Chapter Summaries

Chapter Summary

Plot and events

Luo Ye grows frustrated with Hisoka’s constant teasing about his relationship with Feitan. To distract him and stop him from provoking Feitan, Luo Ye jokingly suggests that Hisoka propose to Illumi Zoldyck after the Hunter Exam. He presents the idea as a serious plan, claiming that Hisoka is merely jealous because his own love life is unsuccessful. To make the lie convincing, Luo Ye points out that Illumi is also attending the exam and implies that Hisoka’s suspiciously large expenditures were payments to him.

Character developments

• Luo Ye demonstrates his quick thinking and mischievous nature, using his knowledge of Hisoka and Illumi’s unusual connection to invent a believable distraction. He also shows loyalty toward Feitan by trying to protect him from Hisoka’s repeated provocations.
• Hisoka is initially stunned by the suggestion that he and Illumi might be romantically involved. He denies having that kind of relationship with Illumi, but his reaction reveals that he has indeed been giving Illumi money and is concerned about whether the arrangement has affected Luo Ye’s relationship with Feitan.
• Feitan realizes that Luo Ye is probably lying to defend him, and his anger fades as he reflects on Luo Ye’s motives.
• Illumi privately considers whether a relationship with Hisoka might actually be viable, deciding that Hisoka meets most of the Zoldyck family’s standards for a spouse despite being male.
• Killua accidentally overhears the conversation and is shocked at the possibility of Hisoka becoming his sister-in-law, reacting with strong disapproval and confusion.

Character interactions

The central interaction is the playful conflict between Luo Ye and Hisoka, with Luo Ye turning Hisoka’s romantic teasing back on him. Luo Ye’s fake proposal plan also affects Feitan, who recognizes the protective intent behind it; Illumi, who is absent from the immediate conversation, becomes the subject of everyone’s speculation; and Killua reacts with alarm upon learning that Illumi may be connected to Hisoka.

Themes

The chapter emphasizes teasing, deception, and romantic misdirection, using exaggerated misunderstandings for humor. It also explores loyalty and protectiveness, as Luo Ye lies to shield Feitan from Hisoka’s interference. The contrast between the characters’ serious reactions and Luo Ye’s playful manipulation creates much of the comedy, while the possibility of a Hisoka–Illumi relationship highlights the story’s recurring theme of unconventional relationships and unexpected compatibility.

Chapter Summary: “Won’t Illumi Raise Hell Over That?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Ye confronts Hisoka about financially supporting Illumi, revealing that Hisoka has given him a considerable amount of money.
• He jokingly interprets their relationship as mutual exploitation: Illumi enjoys making money, while Hisoka enjoys spending it.
• Hisoka repeatedly insists that he and Illumi are not romantically involved and claims the money was given for unrelated reasons.
• Killua objects to the idea of Hisoka becoming part of the Zoldyck family, arguing that two men cannot have children.
• Luo Ye counters by mentioning the Pregnancy Stone, a magical artifact that allows men to become pregnant, and jokingly speculates about which of Hisoka and Illumi would dominate the relationship.
• Horrified by the thought of living with Hisoka as a brother-in-law, Killua realizes he cannot compete with Luo Ye’s determination to pair the two together.
• Luo Ye and Feitan leave to continue toward the next exam stage, dismissing Hisoka’s protests.
• Illumi then appears, covered in needles, and silently demands payment. Hisoka reluctantly swipes his card through Illumi’s POS terminal.
• Hisoka promises to transfer the remaining money after the Hunter Exam, satisfying Illumi enough for him to leave.

Character Developments

• Hisoka: Revealed to be unusually generous toward Illumi, despite denying any romantic relationship. He is financially capable but concerned about exhausting his funds during the exam and provoking further demands from Illumi.
• Illumi: Portrayed as highly money-oriented and opportunistic. He confidently arrives to collect payment and expects Hisoka to honor their arrangement without needing much explanation.
• Luo Ye: Becomes the main instigator of the teasing, deliberately framing Hisoka and Illumi as a couple and pushing the marriage and pregnancy jokes further than anyone else.
• Killua: Reacts with strong embarrassment and disgust at the possibility of Hisoka joining the family. His concern over lineage and reproduction reflects the Zoldyck family’s emphasis on heirs.
• Feitan: Remains largely silent but accompanies Luo Ye as they leave the others behind.

Significant Themes

• Money and mutual dependence: Illumi’s love of earning money and Hisoka’s willingness to spend it create a humorous but functional bond.
• Denial versus implication: Hisoka repeatedly denies being romantically involved with Illumi, but his intimate nickname, financial support, and immediate compliance make the denials unconvincing to others.
• Family and reproduction: Killua’s concerns highlight the Zoldyck family’s obsession with descendants, while the Pregnancy Stone humorously undermines his objections.
• Teasing and social embarrassment: Much of the chapter’s comedy comes from Luo Ye deliberately humiliating Hisoka and Killua while Hisoka struggles to control the rumors.
• Transactional relationships: Illumi and Hisoka’s interaction suggests a relationship governed by money, favors, and compensation, including possible “damages” for insults or reputational harm.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye teases Hisoka about supporting Illumi financially and refuses to accept Hisoka’s denials.
• Killua joins the argument by objecting to the possibility of Hisoka marrying Illumi, only to have Luo Ye dismantle his reasoning with the Pregnancy Stone.
• Hisoka anxiously tries to protect his reputation and avoid giving Illumi another reason to demand money.
• Illumi silently reinforces Luo Ye’s accusations by appearing immediately to collect payment, and Hisoka obediently pays him.
• The chapter ends with Illumi accepting Hisoka’s promise of further payment, leaving their ambiguous and financially entangled relationship intact.

