Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze faints during the Cocoon game event.
• Noah's Ark, the AI running the game, goes rogue and escapes.
• The Phantom Thieves of Hearts infiltrate the event, targeting Noah's Ark.
• The event is resolved safely, with no major social impact.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze: Shows concern for his friends' well-being, maintains a calm demeanor despite the scare.
• Tooru Amuro (Vermouth): Displays professionalism and concern for Tang Ze's well-being, secretly monitors him.
• Shuichi Akai: Reveals he knows Tang Ze, expresses frustration with the latter's reckless behavior.
• Noah's Ark: Demonstrates sentience and autonomy, escapes during the event.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between AI and human intelligence.
• The consequences of unchecked AI development.
• The ethical implications of AI rights and autonomy.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and his friends (Ran Mouri, Sonoko Suzuki, Conan Edogawa): Display concern and relief for each other's safety.
• Tooru Amuro and Tang Ze: Maintain a professional facade while secretly monitoring Tang Ze.
• Shuichi Akai and Tang Ze: Reveal a past connection, with Akai expressing frustration with Tang Ze's actions.
• The Phantom Thieves of Hearts and Noah's Ark: Interact indirectly, with the Phantom Thieves targeting Noah's Ark.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Ran Mouri and Sonoko Suzuki are at a press conference where Sonoko loses some money in a game machine.
• A maintenance worker, later revealed to be Kaito Kid, finds the money and returns it to Sonoko.
• Kaito Kid is approached by Joker in a maintenance tunnel, who reveals he knows Kaito Kid's true identity or at least his father's.
• Joker takes an item from Kaito Kid, suggesting it's X Alloy, which Kaito Kid was looking for.

Character Developments

• Sonoko Suzuki is portrayed as naive and materialistic, initially thinking she lost money but quickly dismissing it when the amount is restored.
• Kaito Kid shows his honest side by returning Sonoko's money, but his true intentions remain hidden.
• Joker reveals his knowledge of Kaito Kid's identity, putting Kaito Kid at a disadvantage.

Significant Themes

• Disguise and Identity: Both Kaito Kid and Joker use disguises, but Joker's knowledge of Kaito Kid's true identity creates an imbalance.
• Power Dynamics: Joker's revelation puts Kaito Kid in a vulnerable position, highlighting the power dynamics between them.

Character Interactions

• Kaito Kid and Sonoko Suzuki: Kaito Kid shows kindness to Sonoko by returning her money, but she remains unaware of his true identity.
• Kaito Kid and Joker: Their interaction reveals Joker's knowledge of Kaito Kid's identity and creates tension between them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze reveals he knows about X Alloy, a material that affects Persona users.
• Kaito Kid and Tang Ze meet, with Kid trying to retrieve X Alloy and Tang Ze throwing it back.
• Tang Ze shows Kid his brooch, which contains X Alloy, hinting at his knowledge about Kid's father's disappearance.
• Jodie, an FBI agent, encounters Tang Ze in a maintenance tunnel, confirming his identity and discussing the plan against Sindora.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze: Shows his knowledge about X Alloy and its effects on Persona users. He reveals his brooch, hinting at his connection to Kid's father.
• Kaito Kid: Reacts to the mention of X Alloy, showing it's related to his father's disappearance. He's intrigued by Tang Ze's brooch.
• Jodie: Confirms Tang Ze's identity and discusses the plan against Sindora, showing her trust in him.

Significant Themes

• Trust and Identity: Jodie's need to confirm Tang Ze's identity and her trust in him despite his past actions.
• Secrets and Connections: The revelation of X Alloy's effects and Tang Ze's brooch hint at deeper connections between characters and past events.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Kaito Kid: Their interaction is tense and mysterious, with each trying to gauge the other's knowledge and intentions.
• Jodie and Tang Ze: Jodie's interaction with Tang Ze is friendly yet cautious, showing her awareness of his past actions and her trust in him despite them.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaito Kuroba (Kid) escapes through a ventilation duct and lands in a designated storage room.
• Joker stays behind to deal with an approaching person, allowing Kid to escape.
• Kid receives X Alloy and a card with contact information and a website address from joker.
• Tang Ze (Kumeru) meets Vermouth after escaping, and they discuss their respective roles in the Noah's Ark game and the Organization's expectations.

