Loved episode 14. Loved it, loved it, loved it. Sure... it wasn't super exciting, but it really put down the ground work for some great potential.
The handling of
Mayu was awesome. Her entire shtick of being a
yandere makes her somewhat one-dimensional and very predictable as far general characterization goes, but it was great to see how utterly oblivious the other idols were to how unhealthy that kind of obsession is, stays on key with CG lore. Overall her cameo was enough to make you want more, but not so much you'd tire of it. Also the things we visually saw her capable of, made her much more creepier than the CD drama tracks could do with just sound.
I also felt great when the series cemented that
other Producers are responsible for the various girls. Keeps things more "realistic" --
and the twist helps explain why Mayu isn't trying to kill any of the Cinderella Project members.
While Mishiro's actions in the after credits are troubling, it doesn't make her a bad person. We don't know her intentions yet. She may very well believe her plan is for the company's interests, and just because it could turn out to be a mistake, does not mean it was evil or selfish. She was mentioned to be returning from the American branch, which she may have made super successful (and a reason for being transferred back to the Japanese branch).
Also... that scene with Mishiro fixing P-kun's tie seems to be setting a ship on sail for some fans. If she proves popular enough, mayhaps she will appear in the 4-koma/game settings?
***EDIT***Still crossing my fingers that Staff-san makes an appearance (or gets mentioned) in the anime. The man needs more idol love.
