Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points & Events

• Asuna returns late at night and is greeted by Eriri, who leads her to a gathering of the other girls.
• Asuna reveals that Rosalie's first mission was to visit a flower field with Fang Zheng.
• The second mission was to kiss, but Fang Zheng only kissed Asuna's cheek.
• The third mission did not appear after the second was completed, despite being marked as finished.

Character Developments

• Asuna: Shows discomfort discussing the kissing mission but maintains honesty.
• Eriri: Persistent in questioning Asuna about the missions.
• Black Cat: Receives a new mission from the Undead of the Darkness Abyss.

Significant Themes

• Trust and honesty among the group.
• The girls' shared feelings for Fang Zheng and their reactions to the kissing mission.
• The mysterious nature of Rosalie's missions.

Character Interactions

• Asuna and Eriri: Eriri drags Asuna into her room for questioning, showing familiarity and curiosity.
• Asuna and the group: The girls react with surprise, disappointment, and relief upon learning about the kissing mission.
• Black Cat and the group: Black Cat's dramatic announcement of her new mission.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng regains his true power, the "Dark Beast," in the virtual world.
• He meets Black Cat, who has adopted a gothic lolita outfit and a "Dark Emperor" persona for him.
• They embark on a quest to the Bell Tower of Souls to guide a sorrowful soul.
• Fang Zheng fights off Undead monsters at the clock tower, while Black Cat cheers him on.
• Black Cat expresses her desire to see a real battle between Angels and Demon Kings.
• Fang Zheng invites Black Cat to visit his home in the real world after beating the game.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: He regains his power and accepts Black Cat's delusional behavior, planning to take her to the Heavenly Dao Palace in the real world.
• Black Cat: She continues to indulge in her chuunibyou persona, expressing her desire to see a real battle between Angels and Demon Kings. She kisses Fang Zheng's cheek as a token of gratitude from the guided soul.

Significant Themes

• Power and Destiny: Fang Zheng's power awakens, and he feels a responsibility to guide lost souls, embracing his destiny.
• Delusion and Reality: Black Cat's chuunibyou persona contrasts with the real world, and she looks forward to seeing a real battle between Angels and Demon Kings.
• Friendship and Acceptance: Fang Zheng accepts Black Cat's delusional behavior and invites her to his home, showing understanding and friendship.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Black Cat interact as "Dark Emperor" and "Darkness's Kin," with Black Cat treating him as her king.
• Black Cat cheers Fang Zheng on during the battle against Undead monsters.
• Fang Zheng invites Black Cat to his home in the real world, showing acceptance of her behavior and a desire to spend more time with her.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and the girls complete several quests, each involving a kiss between two players to progress.
• They complete quests for Asuna, Black Cat, Eriri, Leafa, and Shinon, but none trigger the third stage.
• Fang Zheng and Yuki embark on a fishing quest on the 65th floor. They catch a fish, and the second stage of the quest requires a kiss.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Becomes more curious and concerned about Yuki's behavior and secrets.
• Yuki: Reveals she agreed to the marriage application to experience a wedding, hinting at a hidden sadness. She panics and runs away when Fang Zheng tries to kiss her for the quest.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Secrets: Yuki's secret and fear are revealed, challenging the trust between her and Fang Zheng.
• Growth and Change: Yuki's maturity and complexity are hinted at, contradicting her usually cheerful and innocent demeanor.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Yuki: Their relationship deepens as Fang Zheng becomes more protective and concerned about Yuki. Yuki, however, reveals a side of herself that Fang Zheng hadn't seen before, creating tension and mystery.
• Fang Zheng and the other girls: Fang Zheng interacts with the other girls in the context of completing quests, but his focus is mainly on understanding Yuki's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng returns to the Guild and learns that Yuki hasn't returned.
• He discovers that Yuki has been hiding her HIV-positive status and her fear of intimate contact due to her illness.
• Yuki reveals that she joined Darkmoon Blade to help her team escape the death game and reunite with their families before her time runs out.
• Fang Zheng finds Yuki and learns about her past, and she confesses her fear of being hated by him if he knew her secret.
• Fang Zheng kisses Yuki and promises to save her.

