Postby Divin » November 6th, 2011, 7:17 am
I agree, that Ran falling for Conan's deceptions over and over might seem unlikely for us "all-knowing" (quotations marks, because - thank god i might add - we don't know everything) viewers, but until she gets hold of a real explanation, i.e. APTX 4869, her surpassing the level of 'just-suspicion' is also unlikely.
My concern is, that Ran knowing the truth won't benefit the story, because let's be honest: how would the everyday case look like with her being aware of Shinichi's situation? I don't see that working out on a longterm basis. This isn't something you can put on hold for a few cases like her suspicions.
Don't get me wrong. I don't want her to stay ignorant until the end or just learning the truth after Shinichi gets back to normal. I hope she plays an important role in the final battle, because otherwise she would be a highly redundant female lead. I also want to see how the dynamics change between her and Conan, when she learns the truth. But her knowing for what might still be 5 (real) years, I can't see that working.
So, to get to the topic at hand: the next suspicion arc:
First of all I hope we will see her suspicious for a considerable amount of time. Until now she often got some clues, had few doubtful thoughts and out of nowhere we got to a climax, where Conan successfully plays a trick on her. At least that's my opinion.
Furthermore I hope the next suspicion arc will coincide with a BO arc, for multiple reasons:
1. It gave her the opportunity and time to search for some further clues or - Gosho forbid - evidence.
2. Conan would be occupied with the BO, making it easier for Ran to actually find something, because if we are honest: Ran vs Conan(100%) is somewhat of an uneven battle.
3. Ran suspicion + BO arc is more than enough reason to fly in Hattori and Kazuha!!! Both would make considerable contributions to the respective arcs, I guess.
4. The only possibility to get Conan and Shinichi in the same room with all other suspected conspirators (i.e. Hattori, Haibara, Agasa, Yukiko and Yusaku), to remove every shed of doubt, is Vermouth. I see enough problems with that, but feel free to list them. However I think the relationship between Ran and Vermouth should be further elaborated than a few missing bullets. And it would make for a great scene. Vermouth on arm's length for Conan's side to catch her, but then Ran would be the wiser. What to do, what to do?
On a rather unrelated note: I would like Sonoko to know before Ran, but being aware of the danger this might cause to Ran... making her a more complex character and the suspicion arcs more interesting.
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