One thing I like thinking about is when the running men tried to get the artifacts, they had to face like a version of themselves that vocalized all their insecurities and bad habits, then had to overcome it and stuff.
But it's not THAT that I find funny, it's the duality of each characters own trial.
Popo: had to come to terms that he has to sacrifice important things for the greater good, ex. His height, money, fame.
Miyo: Had to learn how to trust others more and not to let her overthinking get the better of her.
Kuga: Had to overcome his insecurities and feel more proud of his achievements instead of comparing them to others.
Liu: had to accept his responsibility as a leader and know to be able to make sacrifices.
Then there's these 3 💀
Lonky: didn't learn shit lmao just did what he always did, gaslight gatekeep girlboss his way to victory
Gai: What?? just?? happened?? How did that help him?? Instead, it literally made him worse. Not only did his other self basically Rationalise his insecurities and every fear he had he also gave my boy PTSD because of the red eyes. I swear this isn't doing it justice watch the episode.
Pala: he didn't have to go through anything lol. He probably just grabbed the "artifact", slept, heard the door open, left, then done