-Despite being pure setup, the first half stays an enjoyable read due to character interactions, quirks, and more insight on the mistress of friendship.
-At first I thought Puk drew the biggest paralells with Grim Heart, but there might be some with how Snow used to be: a naive little child who thinks everything will be better by way of smiles and sprinkles. Just so happens her power makes it so by force. And, if no one is complaining, why think something is wrong? Basically, Puck is messed up, and I haven't forgotten Sachiko's hunch, so we probably haven't seen the worst of it.
-CQ is easily the best new girl; there's just something about how she acts, being a normal person and using logic without coming out as a boring machine. Also, its hard to not sympathize with a somewhat disgruntled and unfortunate employee.
-Did not see the twist with Bell coming
I've kinda been spoiled on her identity already, but I don't mind since I really should've seen it beforehand (the biggest clue has been in front of us all along) and the implications could be interesting.
-Cutie and Glassianne are more dead than Grace, and that's saying something. A shame, Cutie is very interesting.
-Very concerned with Pfle and Fal
Death flags everywhere... come on, we can't lose two recurring characters.
-At least spare Mana, please...