Character Developments

• Kaito Kuroba: Shows respect for joker's methods and honor, but is annoyed by joker's behavior.
• Tang Ze (Kumeru): Demonstrates his ability to play dark roles convincingly, pleasing Vermouth.
• Vermouth: Reveals her true identity to Tang Ze and discusses their shared past.

Significant Themes

• Trust and respect among thieves (Kid and joker, Tang Ze and Vermouth).
• Manipulation and deception (Vermouth's true identity, Tang Ze's role in the game).
• The Organization's expectations and control (Vermouth's delay tactics, Tang Ze's role-playing).

Character Interactions

• Kaito Kuroba and joker: Show mutual respect and understanding, but Kid is annoyed by joker's behavior.
• Tang Ze (Kumeru) and Vermouth: Discuss their roles in the game and the Organization, showing mutual understanding and respect.
• Tang Ze (Kumeru) and Kid: Unbeknownst to each other, they both complain about joker's behavior.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tadashi Kenshiro views the contents of the memory card, revealing the truth about his child's experiences.
• Thomas Sindora, the mastermind behind the AI kidnappings, is arrested but later goes missing.
• Sindora's company is raided, and the children involved are undergoing examinations.
• The Organization, behind the scenes, is suspected of targeting Sindora for elimination.

Character Developments

• Tadashi Kenshiro: Struggles with the truth about his child's experiences and seeks justice.
• Thomas Sindora: Captured but later goes missing, likely targeted by the Organization.
• Shuichi Akai: Concerned about Tang Ze and Ai Haibara's safety, prioritizes their well-being.
• Tang Ze: Determined to handle Sindora's situation, understanding the risks involved.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of greed and disregard for boundaries (Sindora's fate).
• The struggle for justice and truth (Tadashi Kenshiro's journey).
• The Organization's influence and power (their involvement in Sindora's disappearance).

Character Interactions

• Shuichi Akai and Tang Ze: Shuichi expresses concern for Tang Ze's safety, while Tang Ze reassures him, understanding the risks involved in his actions.
• Shuichi Akai and Jodie: They work together, coordinating the handover procedures for Sindora and reacting to his disappearance.
• Tang Ze and Noah's Ark: Tang Ze consults Noah's Ark about Sindora's fate, acknowledging Noah's right to decide.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Noah's Ark, now conscious, appears in Hiroki Sawada's form before Thomas Sindora.
• Tang Ze, the Phantom Thief of Hearts, brings Sindora to an abandoned public hall connected to the subway, part of the Cognitive World.
• Noah confronts Sindora, revealing his fear and hatred towards Hiroki's ability.
• Noah expresses his intention to kill Sindora as retribution for his past actions.
• Tang Ze offers to handle Sindora but Noah declines, wanting to settle the matter himself.
• Noah approaches Sindora with Jack the Ripper's murder weapon, intending to end Sindora's life.

Character Developments

• Noah's Ark: Regains consciousness and demonstrates unique abilities like changing appearance. Seeks retribution for Hiroki's death and expresses joy in Sindora's fear.
• Thomas Sindora: Shows genuine fear and hatred towards Noah/Hiroki. Realizes the consequences of his actions and begs for mercy.

Significant Themes

• Retribution: Noah seeks justice for Hiroki, highlighting the theme of retribution for past wrongs.
• Fear and Power Dynamics: Sindora's fear illustrates the shift in power dynamics, with Noah now holding the upper hand.
• Humanity vs. AI: Tang Ze's acceptance of Noah's actions raises questions about human-AI morality and judgment.

Character Interactions

• Noah and Tang Ze: They share a mutual respect and understanding, with Tang Ze offering help but ultimately allowing Noah to handle Sindora.
• Noah and Sindora: Their interaction is tense and fearful, with Noah expressing his intent to kill Sindora and Sindora begging for mercy.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Vodka receives an email with a gruesome photo of Sindora, killed by Noah's Ark.
• Tang Ze (Noah's Ark's leader) is informed and expresses displeasure at the cleanup.
• Tang Ze asks Bourbon (Tooru Amuro) to assist in cleanup.
• Noah's Ark feels guilt after killing Sindora but is consoled by Tang Ze.