Chapter Summary: “He Was Still Different in Yezi’s Heart”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Hisoka spends a large amount of money on a “Nail Freak,” which reassures Killua that Hisoka is not interested in Illumi. Killua believes Illumi would never like someone as reckless and wasteful as Hisoka and is relieved that Hisoka cannot become his sister-in-law.
• Feitan asks Luo Ye whether his earlier claim about Illumi and Hisoka was true. Luo Ye admits that he invented the claim to distract Hisoka and prevent him from causing trouble for Feitan.
• Luo Ye explains that he deliberately exaggerated the ambiguous relationship between Hisoka and Illumi. He hopes the rumor might eventually push the two together, turning his deception into a possible matchmaking effort.
• Feitan interprets Luo Ye’s lie as proof that Luo Ye made an exception for him, since Luo Ye normally dislikes dishonesty. Feitan feels especially loved and believes he is uniquely important in Luo Ye’s heart.
• Luo Ye feels uncomfortable because Feitan’s interpretation is not entirely accurate, but he cannot correct him while Feitan is looking at him so tenderly.
• Xiao Ai arrives and immediately demands that Luo Ye change the compensation condition he required after she wronged him.
• Luo Ye criticizes her attitude, pointing out that an apologizing party should not be demanding changes to the terms set by the person she offended.
• Xiao Ai insists that her proposed alternative would benefit Luo Ye more, but he refuses. He values holding her accountable over whether the replacement would be materially advantageous.
• Luo Ye remains determined to keep his original condition because Chrollo previously plotted against him, and he sees this demand as a necessary form of retaliation. He also believes Xiao Ai is the only person capable of fulfilling it.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye: Shows both protectiveness and cunning. He manipulates the situation to protect Feitan from Hisoka while also trying to avoid conflict among the people close to him. His refusal to change Xiao Ai’s punishment reveals his resentment toward Chrollo’s schemes and his desire to assert control.
• Feitan: Becomes emotionally touched by Luo Ye’s supposed willingness to lie for him. His reaction reinforces his belief that he occupies a special place in Luo Ye’s heart.
• Hisoka: Is portrayed as trouble-prone, chaotic, and careless with money. Luo Ye tries to redirect his attention away from Feitan.
• Killua: Is relieved by Hisoka’s apparent lack of interest in Illumi and remains strongly opposed to the possibility of Hisoka becoming connected to his family.
• Xiao Ai: Remains confident and self-righteous even while apologizing. She attempts to renegotiate the punishment rather than simply accept Luo Ye’s terms.
• Chrollo: Though absent, his earlier manipulation motivates Luo Ye’s insistence on punishing Xiao Ai.

Significant Themes

• Love and perceived favoritism: Feitan’s happiness comes from believing that Luo Ye treated him differently and broke his usual principles for his sake.
• Deception and trust: Luo Ye distinguishes between outright lying and tactful manipulation, while Feitan interprets the deception romantically.
• Protectiveness and conflict avoidance: Luo Ye manipulates Hisoka and Illumi’s reputations to prevent Hisoka from clashing with Feitan.
• Justice versus practical benefit: Luo Ye rejects Xiao Ai’s argument that a better compensation would benefit him, emphasizing that accountability matters more than convenience.
• Retaliation and control: His demand toward Xiao Ai reflects his determination to respond to Chrollo’s plotting rather than simply move past it.

Character Interactions

• Killua and Hisoka: Killua silently judges Hisoka’s spending habits and feels reassured that Hisoka is unlikely to pursue Illumi.
• Feitan and Luo Ye: Feitan views Luo Ye’s fabricated story as an act of love. Luo Ye, embarrassed by the misunderstanding, chooses not to correct him.
• Luo Ye and Xiao Ai: Their exchange is confrontational. Xiao Ai tries to alter the agreed compensation, while Luo Ye firmly defends his original condition and challenges her lack of humility.
• Luo Ye and the absent Chrollo: Chrollo’s past actions continue to shape Luo Ye’s behavior, particularly his unwillingness to forgive or compromise.

Chapter Summary

Plot points and events

Xiao Ai seeks out Luo Ye because she understands that he intends to deal with Chrollo, but she is worried about provoking someone as intelligent and dangerous as him. Although Xiao Ai has superior combat strength, she admits she is poor at strategy and fears Chrollo’s schemes more than a physical fight. Since Luo Ye feels wronged by Chrollo’s actions, Xiao Ai offers compensation: she will enchant his rings with HP Lock and give him a Greater Healing ability. Luo Ye immediately accepts because the rewards are extremely valuable. Xiao Ai then asks for the rings so she can begin the enchantment, and Feitan unexpectedly hands over his rings as well.

Character developments

• Xiao Ai demonstrates concern for both Luo Ye and Chrollo. She wants to protect Chrollo from retaliation while also acknowledging Luo Ye’s grievances and trying to compensate him fairly. Her self-awareness about her lack of intelligence contrasts with her overwhelming abilities.
• Luo Ye is initially resentful toward Chrollo but is easily persuaded by the practical benefits of Xiao Ai’s offer. He also becomes envious of Xiao Ai’s rapidly expanding powers, viewing her as almost “chosen” compared with his own situation.
• Feitan reveals a humorous contradiction: despite previously claiming he would rather die than accept rings from Xiao Ai’s stepfather, he is already wearing and surrendering those very rings.

Character interactions

Xiao Ai appeals to Luo Ye’s sense of fairness, first acknowledging that Chrollo wronged him and then offering powerful compensation. Luo Ye teases her for being afraid despite her strength, while she explains that Chrollo’s intellect makes him dangerous. Their negotiation ends with Luo Ye accepting the deal. Feitan’s silent cooperation undercuts his earlier defiance and becomes the chapter’s comedic closing moment.

Significant themes

The chapter explores the contrast between physical strength and intellectual manipulation, showing that Xiao Ai fears Chrollo’s schemes more than combat. It also highlights pragmatism over pride, as Luo Ye chooses valuable abilities over continued revenge. Envy, compensation, and the tension between genuine concern and self-interest further shape the characters’ relationships.

Summary

Key plot points and events

Xiao Ai gives Luo Ye a ring that can help locate Yezi, promising to enchant it with additional abilities such as health-locking and healing. Although Feitan is visibly disgusted because the ring was originally given by Byakuya Kuchiki and resembles a wedding ring, he acknowledges that its tracking, teleportation, and potential healing functions make it too valuable to discard. Xiao Ai quickly leaves after accidentally provoking Luo Ye, while Luo Ye tries to reassure Feitan that the ring is merely a useful object and can be viewed as a gift from an elder.

Character developments

Feitan’s reaction reveals that his dislike of the ring is not rooted in foolish pride; he is practical enough to use it despite his discomfort. More importantly, his concern shifts from the ring itself to Yezi’s emotional wellbeing. He worries that Xiao Ai’s refusal to help Luo Ye deal with Chrollo may deeply hurt Yezi, showing Feitan’s growing empathy and emotional investment in Yezi. Luo Ye, meanwhile, is surprised and touched that Feitan’s gloomy expression comes from concern rather than jealousy or disgust.

Significant themes

The chapter explores practicality versus emotional discomfort, showing that useful tools may need to be accepted despite unpleasant associations. It also emphasizes loyalty, family ties, and emotional consideration: Feitan is more troubled by the possibility of Yezi feeling abandoned than by his own feelings about the ring. The scene further highlights the tension between personal relationships and the reluctance to become involved in dangerous conflicts.

Character interactions

Xiao Ai teases Luo Ye and Feitan unintentionally, then realizes she may have said too much and hastily escapes with the ring. Luo Ye scolds her but ultimately focuses on comforting Feitan. Feitan calmly insists he will use the ring despite disliking its origin, then asks whether Yezi will be sad because Xiao Ai—despite sharing blood ties and a common origin with Luo Ye—will not help him confront Chrollo. His question leaves Luo Ye stunned and suggests that Feitan is deeply worried about Yezi’s feelings.

