Finally got around to watching 6... Yes, Suzaku is a jerk. Yes, I still like him
I have to admit I'm annoyed with myself for not taking Rolo into account for getting out of the phone call in the beginning. When I saw what happened, it was a duh moment >< I felt so bad for Lelouch, trying to talk to Nunally while Rolo counted down his time limit. Nunally knows something is going on between Suzaku and Lelouch, though. Hm.
The action sequences in this episode were awesome. It was cool to see Anya and Zino in actual corabat. And the upgrading of the Guren in mid-air was one of the coolest things I've seen in a long time. It was great to see Kallen kicking some major butt, going toe-to-toe with the Knights of the Round. And having Zino comment that it was the pilot's skill more than the machine was a good touch. Yay Kallen.
And for whatever reason, I really like the personal touch when the Guren and Lancelot meet. Seeing Kallen and Suzaku fighting while recognizing each other... just seeing the connections between the groups always fascinates me, I guess. Speaking of the Lancelot, woohoo at seeing it and Lloyd again! He's awesome.
The contract between the Emperor and V.V. is to kill God? Huh? And the Emperor calling V.V. is older brother? Double huh?!
Zero approaching Nunally was a very interesting scene. Lelouch doesn't want to lie to Nunally or force her to do anything, and yet still thinks he can keep his identity a secret from her? I can understand him fearing that she would reject him, especially after she told him that she disagrees with him, but he's really stuck at this point. That Nunally volunteered for her position and wants to retry Euphie's plan also puts him in a precarious place. I liked the way Nunally put her hand out, reminding Lelouch of Euphie, too. That was a nice little touch.
And Suzaku arriving to rescue Nunally was powerful. She calls out to Suzaku as Zero runs toward her. I don't think anything else could hurt Lelouch more at this point. "He sold me out to the Emperor!" That may be, Lelouch, but you're the one hiding your identity from her. Can't have it both ways. I don't think the phone call satisfied Suzaku's suspicions of Lelouch either, considering the way Suzaku looked down at Zero as he was blown back by the Lancelot.
But Lelouch's "Nunally!" at the end was heart-wrenching. And she looked like she recognized the voice. Well, well, well.
I can understand why Lelouch feels like throwing away the mask next episode, considering his entire reason for becoming Zero was Nunally. It'll be interesting to see what it takes for him to resume his Zero identity. I'll also be interested to see what, if anything, Nunally does after hearing Lelouch call out her name.