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Ch. 113 Raws

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How do you think Hanako’s non-existence made Nene go from being Tornado No. 4 to being Dorothy?

Hi! To keep it simple, the Butterfly Effect doesn't necessarily have to make sense. It's about how changing even one minor thing in the past can lead to great changes, like the death of a butterfly causing a tornado.

That said...Nene probably had a lot more free time without Hanako forcing her to clean his toilets. Perhaps she used that free time to bond with the members of her class and receive their votes as Dorothy?

If you remember, it's not just that Nene became Dorothy...it's that she became popular.

The reason Nene originally wasn't chosen as Dorothy and wound up as Tornado 4 was because she wasn't as popular as the other kids in her class. But now she is!

I think it's highly likely that there were other factors at play...for example, several characters are alive that shouldn't be. And any one of those things could've caused her to become more popular, but this is the only one that makes even a tiny bit of sense to me, haha.

But to think, she went from cleaning bathrooms to starring in the school play...that's kind of dreamy, isn't it?! A modern-day Cinderella story if I've ever heard one... (now all we need is a prince...)

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Ch. 112 Raws

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Akane despite saying that this new gift is better, her expression says the opposite as if she was in denial with herself. In other words, he himself doesn't seem to be very confident with the watch keeper's decision, even though this new reality seems perfect. We both know that there is no perfect reality, not for Aida Iro. So what I wanted to know was if you think that this new reality has something wrong hidden or probably the guardians of the clock did something very bad in this reality

Hi! Thanks for the question.

I agree, I think Akane is trying to convince Teru that this new present is a good thing as much as himself during that scene. To accept the new present is the easiest choice, after all, and his superiors (who he respects) were the ones to select it. But the reality is this present is not and was never theirs. Their previous lives melded them into the people they are today and they would be losing themselves by embracing this new one.

I think it's possible that AidaIro will go the simpler route, and show that there is bad in this timeline, too, which can already be seen by Nene's love, Hanako, being taken from her. We still haven't seen Akane talk to Aoi yet, either, and I theorized before that Aoi has regressed to a worse version of herself (the person she was before the Severance) and I can't imagine Akane truly being satisfied with a present like that.

But I would personally like the "badness" of the timeline to be something more subjective. Let's face it: Hanako living and becoming a teacher isn't bad, is it? Neither is Aoi being a normal high school girl with working hands. You can make arguments that they're better, even. And I think that makes the dilemma more interesting than if, say, someone died in this new present. (...and that someone isn't a person like Tsukasa who everyone basically dislikes *painful laugh*)

I think AidaIro could go either way, and I can't deny I love the innate horror of a seemingly perfect reality revealing itself to be something entirely not...it's just we already did that with Picture Perfect, did we not?

So I'd like them to do something different. And I honestly don't think it's bad for Nene to reject this new present purely because it's not hers! Or anyone for that matter. Her experiences made her who she is today and she wouldn't trade that for the world. I think that's admirable. ♡

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I feel like Tsuchigomori only mentioning the surname of that "old colleague" and this Colleague's face invisible/blurred on the photo suggests that in the end it is Tsukasa who lived, one way or the other. (Perhaps the evil force was relased in the year they had the timeline reset.) Any thoughts? Is there any other clue to support this theory?

Tsuchigomori calls Amane "Yugi" during their flashback in Chapter 13

He only switches to Honorable No. 7 after he becomes his boss.

I think it's very unlikely it's Tsukasa but since we don't know how Tsuchigomori refers to Tsukasa it's still technically possible! There's just a lot going against it.

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I noticed that in TBHK, Yashiro Nene wears magatama in her hair. I’m really curious, how does one put magatamas in their hair as hairclips?

Great question! As far as I'm aware, though, Nene's hair clips are sort of...a Nene original. As in, I don't think they are or ever were an actual fashion trend in Japan... (not that I would really know, lol.)

And I don't believe AidaIro has ever explained it, either! I can't recall a time in the manga where Nene was seen putting them in her hair, nor any other sort of hint as to how she attaches them to her hair...

Seeing how cosplayers choose to handle it is both entertaining and enlightening, though! Here are some magatama hair ties and hair clips custom-made for Nene cosplay:

Anyway, hopefully this answered your question!

