Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-26544002-20160116193239/@comment-27671186-20160208215717

I haven't gotten far enough in the Lite novels to see much of Mahiru's relationship with Shinoa. I know that Shinoa really seems to look up to her, though, and there must be a good reason for that.

In regards to Ferid, he is pretty evil but I think he is also hilarious and enjoy him as a character. He adds a lot of flair to the mix of characters.

Mika is one of my favorites, even in the anime. However, after reading the manga I agree that his personality gets very squashed and brushed aside in the show. I think perhaps what makes him come off as selfish is that his goal is to protect Yuu at the cost of Yuu's human friends. I haven't gotten far enough in the manga to see if this holds true there, as well. Personally I don't see this to be selfish, though, because he believes it truly is for Yuu's benefit.