As for the deal for Watanuki’s memories… see, this is a bit tricky, because you’ve kind of been put at a disadvantage because of how they’ve released Tsubasa over here. Here’s the place where I have to admit that I read ahead in scanlations, but the truth is, this exchange is something that was actually revealed *first* in Tsubasa if you were reading along in Japan, and not for at least a month or so later in xxxHolic. So I do know what the exchange is for, but I hesitate to tell you, because though you *should* know by now (if they were releasing the translated books of both series the way they really should to keep the timeline up), you don’t, because it’s in TRC vol. 23 (I think). Let me know if you want me to tell you.

Great review of another marvelous volume of this series. Watanuki’s maturity is wonderful and heart-wrenching at the same time. I love the man he is becoming. I like how you point out that his self-sacrifice is done after careful consideration instead of self-loathing like in the beginning of the series. I’m amazed to see his relationship with Yuko is beginning to change.

Question, did I miss the deal Watanuki made with Yuko about his memories? Or, is that an event that happened off screen that we are now being privy to? If I missed it, what was the trade?

The end with Kohane’s wish, the shop, and the treasure Mokona is given to guard is too much! My heart can’t stand the suspense. A three month wait is a violation of the Genova Convention!

You know, now that I think about it, I could *swear* you’d read vol. 12 and had written a fantastic review of it that I blabbered on about here in this blog. Maybe you’re further along than you think? Or maybe I’m on crack??

Off to today’s con!