Enzaki’s comment makes Rebellion all the more tragic in hindsight. It wasn’t merely a realization of Shiro’s fears. This was a doomed fate cast upon them. In order for Stella to survive Shiro HAD to sacrifice herself in the way she did

Maybe this is a bit more pessimistic of a view than is necessary, but the omnipresent clock in remains really brings out a fated tragedy vibe to the stage girls destined for extinction.

Ack