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Do you have any ideas or theories about what exactly Aoi told Teru to do besides the part of taking Yashiro to the student council room?I would honestly love to hear theories on the subject🤩

Hi! It's hard to guess with any real certainty, but I assume he wanted to gather them there to do something important before the past was changed...right?

Just to refresh everyone's memories real quick, Akane's time-stopping powers only work for 5 minutes and he can only use his powers 3 times a day. Even if we're generous and say that Teru, Hanako, Nene and Tsukasa were somehow stopped for 15 minutes, there is no way they didn't have enough time to break free before Kako and Mirai changed the past. (Did you see the size of that staircase?!)

So we can assume Teru managed to get Yashiro to the clubroom in time...but as for the twins, I'm not sure. After Tsukasa's plan was foiled I could see him retreating to Sakura's side to inform her of what happened. But then we have to consider that Hanako is currently upset at Tsukasa, who he thinks is a fake, and you have to wonder where his priorities lie: in pursuing Teru, or Tsukasa...

In any case, that doesn't really affect Akane's plan, does it? And since Akane was preoccupied, I'm not sure if he would've been able to meet Teru and Yashiro in the student council room in time. He also appeared to be in no hurry to get there...so I assume his plan relied on Teru and Yashiro's combined efforts alone.

On the flip side, I suppose it's possible there's something special about the student council room that could nullify the mental effects of time travel? Though we haven't seen anything like that in the series just yet, it's not weird for AidaIro to introduce something new into the plot at random. (See: Hanako's funny elevator stunt.)

But Akane's insistence on Yashiro is peculiar...maybe he needs her powers as a kannagi for something...? The powers of the kannagi have not been fully explored yet, with the only known powers being destroying the yorishiro, performing exorcisms with salt, and the sacrificial power of causing the Severance, but who's to say there aren't more? It's just hard to say what given our current intel...but maybe she can do something special concerning time travel. Who knows!

Haha, well, as you can see I haven't given this much thought yet...but I hope you found this at least somewhat interesting!

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ASHK Ch. 27 Raws

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If what the mysteries of time changed only in 1968, do you think Hanako or Tsukasa would still be alive in this new present?

Hi! Thank you for the question, but...if I am to be completely honest I have no idea what changed and how that will affect the present!!! I think that's one of the funnest things about the new chapter, in fact: the possibilities are endless. But...I will try my best to guess what changed regardless!

We at least know that Aoi's hair changed, which is directly related to the Severance in one way or another. What caused the Severance (beyond just Aoi being sacrificed) was No. 6 taking drastic measures after so many yorishiro were destroyed, causing an influx of supernaturals in the Near Shore. We also know Kako seemed to have changed something in 1968, the year Amane tried to fix the clock at the School Festival. (And failed.)

Kako said to tackle the root of the problem...and if we say the root is whoever is destroying the yorishiro, then it is indeed Hanako and Tsukasa. Tsukasa coordinated an effort to coax his brother into destroying the yorishiro, and Hanako's yorishiro is Tsukasa. However much you think Hanako is responsible for everything that's happened, the fact remains Tsukasa is his yorishiro and Tsukasa is a big player in all of it.

That said, Kako is totally ignoring Sakura and Natsuhiko (of whom he knows Sakura wants the yorishiro destroyed thanks to Tsukasa's confession during the trial, thus incriminating her), but it's possible they can't do anything without Tsukasa and Kako knows this. Regardless, that's a possible safety net...

Anyway, I think your ask is kind of funny since you seem to be implying Kako performed some kind of Yugi assassination back in 1968? 😂 I mean, we must remember, the Yugi twins WERE dead in the previous present...but yeah, changing the circumstances of their deaths would certainly be one way to alter the present. After all, it's possible the only reason Hanako was able to become a mystery was because he killed his brother in a very specific way in 1969.

But let's look at it this way...in order for Kako to have succeeded at birthing a new, more beneficial present for the Clock Keepers, Hanako needs to have not destroyed the yorishiro and Tsukasa has to either be locked away somewhere or totally gone. Considering Kako's calculated effort to sow seeds of discord in the Yugi relationship, too, I have to assume that will play a role in it...so I'm going into this under my theory that Amane at least still feels that Tsukasa is an impostor after Kako turned back time, due to his powers as Number 7 allowing him to retain his memory.

