Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon: Bell Cranels First Date

As a long-time fan of DanMachi and a seasoned observer of the complexities of its characters, I must say that this week’s episode was nothing short of exhilarating! The Goddess Festival and Bell’s date with Syr have finally arrived, much to my delight.

The following contains spoilers for Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon, Season 5, Episode 2, “Master: Training”, now streaming on HiDive.

In a more casual and straightforward rewording: The fifth season of Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon is beginning on a brighter note, as this week’s episode kicks off the Goddess Festival of Orario. This festival coincides with Bell Cranel and Syr’s first official date, an event hinted at in the trailers for DanMachi Season 5.

Engaging with a enigmatic figure like Syr was never going to be an easy task, and the recent episode has solidified this truth by presenting various challenges for Bell. From mastering gentlemanly manners to perfecting the art of leading women, Bell has been thrust into a whirlwind dating education, equipping him for his inaugural date. However, not everyone is content with these changes, be it Ryuu or even the Goddess of Fertility herself.

A Crash Course in Dating

Bell Undergoes Arduous Training for Syr

Despite the mysterious connection between Syr and the Freya Familia yet to be fully understood, it’s apparent that the members of this group greatly respect the tavern waitress. Hedin Selland, a prominent figure within the familia, has assumed the role of personally grooming Bell Cranel to familiarize him with the etiquette suitable for courting Syr. Given Hedin’s fastidious and strict personality, it comes as no surprise that he is subjecting Bell to an unusually harsh training regimen.

Your mind must always be focused on pleasing your partner.

As I guided Bell from stumbling on all fours to mastering the art of graceful movement, Hedin helped me instill in him an understanding of the intricacies of courtship with the fairer sex – something essential for taking care of Syr. However, molding a brute like Bell into a gentleman wasn’t going to be simple; it required breaking him of his innate rough edges and replacing them with refined, noble manners.

The Beginning Of the Goddess Festival

DanMachi’s Goddess Festival Has Officially Begun

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon: Bell Cranels First Date

As a dedicated DanMachi fan, I’ve just dived into the latest episode where the Goddess Festival kicks off! This event is a significant highlight for Season 5, honoring the four deities of fruitfulness who sustain our city Orario’s prosperity. With Ishtar’s sudden downfall at the hands of Freya, only four goddesses of fertility are left standing in our city now.

Four deity figures are situated on towering structures at the heart of the city, and the residents regularly pay their respects to each deity and petition for a prosperous harvest in the coming year. Although Freya is widely recognized as the goddess of love, she is also one of the four fertility goddesses, which makes her particularly revered among the four during the festival.

Bell and Syr’s First Date

Bell Has a New Romantic Pairing

In the Season 5 trailer of “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon”, it was subtly suggested that Bell and Syr might be romantically involved. However, their actual date in the second episode came as a shock to many viewers. After undergoing intense preparation, Bell was finally ready to take Syr out on a date, and the skills he learned from Hedin’s training proved useful during this special occasion.

From holding Syr’s hand to feeding her with his own hands, Bell ticked all the boxes for a great date. For Syr, however, this was the opposite of the perfect date, as she merely wanted to go out on a date with Bell being his usual, bashful self. In a bid to escape the watchful eyes of Freya and her familia, Syr ends up asking Bell to kidnap her. With their daring escape from the public’s eyes, Bell and Syr’s date has taken an unexpected turn, though these developments are sure to shake up the narrative.

Would you please kidnap me? The truth is, I never get any time to truly be by myself.

Freya and Syr’s Rivalry Over Bell

Both Characters Are Gunning for the Same Person

Given that Syr is pursuing Bell, who happens to be of interest to Freya, Freya finds herself irritated by this new romantic development. Yet, instead of taking immediate action, Freya chooses to keep her feelings in check for now, giving Syr an opportunity to see where things with Bell might lead. This ambiguous behavior from Syr adds intrigue, particularly since she is considered a crucial member of the Freya Family.

Despite some doubts, it’s clear that Syr could be a remnant of Freya. This is mainly because both characters share an intense fascination with Bell Cranel. Furthermore, there’s ongoing debate within the Freya Familia about supporting either Freya or Syr, which suggests Syr’s importance in the group. Add to this the fact that Syr is bound by her goddesshood, and it seems increasingly likely that she could indeed be a remnant of Freya.

2024-10-14 20:03