@rabidfish that acknowledgement of similarity is itself character development. This manga has shown that the clear combination of ambition and action is capable of fueling tremendous growth, which is why Iruma served as the perfect motivation for the two incompatible characters to synchronize.
Inb4 this is all just the prologue and then comes the sequel where Phos finds peace as the sole existence in the universe, like a twisted version of Vinland Saga
@Shortcakex As an ethnic Chinese, I don't see what the problem is here. The manga sends an a general anti-war message from the pov of individuals rather than discuss the political motives of nations. There was never an attempt to portray Japanese imperialistic goals as righteous; if anything...
@Zephyr247 as with the Harvest Festival arc, the manga made it clear that the misfits (specifically ruma) would end up winning, but the story itself dwells more on the how part rather than fact that they happen.
@Adokun anonymous participation is basically what he agreed to this chapter, but I can guess he's reluctant to do it not because of the rules of the festival but his family decree. They call themselves the "neutral bats", which suggests that he's expected to stay as inconspicuous as he can and...
@thegentelman probably because 1)Purson is more stressed than usual and 2) Iruma seems to have a better perception than most people in the class. Also, inattentional blindness is a very peculiar mechanism. Purson would be a lot more prepared to elude something like a new paper club, assuming...
@Chrona why does everything need to be foreshadowed for you? Having foreshadowing is cool but not having it isn't a vice. At the very least, there's no contradictions with the added information.
@cryum I'd like to think that demon world puts effort into polishing their rhetorics much like how magic and melee has evolved in this manga. At the very least, Lugner is far more eloquent than any other demon we've come across. Imagine a demon school dedicated to the recital of melancholy words...