Thus, we have a few options for how the future changed. Here's my list of "hows":

Amane's relationship with Tsukasa deteriorates in 1968 and he never commits a murder suicide with him.

Alternatively, he still commits a murder suicide but without any of the previous love he had for Tsukasa. (i.e. he kills himself out of honor instead.)

Amane fixed the clock with Kako's help and accomplished whatever it is he wanted to do by doing that, which somehow changed his future significantly.

Kako blew the clock to smithereens in 1968 and the explosion killed them both. (What can I say you inspired me anon.)

And here is my list of outcomes (the numbers do not directly correspond to my list of "hows"):

Amane never died as a child and became a school teacher instead.

Amane does die and become a school mystery but his yorishiro isn't Tsukasa, whom he now believes to be an impostor.

Alternatively, perhaps his yorishiro is still Tsukasa but he either destroyed him single-handedly or is keeping him locked away somewhere.

Amane did die, one way or another, but his regrets weren't powerful enough to become a school mystery and he just passed on normally. Or worse.

These are FAR from comprehensive and I'm sure any of you reading this could come up with some good ideas of your own, but these are the best I can do right now! Thanks for reading. :)

I think Kako's plan probably wasn't Yugi Clock Explosion but I can't deny that would be hilarious, lol.

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Ch. 111 Raws

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Card Set Hanakotoba

Recently I was discussing with my lovely friend @istoleyourboat about the meanings behind the flowers in this new card set, and I felt the urge to chronicle them somewhere! I thought you guys might get a kick out of it, too, so this seemed as good a place as any to put it.

So without further ado...

1. Hanako-kun - Queen of the Night

The Queen of the Night (月下美人) is a cactus flower that blooms just once a year for a single night. Because of this, the most heavily associated meanings with the flower are "transient beauty", "fleeting love," and "the urge to see someone just once."

The short-lived life of this flower feels quite fitting for our ghosty boy! I also like how the flower looks both beautiful and unsettling...all around a fantastic choice by AidaIro.

2. Nene Yashiro - Strawberry Blossoms

If you have paid attention to the Hanakotoba in TBHK before, then Nene being associated with strawberries should be nothing new to you. Regardless, the prevalent Hanakotoba for Strawberry Blossoms (イチゴ) are "love," "innocence," and "you make me happy."

The "you make me happy" one makes me want to kick my feet around and squeal a little. Isn't that cute!? I also feel the strawberry is especially fitting for Nene because it seems like something she would grow in her Gardening Club.

3. Kou - Clivia

Otherwise known by the names Bush Lily or Natal Lily, the Hanakotoba for Clivia (君子蘭) are "sincere," "noble" and "good-hearted."

I think this all fits very nicely with our resident good boy Kou, hm?

4. Teru - Bird of Paradise

The Bird of Paradise (ストレリチア) symbolizes "faithfulness," "magnificence," "a bright future" and "superficial love."

Even at a glance this flower really pops out at you, making it a great fit for the ever-impressive Teru. I really, really love this choice!!

5. Sakura - Hellebore

Otherwise known as the Christmas Rose, the Hellebore (クリスマスローズ) represents "reminiscence," "never forget me" and "notice my woes."

The way this beautiful flower seems to cast its head down makes it look almost sad. I suppose that's why it has such pitiful meanings associated with it!

6. Natsuhiko - King Protea

King Protea (キングプロテア), also known as the Sugarbush, symbolizes "strength," "courage," "resilience," and "a king's quality."

If you notice, Natsuhiko always has a little crown-shaped tuft hidden in his hair, so AidaIro associating Natsuhiko with a flower that references royalty pleases me. There's still a lot of mystery surrounding him, but we can at least confirm that Natsuhiko is, indeed, strong and resilient.

7. Akane - Ivy

The plain, non-flowering ivy stands out in stark contrast to the other plants here, but that's because the hanakotoba for it is just that good. Ivy (ヘデラ) means "everlasting love," "I take this feeling to the afterlife," "faithfulness", and "marriage."

Like, if that doesn't scream Akane, I don't know what does.

8. Aoi - Hydrangea

Again, if you've been paying attention to Hanakotoba in the series, this will not be the first time you've seen Aoi paired with hydrangea. Regardless, hydrangea (アジサイ) represents "enduring love," "mystique," and "fickleness."

