Ch. 21The Crutch-Wielding Star and the Sidekick Caught Red-Handed
Key Plot Points and Events
- Sakayanagi Arisu, a first-year student from Class A and the Chairman's daughter, visits Lin Mu's fortune-telling stall, intrigued by its popularity.
- Lin Mu, aware of her identity and background, offers his fortune-telling services, claiming to reveal past secrets and future variables.
- Arisu declines, stating she doesn't need fortune-telling as she controls her own path.
- Lin Mu counters, suggesting she might underestimate hidden variables, hinting at future conflicts.
Character Developments
- Sakayanagi Arisu: Shows curiosity and composure, revealing her intelligence and control-oriented nature. She's aware of her health condition (congenital heart disease).
- Lin Mu: Demonstrates calm and confidence, using his precognition to hint at Arisu's future conflicts. He shows no fear or nervousness despite facing a powerful student.
Significant Themes
- Control vs. Unpredictability: Arisu believes in controlling her life, while Lin Mu suggests life is unpredictable with hidden variables.
- Power Dynamics: The interaction highlights the power dynamics between students from different classes and their backgrounds.
Character Interactions
- Sakayanagi Arisu and Lin Mu: Their conversation is a battle of wills, with Arisu probing Lin Mu's abilities and Lin Mu hinting at her future struggles.
- Kamuro Masumi: Arisu's follower, who shows tsundere attitude and distrust towards fortune-telling, likely due to her past encounter with Lin Mu.