So I was doing research on flower symbolism for a school project, and I came across some interesting information. There is a type of flower called a "snowdrop" and, unlike other most of the other flowers I came across in my research that had multiple meanings, this one only had one recognized symbolism: hope.
And here I'd thought the Snowdrop arc's title in Reload was simply a reference to the fact that it was snowing, and all the heavy symbolism the cold and the snow held for Goku and company. Wow! I just love Saiyuki! There's always another layer to uncover!! Here's a picture of the blossom:
Now I'm curious and want to take another closer look at the chapter titles. Uh, perhaps after I finish the project I was working on when this tidbit distracted me. hehe. I want to know what other hidden meanings there are waiting to be uncovered! :3