#ons chapter 63

Hello everyone, as of late, I've been receiving a lot anon questions (aka anon ask) which are very interesting, I thank you anons for sending your questions, it's actually sweet to exchange insights, views, and so on.

This time, due to the question one anon made and because it literally needs a lot of length, I chose to create a post instead of just replying. (Also being comfortable in laptop hehe)

Anyways, first, this is the anon post:

Let's officially begin with the analysis!

While it's true it can be annoying regarding how Mika's current state plays in terms of always doing what Yuu does, there's something we tend to ignore dear anon and readers, what could it be?

Narrative wise speaking, Mika is, like the rest of the characters tied to a tale; he's for sure the most logical of the group and the voice of reason like you mentioned in your post.

However, let's not forget one thing; contrast to the rest of the human characters, Mikaela went through several transitions contrast to the others. If you want to read more about those transitions, here's the post:

Mikaela the human was a boy or a child that deeply valued each single moment and second he spent with the Hyakuya Orphanage kids; he became the brother figure for them and always looked after them even after Yuu joined the Orphanage along the 4 years they spent in the vampire capital.

1. Mikaela walks a path just like the rest of the characters

As readers, we tend to ignore that he too is an adolescent and that just like any other character, he faces mistakes along strong judgement regarding things; this of course leads to him having a clouded insight regarding humans and vampires. What do I mean?

Back when he became a half vampire, he mentioned he went to oversea trips on which he saw horrors regarding the Seraph of the End experiment; this of course gave him a solid insight regarding humanity:

However, even if it's true that the horrors different humans made through that experiment, it's not exactly correct to tag all humanity because many kids and youngsters that exist without ties to the Army, are pretty much like lost lambs.

Because of this, the way his communication goes with the squad turns good but they don't try to engage in deeper talk regarding the whole theme of the resurrection given that it's at the end of the day, something Yuu deeply focuses through the story.

2. The voice of reason that fights against the wall

Let's take an insight when he was a vampire. This of course is visible in one of the posts in the links.

First of all, there were countless times Mikaela warned Yuu about how getting greedy could lead to a path of doom regarding the resurrection, right?

Here's a master post about it but I'll update few images about it: (the post originally was about an anon having an insight whenever there was some biasis regarding Shinoa and what not, however the post focuses on how Mikaela was the very first character to go against the resurrection (and that I pretty much agreed with his insight from the get go).

Mikaela was heavily against it; the squad on the other hand were hesitant and I'd dare to say they too were against it but given that it was Yuu's happiness, they chose to follow him on that journey because they too gave priority to keep Yuu safe from losing control.

But no matter how hard Mikaela tried to convince Yuu to drop it, Yuu ultimately said this:

At this point, Mikaela as a vampire, officially gave up on trying to change Yuu's mind regarding the whole topic of the resurrection:

At this point, Mikaela chooses to follow Yuu not because he's happy but because his words simply won't reach Yuu; so, the only thing he can do is to protect him; to ensure that if the plan were to be something that endangered Yuu, it'd be the time he'd act. Which is something we see in chapter 85-89.

Mikaela fought until his dying breath to keep Yuu safe, but, we're actually avoiding one question. What could it be? Correct.

3. Judgement driven by guilt

Contrast to Yuu who is driven by obsession which is heavily pointed by Mikaela back in chapter 118; Mikaela is driven by guilt.

But, is that guilt good or bad?

Surprisingly, it plays on both sides.

The good side of that guilt is that Mikaela is allowed to think things carefully; if anything, that gives him the insight to avoid the whole resurrection idea a try since he deeply valued the life of the kids and, as a vampire, the only thing that mattered was to ensure the only life remaining left standing which is Yuu. Very independent from how people view them (friends/ship); Mikaela's priority has been that, Yuu's safety and that Yuu manages to live a good life.

However, because he feels guilt which is something Yuu knows very well, that's a resource Yuu exploits very well:

For sure, no one denies Yuu's sadness, however, Yuu ignores a lot what Mikaela feels as well that it goes against the principle of reason Mika carries. This of course is visible too in Chapter 148:

Because of this, because Mika loved the Hyakuya kids he viewed as family, his guilt drives him to cooperate with Yuu against his better judgement.

Before we talk a bit about Yuu, let's touch the next point:

4. Mika's principles

Quoting you anon: "He's his demon ffs, he can literally possess him to forbid him doing anything stupid."

This actually goes with Mika's principles. Even as a vampire, he felt utter disgust for drinking Yuu's blood because he wanted to prove he wouldn't use Yuu like humans did; and this replicates once he becomes his demon given that Yuu did tell him he allowed him to possess him; Mika retorts to this:

Given that Mika views Yuu as his most important family to protect, even if he could possess him, he won't do it precisely because the guilt along the very fact he treasures him, he won't resort to it; the only way he could resort to it was if Yuu were actualy to sacrifice himself, that's a possibility in there.

Now, replying another point and this is given by my best friend:

5. Mika as a demon reflects he's the voice of reason that gave up

Contrast to the "he" who was a vampire; Mika as a demon is fully aware that he cannot be that same guiding voice like his vampire self used to be. Mika can only watch and accept Yuu's path because he no longer believes he can't stop Yuu; Yuu's for sure following a path of destruction way worse than Shikama's; however this is something within narrative point; that's the way his character is designed to be. One that even if his morals are high, something or a force will halt them from ever blooming.

