xxxHolic・Rou OAD! *spoilers* The anime episode attached to Volume 17 of the manga is a 40-minute stand-alone episode which gives you the gist of Yuuko's disappearance, and Watanuki's current state of mind. If it weren't for the kitsune story, I almost thought I was watching some sort of doujinshi version of xxxHolic; Maru & Moro in bed with our main character, Doumeki giving him the full body scan, all the drinking...well, that's not new. While the tv series had a mysterious, playful tone, the OAD captures the bittersweet sadness that Watanuki feels since the truth of Yuuko's existence has been revealed. The manga still has this lingering feeling, too, and I hope CLAMP has some happiness up their sleeves for Watanuki. The production and story for this one-shot wasn't as great as the Shumuki OAD, but still, the new role Doumeki plays in Watanuki's life is highlighted and that in itself, is interesting.
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