Heat the Pig Liver Anime - Ep 12 Thoughts

Finally, the long awaited final episode!  Although episode 11 answered a lot of questions, there were still some lingering ones yet to be addressed, as well as what exactly is to become of Mister Pig.  As there was a month long delay until this final episode's release, Aniplex released a finale PV just a few days prior to recap the past episodes (link to my translation upload).

This post contains my thoughts as a novel reader, but since episode 12 wraps up volume 1 of the story, there's no real spoiler warnings to be had as it'll just be me filling in the details that were left out by the anime adaptation.  Lastly, you'll find any news regarding the series which came out over the past month in the update section at the end.

Heat the Pig Liver Finale PV

Aniplex uploaded the final episode PV for Heat the Pig Liver, this one is extra long as there was a month long delay. This PV recaps everything that has happened up to this point before the finale airs. For some reason, Aniplex USA chose not to translate this, and instead upload PV3, so I decided to post this.

You can find the original video uploaded on Aniplex's channel by clicking here.

Heat the Pig Liver V3 SS – A Hero Can’t Fulfill Love

★Melonbooks Limited Short Story “A Hero Can't Fulfill Love”

The pie served for dinner was cold.  So I straightforwardly remarked, “It’s cold.”

 

And yet, Itsune glared at me like she was looking at a pig before responding.

 

“Well then, Nott, why don’t you think about it and figure out why there’s a cold pie then?”

 

What did she mean by that?  I turned my attention towards the large, white tablecloth-covered dining table.  From what I could tell, my portion was one slice of a pie that was equally divided into six pieces.  That was all that was served on my plate, and I didn’t spot the other five slices.  The platter that should have held the pie before it was divvied up was also missing.

 

I don’t like fussing over the details like a certain sleazy pig, but I also didn’t want to be made to look like an idiot by Itsune, so I gave it a little more thought.

Heat the Pig Liver V2 SS – Only Two Flowers in the World

★Melonbooks Limited Short Story “Only Two Flowers in the World”

—Yeah.  I must say, when it comes to flowers, the smaller they are, the more charming they become.

 

Sanon conveyed this to me while staring at the tiny white flowers blooming on the trees beyond Celes.

 

Having heard this, Celes tilted her head quizzically.

 

“What’s there to admire about small flowers…?”

 

With his eyes trained slightly below her chin, the black pig – Sanon, proceeded to explain.

 

—I find large flowers to be too flashy and assertive, so I can’t help but be drawn in by those more hidden and modest beauties.

 

This black pig was no longer looking at flowers.  Officer!  There’s a pervert over here!

Heat the Pig Liver V1 SS – Guys Desire Lap Pillows

★Melonbooks Limited Short Story “Guys Desire Lap Pillows”

“Um, Mister Pig?  Why do men desire older or younger sisters?”

 

Jess abruptly inquired while we were still walking, leaving me confused as question marks filled my head.

 

(Well… I don’t think all men desire for an older or younger sister, but… what made you suddenly ask about that?)

 

“You were emphasizing how great sibling relationships are last night… and Mr. Nott kept calling out ‘Onee-chan’ in his sleep, so…”

Heat the Pig Liver Anime - Ep 11 Thoughts

With Mister Pig's deductive reasoning proven correct, stairs appear around the mountain base for Mister Pig and Jess to climb.  What awaits them as they proceed towards their destination?

If you've read my past episode review blog posts, you should know by now that this post will contain my thoughts as a novel reader, although I will take care to not spoil anything in the story beyond what has already been covered in the anime.  You'll find any news regarding the series in the update section at the end as well.

Heat the Pig Liver V1 SS – The Reason Flowers Bloom Is

★Special Short Story “The Reason Flowers Bloom Is”

“How would you feel if the flowers in the vase were still buds?”

 

I was told this over and over again when I first arrived at the Quiltlin mansion.

 

No one leaves flower buds in a vase when inviting guests over.  It is common courtesy to only display those that have flowered.  The same applies to maids.  Just as one would put blooming flowers on display, I must make sure to smile.  Even if I am not feeling happy, I must smile out of courtesy.  This was what my master, the lord, taught me.