For example, the study that Luaren and P-Meister are arguing about only pertained to the learning of fundamental sound distinctions. If you hear a great deal of a language at an early age, you are subsequently able to pick up the distinctions between sounds in that language when you are older (case in point: Cantonese has nine sounds, some of which are nigh-impossible for even speakers of other Chinese dialects to grasp.) At no point does it mean you will automatically know the language. But neither does it mean your time spent is totally worthless. According to the theory, you should have a much easier time making the correct sounds (or have less of an accent) when you finally do learn the language.

Both sides are guilty of manhandling the facts to suit their own preconceptions.

Incidentally in case you didnt know theres a seperate ending which is called Last Episode as a part of the Realta Nua PS2 version which id much rather not spoil but suffice to say its less of a rip out your heart end to Fate