I wasn't going to comment on this chapter yet but just bolted up with a start because of this anon i got the other day combined with the fact we are back in the Red House HAHA
Considering the cast thinks Tsukasa-kun is different from the Tsukasa from the previous world...
...the idea that Tsukasa-kun isn't Tsukasa is very much on the table. So what if the real Tsukasa is trapped with the other kannagi right now, below the Red House? And what if he is in danger of being corrupted like them?!
And ironically, I nearly completely dismissed this idea in my response to the ask!
But honestly, I do still kinda doubt Tsukasa would rot away. The idea of him ACTUALLY being stuck with the other kannagi for once is such an idea though!!!
I realize this is all total crack theory territory but the Red House being back on the table is sooo exciting! I'm definitely thinking we'll see Katakuri again, at least, which could imply us tackling the kannagi degradation issue again anyway.
Personally, I'm kind of hoping we will see the Yugi Parents too but I'm not holding my breath too much. I just miss 'em yknow! We don't even know their names yet...
I think there are a lot of juicy mysteries in this chapter I'm totally ignoring rn but currently what I most want to know is:
1. Was the teacher that asked Kou to go the Red House Yugi-sensei? And was that like how Nene met Yugi-sensei--a time slip during the school festival--or simply old man Amane?
2. Who is the voice in Kou's head? It has watery bubbly speech bubbles like the Pit God, and clearly it's some side effect of being possessed by it, but what if there's another answer...?
3. WHY THE HELL WOULD THEY BOTH(?) SEND HIM THERE?!?!
So needless to say I am incredibly excited for the next one. Unexpectedly really enjoying Mitsukou's new paranormal investigation stint too. I can't believe AidaIro is having them walk straight into imminent danger twice. 😭 (Preferable to Nene being a damsel again at least!)