Chapter Summary: “If He Doesn’t Help You, I Will”

Key plot points and events

• Luo Ye reflects on Xiao Ai’s mother sending him to the Hunter World without his consent. Although he still feels some resentment, he acknowledges that the transmigration saved him from certain death in his original world.
• He struggles with conflicting emotions: gratitude toward Xiao Ai’s mother, pain over feeling overlooked, and the grievance of having waited so long to experience genuine concern from others.
• Feitan notices Luo Ye’s distress and immediately offers to help him retaliate against Chrollo, even suggesting breaking one of Chrollo’s limbs.
• Luo Ye rejects such extreme revenge. He admits that Chrollo’s words upset him but decides not to cause serious trouble over what was ultimately only an uncomfortable truth.
• Feitan reassures Luo Ye that he will support him if Xiao Ai does not, and Luo Ye explains that he is not truly alone because he has formed other familial relationships.
• The conversation shifts when Feitan questions whether Hisoka counts as family. Luo Ye defensively acknowledges Hisoka as a younger-brother-like figure who generally obeys him.
• Luo Ye ends the discussion and urges Feitan to board the airship so they can continue toward the next Hunter Exam. Any retaliation against Chrollo is postponed.

Character developments

• Luo Ye becomes more emotionally self-aware, recognizing both his lingering hurt and his dependence on the care of others. He also shows maturity by choosing restraint rather than revenge.
• Feitan reveals a deeply protective and attentive side. Despite his violent suggestion, his main concern is Luo Ye’s emotional well-being, and he is willing to act as Luo Ye’s defender.
• Xiao Ai’s mother is viewed with greater nuance: Luo Ye resents her decision but realizes it may have saved his life.
• Hisoka is indirectly characterized as eccentric but surprisingly obedient and connected to Luo Ye in a sibling-like relationship.
• Chrollo remains absent from the scene but serves as the source of Luo Ye’s frustration and the tension between the characters.

Significant themes

• Found family and emotional belonging: Luo Ye wrestles with feeling neglected but recognizes the bonds he has formed in the Hunter World.
• Resentment versus gratitude: He must reconcile anger at being forcibly transported with the knowledge that the act likely saved his life.
• Protective loyalty: Feitan’s immediate willingness to defend Luo Ye emphasizes the strength of their relationship.
• Emotional restraint and forgiveness: Luo Ye chooses not to escalate the conflict with Chrollo, showing that his anger does not control him.
• Healing through care: Luo Ye’s pain stems partly from never having been cared for before, making Feitan’s concern especially meaningful.

Character interactions

• Feitan comforts Luo Ye and offers unconditional support, promising to handle the situation if Xiao Ai will not.
• Luo Ye downplays his sadness and reassures Feitan, while Feitan continues checking that he is truly all right.
• Their exchange demonstrates mutual trust: Feitan is protective, while Luo Ye is honest enough to admit his complicated feelings.
• Their humorous discussion of Hisoka lightens the emotional tension before they return to the practical goal of reaching the next Hunter Exam.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• After the examinees escape Trap Tower, the examiner with the distinctive cockscomb hairstyle briefly congratulates them and instructs everyone to board an airship to the next examination site. His quick departure and failure to introduce himself surprise Xiao Ai, suggesting that events may already be diverging from the original storyline.
• Luo Ye boards first to secure a desirable seat, with Feitan following him. Xiao Ai brings Byakuya Kuchiki aboard, while Chrollo follows them.
• Shalnark deliberately provokes Chrollo by warning that Feitan threatened to break Chrollo’s hands and feet. He hopes this will cause conflict between them and allow him to settle an old grudge against Feitan.
• Chrollo dismisses the threat, explaining that Feitan’s words were intended only to please Luo Ye and that Feitan would not actually attack him.
• Luo Ye later wonders about Chrollo’s ability to observe or inspect other people’s Nen, noting that this power was not present in the original work and may be another major change to the established setting.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye: Remains observant and cautious about changes to the original plot. His concern about Chrollo’s unexplained ability shows that he is actively tracking deviations in the world’s storyline. His moral standards also influence Feitan’s behavior.
• Feitan: Though outwardly violent and threatening, he is portrayed as deeply attentive to Luo Ye’s feelings. His willingness to say extreme things contrasts with his awareness of what Luo Ye would and would not accept.
• Chrollo: Demonstrates strong psychological insight into both Feitan and Luo Ye. He understands that Feitan’s threat is performative and that harming a longtime companion would make Luo Ye distrust him. His mysterious Nen ability further distinguishes this version of him from the original character.
• Shalnark: Acts as a troublemaker, intentionally trying to provoke Chrollo and Feitan into fighting so he can avenge an old beating.
• Xiao Ai: Notices inconsistencies in the examination and remains energetic and proactive, quickly choosing to accompany Byakuya.
• Byakuya: Quietly follows Xiao Ai onto the airship, with little direct interaction in the chapter.

Significant Themes

• Divergence from the original storyline: The examiner’s altered behavior and Chrollo’s previously unknown Nen ability suggest that the current world no longer follows the source material exactly.
• Trust and emotional restraint: Feitan’s attachment to Luo Ye limits his violent impulses. Chrollo recognizes that Luo Ye’s trust is more important to Feitan than his threats or reputation.
• Morality amid violence: Luo Ye’s belief that killing should be limited to self-defense and that unnecessary harm is wrong sets him apart from the people of Meteor City and shapes the relationships around him.
• Manipulation and understanding: Shalnark tries to manipulate Chrollo into provoking Feitan, while Chrollo counters this through a deeper understanding of Feitan’s motives and Luo Ye’s values.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye and Feitan: Feitan follows Luo Ye closely and is implicitly protective of him. Luo Ye’s moral boundaries affect Feitan’s choices.
• Shalnark and Chrollo: Shalnark attempts to incite Chrollo by emphasizing Feitan’s threat, but Chrollo calmly explains why the threat will not become reality.
• Chrollo and Feitan: Their relationship is tested indirectly by Feitan’s attachment to Luo Ye, though Chrollo trusts that Feitan will not truly betray or attack him.
• Xiao Ai and Byakuya: Xiao Ai takes the initiative by bringing Byakuya onto the airship.
• Luo Ye and Chrollo: Although they do not directly converse in this passage, Luo Ye’s thoughts focus on Chrollo’s unusual Nen ability and the implications of the altered setting.

