom

It's not until chapter 35 of the manga, when Twilight after a lousy attempt to seduce his drunken wife, getting kicked to get knocked out. Endo gives us one of the spy's most emotional scenes. Show us the first view of Twilight's past. ~Of course, this memory was much shorter compared to its backstory, but no less significant

The first thing Twilight tells us is that he doesn't remember his mother's face (and it seems he doesn't remember his father either)

Focusing on the past, we are briefly introduced that Twilight's parents' relationship was somewhat conflicting. Most certainly, because Twilight's father used to use very abrupt (violent) methods when communicating with his wife and children. So this possibly led to constant discussions.

However, if we turn away all bad events. We can see that in the midst of fear and anguish, Twilight always had a shelter, a place where he would always belong. The warm arms of a mother

Perhaps, his relationship with his father was difficult. But the relationship with her mom has been the best Twilight had during his childhood

The way Twilight defined her mother was "My mother was strong" - (as opposed to his father who I consider strict) Because, the strength of it, it wasn't maybe it wasn't having a brute force ~it sure was a normal woman- But the way she was always for him, cared for his well-being and comforted him in the moments he was afraid because he felt that maybe his world was ending.

For Twilight the peace of the children (and for him) is the highest priority. But it doesn't matter how many agents exist in the world fighting villains. The love of a family, and in this case, that of a mother are the ones that give meaning to life

I know that losing his friends and losing his father (as far as we know so far) was painful. But losing his mother was the most devastating thing for him.

With his mom by his side, Twilight was not afraid, he had someone by his side, he had love, protection, someone who thought of him unconditionally.

Physically losing his mother was what led him to be totally alone, lost and without any trace of love amid the rubble. Without any love, the only thing that allowed him to survive was hatred.

For Twilight, a mother figure is one who loves and protects her family, who ensures to preserve the union and even if the situation is one of the most depressing. A mother's love reminds us of the beauty and meaning of life --It is here, when we see the importance of -remembering his own mother

In the present....

It is impossible to talk about the mother figure and not to talk about Twilight's perception of Yor.

Here we can see, that Twilight understands that the figure of a mother is not reduced to fulfilling a social role, or standards that others impose to define you as "good or not"

A mother is not just the one who cooks or cleans a house, a mother is the one who really cares for her child's well-being. Any effort to cook a delicious dish for a family or clean, are simple duties that are fulfilled in a home and that both parents do as part of a household routine.

That's why Twilight is moved by Yor's efforts to improve. He doesn't care about being the cook, but seeing the love with which Yor strives to be better for Anya and for him is the instinct of a true mother

Not to mention how he manifests that "Yor is strong" and this is the feature that most admires/and what he attracted about her

Although, the force I mean is not the force a woman has in her fists. But the strength they have to overcome adversity and still be able to continue to calm and protect their family, and especially their children.

Twilight knows the level of sacrifice Yor is willing (or assumes) to reach for having raised her brother. He thinks that Yor might have had to work with his body to be able to keep Yuri (Although, it's not the case, since she's a murderer) - And he knows that this has done the same with Anya. Despite all the dangers Anya has gone through during the Strix mission, she knows that her mother will literally annihilate whoever crosses her path

In addition, Yor always seeks the mutual well-being of both him and Anya. When Loid is irritated to see that Anya does not understand the studies, or seems to be about to argue, Yor always appears with sweet and optimistic comments that calm the hysteria of both.

Even when he feels cornered, believing he's failing in the role of father. She is backing him up, remembering that he is excellent as he is..... And that is why the figure of a mother (Yor's) becomes irreplaceable to the family.

And also, a way in which his feelings for Yor are manifested

Yeah, Anya feels safe with Yor, but she's not the only one. Do you notice how Twilight often seems to identify and project into Anya. Seeing the feelings of the child who was ever in it?

Well, Twilight also feels safe and secure with Yor. So much to tell her truths about her past, as to tell her something as intimate as her mother's memories.