Character Developments

• Yuki: Reveals her HIV-positive status and her motivation for joining Darkmoon Blade. She shows vulnerability and fear of being rejected by others due to her illness.
• Fang Zheng: Demonstrates his ability to read people and his determination to save all his companions, including Yuki.

Significant Themes

• Discrimination against HIV/AIDS patients in society.
• The fear of being rejected and hated by others due to a secret.
• The importance of acceptance and support from loved ones.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Yuki: Fang Zheng discovers Yuki's secret and reassures her of his support, ultimately kissing her to show his commitment to saving her.
• Fang Zheng and Eriri: Eriri helps Fang Zheng realize that Yuki has been hiding something unusual about her behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Yuki's terminal illness and her preference for this game world over her real life.
• Fang Zheng's inability to cure Yuki due to lack of medical expertise and the Swarm's limitations.
• The third mission, "Rosalie's Wedding," is activated for all seven characters.
• The group arrives at the church, but the doors are locked until Fang Zheng opens them, triggering a change in their attire to wedding outfits.
• A ghostly figure appears, commanding Fang Zheng to choose his bride.

Character Developments

• Yuki: Her backstory is revealed, showing her preference for this game world due to her terminal illness.
• Aoba: Struggles with self-confidence in the raid team, considering transferring to the combat team. Fang Zheng reassures her of her importance.
• Fang Zheng: Shows empathy and understanding towards Yuki's situation, keeping her secret. He also supports Aoba's confidence.

Significant Themes

• The girls' attachment to this game world and their lives within it.
• The importance of self-confidence and trust in one's abilities.
• The consequences of secrets and the burden of keeping them.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Yuki: They share a secret about Yuki's condition, fostering a deeper bond.
• Fang Zheng and Aoba: Fang Zheng boosts Aoba's confidence, encouraging her to stay in the raid team.
• The group dynamic: The girls' excitement about wearing wedding dresses highlights their camaraderie and shared experiences.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng suspects the ghost bride quest is abnormal and decides not to choose a bride, triggering Rosalie's transformation into a powerful BOSS.
• Rosalie's chains bind the girls, and Fang Zheng realizes the BOSS's mechanics: cutting the chains weakens Rosalie.
• The group defeats Rosalie after freeing the girls from their chains.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates strategic thinking, caution, and quick decision-making in battle.
• The girls show understanding and adaptability in battle once they grasp the BOSS's mechanics.

Significant Themes

• The quest's true nature: Rosalie's wish might not be as initially thought, highlighting the importance of considering all possibilities.
• Teamwork and communication: The girls work together to free each other and weaken Rosalie, showcasing their ability to adapt and strategize as a group.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with the ghost bride, Rosalie, and the other girls, using his understanding of the quest's mechanics to guide their actions.
• The girls interact with each other, supporting and learning from one another during the battle against Rosalie.
• Eriri and Fang Zheng have a playful exchange after the quest, with Eriri trying to get Fang Zheng to reveal his choice, and Fang Zheng maintaining his teasing response.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The SAO Incident Response Headquarters is anxiously awaiting the clearing of the 100th floor, as it marks the end of the game and the players' imprisonment.
• The headquarters can't interfere with the game's progress due to the risks involved and the lack of control over the system after Kayaba Akihiko's death.
• The players in the game world are also anxious, with some excited about the possibility of returning to reality and others worried about the final Boss battle.

Character Developments

• The members of the Darkmoon Blade Guild feel increasing pressure as they approach the final Boss, with Eriri seeking comfort from Fang Zheng and Gabriel showing unusual diligence in her training.
• Asuna and Black Cat visit Fang Zheng, hinting at a discussion about their future plans after the game is cleared.

Significant Themes

• The anticipation and anxiety of the final challenge.
• The struggle between hope and fear among the players.
• The helplessness of the SAO Incident Response Headquarters in the face of the situation.

