[DreadBringer]

Gavv's really moving fast, I'm also one of those who'd expect Michiru to be likely used as a hostage later by the Stomachs against Shoma, and if she dies, it'd be a dramatic moment later. It's the same for Soji, where I expect him to be the current VOTW, but he's killed off, and there's another secondary Rider fueled by revenge.

The Stomachs are more divided now. Lango wants to rule the Granute world, Siip and Jiita feel threatened by Lango, and Nyelv only wants to observe things for further evolution or progression, after the development of Hitopresses and human disguises, purposefully not helping Siip and Jiita get rid of Gavv.

It seems like Suga is becoming more suspicious, with him supporting Hanto's revenge and using it as motivation, being deemed insane by Hanto, only caring about the success of his Rider project while recording Valen, and obviously, him stealing the Gochizos at the end. Obviously, Suga wouldn't know if the Gochizos are living beings, but it'd still be stealing regardless, even though he claims he borrows them.

Hanto's previously swell, but it seems that he's becoming more unhinged after Soji's death, much like typical secondary Riders. Chocodon's distress as it's used to power Valen seems to show this, similar to Suga's treatment above. I'm wondering if Hanto would be made as a darker version of Shoma if he lets his tragedy consume him, unlike Shoma. Also, now I'm not sure if Valen would be quick allies with Gavv, even though the opening strongly suggests the main trio will be together.

So Sachika's the one who's naming Shoma's familiars Gochizos. The Gochizos seem to not move if there are other humans around. I don't know if it's because they understand not to move or if Shoma asks them not to. Reminds me of Toy Story ofc. For now, Sachika still doesn't know Shoma's true nature. I still don't understand why Shoma and Sachika are promoting ramen.

Even though Dente is the only person who can do the job, I didn't expect Shoma to be chummy with Dente, giving him snacks as a thank you for his help and smiling and believing in getting his help. Similarly, after considering Suga to be insane, Hanto chooses to go back to him and accept being his guinea pig so he can get revenge, as Valen also needs Granute traits to be used. Although it had already happened before when Ritsu was converted in episode 2, now, Shoma directly tells the Gochizos to be his scouts.

Rather clever tactic for Otake to present himself as a magician who attracts people, so he can pass on eating/converting people as just a magic act. Shoma's help can still lead to a negative reputation, making him appear rough towards a girl for no reason. Soji claims Hanto's fighting skills are not very good, and thus his secondary debut isn't dominant like most previous secondaries, though his injuries from the surgery also doesn't help. He still has a cool environment tactic to collapse the floor they're fighting on and disorient Otake.