Why tell him that he was envious? Why not just tell a lie that reinforces his mask as Loid Forger? - He was able to deflect the subject on Yuri and downplay it, or just say "I've been alone since my wife died" - In both cases, he was sure to deflect the subject.

But he didn't, he preferred to tell her a truth: How alone he has been, or how alone he was… no friends, no family, no one

Why tell Yor about her mom? Yeah, he may need to bolster Yor's confidence for the mission. But telling this truth goes against his role as a spy, it goes against his strict law of not relating to others.

Simply the way Anya feels safe with Yor, Twilight also perceives her as a refuge, a protection where he can feel safe, someone who comforts him.

I feel, that without realizing it Twilight is developing romantic feelings for his false wife, because he sees in Yor the characteristics that for him define a good mother and wife. And in particular, he finds in it the necessary basis that build love (even if he is unable to admit it or does not realize it). Respect, admiration, effort, sincere, selfless affection and above all the ability to communicate

And it's pretty clear, as Anya and Twilight feel lonely when they don't have mother/wife Forger by their side with their cheerful smile encouraging them

I think the envy that Twilight felt, is because he would have liked to have someone who would have looked after him and protected him as Yoru protected Yuri

~ In other words, he would have liked to have been with his mother always

I felt sad remembering Twilight's pain. But enjoy the analysis I hope you enjoyed this analysis as much as I did!! :D

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Yor: Loid, I've been thinking about it... I think I'm a terrible wife without remedies. We should end our agreement and find someone better

Loid: You can't leave, you're pregnant!

Yor: But if I'm not-

Loid *looks at her with reproductive intentions*: tonight you will be

Yor: WHATT????

Lodi (for the mission)

When you see your crush approaching

…And you forget that you are training your daughter with a dangerous gymnastics league

Yor likes to watch Lloyd :3

Such a strangely perfect family

I know everyone is talking about the Dodgeball game, since Anya wiped the screen with her finishing move, she learned from her teacher/mother Yor. But I need to comment on points that seem so spectacular to me in the background.

First, the dynamic of Yor and Loid as parents is wonderful. The three of them are different people in society trying to fit in so as not to be discovered. But when they assume their facet of parents, they manage to become so homely, peaceful and comforting.

I mean, we have Loid in an apron while Yor trains her daughter in physical activities. I think there is no problem in believing that Loid is the wife, and Yor is the husband and it is exactly the same

Yor and Twilight are the definition of "super humans", the only thing that is comparable to the intelligence of the best spy in the world, is Yor's brute strength. The woman can destroy everything in her path just by breathing.

It doesn't surprise me that Anya feels let down when she fails, she sees how amazing her parents are and wants to live up to them. Not realizing how amazing she is despite her young age.

Secondly, Loid trusts Yor, perhaps influenced by the last chapter that his trust was put to the test. After that, he seems to completely trust his teachings even though he is not clear on the matter. he knows that Yor's dedication and affection for Anya are genuine and only accepts the time they spend together despite having a bad past experience with Anya's "punch".

Love Yor in this chapter. Especially, for the way in which she is not only an excellent mother, but also a teacher. She is patient, dedicated and makes sure Anya's experience is completely enjoyable. Anya may be too young to understand it, and many times she gets an unexpected result. But really, Yor could train her in the art of attack and self-defense and make her an incredibly powerful girl.

The way they overlap their oddities is beautiful. Because it turns three "different" people into a family that supports and supports each other

Killer women are very sexy!!

They figure that if at some point Twilight and Yor discover each other's identity, instead of fighting they have to join forces to, perhaps, save Anya (and world peace).

Twilight got used to seeing Yor's enormous strength, and the next moment she acts distracted (foolish). Which causes tenderness

But then, he sees her as Thron Princess, in killer/powerful/unstoppable mode, taking down twenty enemies in the blink of an eye, ready to take down whatever comes her way, while he just looks at her and feels hot. and suddenly

Twilight's Mind: Since when is Yor so damn sexy? I really want to make her my (real) wife!!

Twilight's mind, too: Keep your composure, Twilight