Character Interactions

• The members of the Darkmoon Blade Guild support each other as they face the final Boss battle.
• Asuna and Black Cat seek out Fang Zheng to discuss their future plans, indicating a growing bond between them.
• The SAO Incident Response Headquarters members share their concerns and frustrations about the situation.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Asuna and Black Cat visit Fang Zheng's room, nervously hinting at romantic intentions.
• Asuna and Black Cat separately express their feelings to Fang Zheng, with Asuna being more direct and Black Cat being hesitant but eventually confessing her feelings.
• Fang Zheng reassures them both, promising to keep them safe.

Character Developments

• Asuna: Shows courage and initiative in expressing her feelings to Fang Zheng.
• Black Cat: Overcomes her initial hesitation and confesses her feelings to Fang Zheng.
• Fang Zheng: Maintains composure and understanding, handling the situation delicately.

Significant Themes

• Carpe Diem: Characters seize the moment, as life in the game world is uncertain.
• Love Triangle: The dynamic between Asuna, Black Cat, and Fang Zheng develops into a love triangle.

Character Interactions

• Asuna and Black Cat: Both express their feelings to Fang Zheng, showing their determination and courage.
• Fang Zheng and Asuna/Black Cat: Fang Zheng reassures both women, promising to keep them safe, showing understanding and care.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and his guild prepare for the final battle against the BOSS on the hundredth floor to escape the game world.
• They are joined by Kuroyukihime, An, and other players for the final assault.
• The BOSS battle begins, with the BOSS displaying powerful defensive abilities and unleashing devastating attacks.
• The players employ strategic switching of attackers and use ranged attacks from Dark Nebula's archers to deal damage.
• The BOSS summons roots from the ground and launches a barrage of light arrows, causing significant damage to the players.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates leadership and strategic planning, rallying the players for the final battle.
• Kuroyukihime and An show determination to defeat the BOSS and return to reality.
• Aoba and Nanami exhibit bravery and skill in defending against the BOSS's attacks.

Significant Themes

• Unity and teamwork among the players are essential for defeating the powerful BOSS.
• The final battle represents the culmination of the players' struggles and their desire to return to reality.
• The BOSS's formidable abilities highlight the challenges and dangers the players have faced throughout their journey.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Esther, Lestia, Asuna, and Yuki, showing concern for their well-being and confidence in their abilities.
• Kuroyukihime and An express relief at seeing Fang Zheng and his group, indicating a level of trust and camaraderie.
• The players work together, switching attackers and supporting each other to withstand the BOSS's onslaught, showcasing their teamwork and coordination.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The final BOSS battle begins with a barrage of rainbow-colored arrows, followed by a three-phase battle.
• The BOSS heals itself by receiving dew from a tree, which the team must interrupt.
• The BOSS has a wide attack range and employs magical attacks, making the battle intense and challenging.
• The team successfully defeats the BOSS, and the game declares a mandatory management mode, signaling the end of the game.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates calm leadership and strategic thinking throughout the battle.
• Gabriel shows her reliable archery skills, despite her lazy and disinterested demeanor.
• Yuna attempts a selfless act but is stopped by Eriri and Black Cat, who protect her from the BOSS's attack.
• Black Cat showcases her chuunibyo persona while defending Yuna, despite taking significant damage.

