Initial
Initial adjective - Coming before all others in time or order.
Usage example: you've resolved my initial complaint, but now I have a new question
Latter
Latter adjective - Following all others of the same kind in order or time.
Usage example: the multiplex was showing a comedy and a horror film, and we decided that the latter would be more fun to watch
Both words in one sentence
- The latter is usually the most bashed pairing by fans, even those who don't really ship, due to Yukari's initial behavior in the game.
Source: Die For Our Ship / Video Games - Comes as an initial surprise in the manga, but the latter part is spoiled by the anime's opener.
Source: First-Episode Spoiler -
The latter has an initial advantage due to an invisibility helmet, and he takes his sweet time pummeling Bell.
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