@Bootybug: Seems likely. Although I'd like it better if he wasn't.
This is indeed a load of fun. That apple thing alone would be worth the price of admission (if admission had a price which, thanks to the scanlators, it doesn't).
Gotta admit, I laughed so hard at that demonic kabe-don (or should I say ki-don?)... probably one of my favorite "Wall Pin of Love" moments, surpassed only by the Tokimeki Memorial / DK Country skit from Pop Team Epic's anime