Chapter Summary: “Besides Killing, I Can’t Do Anything”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Ye reflects on the two times Chrollo’s mysterious Nen ability has harmed him: first by exposing his private life through a televised drama, and later by informing Xiao Ai about him, disrupting Luo Ye’s carefully maintained balance.
• Determined to understand the ability and detect when Chrollo is watching him, Luo Ye asks Feitan about its origin.
• Feitan explains that Chrollo stole the ability from someone in Meteor City after Luo Ye left. Chrollo wanted to observe Xiao Ai, who had been avoiding him and was difficult to find.
• Luo Ye is surprised that the original owner survived having his Nen stolen. Feitan clarifies that the ability was noncombat-oriented, so losing it did not seriously harm him, and Chrollo later helped him leave Meteor City.
• When Luo Ye says he dislikes being spied on, Feitan casually suggests killing the original owner to disable the stolen ability. Luo Ye rejects the idea, insisting that killing cannot solve every problem.
• Feitan becomes dejected and admits that, aside from killing people, he does not know what else to do.
• Feeling guilty for sounding critical, Luo Ye reassures Feitan that they are both young and have time to learn new skills. He takes Feitan’s hand and suggests that they learn together.
• Luo Ye begins considering what Feitan might enjoy learning, recognizing that Feitan’s violent habits are deeply rooted but may be redirected gradually.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye: Becomes more aware of the danger posed by Chrollo’s surveillance ability and seeks a nonviolent solution. He also shows increasing emotional sensitivity toward Feitan, quickly regretting any remark that might make Feitan feel inadequate. Luo Ye takes on a guiding, supportive role in helping Feitan adapt to life beyond Meteor City.
• Feitan: Reveals how limited his experience and skill set are outside violence. His instinctive solution is assassination, but he is willing to listen to Luo Ye and appears eager to become useful to him. His thought of learning cooking for Luo Ye hints at a softer, caring side beneath his violent upbringing.
• Chrollo: Although absent from the scene, he remains a threatening presence through his secretive Nen ability and his habit of observing others.
• Xiao Ai: Her fear and avoidance of Chrollo explain why he acquired the surveillance ability, while also emphasizing her skill at hiding.

Significant Themes

• Violence versus peaceful adaptation: Feitan’s belief that killing is the answer contrasts with Luo Ye’s desire to find safer, more humane solutions.
• Healing and guidance: Luo Ye understands that Feitan’s violent nature comes from his upbringing and cannot be changed instantly. He chooses patience and shared learning rather than condemnation.
• Trust and privacy: Chrollo’s invisible surveillance violates Luo Ye’s sense of control, highlighting the importance of boundaries and personal autonomy.
• Emotional support and mutual growth: Luo Ye and Feitan strengthen their bond by promising to learn together, suggesting that companionship can help them develop beyond their pasts.
• Communication and regret: Luo Ye’s repeated concern about speaking too bluntly shows how much he values Feitan’s feelings, even when he struggles to express himself.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye questions Feitan about Chrollo’s Nen ability, relying on Feitan’s knowledge of the past.
• Feitan offers killing the ability’s original owner as a practical solution, exposing his instinctive reliance on violence.
• Luo Ye rebukes him but immediately softens, reassuring Feitan that he is not useless and that they can acquire new skills together.
• Their hand-holding and shared-learning promise deepen their emotional connection and establish Luo Ye as a stabilizing influence in Feitan’s life.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Luo Ye and Feitan discuss what subject Feitan should study next. Luo Ye suggests computer science because of its promising career prospects.
• Although Feitan knows almost nothing about computers—and barely recognizes written characters—he agrees because Luo Ye is interested in the subject. He proposes asking Shalnark for help.
• Shalnark is internally astonished by Feitan’s willingness to accommodate Luo Ye, especially since Feitan is normally harsh and unforgiving.
• The group reaches the fourth Hunter Exam stage, located on a massive sunken ship designed to resemble a deserted island.
• The examiners require the candidates to spend three days at the island’s inn, charging an exorbitant ten-million fee.
• Examinees protest, but the examiner explains that the surrounding wrecks contain valuable jewelry. Candidates may salvage enough treasure to pay their lodging costs.
• Luo Ye considers entering the water, but Feitan immediately dives in himself, insisting that he will retrieve the treasure for him.

Character Developments

• Feitan: Shows an unusually gentle and accommodating side. He is willing to study computers solely because Luo Ye likes the subject and prioritizes Luo Ye’s feelings over his own lack of knowledge. He also voluntarily takes on the dangerous and tedious task of salvaging treasure for Luo Ye.
• Luo Ye: Demonstrates concern for Feitan’s preferences by asking whether he truly wants to study computers rather than forcing the choice on him. He is also curious and eager to participate in the treasure hunt.
• Shalnark: Becomes suspicious and bewildered by Feitan’s behavior, noting how dramatically soft-hearted Feitan seems around Luo Ye. He doubts Feitan’s ability to study computers and questions whether he could teach him.
• The examinees: React angrily to the unreasonable lodging fee but quickly become competitive and eager once they learn they can recover treasure to pay it.

Significant Themes

• Affection expressed through sacrifice: Feitan’s actions reveal his care for Luo Ye through practical support rather than verbal declarations.
• Unexpected character softness: The chapter humorously contrasts Feitan’s usual brutality with his willingness to indulge Luo Ye’s interests and protect him from inconvenience.
• Adaptation and self-improvement: Studying computers represents the characters’ attempt to gain useful skills and adapt to the modern world.
• Competition and survival: The Hunter Exam continues to turn basic necessities into challenges, forcing examinees to compete for limited resources.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye suggests computer science, and Feitan immediately agrees despite his lack of knowledge.
• Feitan reassures Luo Ye that they can ask Shalnark for help, placing Shalnark in the awkward position of potentially teaching him.
• Shalnark silently observes Feitan’s unusual tenderness and wonders why Luo Ye’s past abandonment has not provoked Feitan’s usual violence.
• When treasure salvaging begins, Feitan jumps into the sea before Luo Ye can act, insisting on gathering enough valuables for him. Luo Ye accepts this, even though he had wanted to participate himself.

Chapter Summary: “No Wonder He Became the Leader”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Chrollo reveals that he deliberately provoked Feitan and Luo Ye in hopes of making them fight.
• Luo Ye criticizes Chrollo for interfering in their personal affairs and considers retaliating against him.
• Chrollo explains that Feitan was devastated after Luo Ye left Meteor City and spent years searching for him.
• He then reveals that he calculated a spatial coordinate 36,785 times to make Feitan and Luo Ye’s previous dream encounter possible.
• Luo Ye is shocked by the amount of effort Chrollo invested, especially since the successful encounter occurred only once.
• Chrollo frames his interference as repayment for the mental effort Luo Ye’s situation caused him.
• Luo Ye accepts this explanation and agrees that they should consider the matter settled and stop provoking one another.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye: Though annoyed by Chrollo’s meddling, he becomes more understanding after learning how much effort Chrollo made on Feitan’s behalf. His anger softens into reluctant appreciation and amusement.
• Chrollo: He is shown as manipulative, playful, and extremely calculating, but also surprisingly considerate toward Feitan. His willingness to perform tens of thousands of calculations highlights his patience, intelligence, and commitment to achieving his goals.
• Feitan: Although he does not appear directly in the chapter’s main exchange, his emotional attachment to Luo Ye is emphasized. His inability to attack Luo Ye and his years of searching reveal that he still cares deeply about him.

