The connection between Sister Iris and Hitohashirame seems to be really strong, considering also the first time the latter appeared in Shinra's dream he thought she was Iris...
I'll be honest here, it looks like this flag will go the other way around. The 8th has been losing many fights lately, Instead of being crushed this may be the first win in a while.
it's nice to see Shinra and Iris grow closer, even though at this point Shinra's feelings for her are one sided. Poor guy, falling in love with Iris sucks because she can't reciprocate even if she felt the same way due to her role as a sister.