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Like many countries, Japan uses a 12-month calendar. The names are very simple. January is literally "Month one" 一月, February is "Month two" 二月, etc.

However, before the Meiji Restoration (mid-1800s) it was common to use an older 12-month system. These months’ names referenced the weather and the seasons (similar to the French Revolutionary calendar).

December is 師走.

The kanji:

師 = teacher or religious mentor. In this case it means "monk".

走 = running

I feel like for it to work it still misses something, and personally I'm not a fan of off-screen development... I mean, how does William transition so abruptly to on-the-book to rogue reaper?

I'm not against it and it's def not a stretch (it would be plenty interesting for an arc on him, too) but at the current state of circumstances I feel it would be too, "sudden" (for lack of a better word)?

I don't know how to better explain it but I feel like there isn't enough building up to it.

Or, and this is a big OR, he could end up being a double DOUBLE agent. Make everything think he's swapped sides before pulling the mask off, so to speak? I mean, we've seen he doesn't do undercover well (how does an ex-human fail so horribly at being human? Grell even did better! Well, for the most part) so that idea could go out the window, but it's an intresting thought.

I don't know. I'm still on the fence of double agent William and even though I will eat up ANYTHING William related, I would like for it to have some more coecsion or flow but if he does end up showing his hand, I am cruious if we will get any flashback scenes to explain a little more how he ended up making that choice.

One last thing, and this is a big last thing, Yana said we were getting close to the climax, yes? What if, and this hurts me to say, and if this theory is right, is where William ends up dying becuase plans go awry? Or something goes wrong? And maybe it's his last hurrah to try and fix what's ever wrong? Or maybe he's been acting on behalf of the Board, hence why he collects only half of the Bizzare Doll scythes, to throw them off his trail that he's thinking of deflecting too and then, when it all comes to a head, Sebastian, or even the Undertaker, takes him down?

I 100% agree with you on this my friend. Like, the idea itself sounds intresting and I'm not against it, but it there is something missing because all we've seen about Will is how he's by the book, "we don't ask questions, or make errors" (I can't recall his exact quote atm) so it'd feel a little out of left field for him to suddendly swtich to helping a deserter, or whatever idea Yana might have in store. Then again, I will eat up anything regarding William, even if he does turn out to be a double agent LMAO but you do pose an intresting question, what abou the trio? Or the rest of the reapers? Would they be in for a shock like us? Or would there be a flash back sequence where they start to notice the cracks in William's demenour?

I think the language barrier between the original Japanese version and the manga translations don't really help, so as western fans who can't speak Japanese, in general as a fandom, we may not be able to pick on more subtle hints.

Google translate seems to have improved, so I tried to read translated Japanese content. Japanese bloggers point out how William and Undertaker use the same expressions to talk about demons as "noxious beasts" or something like that, and describe the work ethic of ideal reapers. In the latest chapter William also doesn't use honorifics to refer to higher-ups, as well (but honestly I think it's understandable regardless, especially considering how exploited he is).

I also think the double x2 agent theory sounds interesting but as you said, working undercover is not really his strong point (among humans, at least?). And yes, Yana did something similar with the twins but to me it's especially because she already pulled this before that it's kinda odd for a twist like this to build up this way.

Plus, compare William's appeareances and how much we know him compared to other characters, I'm not even mentioning Sebastian and Ciel as protagonists, but even their servants... We saw too little of him in my opinion and we don't have many elements on the reaper realm, as well.

It is intresting that Undertaker and William use the same words for demons and the fact William didn't use honorifics in the latest chapter. I wonder if that's because he's fed up with them or some other dastardly reason, like he has switched sides, he just hasn't made that known to the other reapers yet? Or maybe, in favor of the double agent theory, he's staying in dispatch to keep an eye on things? Make sure the reapers don't catch on to what's happening?

I feel like for it to work it still misses something, and personally I'm not a fan of off-screen development... I mean, how does William transition so abruptly to on-the-book to rogue reaper?

I'm not against it and it's def not a stretch (it would be plenty interesting for an arc on him, too) but at the current state of circumstances I feel it would be too, "sudden" (for lack of a better word)?

I don't know how to better explain it but I feel like there isn't enough building up to it.

Or, and this is a big OR, he could end up being a double DOUBLE agent. Make everything think he's swapped sides before pulling the mask off, so to speak? I mean, we've seen he doesn't do undercover well (how does an ex-human fail so horribly at being human? Grell even did better! Well, for the most part) so that idea could go out the window, but it's an intresting thought.

I don't know. I'm still on the fence of double agent William and even though I will eat up ANYTHING William related, I would like for it to have some more coecsion or flow but if he does end up showing his hand, I am cruious if we will get any flashback scenes to explain a little more how he ended up making that choice.

One last thing, and this is a big last thing, Yana said we were getting close to the climax, yes? What if, and this hurts me to say, and if this theory is right, is where William ends up dying becuase plans go awry? Or something goes wrong? And maybe it's his last hurrah to try and fix what's ever wrong? Or maybe he's been acting on behalf of the Board, hence why he collects only half of the Bizzare Doll scythes, to throw them off his trail that he's thinking of deflecting too and then, when it all comes to a head, Sebastian, or even the Undertaker, takes him down?

I 100% agree with you on this my friend. Like, the idea itself sounds intresting and I'm not against it, but it there is something missing because all we've seen about Will is how he's by the book, "we don't ask questions, or make errors" (I can't recall his exact quote atm) so it'd feel a little out of left field for him to suddendly swtich to helping a deserter, or whatever idea Yana might have in store. Then again, I will eat up anything regarding William, even if he does turn out to be a double agent LMAO but you do pose an intresting question, what abou the trio? Or the rest of the reapers? Would they be in for a shock like us? Or would there be a flash back sequence where they start to notice the cracks in William's demenour?