Significant Themes

• Hidden emotional attachment: Feitan’s lingering feelings are revealed through his reluctance to fight and his long search for Luo Ye.
• Manipulation and interference: Chrollo intentionally engineers situations to force emotional confrontations, treating other people’s relationships as problems he can arrange and observe.
• Effort and repayment: Chrollo presents his extraordinary calculations as a debt Luo Ye owes him, turning emotional and practical favors into a form of personal accounting.
• The contrast between reason and emotion: Luo Ye reflects on how people can ignore logic when emotions drive them, a pattern reflected in Feitan’s actions and Chrollo’s elaborate schemes.

Character Interactions

• Chrollo calmly teases Luo Ye about his unresolved conflict with Feitan.
• Luo Ye responds with irritation, accusing Chrollo of being bored and overstepping his boundaries.
• Chrollo shifts the conversation from provocation to Feitan’s heartbreak and search for Luo Ye.
• His revelation about the 36,785 calculations changes Luo Ye’s perception of his actions, leading Luo Ye to forgive him and agree to end their current conflict.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• Luo Ye forgives Chrollo for manipulating Xiao Ai into making the challenge more difficult for him and Feitan. Although the “joke” nearly terrified him, Luo Ye accepts it because Chrollo’s actions ultimately pushed him to reveal an important secret.
• Chrollo dismisses the incident as a minor prank, irritating Luo Ye further, but Luo Ye restrains himself because of the thirty thousand calculations Chrollo completed.
• Shalnark questions why Chrollo intentionally provoked Luo Ye after they had reconciled.
• Chrollo explains that he was confident Luo Ye would not truly become angry or retaliate severely. He believes Luo Ye’s forgiveness was motivated less by the calculations and more by his concern for Xiao Ai.
• Chrollo argues that Luo Ye feels guilty for abandoning Xiao Ai and leaving Meteor City alone. Because of that guilt, Luo Ye cannot bring himself to act harshly toward Chrollo, especially since Chrollo remained with Xiao Ai after Luo Ye left.
• Shalnark struggles to understand how someone from Meteor City could feel guilt, particularly someone who abandoned his companion.

Character developments

• Luo Ye: Revealed to be more soft-hearted and guilt-ridden than he appears. His decision to forgive Chrollo stems from his concern for Xiao Ai and his lingering remorse over leaving her behind.
• Chrollo: Demonstrates sharp psychological insight and a manipulative but confident understanding of Luo Ye’s emotions. He recognizes that Xiao Ai is the key reason Luo Ye restrains his anger.
• Shalnark: Acts as the skeptical observer. He understands Chrollo’s explanation intellectually but has difficulty accepting the idea that someone from Meteor City could possess guilt or emotional attachment.
• Xiao Ai: Though absent from the scene, she is central to the characters’ reasoning. Her long relationship with both men influences their choices and prevents the conflict from becoming violent.

Significant themes

• Guilt and emotional attachment: Luo Ye’s abandonment of Xiao Ai continues to affect his behavior, showing that guilt can exist even in people shaped by harsh environments.
• Manipulation and psychological insight: Chrollo uses his understanding of Luo Ye’s emotions to provoke him safely and interpret his actions.
• Softness beneath a harsh exterior: The chapter challenges the assumption that people from Meteor City are incapable of remorse or compassion.
• Loyalty and shared history: Xiao Ai’s long-standing bond with both men creates a barrier against retaliation and helps resolve the conflict.

Character interactions

• Chrollo and Luo Ye reconcile, though Chrollo’s dismissive attitude keeps the exchange tense and humorous.
• Chrollo and Shalnark discuss Luo Ye’s motives, with Chrollo offering a psychological explanation that Shalnark finds difficult to accept.
• Xiao Ai influences the conflict indirectly: Luo Ye’s guilt toward her and Chrollo’s continued companionship with her are what ultimately prevent serious hostility.

Chapter Summary: “Sorry, Feitan”

• Chrollo reassures Shalnark that he and Yezi will not fight each other, preventing a larger conflict that could draw the others in. Shalnark is relieved, especially because he knows Feitan would oppose Yezi and that fighting Feitan would be dangerous.
• After Chrollo leaves, Feitan approaches the soaked Yezi and asks what Chrollo said. He notices that Yezi looks disgusted while Chrollo had seemed pleased, suggesting that their conversation was complicated rather than peaceful.
• Yezi initially claims that Chrollo apologized, but Feitan immediately doubts this because Chrollo is known never to apologize. Yezi then admits that Chrollo spoke about what happened after Yezi left Meteor City, though Yezi still disguises the full truth with a half-joke about “magnanimously” forgiving him.
• Feitan becomes uneasy, wondering whether Chrollo revealed his past actions or tried to create distrust between him and Yezi. His concern shows how deeply he fears losing Yezi’s trust.
• Instead of confronting Feitan, Yezi tells him that Chrollo mentioned how long it took Feitan to find him. Yezi then apologizes for abandoning Feitan and recognizes how much effort and hardship Feitan must have endured during the years they were separated.
• Feitan is left stunned by Yezi’s unexpected apology and emotional acknowledgment.

Character Developments and Interactions

• Yezi moves from defensiveness and avoidance toward sincere vulnerability. Though he initially lies to Feitan, he ultimately expresses guilt over leaving him alone.
• Feitan is shown as deeply attached to Yezi despite his usual aggression and emotional reserve. His anxiety about Chrollo’s words reveals his fear that their bond could be damaged.
• Chrollo remains enigmatic and manipulative. His private conversation with Yezi appears to have unsettled both Yezi and Feitan, even though he prevents an outright confrontation.
• Shalnark provides a cautious, pragmatic perspective, recognizing the danger of conflict between Yezi and Feitan.

Significant Themes

• Guilt and reconciliation: Yezi begins to confront the consequences of abandoning Feitan.
• Loyalty and emotional dependence: Feitan’s long search demonstrates the strength of his devotion to Yezi.
• Trust and manipulation: Chrollo’s ambiguous conversation raises suspicion about whether he is honestly communicating or attempting to influence the relationship.
• Unspoken affection and vulnerability: The characters rarely express their feelings directly, making Yezi’s apology especially meaningful.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feitan reflects on the years when Luo Ye—formerly “Yezi”—left Meteor City without explanation. Unable to find him in the enormous city, Feitan grew resentful and nearly lost control of his emotions, even considering using his Nen to destroy the city.
• Chrollo’s promise to help and Xiao Ai’s tracking ability eventually restrained Feitan. After reuniting with Luo Ye, Feitan tried to bury his anger and focused instead on escaping Meteor City and finding him.
• Luo Ye apologizes for leaving without a word. Feitan acknowledges the pain he had suppressed but decides not to dwell on the past, saying that finding Luo Ye again is enough.
• Feitan successfully salvages enough treasure to pay for their lodging and obtains the key to Room 108.
• Luo Ye realizes that he and Feitan must share the room—and possibly a bed—which makes him nervous because they are now lovers. He worries about whether Feitan might expect sexual intimacy.
• To hide his unease, Luo Ye comments on the abundance of treasure in the sea. Feitan takes him literally and eagerly dives back in to retrieve more treasure for him, leaving Luo Ye wondering whether his own thoughts are “impure.”

