Ch. 81There’s Actually Someone Tokisaki Kurumi Can’t Bring Herself to Kill! / Kurumi: Why Does It Have to Be You... Sawa?!
Key Plot Points and Events
- Chu Chen's battle with Kazemachi Yui results in Yagami Kaguya and Yuzuru being blown into the sea, rescued by Linus.
- Chu Chen offers Yagami Kaguya and Yuzuru a chance to live as normal sisters in his world.
- Tokisaki Kurumi encounters an Efreet, a reproduced berserk form of Itsuka Kotori, and struggles to attack it due to its resemblance to Sa wachan.
- Tobiichi Origami goes berserk upon seeing the Efreet, her parents' murderer.
- Yoshino and Tokisaki Kurumi arrive to save the AST members from the Efreet.
- Takamachi Nanoha argues with Tokisaki Kurumi about her intentions to save people.
Character Developments
- Yagami Kaguya and Yuzuru: They consider the possibility of living as normal sisters without merging back into one.
- Tokisaki Kurumi: She shows hesitation and unwillingness to attack the Efreet due to its resemblance to Sa wachan.
- Tobiichi Origami: Her desire for revenge against the murderer of her parents consumes her, leading to a berserk state.
- Yoshino: She timidly saves the AST members and expresses concern for their well-being.
- Takamachi Nanoha: She argues with Tokisaki Kurumi about her intentions and remains suspicious of her true motives.
Significant Themes
- The struggle between personal desires and the greater good (Tokisaki Kurumi's hesitation, Tobiichi Origami's berserk state).
- The consequences of one's actions and the need for redemption (Takamachi Nanoha's argument with Tokisaki Kurumi).
- The possibility of change and second chances (Yagami Kaguya and Yuzuru's consideration of living as normal sisters).
Character Interactions
- Chu Chen and Yagami Kaguya/Yuzuru: Chu Chen offers them a chance to live as normal sisters, showing a softer side.
- Tokisaki Kurumi and Takamachi Nanoha: They argue about Tokisaki Kurumi's true intentions, highlighting their ongoing conflict.
- Tobiichi Origami and the Efreet: Their encounter highlights Origami's desire for revenge and the Efreet's terrifying power.
- Yoshino and the AST members: Yoshino's timid concern for the AST members shows her kind nature, despite their previous enmity.