Actually, I was so amazed to see the page that I didn't discover the chapter was there in translated form as well until after I posted that comment ^^;; *hides in embarrassment* So, no, I haven't seen the raw version. I was only referring to an official promo web page for the anime that's been up some time now ^^; I had no idea there were to be any sort of manga adaption/promo until you just showed it to me XD

And now when I've actually read it, I join you in saying that I'm very used to Araizumi and Yoshinaka, but I guess I can adapt. The story seems to be very much in the true spirit of Slayers and that's the big thing I suppose! for both our sakes, let's hope the cute animal-like character turns out to be a good, interesting additional sidekick and not something else. In other words I totally agree with Lina's ending words here XD

Yes, more perfect than I could imagine! XDDD I finished my Slayers Special reading only yesterday, so I much approve of any Slayers related rereading. And you need to de-stress you know ^^