Ch. 41Part 41. Is This Really My Biological Father?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Soga Ishikawa Irube, Kiyomi's father, confronts Kujo Ryuko at the school infirmary.
- Su Youzi arrives and defuses the tension, asking to visit Kiyomi.
- Kiyomi is terrified to see Su Youzi, her 'nightmare.'
- Irube encourages Kiyomi to thank Su Youzi, suggesting she admires her.
Character Developments
- Soga Ishikawa Irube: He is revealed to be a strong, burly man with a Physical Enhancement Ability and a legitimate Mental Ability User. He is protective of his daughter and fears the wrath of the Soga clan's Main Family, particularly Soga Toyura.
- Soga Ishikawa Kiyomi: She is shown to be frail and terrified of Su Youzi after her traumatic experience. She also seems to have a strained relationship with her father.
- Su Youzi: She is portrayed as considerate and magnanimous, willing to help Kiyomi despite their previous altercation. She also shows a strategic mind, wanting to avoid revealing her actions in the dream to Kujo Ryuko.
- Kujo Ryuko: She is shown to be reasonable and willing to accommodate Su Youzi's request, despite her initial intention to thoroughly investigate Kiyomi.
Significant Themes
- Power Dynamics: The chapter explores the power dynamics within the Soga clan, with the Main Family holding significant influence over the branches.
- Fear and Respect: Irube's fear of the Main Family and Kiyomi's fear of Su Youzi highlight the respect and awe these figures command.
- Admiration and Resentment: Kiyomi's initial admiration for Su Youzi turns into resentment and fear after her dream experience.
Character Interactions
- Su Youzi and Kujo Ryuko: Su Youzi manipulates Kujo Ryuko into agreeing to her request, showing her influence and persuasiveness.
- Soga Ishikawa Irube and Kiyomi: Irube's interaction with Kiyomi reveals their strained relationship, with Irube pushing Kiyomi to thank Su Youzi despite her fear.
- Su Youzi and Kiyomi: Kiyomi's terror at seeing Su Youzi highlights the traumatic experience she had in the dream.