Episode 9 - HS






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Well, this is getting interesting, even if not necessarily all positively in my opinion. Still, a really long chunk of the episode was about cheating and eternal faithfulness, which is pretty funny considering Banri's current situation. Of course the new Banri is as oblivious as always, but if the old Banri is indeed regaining the body back, he would have a splendid opportunity to prove to the whole world just how insensitive he is by running to Linda. Not that he really would have any best options available, though. He's not really responsible for the new Banri's deeds and interests, but they are still the same person. Since no memories seem to be leaking to the new Banri, it looks like a genuine split personality case. A bit unfair, though, with the old Banri seeing everything the new Banri does but not vice versa. On the other hand that leaves the old one no excuse to simply ignore the new Banri's life.

This will leave Linda in an equally tight spot. I'm sure she wouldn't particularly enjoy robbing Kouko's man, especially when she's reminded of such antics every time she sees her brother. But if old Banri comes back, he won't love Kouko, so it would be a pretty empty affair in the long run. Kouko wasn't living her strongest moments when Banri pushed her into their relationship proclaiming his love, so maybe we will get a jolly nice boat ending if the old Banri comes back and drops Kouko like a rock to chase Linda once again. Honestly, every flashback we get of the old Banri makes him look more and more capable of performing the vilest of things all the while wearing the innocent smile of a child.