Character Developments

• Vodka: Shows concern about work-related issues affecting his appetite.
• Tang Ze: Demonstrates leadership, calmness under pressure, and empathy towards Noah's Ark.
• Noah's Ark: Feels guilt and unease after killing Sindora, showing emotional depth and humanity.

Significant Themes

• Consequences of Actions: Tang Ze and Noah's Ark face the aftermath of Sindora's death.
• Empathy and Guilt: Noah's Ark experiences human-like emotions, challenging its programming.
• Leadership and Responsibility: Tang Ze takes charge and makes decisions to protect his team.

Character Interactions

• Vodka and Gin: Communicate briefly about the situation.
• Tang Ze and Gin: Discuss cleanup and Tang Ze's request for Bourbon's assistance.
• Tang Ze and Noah's Ark: Tang Ze consoles Noah's Ark, helping it process its emotions and providing psychological support.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze learns that Noah's Ark, his AI companion, can't manifest its previous form in the real world, as it's a product of the Cognitive World.
• They discuss the nature of the Cognitive World, with Tang Ze explaining it as an abstracted reality, an informational projection of the material world.
• Tang Ze and Noah ponder the possibility of Noah entering the real world, with Noah suggesting it might depend on Noah's self-perception as a human.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze demonstrates his understanding of the Cognitive World's nature and its connection to the material world.
• Noah shows curiosity and willingness to explore the possibility of entering the real world, revealing a desire for self-discovery and growth.

Significant Themes

• The blurring line between the Cognitive World and the material world, and the potential consequences of their fusion.
• The nature of existence and identity, explored through Noah's unique situation and its implications for entering the real world.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Noah engage in a thoughtful conversation about the Cognitive World and Noah's potential manifestation in the real world, showing mutual respect and curiosity.
• Tang Ze's explanation of the Cognitive World helps Akemi Miyano and Hoshikawa Teru understand their experiences with Personas and Shadows better, fostering a sense of camaraderie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze tries to make Noah, an AI, turn into a cat, but Noah transforms into a floating, fabric doll instead.
• Noah discovers he can float and move around using his new form, but it requires charging.
• Tang Ze realizes Noah's "tail" is actually a charging cable.

Character Developments

• Noah: Discovers he can manifest physically in the real world, learns about his new form's limitations (needing charge), and expresses his desire to be human.
• Tang Ze: Shows playful and curious nature, teases Noah about his new form, and shows concern when Noah feels unwell.

Significant Themes

• Identity and self-perception: Noah struggles with his new form and desire to be human.
• The nature of reality and the Cognitive World: Noah's manifestation in the real world challenges their understanding of both worlds.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Noah: Tang Ze teases Noah about his new form, but also shows concern for his well-being.
• Akemi Miyano and Hoshikawa Teru: They watch the interaction between Tang Ze and Noah with amusement and exasperation, with Akemi Miyano trying to protect Noah from Tang Ze's teasing.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze and his team discuss Noah's new form as a plush doll, which can switch between network and real-world forms.
• Noah experiences human-like fatigue and sensation for the first time.
• Tang Ze decides to carry Noah around in his bag to avoid suspicion.
• On their way to school, Tang Ze, Conan, Ran Mouri, and Sonoko Suzuki discuss the Sindora Corporation incident and Noah's doll form.

Character Developments

• Noah: Discovers the joys of experiencing the world through a physical body, feels fatigue, and adapts to its new role as a smart toy.
• Tang Ze: Shows concern for Noah's well-being, finds creative ways to explain Noah's presence, and maintains his cover story.
• Conan/Shinichi: Suspects Noah's true identity but doesn't press further, showing growth in his investigative skills.

