User blog comment:Miskos3/Fairy Tail Episode 265: Tartaros arc: That Is the Power of Life, Review/@comment-7418318-20151226095353/@comment-25111584-20151227122647

To Anime-only people: Spoilers might follow.

@Nick: Differing perspectives absolutely normal, especially for us. ;D

For me, the letter method is not really that bad because it doesn't really force Lucy to pretend to support his decision. If they had a direct convo, Lucy would be forced to smile and wish them the best of luck. Instead of venting her emotions instantaneously, which is what happened. From this perspective, what Natsu did is fine. I'm certain that is not his intention, but, for me, this would be a case where the end is all that matters.

@Lord-sama: The scene is about the renewed determination of the FT members to become stronger. The music continues way after Natsu's announcement. You see Gray, Wendy, Laxus, Gajeel, Erza, etc. stand tall and whatnot. It isn't focusing on Lucy's sadness regarding Happy and Natsu's departure. It's kinda irrefutable that the scene is not Lucy-centric. .-.

Also, you seem to be misunderstanding. I'm not saying Lucy shouldn't be sad. She's obviously sad. But the scene is a positive one as far as everybody else is concerned. Thus, I find the music fitting. Also, the only reason the outburst is possible is because Happy and Natsu are not in front of her. If they were, she'd be forced to pretend to support them. While this is obviously not the purpose, the outcome still vindicates the letter method for me.

Also, Natsu doesn't need to be alone. He requires solitary training. In shonen, I'm pretty sure it makes a difference. If he knows that his friends would rather he not do this, why should he inform them in a manner which could lead to them interfering in his plans? His decision is not wrong. In fact, anybody trying to stop him would be selfish. Given that, the letter method saves everybody unnecessary angst. As far as I can see, there seems to be no merit for either party in a direct convo.

Also, Lucy's friends are not going away... Natsu has stated that he will return in a year and everybody else is still present.

@FTGM: Lucy wasn't left alone. She decided to be alone. There's a difference. .-. Which is why I find much of her characterization post-Tartaros to be quite demeaning.

Cancer is also her oldest Spirit though. :3 Nah, just kidding, I know what you mean.