Character Developments

• Feitan: Reveals the depth of his attachment to Luo Ye and the emotional damage caused by Luo Ye’s unexplained departure. Despite his past resentment, he chooses forgiveness and values their present relationship over reopening old wounds. His eagerness to please Luo Ye also shows a softer, devoted side.
• Luo Ye: Feels genuine remorse for abandoning Feitan and apologizes. Although their relationship has been confirmed, he remains shy and uncertain about physical intimacy, exposing his nervousness and self-consciousness.

Significant Themes

• Abandonment and forgiveness: Feitan’s buried grievance reflects the lasting effects of being left behind, while his decision to let the past go demonstrates emotional healing.
• Reunion and living in the present: The chapter emphasizes that their reunion matters more than revisiting old pain.
• Romantic awkwardness and intimacy: Their transition from companions to lovers creates new uncertainty, particularly for Luo Ye, who is anxious about sharing a room and confronting the physical side of their relationship.
• Devotion expressed through actions: Feitan communicates his feelings by providing for Luo Ye, paying for their room, and immediately trying to gather more treasure when he thinks Luo Ye wants it.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye’s apology allows Feitan to acknowledge—but not elaborate on—the hurt he experienced.
• Feitan reassures Luo Ye that the past no longer matters because they are together again.
• When Luo Ye awkwardly changes the subject to treasure, Feitan responds sincerely and overenthusiastically, misunderstanding the reason for Luo Ye’s discomfort.
• Their contrasting reactions—Feitan’s straightforward devotion and Luo Ye’s embarrassed overthinking—create the chapter’s humorous and romantic tension.

Chapter Summary: “Study Hard and Don’t Make a Fool of Yourself”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feitan spends his time fishing gold, jewels, and other valuables from the sea, intending to give them to Luo Ye (“Yezi”) and prepare financially for future dates and daily expenses.
• Shalnark interrupts him and tells him that, although the Phantom Troupe has no mission, Feitan has an important “activity” that evening.
• He gives Feitan a tablet containing downloaded instructional videos, supposedly provided at Chrollo’s request, and tells him to study so he will not embarrass himself.
• Shalnark also leaves behind a brand-new four-piece bedding set, making the nature of Feitan’s upcoming romantic/sexual encounter obvious.
• Feitan initially fails to understand the situation, but once he connects Shalnark’s suggestive remarks with the tablet and bedding, he becomes intensely embarrassed and realizes he must prepare for his planned encounter with Luo Ye.

Character Developments

• Feitan: Revealed to be seriously invested in Luo Ye and increasingly concerned with appearing capable and considerate around him. He wants to provide Luo Ye with money and useful services rather than relying solely on violence. His usually confident and intimidating demeanor collapses into confusion and embarrassment when faced with romantic and sexual preparation.
• Shalnark: Acts as the teasing messenger between Chrollo and Feitan. He enjoys the prospect of Feitan making a fool of himself, but still helps him prepare because he recognizes the importance of the situation and wants to prevent trouble within the group.
• Chrollo: Though he does not appear directly, he organizes the delivery of the tablet and bedding, suggesting that he is aware of Feitan’s romantic situation and is quietly supporting—or amusing himself with—Feitan’s preparation.
• Luo Ye: Does not appear directly, but remains the central motivation for Feitan’s actions. Feitan’s plans and anxieties all revolve around making a good impression on him.

Significant Themes

• Love changing violent habits: Feitan begins thinking beyond killing and interrogation, considering comfort, money, services, and romance.
• Preparation and inexperience: The chapter humorously contrasts Feitan’s confidence as a fighter with his complete lack of experience in romantic or sexual matters.
• Group teasing and camaraderie: The Phantom Troupe treats Feitan’s private situation as a source of amusement, but their teasing also reflects a form of practical support.
• Embarrassment beneath toughness: Feitan’s intimidating exterior hides a surprisingly vulnerable and earnest desire to succeed in his relationship with Luo Ye.

Character Interactions

• Shalnark interrupts Feitan’s treasure fishing and pulls him away from the sea when Feitan tries to continue.
• Their exchange highlights Shalnark’s teasing nature and Feitan’s impatience and single-minded focus on Luo Ye.
• Shalnark delivers Chrollo’s materials and advice, presenting the encounter as an important test.
• Feitan’s reaction to the tablet, suggestive comments, and bedding provides the chapter’s main comedic moment: he becomes flustered and condemns Shalnark’s “lewd” behavior while realizing he must study for the evening.

Chapter Summary: “Showing Me This in Broad Daylight?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• Feitan, determined not to embarrass himself in front of Luo Ye, secretly studies the adult material Shalnark gave him. Though he grew up familiar with the subject in Meteor City, he has no personal experience and wants to prepare thoroughly.
• Feitan realizes the public setting is too exposed and noisy, so he takes the tablet somewhere secluded to study.
• Meanwhile, Xiao Ai gives Luo Ye a thick book containing explicit text and illustrations. Shocked and embarrassed, Luo Ye immediately throws it back at her, protesting that such material should be viewed at night rather than in broad daylight.
• Xiao Ai explains that there is no time to wait: Shalnark has already supplied Feitan with movie materials, giving him an advantage. She insists Luo Ye must study as well if he does not want to lose face.
• Luo Ye learns that Feitan received videos while he only received a book, but he still snatches the book back when Xiao Ai threatens to reclaim it.
• Xiao Ai also gives Luo Ye lubricant, believing it will help prevent injury. Luo Ye is left speechless and bewildered by the strange supplies she keeps in her possession.

Character Developments

• Feitan: Shows an unusually earnest and anxious side. Despite his normally confident and intimidating demeanor, he worries about disappointing Luo Ye and studies seriously to improve his performance.
• Luo Ye: Becomes flustered and embarrassed when confronted with explicit material, but his embarrassment does not outweigh his desire to prepare. He reluctantly accepts the book and lubricant.
• Xiao Ai: Acts as a blunt, practical, and meddlesome helper. She takes the situation seriously, gathers whatever resources she can find, and confidently pushes Luo Ye to prepare.
• Shalnark: Though mostly off-screen, he influences the events by giving Feitan more effective study materials in the form of movies.

Significant Themes

• Fear of inadequacy: Both Feitan and Luo Ye worry about failing to meet expectations or being judged poorly.
• Pride and competition: Feitan and Luo Ye are motivated by the desire not to lose face, creating an amusing rivalry.
• Embarrassment versus practicality: The characters are uncomfortable with the subject matter, but practical concerns force them to study openly and hurriedly.
• Comedic awkwardness: The contrast between the serious preparation and the absurdly public circumstances creates the chapter’s main humor.