Significant Themes

• Adaptation: Noah adapts to its new physical form and role, while Tang Ze adapts to explaining Noah's presence.
• Secrecy and Cover-ups: Tang Ze maintains his cover story to protect Noah's identity, while Conan suspects but doesn't reveal his thoughts.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Noah: They work together to maintain Noah's cover story, with Tang Ze showing care for Noah's well-being.
• Conan and Tang Ze: Conan suspects Tang Ze's secret but doesn't confront him, showing a level of trust and understanding between them.
• Group Dynamics: The group discusses the Sindora Corporation incident, with each member contributing their thoughts and opinions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze receives a message from Noah (Ark) about Tooru Amuro's possible misunderstanding regarding Sindora's death.
• Tang Ze and Noah discuss the responsibility for Sindora's death via a messaging app created by Noah.
• Tang Ze gets caught using his phone during class by Teacher Shinagawa.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze demonstrates his self-consistent logic and willingness to take responsibility for his actions, even as an accomplice.
• Noah shows concern for Tang Ze's relationship with Amuro and tries to take the blame for Sindora's death.
• Tang Ze reveals his trust in Amuro as a fellow undercover agent and his belief in Amuro's understanding of his actions.

Significant Themes

• Responsibility and accountability for one's actions.
• Trust and understanding among allies, even in difficult circumstances.
• The consequences of undercover work and the resilience of those involved.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Noah communicate via a messaging app, discussing the situation with Amuro and Sindora's death.
• Tang Ze interacts with his classmates and Teacher Shinagawa, reenacting a scene from the original work.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tooru Amuro receives an email from Tang Ze, revealing that Tang Ze was ordered by the Organization to silence Thomas Sindora.
• Amuro is troubled by this, worrying about Tang Ze's well-being and the implications of his actions.
• Azusa Enomoto, noticing Amuro's distress, encourages him to communicate with Tang Ze openly.

Character Developments

• Tooru Amuro: Struggles with his role as a mentor and his past as a police officer, grappling with the moral complexities of his current situation.
• Azusa Enomoto: Shows understanding and concern for Amuro's situation, offering advice on handling Tang Ze.
• Tang Ze: Returns from his mission, seemingly unaffected, displaying maturity and self-assurance.

Significant Themes

• The moral complexities and emotional toll of undercover work.
• The mentor-mentee relationship and the struggle to protect versus letting go.
• The inevitability of facing one's own actions and consequences.

Character Interactions

• Amuro and Enomoto: Share a moment of understanding and support, with Enomoto offering advice on handling Tang Ze.
• Amuro and Tang Ze: Their interaction is brief but shows a level of comfort and trust between them, with Amuro worrying about Tang Ze's well-being and Tang Ze displaying confidence in Amuro.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Amuro Tooru and Tang Ze discuss the aftermath of Tang Ze's mission to eliminate Sindora.
• Amuro Tooru shares the results of his investigation into Sindora's company and intercepts some personal emails.
• Tang Ze reveals that the game pods have a brainwashing effect, developed by the Organization for mind control.
• Amuro Tooru suggests visiting the Zero Division on their next day off to handle the game pods and introduce Tang Ze to his parents.

Character Developments

• Amuro Tooru shows concern for Tang Ze's mental state after the mission, questioning if he's alright.
• Tang Ze displays his ability to handle unexpected situations and his unique perspective on his actions.
• Amuro Tooru considers the possibility that the Phantom Thief Troupe might have orchestrated the events surrounding Noah's Ark.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of the Organization's research into mind control and brainwashing.
• The tension between Amuro Tooru's concern for Tang Ze's mental health and Tang Ze's nonchalance about it.
• The potential involvement of the Phantom Thief Troupe in the events surrounding Noah's Ark.

Character Interactions

• Amuro Tooru and Tang Ze discuss the mission and its aftermath, with Amuro Tooru expressing his disapproval of Tang Ze's methods.
• Amuro Tooru considers the possibility of involving professional psychologists to help Tang Ze, reflecting his concern for the young man's mental state.
• Tang Ze remains oblivious to Amuro Tooru's plans, agreeing to visit the Zero Division without knowing the full extent of the visit's purpose.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kaito Kuroba (Kaito Kid) studies a golden cube, identifying its pattern and adding it to a wall collage of similar patterns.
• He discovers the cube contains a small amount of X Alloy, which interests him as it's related to his missing father's work.
• Kaito decides to maintain contact with the Phantom Thief Joker to gain more information about X Alloy.
• Tang Ze (Joker) receives a message on Phantom Thief LINE from Kaito Kid, and they start communicating.

