Story 181: Zuiun Effect

It was so nice seeing so many old characters appear in this chapter 🥹 The struggle of being an artist is real, Akane is lucky to have so many people supporting her, like Risa letting her stay at her place. Masaki and Tohru moving away for his job reassignment is understandable, but her saying “you can fend for yourself” is kinda scary lol. I guess she knows Akane can find a way to be on her own.

We also saw the messages the anikis sent to Akane. Of course they were watching 😭 All of their comments are so them, I miss the aniki so much.

Speaking of aniki, it’s been a WHILE Kaisei! Akane entering that building and being stopped by Kaisei from going to the 33rd floor is like entering a dungeon and meeting several mini bosses before encountering the main boss. Kaisei is looking as handsome as ever, though. He looks slick in a suit 👀 Akane does seem underdressed in this fancy building, so maybe he’s gonna take her shopping for a new outfit right? 😭 Kaisei, don’t be evil please just take her on a shopping date.

Also, I must point out that Issho had Ikken tell Akane where to go. Like a true demon lord, he can’t send invitations himself, he has other people doing that for him 😅

Story 93: My Words

The tanuki saying modern slang was too funny not to share lol. Akane’s high school friends hang out with her at the karaoke to relieve some stress. It’s interesting that Akane, despite being so stylish, doesn’t know any modern songs. Master Chocho’s challenge to Akane isn’t only to further her craft, but also challenging her to find herself. So much of her identity has been tied to rakugo, but you mustn’t forget what your true self is like.