Significant Themes

• Teamwork and coordination are essential for overcoming challenges.
• Individual sacrifice can be prevented through quick thinking and action from teammates.
• The game's finality is marked by the mandatory management mode, signaling the end of the virtual world's control over the players.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng commands the team, ensuring everyone has a role and works together.
• Gabriel and Fang Zheng work together to interrupt the BOSS's healing.
• Yuna, Eriri, and Black Cat display camaraderie and protect each other during the battle.
• The team members support each other emotionally after the game's end, showing a sense of accomplishment and relief.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng wakes up in an unfamiliar apartment after logging out of the game.
• He uses his personal terminal to monitor the system and other players' status.
• He discovers that Asuna and over three hundred players' signals were transferred to a backup server.
• Fang Zheng cancels the transfer and logs out everyone safely.
• Sugiyama Nobuyuki, who was intercepting the signals, dies in a car accident.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows his hacking skills and concern for the safety of other players.
• Asuna: Her in-game character's signal is transferred, hinting at potential danger.
• Sugiyama Nobuyuki: His obsession with Asuna leads to his demise.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of obsessing over virtual worlds and characters.
• The importance of monitoring and maintaining systems to ensure safety.
• The power of technology and its potential dangers.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng interacts with Yui on his personal terminal, showing care for her well-being.
• Sugiyama Nobuyuki's actions indirectly affect Asuna and other players.
• Fang Zheng's actions indirectly save Asuna and other players from potential danger.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng aims to acquire companies involved in full-dive technology.
• He buys ARGUS, the manufacturer of the NERvGear, after it plunges due to the death game incident.
• He acquires RECT, a general electronics company that sold the NERvGear, after it faces financial strain and public backlash.
• He takes over EagleJump, the game developer for SAO, due to public protests and employee resignations.
• Fang Zheng integrates these companies into a new entity, CC Corp, and seeks a new game and flagship product.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his business acumen and determination to save the world through his actions.
• Professor Shigemura Tetsuo, an expert in BMI research, is approached by Fang Zheng to join CC Corp.
• Yuna, Professor Shigemura's daughter, is revealed to be a fan of Fang Zheng's games, showing her enthusiasm and vitality despite her health condition.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unregulated technology, particularly full-dive technology.
• The power of money in capitalism and its ability to influence and change circumstances.
• Fang Zheng's desire to fulfill his dream of making games in this world.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng meets with Professor Shigemura to discuss joining CC Corp.
• Yuna surprises Fang Zheng by revealing she knows him from his games.
• Professor Shigemura is initially stern but softens when interacting with his daughter, Yuna.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng and Yuna, survivors of the Death Game, unexpectedly meet at East Capital Industrial University.
• Fang Zheng visits Professor Shigemura to discuss a proposal, revealing his identity as Yuna's Guild Leader.
• Fang Zheng has a blind date arranged by Yuuki Shouzo, which turns out to be with Asuna, his former comrade from the Death Game.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows leadership and responsibility, maintaining contact with his former guild members and taking care of their well-being. He also demonstrates professionalism in his business dealings.
• Yuna: Exhibits excitement and gratitude upon meeting Fang Zheng, showing her loyalty and respect for him. She also displays maturity and understanding of her father's concerns.
• Asuna: Shows maturity and understanding of her parents' intentions but feels nervous and conflicted about the blind date, especially when she discovers her date is Fang Zheng.

Significant Themes

• Fate and Coincidence: The unexpected meeting of Fang Zheng and Yuna, and the revelation that Asuna's blind date is Fang Zheng, highlight the theme of fate and coincidence.
• Responsibility and Leadership: Fang Zheng's actions demonstrate his sense of responsibility towards his former guild members and his leadership in guiding them.
• Growth and Maturity: Yuna and Asuna both show signs of growth and maturity, handling situations differently from how they might have before their experiences in the Death Game.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Yuna: Their reunion is filled with warmth and mutual respect, with Yuna expressing her excitement and gratitude, and Fang Zheng showing concern for her well-being.
• Fang Zheng and Professor Shigemura: They discuss business matters, with Professor Shigemura expressing gratitude for Fang Zheng's role in saving Yuna.
• Asuna and Fang Zheng: Their unexpected blind date leaves them both surprised and conflicted, as they grapple with their feelings and the situation's implications.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng unexpectedly meets Asuna, Yuuki Shouzo's daughter, at his home.
• Fang Zheng discusses RECT's restructuring plan with Yuuki Shouzo.
• Fang Zheng and Asuna visit EJ Company, where they find signs of mass resignation.

