フラグ here is a slang term, based on the usage of "flag" in programmin jargon. You know how in visual novels there are several possible story paths that depend on the player's choices? Sometimes a branch depends on a choice made much earlier, which thus needs to be recorded. For example, a stray dog is barking at you: giving it some food might set a flag (look up the meaning in computer jargon on wikipedia) that says "Ami will give you chocolate on St. Valentine's" (Ami is your classmate who loves animals). In this case, receiving that woman's love sets a flag that says "you are going to die". BTW, did you watch Lucky Star? Konata uses フラグ several times, if I'm not mistaken.
LaC said: フラグ here is a slang term, based on the usage of "flag" in programmin jargon. You know how in visual novels there are several possible story paths that depend on the player's choices? Sometimes a branch depends on a choice made much earlier, which thus needs to be recorded. For example, a stray dog is barking at you: giving it some food might set a flag (look up the meaning in computer jargon on wikipedia)
That was really obscure, but now it all makes sense... I'm a programmer so I know about flags, thanks for the explanation. :)
I've updated the translation.
LaC said: BTW, did you watch Lucky Star? Konata uses フラグ several times, if I'm not mistaken.
I haven't watched Lucky Star yet, but believe me it's on the top of my list, on par with Gurren Lagann. I'll get to it after I finish GITS:SAC 2nd GIG.
