Ch. 681How Could There Be a Sense of Superiority?
Key Plot Points and Events
- Jiu Ming discovers Koromon's origins from the Digimon world, where they can evolve and devolve based on conditions.
- Koromon wants to return to Taichi but is stuck in this world, having devolved twice and now being a small, helpless creature.
- Jiu Ming agrees to send Koromon back after a few months but can't do so immediately.
- Evangeline wants to study Koromon, but Jiu Ming sends Koromon to the Gap to stay with the Hairballs for safety.
- Koromon feels miserable and trapped in this world, finding comfort only in the Hairballs' size but not their appearance.
- Little Nine (Jiu Ming) paints portraits for the Narutaki Sisters and the Miyazaki twins, then flees from the police.
- Kazumi Asakura, a reporter, tries to interview Little Nine but ends up with a mysterious painting of herself.
Character Developments
- Koromon: Realizes its helplessness and inability to return home, leading to feelings of misery and despair.
- Jiu Ming (Little Nine): Shows concern for Koromon's safety and agrees to help it return home later.
- Kazumi Asakura: Experiences a mysterious event, leaving her feeling bewildered and superior to others.
Significant Themes
- Superiority and its illusory nature (Kazumi Asakura's feeling of superiority after her strange experience).
- Helplessness and despair (Koromon's feelings upon realizing it can't return home).
- The consequences of evolution and devolution (Koromon's current state due to its forced evolution and subsequent devolution).
Character Interactions
- Jiu Ming and Koromon: Jiu Ming shows concern for Koromon's safety and agrees to help it return home.
- Evangeline and Koromon: Evangeline wants to study Koromon, but Jiu Ming sends Koromon away for safety.
- Little Nine (Jiu Ming) and Kazumi Asakura: Kazumi tries to interview Little Nine but ends up with a mysterious painting of herself.
- Little Nine (Jiu Ming) and the police: Little Nine flees from the police after painting portraits.