Shirley didn't participate in the rebellion plot much because she's a relatively normal girl. Regardless, she was one of the most realistic female characters in the series, and she also saved Lelouch at one point by shooting Viletta. She had good intentions and never did anything wrong. That's why I liked her.
While Rolo's characterization was interesting, I never liked him and saw him as having few redeeming qualities other than undying loyalty (though it was only directed towards one person), and am thus not troubled in the slightest by his death. I found Shirley to be likeable and believable and as such, I thought her death was a real shame.
I do agree that R2 is getting a bit superfluous, though.
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While Rolo's characterization was interesting, I never liked him and saw him as having few redeeming qualities other than undying loyalty (though it was only directed towards one person), and am thus not troubled in the slightest by his death. I found Shirley to be likeable and believable and as such, I thought her death was a real shame.
I do agree that R2 is getting a bit superfluous, though.