At this rate, the only two characters who stay alive will be Lelouch and Suzaku. Actually, I kind of want to see that just for amusement and to see how the fans react if these two are the only ones who stay alive while everyone else is dead. To begin with, that seems like the kind of thing that CLAMP will do. I know they don't write it but sometimes it feels like their influence goes beyond designing the characters. Having said that, I can't imagine the kind of reaction that such ending will bring. Let's face it, at this point, I think most people either hate Lelouch or Suzaku or both. If the only two people surviving are Lelouch and Suzaku, I can't imagine the riot that will ensue. Anyway, this episode makes me realize how sensational in-story death has become. In the olden days, death is a device that is used sparingly and have meanings to it. These days, death becomes some kind of shock tactic to maintain viewers' interest. Having said that, I guess it can't be helped with this series since it has so many characters against the main character.
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