Oh my god I’m so duuuumbbbbb I just realized that Fuyuhiko (as like the Yakuza prince) losing his eye also served as metaphor in terms of plot of him “taking responsibility” for the failed plan. I know his character slices his stomach as a more literal way to atone. But his losing his eye could also be seen as him taking responsibility for Peko!!!!
Hush hush hush. You’re not dumb, anon!
The “eye for an eye” metaphor was, honestly, not subtle in the slightest, and is, of course, on par for an organized crime culture that pays penance for their misdeeds with blood (i.e. cutting off fingers), BUT. You know what? I wanna take this time to talk about a part of Peko’s execution I always thought was really interesting.
I know there’s been some debate about whether or not Peko was actually in control of her own body when she cut Fuyuhiko’s eye. I think there’s enough plausible evidence to go either way with this.
But here’s the thing: It doesn’t matter.
Whether Peko was in control or not (again, they’re not subtle with the metaphors), Fuyuhiko still got hurt. Which is just so, so very symbolic of their relationship up until that point. This whole no-communication, I’m-doing-what-I-think-is-best-for-you act they have with each other isn’t working, and ultimately hurts them both.
That’s why Peko saving Fuyuhiko’s life hits so hard. That’s the exact moment Peko realizes how much her mistakes have cost her (and yes, she did make mistakes), so she makes a last ditch effort to make things right.
These two have so many issues they have to work out, with themselves and with each other, but it’s long, long overdue, and I think in the end it’ll be so worth it.
