I understood it differently. As in, the handmaiden ran away with Tiara before the kid could get killed. There was no passing off. Alas, the handmaiden got caught.
Finally! The triumphant return of our heroes:
THE PEANUT GALLERY!
(bit dissapointed by how tame it is though)
Anyhoo, I find it interesting how poor Aou-kun isn't aware of her impact on the public. One can imagine the action figures she could sell! With web-slinging action! All you have to do...
Sweet summer child.
Like everyone else, I too loved seeing Aoi-kun being a badass. I suspect the peanut gallery for the trial will want to replay all of her moves from every angle though. For an accurate depiction of the events. They may have to watch the footage for several days...
I wonder if...
More bonding, but I wonder how Aoi is feeling right now. That expression she had on that last panel makes me think she feels left out.
I like the callback when Akira spotted Moribetsu's uniform, reminding us she still likes dragons and fiery imagery on her stuff.
Unpopular opinion: if Akira does...
Well, we might get an explanation on why would people be reincarnating into a game.
That being said, Lohen, what are you doing? Reading a book while another young man is lying there next to you? That's so Boy-Yuri, and against the principles of Islam.