Yes I've seen a lot of things said about Yuri...
It's to be expected etc. and understandable that people will turn away just like Kumi did at first however. But still, like I say in my observations, I think subtly she is the strongest character because she is able to be very open and honest about her feelings and reaching out to people when she needs to. Whilst the rest of the characters in the team keep in their real feelings and don't reach out to anyone, consequentially putting too much pressure on themselves and becoming horribly lonely (which, in the 4th episode, is a weakness that is taken advantage of). Although I guess either way, both extremes are negative. They're all flawed but in different ways, and that's more human.
EDIT: Actually... this has just made me make a very quick collage wallpaper showing Yuri smiling hehe... I'll put it on the main website soon, nothing special but whatever
Hmm least favourite? Tough one but... I think I may go for umm....... I suppose I'll go for episode 4. It's very good with intense drama etc. And wonderfully done. But I guess whereas the other episodes dealt with a variety of things, this mainly had one aim, the Kasumi/Yellow Knife issue. And not as many perky moments appeared either, which I enjoy. Still some funny moments though. Whilst these are not major things, it is regardless the lesser out of an excellent bunch.
Episode 2 has the birthday scene so I can't knock it down too much

But that has less perky moments too and Episode 1 has mainly introductory stuff so if you are re-watching some things aren't as good so they would go below episode 3.
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