That's why he follows or has a passive role in contrast to his vampire self.

Now, last point

6. Yuu's not the typical protagonist nor follows the typical trope narrative wise speaking

Us as readers tend to get used to the hero saving the day, doing good deeds, saving girls in distress or people in general, having their soulmate with them.

However, Yuu doesn't fall in that role of protagonist; if anything, it starts with that principle only to get stained. However, it's not bad writing per se, rather, it's another insight within narrative that shows that not all protagonists are bound to follow the rules.

Yuu is exactly the opposite of Shinoa; whereas Shinoa came to treasure human life, Yuu has walked away from it; he manipulates, he seeks power, he seeks way more to the point of shattering rules if it means getting what he wants.

And because of this, it's that Mikaela turns into a rather tragic character that is set between the sword and the wall; he's unable to move freely because guilt and the love he holds chain him down even if he knows Yuu's doing wrong.

What do you think dear readers and anons?

Let me know!

Hmm... this is a matter of perspective dear anon. If anything, you can view Yuu as a samaritan; however the world has rules. Just like the real world.

As to why I lean more to Shinoa's squad team, it's not the thought of "she's my fave chara and that's it".

No.... For me it was thanks to my best friend who's giving her best shot in her master degree right now; she actually made me dig deeper and understand a new insight within the story because I actually did quit it once back when dinosaurs appeared. But thanks to her. I started reading it again but from a different insight, from a more literature wise point. What kind of characters are we seeing, what kind of tropes are managed in the story, etc.

But back to the topic. I find it amusing that you bring Mika to the equation considering Mikaeka despite feeling grief, sadness, anger at his own self, loath & hatred towards himself. He knows much better than doing the resurrection is not okay. It's not Shinoa and squad. It goes way back to Mika as a vampire.

Back when the squad learnt about the resurrection, the very 1st one to go against said plan was Mikaela. If anything, I supported his stance from the get go. True, it sounds marvelous to bring back your loved ones back.

However, that goes against pretty much everything. Humans live, they experience, heck, Mika knows the kids had the worst kind of fates; yet humans are bound to die one day. Be it by someone's hand or from old age.

This was in chapter 52 btw, Mika pointed out that the very thought itself was making Yuu greedy, way too much.

Then

Chapter 59; Mika is still trying his best to convince him to not go further, to not lose himself. To value what he has right now.

Then we repeat that in chapter 63.

The reason why the squad at the beginning was going all along was because it was just reviving humanity. Then Guren made certain he had hosts ensuring Kimizuki and Yoichi would jump directly into the equation very independent of Narumi.

Even way before we went this current path

The one who at this point could stick there and still headed on to at the very least bring humanity back because they were basically doing what Guren said... Mika did have a point. Yuu's always avoiding reality, always running away.

And as Mika said. No one can have everything in life. It'd be cool to have everything, but we always end up facing up decisions. We have to take decisions every single day.

You decide one day to have something for breakfast: let's say, you like eating eggs but you also like eating pasta.

Both are delicious, but you can't eat both unless you are ready to face the consequences of overfulling your stomach.

Same applies here. Yuu wants A, B, C & even D as possibilities. The story stands on a philosophical insight of how one must treasure the time we have, the time we spend with others; but it also touches how it's against nihilism, how also people struggle to move forward; how the scars from the past may halt us from walking into the present.

So, for you, Shinoa might be the antagonist. However, her role from the get go has been the protagonist. Of course, what kind of "protagonist" she is differs a lot from the kind of "protagonist" Yuu is. And if you have doubts. The Catastrophe highlighted that.

If we talk about her not connecting, that'd be quite the opposite. She started to connect with people thanks to her squad. When she chose to save Mika back then, the consequence of her actions lead for Narumi's squad members to die. She felt bad, guilty about it, but at that time she had made her choice.

Yoichi upon learning the massive stakes of bringing everyone back to life or attempting even would mean to see someone burning for eternity. And as much as he loves his sister or the image he created of her; he'd rather let go than taking away the chance of those who live in the present for that wish. That's not being selfish, it's been conscious.

Kimizuki at first glance may seem like a quick change but in fact, it isn't. If anything, he's a realistic character. But given that he didn't want to let go of his past; Mirai who had a chance due to Kimizuki actually listening or being conscious, she was able to appear and was able to tell him to move on, to treasure his new family.

Kimizuki is the closest one to be a mirror or reflection of Yuu; however, he is the path Yuu chose to walk away from.

As for Guren, Mahiru and Ferid. They were facing a petty God who played with endless humans lives. I mean, who was the one to choose which empires rose and fell? Who was the one who ensured endless kids were cruelly and brutaly experimented on?

But hey. Let's remember chapter 114:

That was not under Rigr's plan. If anything, all of it was orchestrated by the 1st progenitor. The very character that pretty much toyed with his experiments.

And regardless of that, Yuu wants to bring back the 1st progenitor? Even Mika was against it.

But given that Yuu always pulls the "it won't bring you back" card. Mika doesn't have much option to voice around.

Sooo... very independent that I consider Yuu's portrayal as an unusual protagonist which I commend, I like changes. It doesn't mean that the reader side if me agrees with his whole plan. If anything, it goes against the very core and philosophy of the story.

Hello everyone, after so much, the answer of everything is finally gathering from the massive puzzle and thus, I present to you the first part.

I hope you enjoy the theory!