what if kaisei also unlocks a part of shiguma's heritage/ nin/ technique (edit : as in Kiroku, not Rokuen ) because of this performance (like happened to akane on changing times....) but instead of issho feeling happy he ends up scorning him as well, as he will chase and pine after everything that's shiguma....... even if this is his child.
Ok folks (shoutout @watanuki-chihiro) have talked abt how God of Death Duel Duet (G3D) parallels the Zenza Rensekai, and that got me thinking. Can we talk about Akane’s convo with Kaisei after losing? Because this scene was way more fucking loaded than any of us expected I think. Considering recent events.
like off the top of my head there’s
”The stage really isn’t the place to go searching for yourself” this is actually the most ironic thing homie could have said😭😭😭😭😭he didn’t know guys he didn’t knowwww
“I only encouraged her to perform at the Isshokai for my own goals” way back when, kaisei was actually the one to encourage her to participate in the selection event hmmm but that wasn’t for your own goals now was it? He did all that because that’s his fave kouhai lmao.
“I’m kinda in an hurry” and then proceeds to extend the conversation unprompted…..There’s this imagery of her chasing his back as he walks forward. But brother you are inventing reasons to look back 😭like we get it she’s your favorite kouhai and you see yourself in her we get it….
“It’s a real shame” is crazy bc from Akane’s perspective at the time, the words just remind her of her failure. She literally starts crying afterwards. But Kaisei was speaking genuinely. He would’ve liked to perform with her (as her senior lollll not as the underdog), AND it’s a shame she didn’t win with her Dad’s art, “the second half wasn’t bad.” He’s speaking to both points. This is kinda wild when we remember he’s a student of Issho.
An ISSHO OPINION would completely toss Akane’s performance at the Rensekai aside! “How can the Arakawa school entrust someone who doesn’t believe in his own art”Unlike Issho, Kaisei sees the worth in Akane’s “weakness,” and by extension Shinta’s weakness, and acknowledges it as such.
His behavior here reminds me a lot of how he acts at the start of the Isshokai. He empathizes with Akane’s fired up shonen protag mentality, but regretfully has to inform her that this event isn’t about their rivalry. It’s about rubbing elbows with rich people who barely even value rakugo as an art, as much as they do the idea of accessing the exclusive Issho Arakawa performance. Just like when he talked to Akane then, he all but admits how “It’s a real shame.”
It’s a real shame these people don’t really care about rakugo. It’s a real shame this event is all about Issho and the rest of them are just a fun side-piece, never quite able to leave his shadow. It’s a damn shame, but that’s how it is. How it always is.
Over and over, what Kaisei thinks is appropriate for rakugo, does not align with how he feels about rakugo. Kaisei has been showing signs of disagreeing with Issho’s ideals/methods. The conduit for all that was and is Akane.
Essentially, Kaisei is taking everything he felt regarding Akane’s “weakness” back then, and now redirecting that energy towards his own art.
This is all very nice to see come together. While Akane has been set up to follow her Master’s legacy despite coming into rakugo for o other reasons (though her dad admits Akane would have become a rakugoka regardless of if he made it to Shin’uchi), Kaisei has been set up to reject his Master’s legacy despite coming to rakugo specifically to be like Issho.
^^This is so funny now we literally had him admit he always felt like Akane might be able to understand him. And is another example of him using Issho’s ideals as a mask for his true feelings. “I’m not interested in you” after he basically channeled all his jealousy around Rokuro and Akane into his horror performance…..Most repressed man you’ve ever seen….no wonder he is Like That.
I’m also curious about his deeper opinions on Shiguma and Shiguma’s art. Pre-heartbreak Kaisei kept insisting he didn’t care and wouldn’t mind if Akane learned Shiguma’s Art, but since failing his Shin’uchi exam, it’s a lot more personal. He “can’t forgive” Shiguma’s Art, because of how it impacts his Master, but like, Issho is a grown man. Isn’t it actually that he can’t forgive Issho and doesn’t know where to direct all his feelings, because he is still ultimately playing his games by helping him with the Isshokai and what not??? The same Isshokai where he is resigned to be a show pony??? Hmm.
We don’t always get a lot of Kaisei scenes but what we do get…always seems to have a bunch of other sub plots attached I suppose. He’s a fun character to chew on.
I think your KaiAka agenda is getting to me because seeing that recent official art of them side by side made me go “Oh! Akane’s pink eyes are similar in color to Kaisei’s hair, as if he’s all she can see (sorry Hikaru and Karashi, you’ll get your turns).”
Hello!!!! Aaahh!!! I'm so happy!!! You mean this promotional here, right? ⬇️⬇️⬇️ KaiAka world domination agenda strikes again!
I also love it so so so so much, their anime designs are chef kisses, but about the pink eyes... I HAVEN'T NOTICED BEFORE!!!!! AAAAHHHH * explodes* 🤯💥🤯💥💥💥💥🤯🤯💥💥💘 '...as if he's all she can see' 🙈 Heh I'm so happy about your interpretation 💜🩷💜🩷 for me it was good enough they were side by side heehhehe~ Good to see it's been rubbing on you!!! 🥺👉👈💕
Now! you made me remember there's some Akane pics where the color of her hair is purple lmao
Here, chapter 45 - new years eve twitter illustration💜🩷💜🩷💜🩷💜🩷💥
I wish for Hikaru and Karashi to come forward and snap those two... Hey that could be a good plot for a fanfiction lmao a sorta crack AU plotline about Karashi and Hikaru trying to woo Akane to no avail.... wait that's kinda canon already 🤔
Thank you for your ask! And your KaiAka! Love and peace ✌️😎💜🩷🌸
I'm sorry but Haru-kun looks like was such a sweet child he ended up like that, I mean like Kaisei..... HEY! WHAT'S with this twisted type of male lead character???? The dichotomy between the sweet boy with shinny eyes & the man without blood or tears (we already know is just a mask...) and that's worseeeee!!!!! HELP!!! This are shojosei manga levels of writing ORZ
I love how Akane banashi highlights the impact parents have on their children, for better or worse, and how the characters draw on those experiences in their rakugo performances.
Akane's father inspired her to become a rakugoka and introduced her to rakugo, but his influence was so strong that, at one point, she wanted to become just like him, even at the cost of her own individuality.
On the other hand, Hikaru's mother never truly believed in her daughter. She didn't support Hikaru's dream of becoming a voice actress, just as she hadn't supported her acting career before that. As a result, Hikaru was driven more by anger and the desire to prove herself than by a genuine love for performing.
Karashi's dad taught him from a young age to always think strategically and make sure whatever he did would pay off. Because of that, Karashi tends to play it safe and avoid taking risks. The problem is that by always staying in his comfort zone, he struggles to grow and evolve, even when taking a chance and failing might help him improve .
And now we can see Issho's influence as a father figure. By placing him at the top of the new generation of rakugo performers and constantly pushing him toward that role, he ends up taking away some of his individuality. In a way, it's similar to Akane, who spent so long chasing her father's shadow that she started losing sight of herself.
But then there's his mother. She's the one who's always been by his side, looking after him. Her poem has a completely different kind of influence on him. Instead of telling him who he should be, she encourages him to follow his own path and reminds him that, no matter how difficult or winding that path may be, he'll eventually reach his destination.
after the isshokai there are not-so-quiet rumors about kaisei and akane being an item among the rich and famous in attendance. they argue over which one is the trophy wife.
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