Thread:Stormlilly/@comment-5693031-20130410043441/@comment-7706473-20130419051113

Ahaha - my apologies for a delay in response. Things occurred, as they tend to do.

... But what an interesting, plausible set of theories you have there~

Even if the last theory takes a nosedive in credibility when you examine it closely, that doesn't mean it can't hold up on it's own too legs... Sort of. One thing we can't take into account is complex changes of emotion; things we're likely to see hinted at, but with no verification besides snatches of dialogue. I think Sakura cared enough for Aoi to conceivably want an out for her friend. More than that, I think she might have started her plan with the *intent* to protect Aoi by either A) Murdering each of the invited or B) Causing panic at her suicide via poison and graduating Aoi... But realized both her inability to fall through with the first and the latter not being enough. This branches into what 'actually' happened, but...

Let's step back for a bit. You cover that Sakura has broken out of the boundaries enforced by the rules in theory two, which means that fear of punishment is no longer a (large) factor in her decisions. This is dangerously close to game-theory style logic, as it assumes a conditional fork is the only thing going through Sakura's mind; after all, even if she can't be killed, neither can she damage their captors enough to effect escape - essentially her immunity is also something that would bring a Raging Demon like herself immense Despair.

In another world, in another time, I'd like to propose a fifth theory.

Sakura hoped to create a suicide that would bend the rules enough to allow for multiple Graduations. I won't go into details because this is clearly speculation, but... It's an interesting idea, no? Anyway. I enjoy audacious theories, and enjoyed yours. Even though I'm somewhat trepidatious about adaptations, I'll definitely check it out!

And in closing: "Tell you what. I'll introduce you to my friends, some time. So what's your type? You're a herbivore guy, so do you prefer a carnivore girl?"