Shounen Spy x Family by Tatsuya Endo

[Demonspeed]

But her missions are always with Loid and about Loid

Didn't she get a mini-arc where she was with Franky? Anyway, I think we see more sides of Fiona's personality compared to Yuri. He is either in bliss because he is with Yor or grumpy.

--- Double Post Merged, Aug 6, 2023, Original Post Date: Jul 30, 2023 ---

Not quite the princess carry, but it's still a reward! Enjoy it, Nightfall!

All is well that ends well for now... Deep down it looks like Yuri doesn't want Loid to leave his sister.

Twilight has to deal with so many things. Poor guy .

 

[Grimzilla32]

I can't but have a wild theory now:

Is Donovan really the bad guy we think he is? A main theme of the series is misunderstandings, assumptions, and getting things wildly off base, so wouldn't it be fitting for the series if Donovan had NOTHING to do with the diplomat's death in the beginning (the act that started Operation Strix)? Imagine going through the whole ordeal and finding out Donovan really ISN'T trying to start a war up again but just trying to build Ostania back up or something to that extent? I would be more inclined to believe it'll be another misunderstanding (like the tennis code thing) since when we actually met Donovan, he seemed pretty chill and not your typical "former dictator that lost all power" type of character. In fact, guy looks like he's got a major case of untreated PTSD. And once again, I say all this because misunderstandings and getting things totally off point has been a major theme of this series, possibly as a reference to how many political parties and governments in the real world use their spies in off the cuff and split second decision methods.

We also haven't had Demetrius properly introduced into the story and given the Forger's strange abilities to befriend the family could Demetrius somehow befriend Loid in seeking his help as a psychiatrist or something, because that family seems to need professional mental health help.

Also, given that thousand yard stare he's got, could Donovan be psychic as well? I've found it odd Anya and Bond are the only ones with psychic powers introduced in the series.

Thoughts?

 

[Demonspeed]

So Sylvia knows about Fiona's feelings for Loid .

This part and Yor dissing Franky were the highlights of the chapter for me.

I can't but have a wild theory now:

Is Donovan really the bad guy we think he is? A main theme of the series is misunderstandings, assumptions, and getting things wildly off base, so wouldn't it be fitting for the series if Donovan had NOTHING to do with the diplomat's death in the beginning (the act that started Operation Strix)? Imagine going through the whole ordeal and finding out Donovan really ISN'T trying to start a war up again but just trying to build Ostania back up or something to that extent? I would be more inclined to believe it'll be another misunderstanding (like the tennis code thing) since when we actually met Donovan, he seemed pretty chill and not your typical "former dictator that lost all power" type of character. In fact, guy looks like he's got a major case of untreated PTSD. And once again, I say all this because misunderstandings and getting things totally off point has been a major theme of this series, possibly as a reference to how many political parties and governments in the real world use their spies in off the cuff and split second decision methods.

We also haven't had Demetrius properly introduced into the story and given the Forger's strange abilities to befriend the family could Demetrius somehow befriend Loid in seeking his help as a psychiatrist or something, because that family seems to need professional mental health help.

Also, given that thousand yard stare he's got, could Donovan be psychic as well? I've found it odd Anya and Bond are the only ones with psychic powers introduced in the series.

Thoughts?

The way he is portrayed, I would be surprised if he wasn't evil. There are misunderstandings but certain things are played straight too. You don't believe that Donovan is a good family man, do you?

 

[Grimzilla32]

So Sylvia knows about Fiona's feelings for Loid .

This part and Yor dissing Franky were the highlights of the chapter for me.

The way he is portrayed, I would be surprised if he wasn't evil. There are misunderstandings but certain things are played straight too. You don't believe that Donovan is a good family man, do you?

New Chapter out?

No, I would say they've definitely made it clear he's a neglectful family man at worst, but neglect doesn't equal evil or villainy; and that neglect has caused numerous people including his family to develop VERY bad traits around him due to this lack of proper communication (once again linking us back to a major theme of the story, miscommunication). Sadly at the moment the one I fear would harm say Damian is Melinda given what Anya was able to read from her, woman needs to seek professional help and fast. But like I said, either way it wouldn't surprise me if he was or wasn't as bad as the series has led us to believe simply because misunderstandings have been a major theme of the series.

However, I reserve judgment to take back this theory should Anya ever have a chance to read his mind and we see what he's thinking. If that ever happens, I'm willing to bet Anya will see one of two things, 1) NOTHING, like he's a blank slate which would be pretty terrifying, or 2) he starts to talk with Anya with telepathy as well.

As I brought up before, could Donovan also be a telepath? Could his "I've SEEN THINGS" look be because he knows what EVERYONE is thinking around him and he's a cautionary tale about what could happen to Anya should she not learn to control her abilities? That could be one Hell of a twist if Endo ever wants to ramp up the drama and tension

 

[Juviii]

New Chapter out?

