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*In this chapter, we see [[Konoko]] experiencing her first "ecstasy" (or "powerup") upon beating [[Barabas]], of a total of three. The second one occurs at the end of {{C|7}} after Konoko defeats a [[Fury]] and her two [[Striker]] sidekicks (arguably a boss fight, especially if developed properly [[AE:Black Strikers|in the Edition]]). That second ecstasy is described as "consistent with the waveforms of a [[Daodan#Daodan spike|Daodan spike]], but far more powerful". The final ecstasy takes place after Konoko beats [[Muro]] in {{C|14}}, and this time it is powerful enough to knock back bystanders or even kill them. | *In this chapter, we see [[Konoko]] experiencing her first "ecstasy" (or "powerup") upon beating [[Barabas]], of a total of three. The second one occurs at the end of {{C|7}} after Konoko defeats a [[Fury]] and her two [[Striker]] sidekicks (arguably a boss fight, especially if developed properly [[AE:Black Strikers|in the Edition]]). That second ecstasy is described as "consistent with the waveforms of a [[Daodan#Daodan spike|Daodan spike]], but far more powerful". The final ecstasy takes place after Konoko beats [[Muro]] in {{C|14}}, and this time it is powerful enough to knock back bystanders or even kill them. | ||
*It is unclear what triggers the ecstasy exactly, but there seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions (or "hormones") and the [[Chrysalis]] inside her (which neither Konoko nor the player knows about as of {{C|6}} ; the Daodan terminology used by [[Shinatama]] & [[Kerr]] and hinted at by Muro is still cryptic at this point). The first idea is a particularly high peak of [[wikipedia:adrenaline|adrenaline]]. Then again, if Konoko should feel stress or anger, it is ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to [[wikipedia:fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or [[wikipedia:second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to an [[wikipedia:orgasm|orgasm]] (it sounds a lot like | *It is unclear what triggers the ecstasy exactly, but there seems to be some sort of feedback between Konoko's emotions (or "hormones") and the [[Chrysalis]] inside her (which neither Konoko nor the player knows about as of {{C|6}} ; the Daodan terminology used by [[Shinatama]] & [[Kerr]] and hinted at by Muro is still cryptic at this point). The first idea is a particularly high peak of [[wikipedia:adrenaline|adrenaline]]. Then again, if Konoko should feel stress or anger, it is ''during'' the fight or before it, with effects similar to [[wikipedia:fight-or-flight response|fight-or-flight response]] or [[wikipedia:second wind|second wind]]. What makes the most sense ''afterwards'' is a sort of triumphant relief, most similar to a [[wikipedia:runner's high|runner's high]] or an [[wikipedia:orgasm|orgasm]] (it sounds a lot like the latter, too). Konoko raises her arms in an uncontrolled spasm, and also becomes oblivious to her surroundings (notably, she never seems to remember going through the spasms herself), which further characterizes her state as an ecstatic [[wikipedia:trance|trance]]. It is possible that the Chrysalis is using the immediate aftermath of an intense fight as an opportunity to "come forward" and "grow", responding to physical damage and taking advantage of momentary psychological weakness. See the [[Daodan]] article for more info on the process. | ||
*Konoko's first ecstasy goes unnoticed, for multiple reasons: all TCTF troops on the roof and below have been wiped out, Damocles has been shut down, Shinatama has been kidnapped, and most of the science team is off duty (together with Griffin and Kerr). Without that knowledge, [[Griffin]] lacks determination when it comes to stopping Konoko from going after Shinatama, and his awareness of Konoko's dramatic power is delayed until the end of {{C|7}}. At this point, Konoko's ecstasy appears as unprecedented to the scientific staff, and since there is no visual contact, Griffin has no choice but to assume that Konoko is becoming, or has already become, an uncontrollable monster; hence the radical decision to detonate Shinatama's [[Xiox]]. | *Konoko's first ecstasy goes unnoticed, for multiple reasons: all TCTF troops on the roof and below have been wiped out, Damocles has been shut down, Shinatama has been kidnapped, and most of the science team is off duty (together with Griffin and Kerr). Without that knowledge, [[Griffin]] lacks determination when it comes to stopping Konoko from going after Shinatama, and his awareness of Konoko's dramatic power is delayed until the end of {{C|7}}. At this point, Konoko's ecstasy appears as unprecedented to the scientific staff, and since there is no visual contact, Griffin has no choice but to assume that Konoko is becoming, or has already become, an uncontrollable monster; hence the radical decision to detonate Shinatama's [[Xiox]]. | ||