Ch. 161That Was Ridiculously Fast.
Key Plot Points and Events
- A group of eight women, led by two older matrons and followed by six young girls, approaches Aoki Yusuke's residence.
- Mika, one of the girls, feels a presence behind her but sees nothing.
- The group passes through the residence unhindered, eventually kneeling outside Aoki Yusuke's room.
- Fang Cheng, hidden within Mika's shadow, overhears a conversation between Aoki Yusuke and his father about a planned event on the 20th of next month.
- Aoki Yusuke selects Mika to spend the night with him.
- Fang Cheng witnesses Aoki Yusuke's quick sexual encounter with Mika.
- Fang Cheng shoots Aoki Yusuke, wounding him, and a vampire (Hiya Kyohei) shields him, causing Fang Cheng to miss his kill shot.
Character Developments
- Aoki Yusuke: Revealed to be planning something significant on the 20th of next month. His sexual prowess is shown to be unusually quick.
- Fang Cheng: Demonstrates his stealth and marksmanship skills, using Mika's shadow to remain undetected until his attack.
- Mika: Shows resilience and acceptance of her role, remaining silent and composed despite the circumstances.
Significant Themes
- Power dynamics and social hierarchy, as seen in the treatment of the women and the Aoki Family's emulation of aristocratic ways.
- The consequences of shock and trauma on Aoki Yusuke's behavior, hinting at possible psychological effects from his previous encounter with Fang Cheng.
Character Interactions
- The dynamic between the older matrons and the young girls showcases a power imbalance and lack of agency for the younger women.
- Aoki Yusuke's interaction with Mika highlights his dominance and lack of consideration for her feelings.
- Fang Cheng's presence within Mika's shadow creates an unusual, tense dynamic between them during the attack.
- Hiya Kyohei's mocking laughter and subsequent protective action towards Aoki Yusuke reveal their relationship as one of dominance and dependency.