Ch. 101I, Matou Sakura, Third of the Flame-Chasers!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sakura visits Kurumi in Tengu City, offering her candy from other worlds.
- Kurumi, initially hostile, becomes entranced by the candy's sweetness.
- Sakura proposes a deal: unlimited candy supply and power in exchange for Kurumi's help.
- Kurumi agrees, and they go shopping for candy together in hell's city.
Character Developments
- Kurumi: Initially defensive and embarrassed, she opens up after tasting the candy and agrees to Sakura's deal.
- Sakura: Remains calm and composed throughout, using her knowledge of other worlds and candy to sway Kurumi.
Significant Themes
- The power of temptation and desire (represented by the candy).
- The simplicity of transactions and deals.
- The contrast between hell's reality and its mythological reputation.
Character Interactions
- Sakura and Kurumi: Sakura uses her knowledge and resources to win Kurumi over, while Kurumi initially resists but eventually succumbs to temptation.
- Kurumi and the city: Kurumi enjoys her time in hell's city, buying candy and experiencing a sense of normalcy.