Character Developments

• Asuna finds a confidant in Fang Zheng, someone who understands her experiences in the Death Game.
• Fang Zheng demonstrates his professionalism and capability in discussing business plans with Yuuki Shouzo.
• Fang Zheng shows empathy towards Asuna's situation, understanding her need for a confidant.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Death Game on survivors' lives.
• The challenges of reviving a struggling company (EJ Company).
• The importance of finding a confidant or someone who understands one's experiences.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Asuna reconnect, with Asuna seeking comfort and understanding from Fang Zheng.
• Fang Zheng and Yuuki Shouzo discuss business, with Yuuki Shouzo being impressed by Fang Zheng's capabilities.
• Fang Zheng and Asuna visit EJ Company together, with Fang Zheng showing concern for the company's state.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng, the new President of EJ Company, visits the company to inspect its situation.
• He meets Shizuku Hazuki, the director, and learns that the company has less than 20 employees due to financial struggles.
• Fang Zheng presents a game plan for an AR game, Pokemon, to Shizuku Hazuki.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng demonstrates his leadership and vision by introducing a new game project.
• Shizuku Hazuki shows dedication and enthusiasm for the new project.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the death game on the perception of VR games and the need for a shift in focus.
• The potential of AR games and their appeal to a wider audience.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Shizuku Hazuki establish a working relationship, with Shizuku Hazuki showing respect for Fang Zheng's position and confidence in his vision.
• Fang Zheng and Asuna encounter a timid employee and a fat cat, which Fang Zheng compares to his own kitten.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng drops Asuna home and declines her invitation to meet her mother.
• He visits a hospital in Yokohama to see Yuki (Miki Konno), who is critically ill with AIDS and primary cerebral lymphedema.
• Fang Zheng requests Dr. Kurahashi to fulfill a wish for Yuki, offering to cover all treatment costs.

Character Developments

• Asuna: Shows interest in Fang Zheng, inviting him to meet her mother but respects his decision to leave.
• Yuki (Miki Konno): Her condition is deteriorating; she has less than half a month to live.
• Dr. Kurahashi: A responsible and reliable doctor, he is swayed by Fang Zheng's request but doesn't agree immediately.

Significant Themes

• Fulfilling promises: Fang Zheng is determined to keep his promise to Yuki.
• Life and death: Yuki's deteriorating health highlights the theme of mortality.
• Responsibility: Dr. Kurahashi's dedication to his patient's well-being.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Asuna: They part ways after he declines her invitation, showing mutual respect.
• Fang Zheng and Dr. Kurahashi: They discuss Yuki's condition and Fang Zheng's request, displaying a professional and empathetic dynamic.
• Fang Zheng and Yuki: Though not interacting directly, Fang Zheng's visit and request show his care and commitment to Yuki.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eriri, who was in a coma after participating in a Death Game, wakes up after two years.
• Eriri's friends—Kato Megumi, Aki Tomoya, and Kasumigaoka Utaha—visit her in the hospital.
• Eriri reveals she was part of a team that cleared the 100-floor game and defeated the final boss.
• A mysterious man, Fang Zheng, visits Eriri, and she introduces him as her boyfriend.

Character Developments

• Eriri: She has changed significantly after her experience in the Death Game, displaying more confidence and assertiveness. She's also more open about her feelings.
• Aki Tomoya: He's still indecisive about his feelings for Eriri and Kato Megumi, maintaining a distance from both.
• Kato Megumi: She's still in love with Aki Tomoya but has her limits. She's curious and surprised about Eriri's relationship with Fang Zheng.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Death Game on Eriri's personality and relationships.
• Unresolved feelings and indecision among the characters.

Character Interactions

• Eriri and Aki Tomoya: Their dynamic has changed. Eriri is more open, while Aki Tomoya is still uncertain about his feelings.
• Eriri and Kato Megumi: They maintain a friendly relationship, but Kato Megumi is surprised by Eriri's newfound confidence and openness.
• Eriri and Fang Zheng: They share a close, intimate relationship, hinting at a romantic involvement.
• Kato Megumi and Fang Zheng: Kato Megumi is initially flustered by Fang Zheng's good looks and charisma.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Eriri reveals she has a boyfriend, shocking her friends.
• Eriri's newfound confidence and experience in romance contrast with Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi's inexperience.
• Eriri decides to confess her feelings to Fang Zheng after her discharge.
• Eriri's mother can't visit, so Eriri asks Fang Zheng to accompany her in rehabilitation exercises, leading to a intimate moment.
• Aki Tomoya runs back to the hospital, overhearing Eriri and Fang Zheng, realizing Eriri's feelings for someone else.

