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Mahiro, why didn't you pull the trigger?! Given his "act first, think later" personality, it was very odd to see him analyze the back and forth verbal exchange between Yoshino and Samon. When Yoshino first proposed his seemingly valid theory of which Mahiro seemed to acknowledge, I expected him to activate the talisman right there. But I guess with the story's end nowhere in sight, rushing along would do no good. Instead, a nice little debate (and some humorous reactions courtesy of Samon) is presented, which I did enjoy for the most part. At the moment, I can confidently side with neither party as both offer valid reasoning for their claims. However, Samon's reactions are indeed suspicious, leading me to lean towards believing Yoshino; his status of "main protagonist" also played a role in my choice. With that being said, Samon's proof of the time gap was concrete and convincing, which is why I'm hesitant to count him out just yet. I find it amusing how the only time Mahiro decides to think things through is also the only time where his decision truly matters; he essentially holds the key to the world's fate with that talisman.
Meanwhile, on the battlefield, another battle, albeit a more physical but less important one, is also taking place. While the outcome is not of much importance, Junichirō's appearance is something to take note of. The fact that Natsumura respects the man (addressing him with the "-dono" honorific) shows that Junichirō is someone of high status within the Kusaribe clan. And so, it logically follows that his involvement in the current situation is of significance. Thus, in addition to the main conflict surrounding Samon, Mahiro, and Yoshino, it'd also be wise to pay attention to the events in the near future involving the other trio—Junichirō, Natsumura, and Evangeline.
As the end draws nearer and nearer, one has to wonder just how big of a role Aika actually plays in all of this. Like Hakaze and Samon both stated, the fact that everything can be thrown off balance merely by the mentioning of her name is amazing in itself. At this point, I wouldn't be surprised if her murder is in some way intertwined with the revival of the Trees. Looking forward to the next episode.
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