Episode 22

Everyone's Reactions

Just the title 'Night of the Assassination' is enough to ramp up the tension, and watching it, that desperate atmosphere really came through, making me hold my breath. The description of Ashikaga Takauji's 'straightforward crookedness' fits perfectly—he has this innocent yet demonic vibe that makes your heart skip a beat just watching him. Amidst all that, Kojiro stepping up with his loud "Go away!" to set the mood right was so reassuring and made me feel proud. The scene showing Tokiyuki being saved really hit home. But from Tokiyuki's perspective, it’s not just that he isn’t even recognized as a major threat by his greatest enemy; being told to 'serve' feels incredibly humiliating. I can’t help but worry that the avenger’s fire is about to burn brighter. Plus, connecting with the history of the Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion) gave me such a deep sense of emotion it almost took my breath away. I’m sure there’ll be more thrilling developments next week!