I am only half sure of what is going on at this point, but at the very least I'm enjoying the ride. At least we're finally back into the thick of things, and the story is moving at a good pace now. I wish I didn't have the sinking feeling that Hoshino isn't going to explain as many things as I'd like once the series is over - which, honestly, could come in the next five or so volumes, if she wanted to.