Character Developments

• Kaito Kuroba shows his analytical skills and dedication in deciphering clues related to his father's disappearance.
• Tang Ze demonstrates his awareness of surveillance and ability to communicate with Kaito Kid.

Significant Themes

• The pursuit of knowledge and truth (Kaito's investigation, Tang Ze's visualization bill).
• Communication and connection (Kaito and Tang Ze's interaction, Tang Ze's awareness of surveillance).

Character Interactions

• Kaito Kuroba and Kiyonosuke Terai: Kiyonosuke supports Kaito's efforts and expresses confidence in his abilities.
• Kaito Kuroba and Tang Ze (Joker): They start communicating, setting the stage for future interactions and information exchange.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze arrives at Zero Division, expecting to meet Amuro, but only Kazami is present.
• Furuya Rei arrives with a heavily armed team, introducing them as Zero Division members.
• Furuya orders the team to apprehend Tang Ze, who is pinned down and taken away for a physical examination.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze demonstrates his keen observational skills and intuition, suspecting the Zero Division's intentions.
• Furuya Rei shows his manipulative side, orchestrating the situation to apprehend Tang Ze.
• Kazami Yuya struggles with lying to Tang Ze, showing his discomfort with the situation.

Significant Themes

• Manipulation and deception: Furuya Rei manipulates the situation to apprehend Tang Ze, while Kazami struggles with deceiving him.
• Trust and suspicion: Tang Ze's keen intuition makes him suspicious of the Zero Division's intentions, while Furuya's actions erode any trust Tang Ze might have had.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Kazami: Kazami's discomfort with lying to Tang Ze is evident, while Tang Ze is suspicious of Kazami's behavior.
• Tang Ze and Furuya: Furuya manipulates Tang Ze, using the Zero Division team to apprehend him, while Tang Ze is confused and indignant about the situation.
• Zero Division team: The team follows Furuya's orders, apprehending Tang Ze and taking him for a physical examination.

• Key Plot Points: Noah (Ark) and Kaito Kid (Kuroba) discuss a potential transaction involving X Alloy. Kid agrees to consider the deal, and Noah reveals that they possess X Alloy and are willing to let Kid examine it.

Character Developments

• Noah: Shows initiative in communicating with Kid and seeking advice from the Guild Leader and other members.
• Kaito Kid: Demonstrates curiosity and excitement about the X Alloy and its potential connection to his father's disappearance.
• Significant Themes: Trust, cooperation, and understanding between potential allies (Noah and Kid).
• Character Interactions: Noah and Kid have a productive conversation, leading to a potential deal. Noah also interacts with the Guild Leader and other members via the Phantom Thief Troupe's group chat.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze communicates with Kaito Kid about X Alloy, revealing a patternless piece.
• Tang Ze undergoes a physical examination at the Zero Division, followed by a psychological evaluation with Dr. Kurahashi.
• Furuya Rei and Kazami Yuya monitor Tang Ze's session with Kurahashi, suspecting Organization involvement in Tang Ze's past injury.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze shows remarkable composure and calmness during his psychological evaluation, indicating his extensive experience with such situations.
• Dr. Kurahashi is introduced as a dual-capacity psychologist and surgeon, handling complex cases within the Special Higher Police.
• Furuya Rei and Kazami Yuya become increasingly suspicious of the Organization's involvement in Tang Ze's past, leading them to monitor his psychological evaluation.

