[TF RyuShin]

It’s a very Inoue-like move to have Jiro is walking around as ‘Dangerous Jiro’ in last week episode and then suddenly reverted him back as normal lovable Jiro in this episode for no discernible reason. For those who had questions like this for Inoue, maybe just let it slide. Don’t fret over something simple like that when we’re talking about Inoue. It’s even a breath of fresh air and a huge grace when Inoue PREPARED a storyline for Jiro’s mecha. Well, that might be my own monologue to myself if I had one other side, like Kagero or the ‘Dangerous Jiro’.

One nice thing that I noticed in this episode was how Taro gradually becomes to care more about Haruka. Dude felt a bit disappointed and lonely without Haruka around. There’s a single scene in this episode where Don Momotaro took a single breath and halt when confirming Haruka’s whereabouts lately. It’s subtle but I love that the show still slowly but surely progresses the relationship between Taro and his companions, especially Haruka. The story about the rich and capable man who became the Hitotsuki in this episode also really drives home to Taro himself. He might not notice but the Hitotsuki’s story in this episode actually had similar insight with Taro, especially early on the series.

One last thing, I might miss Haruka when Shida Kohaku would take a rest after recent news about her health. While I like Saruhara the most as my favorite Don Brothers, Haruka is the MVP who gives colour and bright in the story. Up until this point, I was neutral and maybe dislike Sonoza a bit because of his less focus to the story. However, pairing him with Haruka was the best choice Inoue could have taken for the story. There’s some charm where Haruka not only elevates the story to the next level, she could also bring some weak links in the story closer and enhance it even better. If anyone say I will love Haruka and Sonoza as a pairing, I would laugh it at a whim. But now? It’s one of the best dynamics in the show.

Better enjoy Haruka and Shida Kohaku’s actions, story and bright in the series while it still lasts.