Character Interactions

• Feitan and Shalnark: Shalnark provides Feitan with adult movie materials, prompting Feitan to secretly study them.
• Luo Ye and Xiao Ai: Xiao Ai aggressively encourages Luo Ye to prepare, while Luo Ye reacts with embarrassment and disbelief. Despite criticizing her methods, he eagerly takes back the book and accepts the lubricant.
• Feitan and Luo Ye: They do not interact directly in the chapter, but both are preparing for the same implied encounter and are driven by the fear of being outperformed or disappointing the other.

Chapter Summary: “Can You Use This Thing?”

Key Plot Points and Events

• As night falls, Luo Ye nervously enters Room 108 carrying the mysterious item Xiao Ai gave him.
• He is surprised to find the room transformed into a pink, wedding-like setting rather than the ordinary room he remembers from the original story.
• Feitan is waiting on the bed in a bathrobe, freshly showered and visibly nervous. Luo Ye assumes Chrollo arranged the romantic setup, though Feitan has willingly participated because they have agreed to become a couple.
• Feitan awkwardly tells Luo Ye that he has finished showering, unintentionally making it sound as though he has been waiting for him with romantic intentions. He worries about pressuring Luo Ye, despite being curious himself.
• Luo Ye decides to shower as well, accepting that their relationship will eventually progress and choosing to face the situation rather than avoid it.
• While Luo Ye showers, Feitan tries to calm himself by drying his hair and mentally reviewing instructional tutorials he previously studied. However, his nervousness causes him to forget to review them.
• Luo Ye reminds Feitan to dry his hair, then returns from the bathroom feeling nervous despite having studied the theory extensively.
• He gives Feitan the object Xiao Ai provided and asks whether Feitan knows how to use it, apparently assuming Shalnark’s tutorial should have explained its purpose.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye: Shows increasing willingness to accept physical intimacy with Feitan. Although nervous and inexperienced, he is practical and determined to proceed. His blunt reminder about drying Feitan’s hair also reflects his matter-of-fact personality.
• Feitan: Reveals a shy and anxious side beneath his usual confidence. He worries about making mistakes, pressuring Luo Ye, or failing to meet his expectations. His reliance on tutorials humorously contrasts with his normally capable nature.
• Chrollo and Shalnark: Though absent, both influence the scene. Chrollo is implied to have arranged the romantic room, while Shalnark’s instructional materials are apparently intended to guide Feitan.
• Xiao Ai: Provides the mysterious object that initiates the chapter’s awkward situation.

Significant Themes

• Nervousness surrounding intimacy: Both characters have prepared intellectually but become flustered when the moment arrives.
• Consent and mutual consideration: Feitan is careful not to force Luo Ye and prioritizes his wishes, while Luo Ye consciously decides whether he is ready.
• Theory versus practice: Studying tutorials cannot fully prepare either character for the emotional reality of their first intimate experience.
• Romantic awkwardness and comedy: The overly decorated room, Feitan’s accidental wording, and his forgotten tutorials create a lighthearted, embarrassing atmosphere.
• Relationship progression: The couple moves from agreeing to be together toward exploring a more physically intimate relationship.

Character Interactions

• Luo Ye enters and silently reacts to the romantic room and Feitan’s appearance.
• Feitan attempts to explain that he has showered but accidentally implies he has been waiting for Luo Ye sexually, causing internal panic.
• Luo Ye chooses to shower, signaling his willingness to continue.
• He reminds Feitan to dry his hair, showing casual familiarity and concern.
• After showering, Luo Ye hands Feitan the mysterious item and asks if he knows how to use it, ending the chapter on an awkward and humorous note.

Chapter Summary: “It Turns Out That We Became the Spectacle”

Key plot points and events

Luo Ye teases the flustered Feitan and offers to teach him how to kiss. After Luo Ye kisses him, Feitan overcomes his hesitation and pounces on him, suggesting their romantic relationship is progressing. Outside the room, Xiao Ai tries to eavesdrop but hears nothing because Chrollo has sealed the room with Nen. The other Phantom Troupe members gather nearby, hoping to watch Feitan become embarrassed, but Chrollo’s ability prevents them from hearing anything. Later, an airship arrives carrying an elderly couple, who look down at the Troupe. Shalnark realizes that the group—not Feitan—has become the evening’s spectacle.

Character developments

Luo Ye appears more confident and playful, taking the initiative with Feitan and enjoying his embarrassment. Feitan, usually arrogant and emotionally reserved, becomes visibly shy and flustered but eventually responds assertively to Luo Ye’s affection. Chrollo remains calm and mischievous, protecting the couple’s privacy while subtly intimidating the others. Xiao Ai’s curiosity and expectations are humorously frustrated, while Shalnark shows his tendency to analyze situations and avoid danger once Chrollo’s killing intent becomes apparent.

Significant themes

The chapter emphasizes romantic awkwardness, intimacy, and the contrast between Feitan’s normally fierce personality and his bashful behavior around Luo Ye. It also uses voyeurism and role reversal for comedy: the Phantom Troupe expects to watch someone else’s embarrassment, only to become the ones being observed and potentially mocked. Privacy, curiosity, and the dangers of meddling are recurring humorous elements.

Character interactions

Luo Ye and Feitan share a tender but teasing moment that develops into mutual physical affection. Xiao Ai attempts to spy on them, while Chrollo blocks her efforts with Nen and lightly reprimands her. Shalnark and Uvogin discuss whether to watch the scene, with Shalnark warning that Chrollo’s reaction makes it dangerous. The chapter ends with the entire Troupe being confronted from above by an old couple, turning them into the unexpected spectacle.

Chapter Summary

Key Plot Points and Events

• Shalnark believes the situation is hopeless, but Machi suddenly uses her nen threads to bind and drag the airship back.
• Xiao Ai helps pilot the airship while worrying that Machi’s forceful technique might damage it. Machi assures her that she has complete control.
• Feitan immediately rushes out of his room when the commotion begins, surprising Xiao Ai because he appears perfectly composed and far earlier than expected.
• Xiao Ai assumes Feitan must have been involved romantically with Yezi, but Luo Ye explains that Feitan left because he refused to keep playing cards.
• Hisoka reveals that Feitan had been losing repeatedly and fled because he could not tolerate defeat.
• Luo Ye clarifies that the card game involved four people: himself, Yezi, Feitan, Hisoka, and Illumi.
• The chapter ends by revealing that although Feitan and Yezi had been alone together and Feitan had kissed her once as a test, nothing further happened between them.

Character Developments

• Xiao Ai remains highly suspicious and imaginative, repeatedly misinterpreting events as romantic or sexual encounters. She is also practical, prioritizing escape and worrying about the airship’s safety.
• Machi demonstrates precise control over her nen, showing that she can use great force without damaging the airship.
• Feitan is portrayed as competitive, easily angered, and unable to accept losing. Rather than remain in a card game he was about to lose, he escaped into the outside conflict.
• Hisoka acts teasingly and somewhat protectively toward his “brother,” criticizing Feitan’s poor card-playing and bad attitude. His comments also reveal his amusement at Xiao Ai’s assumptions.
• Luo Ye serves as the calm factual counterpoint, correcting Xiao Ai’s misunderstandings.
• Yezi and Illumi remain comparatively quiet, but their presence establishes that the supposed romantic situation was actually a group card game.

