Have just watched episode 21... and Ouch! Poor Satoko!
Spoiler for dunno how much of this is considered spoiler, but anyway::
Perhaps it's just me, but I'm actually wondering why the wounds on Satoko looked so shallow, especially after seeing how hard Shion delivered each stab. In fact, I'd think that she could've easily taken off Satoko's arms... Also, with all the blood that was shown splattering, I find it kinda weird how Shion's white outfit wasn't even stained, or how little blood stains were actually on Satoko.
Still, it was a real ordeal seeing Shion torture Satoko. However, since I'm also re-watching School Rumble and Galaxy Angel at the moment... Satoko's voice reminded me of that giraffe (pyotr was it?) and Nomad a little too much.
I actually thought the following, but I guess I was wrong:
1. Shion had already killed Satoko before they went to Satoko's house
2. *Something* might have happened, which would've resulted in her saying "血がない" repeatedly at Keiichi (wind's translation, eps 7)... Or was she actually saying "違いない" back then, after saying that "Rika-chan's disappearance is probably Satoko's fault too"?
Amazing episode. Also, call me crazy, but I don't find the distorted faces too distracting. In fact, I'd like to think that all those weird faces reflect just how twisted the story is turning into. As more and more violence is shown, the more the characters' faces distort.
Sigh.. I've got to really start learning Japanese.