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Missed the little bit where his dad was there saying goodbye, did see a single panel some number of chapters later with his mom and dad, probably around the match with seran's mom.
The mana explanation makes sense.
As for the last point, also wasn't what I was referring to, but guess could've seen someone editing text in a similar scene somewhere.
Following a manga for 5 years with monthly chapters, seems I've forgotten/misremembered some things, thanks for clearing things up.
Missed the little bit where his dad was there saying goodbye, did see a single panel some number of chapters later with his mom and dad, probably around the match with seran's mom.
The mana explanation makes sense.
As for the last point, also wasn't what I was referring to, but guess could've seen someone editing text in a similar scene somewhere.
Following a manga for 5 years with monthly chapters, seems I've forgotten/misremembered some things, thanks for clearing things up.