Significant Themes

• Miscommunication and mistaken assumptions: Xiao Ai repeatedly interprets ordinary events as evidence of romance, creating much of the chapter’s humor.
• Reality versus imagined narrative: Xiao Ai’s expectations, shaped by her knowledge of the “original story,” clash with what actually happens.
• Competitive pride: Feitan’s inability to accept defeat exposes his childish and combative side.
• Comedic subversion of romance: The chapter deliberately builds up the expectation of an intimate encounter, only to reveal that the characters were merely playing cards.
• Control amid chaos: The storm, the airship’s sudden movement, and the surrounding conflict contrast with Machi’s calm precision and Luo Ye’s straightforward explanations.

Character Interactions

• Xiao Ai and Machi: Xiao Ai gives Machi practical warnings while Machi confidently reassures her about controlling the airship.
• Xiao Ai and Luo Ye: Luo Ye repeatedly corrects Xiao Ai’s assumptions about Feitan and Yezi.
• Xiao Ai and Hisoka: Hisoka’s explanation confirms that Feitan fled because he was losing, while his teasing also encourages Xiao Ai’s humorous speculation.
• Hisoka and Feitan: Hisoka mocks Feitan’s poor sportsmanship and inability to tolerate losing.
• Feitan, Yezi, Hisoka, Luo Ye, and Illumi: Their shared card game—not a romantic encounter—forms the chapter’s central punchline.

Chapter Summary

Key plot points and events

• Luo Ye and Feitan spend their first private night together playing cards rather than becoming physically intimate.
• When Feitan tries to kiss Luo Ye, Hisoka’s playing card accidentally blocks the kiss, turning the romantic moment into an embarrassing interruption.
• Furious, Feitan prepares to attack Hisoka, but Luo Ye restrains him to prevent a fight.
• Hisoka enters through the window with a deck of cards and cheerfully suggests that the four of them play Landlord.
• Luo Ye attempts to dismiss him, frustrated that Hisoka has ruined the carefully prepared romantic atmosphere.
• Hisoka reveals that Illumi is accompanying him, making it impossible for Luo Ye and Feitan to regain their privacy.
• Luo Ye is unsurprised that Illumi came, assuming Hisoka paid him enough, but is startled that Illumi and Hisoka are roommates. He jokingly worries that Illumi might consider Hisoka a potential romantic partner.

Character developments

• Luo Ye is shown as romantically interested in Feitan and disappointed that his attempt to deepen their relationship has been interrupted. He also demonstrates patience and restraint by holding Feitan back from attacking Hisoka.
• Feitan becomes visibly vulnerable and emotionally reactive. His excitement over the kiss turns into embarrassment and murderous anger when Hisoka interferes, revealing how seriously he takes his time with Luo Ye.
• Hisoka behaves provocatively and deliberately disrupts the couple’s private moment. His cheerful invitation to play cards appears innocent, but his thoughts reveal that he intentionally wants to prevent Luo Ye and Feitan from progressing romantically.
• Illumi remains motivated by money and shows an unexpected willingness to participate in Hisoka’s schemes. His roommate arrangement with Hisoka creates new comic and potentially romantic implications.

Significant themes

• Interrupted intimacy: The chapter humorously contrasts romantic anticipation with absurd external interference.
• Manipulation and mischief: Hisoka disguises his deliberate sabotage as concern for his “big brother,” emphasizing his playful but intrusive personality.
• Romantic tension: Luo Ye and Feitan clearly desire each other, but embarrassment, anger, and interruptions prevent them from acting on their feelings.
• Humor through misunderstanding: Luo Ye’s assumptions about Illumi’s possible romantic interest in Hisoka add a comedic layer to the situation.

Character interactions

• Luo Ye and Feitan share a private, emotionally charged moment that is interrupted before it can progress.
• Feitan threatens Hisoka, while Luo Ye restrains and tries to calm him.
• Hisoka mocks the situation by entering casually and proposing a card game, ignoring the obvious romantic context.
• Hisoka brings Illumi into the room, transforming a private encounter into a four-person gathering and ensuring that Luo Ye and Feitan cannot be alone.

Chapter Summary

Plot and Events

Luo Ye worries that Illumi may genuinely pursue Hisoka after taking his earlier comments about the Pregnancy Stone seriously. He fears that, if they had a child, the Zoldycks would take it away and raise it through poisonings, torture, and assassin training, devastating Rondo. Determined to discourage the relationship, Luo Ye suggests playing cards instead of allowing Hisoka and Illumi to spend time together.
Hisoka agrees but points out that Feitan appears eager to fight him. Feitan is furious because Hisoka interrupted an intimate moment and ruined the preparations he had made, but he reluctantly agrees to play cards after Luo Ye appeals to him. Feitan loses repeatedly to Hisoka throughout the night and becomes increasingly frustrated. When a disturbance occurs outside, Feitan eagerly leaves to confront the examiner, much to Luo Ye’s relief. Xiao Ai then goes to check whether Feitan has seriously injured the examiner. Hisoka continues trying to persuade Luo Ye that a partner should be able to tolerate losing.

Character Developments

• Luo Ye becomes protective and anxious about Hisoka’s possible future child, revealing his affection for Rondo and his concern over the Zoldycks’ brutal upbringing methods. He also recognizes that his careless past remarks may have influenced Illumi.
• Hisoka remains provocative, playful, and confident. He welcomes the possibility of fighting Feitan and repeatedly teases Luo Ye about Feitan’s inability to accept defeat.
• Feitan is shown as highly competitive and emotionally volatile. Although he wants to fight Hisoka, he suppresses his anger for Luo Ye’s sake and reluctantly plays cards, losing repeatedly.
• Xiao Ai acts as a practical observer, shocked by Feitan’s willingness to keep playing and concerned that his anger may have led him to harm the examiner.
• Illumi does not appear directly, but his interest in Hisoka—and Luo Ye’s regret over encouraging it—drives the chapter’s central concern.

Themes

The chapter explores protectiveness, family expectations, and the contrast between affectionate parenting and abusive conditioning. It also emphasizes competitiveness, pride, and the difficulty of accepting defeat. Humor arises from Luo Ye’s frantic attempts to control romantic and familial consequences, Hisoka’s shameless teasing, and Feitan’s miserable persistence at a game he keeps losing.

Character Interactions

Luo Ye tries to redirect Hisoka and Feitan into a card game to prevent conflict and keep Hisoka away from Illumi. Hisoka challenges Feitan indirectly, while Feitan agrees only because Luo Ye asks him to. Xiao Ai questions Luo Ye about the bizarre situation and worries about the examiner’s safety. Throughout, Hisoka pressures Luo Ye with the repeated argument that “you can’t have a man who can’t handle losing,” leaving Luo Ye exasperated.