[KamenRanger1997]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Of course our definitions are different. Glory is subjective, so the only definition that applies to an individual is the one determined by that individual. That's fine. For Aguilera, we could see that she was genuinely happy in the moment before Sakura severed her devil.

Furthermore, Sakura was cruel enough to break her promise even after she requested a condition in exchange for that promised death, just like Olteca and Ikki (albeit due to memory loss so he can be absolved) did, making this the second time Aguilera was given a false promise. Aguilera shouldn't affiliate with someone who consciously breaks a promise.

A glorious death in battle is not the same as suicide, which doesn't have the feeling of bravery and strength of will attached to it. Even harakiri, which is similarly romanticized in Bushido culture, is generally performed in repentance as a way of regaining lost honor. Glory doesn't have to be heroic or serve a greater purpose, it can be selfish as well.

Part of being a Kamen Rider is the willingness to do unpleasant things for the sake of justice and carry the burden of those sins. Ikki and Daiji have already killed three Giftex collectively, so Sakura killing one would be a bigger deal to them than it'd be to her.

She was also happy hanging out with Sakura and when Sakura said why she saved her instead of killing her and Hana realised that she was wrong. She only wanted to die because she thought she had nothing left. The entire point of this episode is that she's not alone; she has Sakura

I don't think breaking a promise is more cruel than murder. I wouldn't trust Sakura of she did kill her. And I'd say Hana is happy that Sakura broke that promise.

Suicide is suicide. There is no glory, regardless of whether it's a fight or not. It wasn't even a real fight anyway since Aguilera wanted to lose. And again if she wants to die in battle, she'd be better off fighting Akaishi, a bad guy who would actually want to kill her.

Yes, Riders have killed before. But they're usually in life or death situations. There is no benefit in killing Aguilera

On a more personal note, I will never think that suicide is ever the right decision. Ever. Regardless of circumstances, honour, glory or whatever, I will always be disappointed if a character thinks that suicide is the best way to deal with a situation and nobody stops them