Lycoris Recoil “What’s done is done” Review
Lycoris Recoil “What’s done is done” is the ninth episode of the original anime Lycoris Recoil. Following the shock (pun intended) ending of episode 8, Takina manages to force Himegawa to flee, but she still applied a high voltage discharge into Chisato’s heart, making it unable to be recharged, giving Chisato only two more months to live. This devastates Takina, but Chisato returns to her daily life, unfazed. Kusunoki then recruits Chisato for a raid on Majima’s hideout, but she only agrees if she reinstates Takina. Kurumi has Mika reveal that ten years ago, despite her talent, Chisato suffered from a congenital heart disease that only gave her six months to live. Seeing her potential, Yoshi arranged for Chisato to receive an artificial heart, under the condition that Mika raised her like their own daughter, and ensured she used her talent for killing. However, Chisato saw Yoshi as her “savior”, and thus used her abilities for good. Takina and Mizuki overhear the story, and they all agree the best way of tracking down Yoshi is through Majima. Meanwhile, Majima learns about Yoshi and comes up with a new plan. Takina decides to return to the DA to help Chisato, and arranges for a day off to be with her. After their date, she thanks Takina and gives her her scarf as present before leaving. Meanwhile, Yoshi and Himegawa are ambushed and captured by Majima.
Chisato and Takina
This episode really tore out my heart, mostly because I know this isn’t the kind of show that will let Chisato live just because she’s a favourite. If the show says she’s gonna die, then she will die. She isn’t going down without a fight thought and I can’t wait to see what her and Takina get up to together in the episodes to come. There’s still so much to cover!
