So subs of a couple episodes are out. I figured we might as well combine it in a discussion as well.

Plenty of drama going on with the new arc. As much as I like the characters being honest with each other in this way, I can't help but feel that characters are regressing (especially Iori). She seems to be in a worst state than her previous arc.

One could argue that this 'emotion transmission' is just a lesser form of the 'desires unleashed' arc, so I felt the characters being surprised at each telepathic moment was a little much considering what they had to go through already. I expected Yui/Aoki's 'least interesting according to Heartseed' resolutions to come out much sooner than they did (but I'm glad they realized it).

Also, Heartseed is just trying to strengthen their bonds, man. He's just misunderstood.