I think the language barrier between the original Japanese version and the manga translations don't really help, so as western fans who can't speak Japanese, in general as a fandom, we may not be able to pick on more subtle hints.

Google translate seems to have improved, so I tried to read translated Japanese content. Japanese bloggers point out how William and Undertaker use the same expressions to talk about demons as "noxious beasts" or something like that, and describe the work ethic of ideal reapers. In the latest chapter William also doesn't use honorifics to refer to higher-ups, as well (but honestly I think it's understandable regardless, especially considering how exploited he is).

I also think the double x2 agent theory sounds interesting but as you said, working undercover is not really his strong point (among humans, at least?). And yes, Yana did something similar with the twins but to me it's especially because she already pulled this before that it's kinda odd for a twist like this to build up this way.

Plus, compare William's appeareances and how much we know him compared to other characters, I'm not even mentioning Sebastian and Ciel as protagonists, but even their servants... We saw too little of him in my opinion and we don't have many elements on the reaper realm, as well.

I feel like for it to work it still misses something, and personally I'm not a fan of off-screen development... I mean, how does William transition so abruptly to on-the-book to rogue reaper?

I'm not against it and it's def not a stretch (it would be plenty interesting for an arc on him, too) but at the current state of circumstances I feel it would be too, "sudden" (for lack of a better word)?

I don't know how to better explain it but I feel like there isn't enough building up to it.

Or, and this is a big OR, he could end up being a double DOUBLE agent. Make everything think he's swapped sides before pulling the mask off, so to speak? I mean, we've seen he doesn't do undercover well (how does an ex-human fail so horribly at being human? Grell even did better! Well, for the most part) so that idea could go out the window, but it's an intresting thought.

I don't know. I'm still on the fence of double agent William and even though I will eat up ANYTHING William related, I would like for it to have some more coecsion or flow but if he does end up showing his hand, I am cruious if we will get any flashback scenes to explain a little more how he ended up making that choice.

One last thing, and this is a big last thing, Yana said we were getting close to the climax, yes? What if, and this hurts me to say, and if this theory is right, is where William ends up dying becuase plans go awry? Or something goes wrong? And maybe it's his last hurrah to try and fix what's ever wrong? Or maybe he's been acting on behalf of the Board, hence why he collects only half of the Bizzare Doll scythes, to throw them off his trail that he's thinking of deflecting too and then, when it all comes to a head, Sebastian, or even the Undertaker, takes him down?

I 100% agree with you on this my friend. Like, the idea itself sounds intresting and I'm not against it, but it there is something missing because all we've seen about Will is how he's by the book, "we don't ask questions, or make errors" (I can't recall his exact quote atm) so it'd feel a little out of left field for him to suddendly swtich to helping a deserter, or whatever idea Yana might have in store. Then again, I will eat up anything regarding William, even if he does turn out to be a double agent LMAO but you do pose an intresting question, what abou the trio? Or the rest of the reapers? Would they be in for a shock like us? Or would there be a flash back sequence where they start to notice the cracks in William's demenour?

I think the language barrier between the original Japanese version and the manga translations don't really help, so as western fans who can't speak Japanese, in general as a fandom, we may not be able to pick on more subtle hints.

Google translate seems to have improved, so I tried to read translated Japanese content. Japanese bloggers point out how William and Undertaker use the same expressions to talk about demons as "noxious beasts" or something like that, and describe the work ethic of ideal reapers. In the latest chapter William also doesn't use honorifics to refer to higher-ups, as well (but honestly I think it's understandable regardless, especially considering how exploited he is).

I also think the double x2 agent theory sounds interesting but as you said, working undercover is not really his strong point (among humans, at least?). And yes, Yana did something similar with the twins but to me it's especially because she already pulled this before that it's kinda odd for a twist like this to build up this way.

Plus, compare William's appeareances and how much we know him compared to other characters, I'm not even mentioning Sebastian and Ciel as protagonists, but even their servants... We saw too little of him in my opinion and we don't have many elements on the reaper realm, as well.

- has a fucking mean streak: in the S. Valentine Kuro event he made fun of Grell when the latter dreamed of having a baby, he literally mimicked a newborn's cry (very likely knowing how much Grell would love to carry a child);

- sassed a 13 years old demon contractee kid except said kid left him unable to react when he clapped back at him;

- a very mature man, used his ever important death scythe to trace a line so he could keep the demon away from his bed;

- crossed his arms to avoid touching the demon like a fucking child;

- he's the most competent reaper, yet, even a demon like Sebastian is more affable and able to mingle with humans much better than he, a former human, can;

- is stingy af: when Ronald proposed to have lunch together he just replied: "...I won't pay" granted, who proposes should offer but like, he probably earns double or triple than said Ronald;

- no matter what, has Decor: he'll wear a Suit at all costs. Work uniform? Suit as per regulations. Works at a circus? Colored, shiny Suit. Clown in smoking if you will. Has a furry counterpart with a march hare motif from an alternative universe? Still posh: Suit;

- Insists on being Always Proper yet he wears pjs leaving stuff opened to imagination like, that... half-chest out... Bonus? His pjs pants are too short;

- wants to be Professional, is rude af;

- was forced to get out of his bed to check on the demon but he still cared about appearing as good-looking as possible. He combed his hair back just to get out of the fucking tent;

Ronald *coughs blood*: “Spears-senpai… there’s just one thing I need to ask before it’s over…”

William: *dramatically holds his kohai in his arms*: “What is it, Knox?”