With the conflict having come to a conclusion, it seems appropriate to take a small respite from all of the stress that has been in the air since the beginning. This provides the programme with an opportunity to devote some much-needed time and energy to delving a little further into the lives of characters we’ve met but haven’t gotten to know as well, such as Draken and Mitsuya.
It is the series’ intention to use Draken’s childhood home in a brothel not only to demonstrate with honesty how he developed into a big brother figure to Mikey and an all-around respectable guy, but also to construct a bridge of trust between him and Takemichi. As we learn more about Mitsuya’s life outside of the Tokyo Manji Gang, we gain a better understanding of his school and personal life, which reinforces how much of a responsible leader he is even when he is not in Toman.
What follows is a humorous interlude in the intriguing mystery of whether or not Mikey and Emma are involved in a covert “romance” from Draken, which is the focus of the rest of this episode. As a diversion, it’s a lighthearted storey that follows the path of its intended comedy, which is derived from misleading words and an engaging tone. It’s also a storey that leads to an unexpected revelation about the two characters’ relationship as brothers and sisters.
True excitement builds as the penultimate episode draws to a close, with Takemichi finally becoming an official member of Toman and there appearing to be a historic reconciliation with Hanma and Valhalla, according to the plot summary.