Character Developments

• Eriri: Becomes more confident and assertive after her experience in the Death Game, deciding to pursue a relationship with Fang Zheng.
• Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi: Struggle with their feelings for Aki Tomoya, feeling left behind as Eriri moves forward in her romantic life.
• Aki Tomoya: Realizes for the first time that Eriri might leave him, causing him to rush back to the hospital, only to overhear Eriri with Fang Zheng.

Significant Themes

• The passage of time and the importance of seizing opportunities in life.
• The complexities of romantic feelings and the fear of losing someone.
• The contrast between inexperience and experience in romance.

Character Interactions

• Eriri's revelation of her boyfriend causes tension among her friends.
• Eriri's confidence and experience contrast with Kasumigaoka Utaha and Kato Megumi's inexperience, highlighting the differences in their romantic journeys.
• Aki Tomoya's realization that Eriri might leave him leads to his rushed return to the hospital, where he overhears Eriri with Fang Zheng, causing him to confront his feelings.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng visits Black Cat, the last of his initial targets (Eriri, Black Cat, Asuna), after caring for Eriri.
• He finds Black Cat's family in poor financial condition, affecting her post-game recovery.
• Fang Zheng decides to take Black Cat back to the hospital for better treatment.

Character Developments

• Fang Zheng: Shows responsibility and concern for his former guild members, especially those he shared intimate moments with in the game.
• Black Cat (Gokou Ruri): Struggles with post-game recovery due to her family's financial situation. Initially reluctant to return to the hospital, she eventually accepts Fang Zheng's help.
• Black Cat's younger sisters (Hinata and the younger one): Show understanding and support for their sister's experiences in the game and her current condition.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility: Fang Zheng feels responsible for his former guild members and wants to help them, especially those he grew close to in the game.
• Financial Struggles: Black Cat's family's poor financial condition affects her post-game recovery, highlighting the disparity between her situation and that of wealthier guild members like Asuna and Eriri.
• Chuunibyou: Black Cat's behavior and mannerisms are described as chuunibyou, adding a touch of humor to the scene.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Black Cat: Fang Zheng shows concern and care for Black Cat's well-being, while Black Cat initially resists his help but eventually accepts it.
• Black Cat and her sisters: The sisters show understanding and support for Black Cat's experiences and current condition, with the older sister Hinata acting maturely and responsibly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Fang Zheng carries an injured Black Cat to the hospital.
• Fang Zheng arranges for Black Cat's treatment and hospitalization.
• Black Cat's father agrees to Fang Zheng's arrangement after learning about Black Cat's help in the game.
• Fang Zheng drives Black Cat to the hospital and arranges for her examinations and rehabilitation.

Character Developments

• Black Cat: Shows responsibility towards her family's financial situation, prioritizing their needs over her own rehabilitation. Reveals her chuunibyou tendencies in reality, matching her in-game persona.
• Fang Zheng: Demonstrates his forcefulness and determination, similar to his in-game character. Shows understanding and concern for Black Cat's well-being and future.

Significant Themes

• The impact of the Death Game on survivors' lives, including physical health, mental well-being, and future plans.
• The contrast between characters' in-game and real-life personas.
• The role of money in solving problems and the limitations of wealth.

Character Interactions

• Fang Zheng and Black Cat: Fang Zheng's forcefulness contrasts with Black Cat's initial resistance and later resignation. Their conversation reveals Black Cat's chuunibyou tendencies in reality.
• Black Cat and Hinata: Hinata's teasing of Black Cat highlights the sisters' dynamic and Black Cat's chuunibyou nature.
• Fang Zheng and Black Cat's father: Fang Zheng's straightforward approach convinces Black Cat's father to agree to his arrangement for Black Cat's treatment.