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Masumi speculates that Akaishi is also descended from Gif, but doesn't specify whether he was directly experimented on or born with the inherited DNA. If this is true, which I think it might be, then that Vice-shaped red devil is likely Akaishi's and the same one who murdered Genta's parents in the Vail spin-off. If the possibility of other Gif lineages is actually a thing now, then maybe my theory that Olteca was also Gif's grandson could still be correct, although this time as a cousin to the Igarashi siblings rather than a brother.

The stuff with all the VAs showing up was really meta and enjoyable. Kimura indirectly complimenting himself through Vice. Revice being interviewed by Suzumura and Kamiya, those purple dragon guys Ryutaros and Shou Ronpou respectively. Vice proudly representing the color pink as his accent and Revi's primary color (#NiceVice). I have a lot of respect for all these guys who lend their talent to Toei's shows. They have a crazy wide range of voices for sure!

Unfortunately, Jiiko, an aspiring VA, shows up and rains on the soccer team's parade with his sour mood. He has some kind of old grudge with Ikki, which reminds me of that arc of Wizard with Kishida Tatsuya. But Jiiko is also saying all these weird cryptic things, like how Ikki even scares him. Are we finally getting to the point where we learn about Ikki's past hinted in the OP? What kind of terrible person did he used to be to warrant such an extreme reaction from a former friend?

Aguilera says Adios Deadmans (it's weird that this is only paraphrasing and not something she literally said) as she burns her elegant red dress. I think she looks okay in black as well though. I guess there's no point dressing as an idol for a now defunct cult, huh? Julio hasn't made any progress in tracking her down though, his only contribution to this episode is apparently a pop culture reference I'm not familiar with. He definitely needs to be more proactive if he wants to win her back.