No, I would say they've definitely made it clear he's a neglectful family man at worst, but neglect doesn't equal evil or villainy; and that neglect has caused numerous people including his family to develop VERY bad traits around him due to this lack of proper communication (once again linking us back to a major theme of the story, miscommunication). Sadly at the moment the one I fear would harm say Damian is Melinda given what Anya was able to read from her, woman needs to seek professional help and fast. But like I said, either way it wouldn't surprise me if he was or wasn't as bad as the series has led us to believe simply because misunderstandings have been a major theme of the series.

However, I reserve judgment to take back this theory should Anya ever have a chance to read his mind and we see what he's thinking. If that ever happens, I'm willing to bet Anya will see one of two things, 1) NOTHING, like he's a blank slate which would be pretty terrifying, or 2) he starts to talk with Anya with telepathy as well.

As I brought up before, could Donovan also be a telepath? Could his "I've SEEN THINGS" look be because he knows what EVERYONE is thinking around him and he's a cautionary tale about what could happen to Anya should she not learn to control her abilities? That could be one Hell of a twist if Endo ever wants to ramp up the drama and tension

There is actually a similar theory around saying he is at least related to the experiences Anya and Bond suffered and might also have some kind of power, due to the scars he has on both sides of his head, kinda like Bond.

Donovan scars

I think his wife might actually be the one they are looking for. But none of them is good in any way. They are both crazy.

 

[Grimzilla32]

There is actually a similar theory around saying he is at least related to the experiences Anya and Bond suffered and might also have some kind of power, due to the scars he has on both sides of his head, kinda like Bond.

Donovan scars

I think his wife might actually be the one they are looking for. But none of them is good in any way. They are both crazy.

I'm glad I wasn't the only one to notice those scars on the sides of of his head, it's like he had experiments done to him as well, maybe like he's actually a puppet leader? I honestly don't know WHO is the "Final Villain" of all this even if there will be.And notice how it takes Donovan a second or two to answer a question or something, like somone is controlling him like another Telepath? I just feel there's another Telepath like Anya out there

I'm just gonna admit, the fact we haven't seen Demitrius yet seems concerning to me, like he's being built up.

Also, does no one find it weird that Sharon's (Yor's non-antagonistic co-woker) son hasn't been shown in Eden? Seems like a waste to mention he got into Eden Academy in Anya's grade and NOT use him just saying

 

[HHellenn]

Also, does no one find it weird that Sharon's (Yor's non-antagonistic co-woker) son hasn't been shown in Eden? Seems like a waste to mention he got into Eden Academy in Anya's grade and NOT use him just saying

There are 8 first classes in Eden, we have seen only two so far.

 

[Juviii]

"she's tackling him from behind, we gotta help him" xD
Poor Damian was cakezoned.

 

[Grimzilla32]

Anya x Damian shippers' patience have paid off quite a little today

It's cute

 

[LYEL]

It's been months since we had an arc Yor centered and her arcs are the best ones.
There's nothing about the other members of The Garden and most of times the manga only shows her as a housewife.

 

[Demonspeed]

Very good Yuri chapter. Probably the best? @Juviii Maybe you were right about Chloe. He even got slapped .

 

[Grimzilla32]

I wonder what important lesson Yuri learned at the end

 

[Juviii]

Very good Yuri chapter. Probably the best? @Juviii Maybe you were right about Chloe. He even got slapped .

I like her xD
The only character that did what was needed: slap Yuri.

 

[Grimzilla32]

I agree, Chloe is a great addition to Yuri's story, makes him more of his own character than just an accessory to Yor's story.

Here's hoping she'll help Yuri the siscon accept his sister is married and happy and he should move on

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Anyone else realize Chloe's ski cap has the WISE symbol on it, or am I reading too far into this?

 

[HHellenn]

Anyone else realize Chloe's ski cap has the WISE symbol on it, or am I reading too far into this?

The SSS emblem also has an eye. WISE eye should look to the right.

 

[Demonspeed]

I wonder what important lesson Yuri learned at the end

Just don't get hit .

 

[Juviii]

Just don't get hit .

And that even if he keeps being ran over by trucks he still won't be isekai'd to a world where everyone is Yor.

 

[Vici]

So Sylvia knows about Fiona's feelings for Loid .

Which I found weird overall on how fine she's with it.

Isn't one of the most important rules is for spies to not have feelings especially towards another spy? and the whole setup makes it even worse cause it's adding towards probability of missions failing.

Overall I have to say Fiona was growing on me lately most likely the most her and Loid overall.

 

[Demonspeed]

Which I found weird overall on how fine she's with it.

Isn't one of the most important rules is for spies to not have feelings especially towards another spy? and the whole setup makes it even worse cause it's adding towards probability of missions failing.

Overall I have to say Fiona was growing on me lately most likely the most her and Loid overall.

In the end they are Humans so that's inevitable. She hasn't really been open about them and it's not like her feelings have compromised her missions, in fact it makes her stronger.

 

[Vici]

I would say that it affected her negatively let's see losing focus of mission / losing control and self destructive tednencies are not traits good for agent the guy would run away if Loid wouldn't wake up and call Fiona out.

Dunno and they there's fact that Sylvia knows this and still pairing them together despite knowing Loid situation may be she's just like me and likes to watch people suffer and doing it for her own amusement