Ore no Shibou Flag ga Todomaru Tokoro o Shiranai - Vol. 6 Ch. 41 - Unknown to Harold
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After more than three years, this is actually the first real conversation Harold had with Erika. Before this, Harold had always been in full pretense mode and purposefully tried to push Erica away. So, very little genuine had been said in those confrontations. This time, however, he asked her sensible questions and listened to her answers.
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It's sad no comments have appeared here. I can't believe I'm left with the duty to post comments here alone.
I recall Hirasawa Kazuki, the soul that took over Harold, was actually a big fan of Erica's character. So, it's ironic that now Erica believes Harold would definitely not choose her as a trusted person. If only she knew. Too bad it's connected to Harold's deepest secret. Though that being said, from another point of view, even if Harold reversed his decision and accepted Erica, it's not like that would automatically prevent Erica from joining the hero's party. Of course she might not want to, rather sticking to Harold, but that's just a matter of negotiations. There's nothing that would absolutely stop her from helping Liner's party even if she finally had a happy relationship with Harold.
I recall Hirasawa Kazuki, the soul that took over Harold, was actually a big fan of Erica's character. So, it's ironic that now Erica believes Harold would definitely not choose her as a trusted person. If only she knew. Too bad it's connected to Harold's deepest secret. Though that being said, from another point of view, even if Harold reversed his decision and accepted Erica, it's not like that would automatically prevent Erica from joining the hero's party. Of course she might not want to, rather sticking to Harold, but that's just a matter of negotiations. There's nothing that would absolutely stop her from helping Liner's party even if she finally had a happy relationship with Harold.
Don't mind if I do. I love romantic subplots in these types of stories, but it's the only thing I hate in this one. Here's why:
-Erica hated MC before even asking why he killed his servants.
-The spy-girl thinks he noticed Erica when telling the story of how he had not killed servants - because he noticed her hiding in the forest. But for some reason, they still act as if he doesn't know they know.
-In general, this subplot makes him look stupid more than necessary because everyone is playing him.
-The girl who is portrayed as an angel by the author can't even be sincere to her beloved. That's okay; I don't mind characters being selfish manipulators. I do mind though when they are portrayed as kind sweethearts for the audience. Seriously, this would work so well if she was more "evil", like "I'll win you over no matter how much I'll have to scheme."
-There was no "punishment" for a guy who betrayed his master and showed the truth to Erica because he was kind. Because as we all know, the power of friendship is strong enough to fight all consequences. Even a betrayal is no biggie in the picture.
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The Stokes have a really bad reputation for treating commoners as livestock. That's the complete opposite to how the Sumeragi handle things. This actually showed in how Erica's parents apologised to Erica for forcing her to marry into such a family, to save the Sumeragi domain. It's just that hearing rumours/reports about it, no matter how much, is different from actually listening to Harold personally boast about it. That was the last straw for her.
That's a weird thing I also addressed at one point, from a different point of view (that a person would feel the most safe in their own room/office, as opposite to a forest), but I actually hadn't noticed that detail you stated here. But then again, even if Yuno's theory was correct, the Sumeragi still couldn't bring it up as long as Harold didn't do it first. It would be like both parties pretending for the sake of status quo. After all this time, though, one would think Yuno had abandoned her theory.
I like it when a story dealing with nobles (or other rulers) have political considerations involved. Erica would love to be sincere, but she's forced not to be. The scene where her father forbade her from apoligising to Harold is one of my favouries. I very much like how she needs to suffer emotionally because of it, as it brings her closer to Harold, whose life is, more or less, mental suffering. Otherwise Erica would be just a happy-go-lucky beloved noble daughter.
Harold and Erica's relationship is absolutely one of the things I love about this series.
Who would punish him? Harold doesn't know and the Sumeragi must appreciate him a lot for the betrayal. Of course those of us, the readers, who appreciate that scene are also thankful for what he did. He's a comedy character, but he's also one of the few people Harold could use to get things done because the Sumeragi were at his disposal. If Harold does learn the truth one day, maybe he will kick his ass. Hard to guess.
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I really like the the relationship between Erica and Harold, it's full of misunderstandings but they are unavoidable and I like how Erica is ready to take everything on her, if she can lessen Harold's burden even just for a bit. Wish Harold would come to understand it one day.
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To this day I still don't know why Erica ships Colette and Harold, like there's no indications at all and he clearly never interacted with her ô_ô
(Erica has gotten just as much, if not more help than Colette has so that can't be the reason)
(Erica has gotten just as much, if not more help than Colette has so that can't be the reason)
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Harold really went ouf of his way to help Clara and Colette, without expecting anything in return, as those two would have no way of paying back in any form. Still, like you said, Erica probably should have assumed Harold and Colette couldn't have interacted much at all, considering their backgrounds and circumstances. I reckon she just picked Colette for the role of a love interest because there actually aren't any other girls she could think of, and Colette, despite the nonexistent interaction, should feel really grateful toward Harold. Admiring someone and feeling really grateful could lead to romance. On the other hand, since Erica believes Harold intensely dislikes her, it would automatically mean other girls would probably have better chances.
he actually didn’t know though? he found out yuno by accident when the sword slipped out of his hand while training, and then pretentiously call out to someone just in case he hurt someone unaware
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Their relationship reminds me of Setsuna and Haruki in White Album 2 Closing Chapter, when they avoid each other but still love each other very much (the male lead is also the one avoiding). The reason for their cold war is different, though.
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You had to remind me of that series... ugh. But I do kinda miss stories like that. Nowadays, tense romdramas like that no longer sell.
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