It seems pretty clear to me that Eko is either unknowingly a zombie already, or is at the very least some kind of mutant carrier for the virus:
- We see she's sick with a fever in Ch. 1 immediately before the zombie pandemic takes out the world (and sleeping for two whole weeks out of nowhere is suspicious on its own)
- She's able to casually stroll through the zombie-infested city without getting attacked at all; we see her literally walk right past a zombie on her way to school without either of them noticing each other, and she and Risa didn't appear to be moving with any sort of caution on their way to the theater either
- She's single-mindedly following her established pre-apocalypse desires: kill her bullies and be together with the girl who wanted to befriend her

With that in mind, it's entirely possible that Eko could have transmitted the virus to one of the group members, leading to their downfall.

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...yeah I would not at all put it past Eko to have let a zombie in (though so far there's no indication of it). I'm pretty damn sure that when she says she wants to kill Miya, she's absolutely being literal

It seems pretty clear to me that Eko is either unknowingly a zombie already, or is at the very least some kind of mutant carrier for the virus

That would definitely explain a lot, yeah

Oh neat. So Miya's in a bad spot too... and wanting to kill her mother (not like I'm blaming her giving that she's been literally chained to her bed). So Risa is still the one who was treated the best by the zombie apocalypse.

Now, Miya and Eko could still kill each other, or become fast friends, really. Or become fast friends then kill each other.

I love that I have absolutely no idea where this story is going.

This is NOT the Z-virus...
...this is the Y-virus.
FFS, dem curveballs!

Oh neat. So Miya's in a bad spot too... and wanting to kill her mother (not like I'm blaming her giving that she's been literally chained to her bed). So Risa is still the one who was treated the best by the zombie apocalypse.

Now, Miya and Eko could still kill each other, or become fast friends, really. Or become fast friends then kill each other.

I love that I have absolutely no idea where this story is going.

Wherever it's going seems to be in Crazytown, which is great news in my book. Every character confirmed alive at this point is messed up in some way or other.

MC being flustered at Risa-chan during bathing incident, trying to control herself lol...hopefully MC didn't change the bathwater lol~...I mean MC can always add more hot water, filling the bathtub with new water takes too long. Good thing Risa can still feel sense of touch, seems only her sense of taste has become a little dull and numb.

MC has neglectful mother while Miya-chan has a crazy obsessive mother who keeps her locked up in her room (Went crazy probably from father's death, assuming she was already crazy and obsessive to begin with)

...They both can bond over their crazy horrible mothers [Assuming MC doesn't kill her on sight first (Miya-chan going to need a disguise to seduce MC first to have a chance to join the possible(Low chance) a poly-relationship)]

Let see if MC's mother actually develop morals and conscience (Unlikely but anything is possible).

Oh. It seems that Miya has her own problems.

Wouldn't mind if Eko stays kinda batshit but I'm hoping Risa joins up with the two of 'em amicably (after probably some life-threatening introductions). The girls should be girling.

being Miya is also suffering

Well, shit.

It seems pretty clear to me that Eko is either unknowingly a zombie already, or is at the very least some kind of mutant carrier for the virus

Now isn't that a fascinating idea? I'll have to keep this in mind in future updates.

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Okay, new theory. Eko is carrying some sort of mutation turning it into a sort of rage virus that just causes bystanders to kill each other.

Ooooor. Risa is secretly just as Yandere, and killed Eko's mom and arranged the bodies. I don't actually think so, but it would be a twist.

This series just keeps giving psychopathy, like a slow-moving trainwreck made of sociopaths... Probably not my strongest simile right there.

Ooooor. Risa is secretly just as Yandere, and killed Eko's mom and arranged the bodies. I don't actually think so, but it would be a twist.

Well, we know she's a zombie, so maybe she lost control for a bit? I don't think it's just a coincidence that in ch. 1 she had beaten to a pulp a bunch of people (undead or living) right when she met Eko.

Ooooor. Risa is secretly just as Yandere, and killed Eko's mom and arranged the bodies. I don't actually think so, but it would be a twist.

Hmmm...I knew it, Eko/MC had a somewhat neglectful mother but it seems MC still had feelings for her mother (Still human and not a psychopath)....Mother had sadly 'likely' made the mistake of getting a toxic abusive boyfriend (Mother doesn't seems like a total scum...but sadly not a responsible mother in a good mental head-space from what we can see from MC's initial reaction to her mom). You can tell from MC's mom reaction and response to just 'that good' line after MC asking if she was still with that 'guy'. Yeah definitely not a happy relationship there, should have focus more on bonding with her daughter but sadly humans are often a a stupid species and we are prone to mistakes. Mother likely wanted to connect and be with her daughter but sadly was not responsible or in a good enough head space to make the good correct decisions (Strain-tense neglected relationship with her daughter).
...It sad how these days both women and men just put up with trying to get into another relationship where they are just abused and the minor emotional connection/support that they are seeking is not worth it...

Though it feels weird that this chapter seems to be hinting that MC was not the one who killed those survivors (Well not personally at least, maybe let zombies instead at the most)...

Miya-chan showing off her potential unhinged/yandere nature lol XD

chapter 6.5- MC afraid of just becoming the 'third wheel (Risa picking Miya over MC)' instead of the '3' them all being close friends. It would be nice if there was a poly-route but sadly MC and Miya are going to have to battle it out yandere-style...only one yandere will survive.

Ooooor. Risa is secretly just as Yandere, and killed Eko's mom and arranged the bodies. I don't actually think so, but it would be a twist.

Yeah, seems unlikely but that would be a interesting twist...MC would probably still forgive Risa but MC would still be likely shocked and stun for the few moments at first (Eko was still hoping for a emotional connection with her mother deep down inside).

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I mean, I don't fully buy the "Risa killed Eko's mom" either, but... Something is off. Why would she get killed right after the call even though the outbreak was weeks ago ? Why would they both be dead, and in front of her house ?

I feel that there's enough evidence to know there is a question, but not enough to start formulating and answer.

I feel that there's enough evidence to know there is a question, but not enough to start formulating and answer.

It's literally still the first volume, if there's any time to make baseless theories from breadcrumbs it's now. And we still in the process of getting information. It's basically the whole point.

That said, we do currently have a few weird things to go on. So far we've seen every new person that interacts with Eko in any way ends up dead a day later. Apparently the only person "safe" for now is Miya, and the only difference so far is because it's either

A) Through text
Or
B) She thinks it's someone else

It's all we have to go on so far and it's definitely going to become outdated. Baseless theory crafting is fun.

Ooooor. Risa is secretly just as Yandere, and killed Eko's mom and arranged the bodies. I don't actually think so, but it would be a twist.

I alreay said they all carry the Y-virus. This is totally what I think happened.

Is that what you meant? I just assumed you were referencing some bit of Resident Evil media I'm unfamiliar with. If it turns out to be double yandere you can have the credit for calling it, free and clear.

The theory I'm more leaning toward after having reread is that because Risa's driving impulse has to do with Eko, it's the only thing keeping her from being a murderous super zombie. So when Eko isn't around... that's what she becomes. I don't think even she is aware of it, and if she does notice any missing time, she quietly tries to pretend she doesn't because it would be a sign her zombie-ness is getting worse.

Edit: The irony here is that if this is the case then the easiest way to kill Miya if they meet up with her would be for Eko to walk away and leave her and Risa together for a little while. Man that'd be a screwed up thing to do on purpose though.

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