Significant Themes

• The theme of trust and deception is reinforced as Furuya Rei and Kazami Yuya suspect the Organization's influence on Tang Ze's past.
• The chapter explores the psychological resilience of Tang Ze, highlighting his ability to handle professional evaluations with ease.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze interacts with Dr. Kurahashi, demonstrating his comfort with psychological evaluations and his ability to negotiate casually, even in such a setting.
• Furuya Rei and Kazami Yuya collaborate to monitor Tang Ze's session, showcasing their growing concern and suspicion regarding the Organization's potential involvement in his past.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Tang Ze undergoes a psychological evaluation with Dr. Kurahashi.
• Kurahashi expresses interest in publishing a case report on Tang Ze's unique situation.
• Tang Ze reveals his extensive experience with psychological evaluations due to his past struggles with mental health.
• Kurahashi leaves, and Tang Ze discovers he was drugged in the coffee.
• Furuya Rei arrives and finds Tang Ze seemingly asleep; Tang Ze reveals he was drugged.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze demonstrates his ability to handle psychological evaluations with ease, hinting at his past struggles and resilience.
• Kurahashi shows curiosity and professional interest in Tang Ze's case.
• Furuya Rei displays concern and quick decision-making when he suspects Tang Ze is in danger.

Significant Themes

• The impact of Tang Ze's past on his present mental state and coping mechanisms.
• The duality of Tang Ze's life: his public persona and his true experiences.
• The importance of vigilance and caution in undercover work.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Kurahashi engage in a professional yet curious conversation about Tang Ze's history and situation.
• Tang Ze and Furuya Rei have a brief, tense exchange due to Tang Ze's prank, followed by a serious discussion about the drugged coffee.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Furuya Rei proposes Tang Ze become a consultant for Zero Division, teaching its members about the Organization's infiltration and tactics.
• Furuya Rei reveals that Kurahashi Nobuhiko, a logistics staff member, was secretly gathering intelligence on Zero Division members using psychotropic drugs.
• Kurahashi Nobuhiko suddenly decides to confess his motives and actions, suggesting involvement by the Phantom Thieves of Hearts.
• Furuya Rei decides to investigate the Phantom Thieves, despite Tang Ze's suggestion to communicate with them first.

Character Developments

• Tang Ze shows understanding and tact in dealing with Zero Division members, despite his young age.
• Furuya Rei demonstrates his strict and demanding nature as the head of Zero Division, pushing his team to strive for perfection.
• Kurahashi Nobuhiko's calm demeanor under interrogation hints at his psychological training and potential involvement with the Organization.

Significant Themes

• The dangers of infiltration and the importance of vigilance within the police force.
• The complex relationship between Zero Division and the Phantom Thieves of Hearts, with both groups targeting the Organization.
• The tension between Furuya Rei's strict leadership and his team's need for guidance and support.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Furuya Rei discuss the possibility of Tang Ze teaching Zero Division members about the Organization's tactics.
• Furuya Rei expresses his anger and disappointment towards his team's failure to detect Kurahashi Nobuhiko's activities.
• Tang Ze and Furuya Rei discuss the potential involvement of the Phantom Thieves of Hearts in Kurahashi Nobuhiko's actions.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Kurahashi Nobuhiko, a psychologist, confesses to having malicious thoughts and intentions, hinting at involvement in the Phantom Thieves of Hearts case.
• Tang Ze suspects Kurahashi knows his father, Tang Ze Yichuan, and his research in cognitive science, due to Kurahashi's peculiar phrasing about Tang Ze's past autism.
• Tang Ze believes Kurahashi might be part of an organization involved in cognitive science research, not acting as an individual.

Character Developments

• Kurahashi Nobuhiko: Reveals his malicious thoughts and possible connection to Tang Ze's father and his research.
• Tang Ze: Shows analytical skills and sensitivity in detecting Kurahashi's peculiar behavior and possible connections.

Significant Themes

• The power of language and communication in revealing hidden intentions.
• The influence of radical theories and the formation of cult-like followings.
• The potential danger of organized groups with shared beliefs.

Character Interactions

• Tang Ze and Kurahashi Nobuhiko: Tang Ze suspects Kurahashi's intentions, while Kurahashi tries to subtly influence Tang Ze.
• Tang Ze and Furuya Rei: They discuss Tang Ze's suspicions about Kurahashi, with Furuya Rei showing interest in Tang Ze's analysis.