The hydrangea is also associated with rejection, more specifically the coldness of a person who rejects the romantic advances of another. It's just such a perfect Aoi flower, there's no wonder AidaIro is so attached to it.

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Thank you for reading till the end! And I urge you to look up these flowers yourself and see if you can find any meaning to them I may have missed. You might find something brilliant that I completely overlooked!

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Chapter 111 Spoilers

Hey guys! The last chapter was FANTASTIC and I have been blown away by all the fan theorizing that's been going on because of it. To recap:

Kako utilized his power to turn back time and change the present. Although the differences shown so far have been minimal, Aoi's hair is tied up again. This leads people to believe that Aoi wasn't sacrificed to cause the Severance, because her hairstyle change was either related to her character development during the Severance or the fact that her hand doesn't work anymore.

This is only one of what is sure to be many changes, and it certainly sets a concerning precedent. Aoi's character development was so incredibly important, and to have it just...go away? I can't say Akane would call this a "good" future, even if her hand is fixed.

In any case! I will admit I live under a rock, so I apologize if everyone is already talking about this, but I wanted to remind you all of something...

When Kako turned back time over 80 chapters ago, Hanako was able to keep his memories.

Supernaturals and humans with excessively high spiritual power are less affected. This probably means Teru wasn't greatly affected, and judging by Nene's reaction at the end of the chapter, either her status as a kannagi or her mermaid curse are allowing her to maintain her memories...however much she still has!

Anyway, remember how Kako made a BIG point about how Hanako should get rid of the brother he now believes to be an impostor?

I think Kako knew that, if nothing else, Hanako's feelings about his brother would remain intact if he turned back time, and I think he planned to utilize this to change the present somehow. I mean, why else would he do that??

The only question is how far Kako went back, and at what point in the timeline this change happened...

Based on this panel:

...I'm wondering if Kako went back in time to cause Amane to do something in 1968? Remember, that was the year Amane was trying to fix the Big Clock.

The newest chapter opens the door to a ton of possibilities, and I'm very happy about it! I really thought the Clock Keepers' yorishiro would be destroyed but, wow! I should've known better. AidaIro always keeps me on my toes...but at least I can always count on them to emotionally destroy me.

Oof, right in the fee-fees...

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very interesting that the clock that’s singled out after the clock keepers go to the past says 1968. not 1969, the year the twins died. not 1959, the year amane was supposed to die and the year when tsukasa made the deal with the god. not 1960, the year tsukasa came back. but 1968, which i think is the year that amane was working on the clock.

so supposedly whatever happened to the clock in 1968 was the real problem, rather than any deaths or demonic possessions?

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I don't really know that much about japanese traditional wear but why do you think Sumire's clothes are a bit more intricate or different from just the standard kimono?

Do you think it was an artistic choice or was it because Sumire was a sacrifice or do you have any other ideas?

Idk her outfits are so pretty they have so many bows and patterns but dont clash for some reason in my opinion.. So much care is put in au outfits as well..

tysm if you answer ~♡

Hi! In truth I don't know much about Japanese clothes, nor have I formally studied them. I love to admire them and have picked up a few things over the years, but my knowledge is certainly lacking...

She is often wearing furisode, a type of kimono typically associated with young, unmarried woman. Noble kids especially might wear these back in the day...and by back in the day I mean super back in the day. I'm not exactly sure when Sumire lived but I personally imagine her living sometime before or during the early 19th century.

You can tell someone is wearing furisode because their sleeves are longer than typical kimono sleeves.

I personally think the intricacy of her kimono is at least partially intended to signify her status as a noble. Sacrifice though she may be, Sumire comes from a rich family, so I think her nice clothes reflect that...

You may have also noticed she seems to wear clothes underneath her kimono. For the particular outfit seen below, she seems to wear three kimono at once, based on what we see when she undresses in front of Nene. The innermost white kimono reminds me of a juban, which is just kimono you wear under your kimono. I think this is all just a practice to keep warm.

Besides that, AidaIro often likes to make their characters look pretty. While the gakuran, Hanako's uniform, is a pretty unappealing outfit in real life, they really embelish it to make him look fancy.

The trim on his jacket, the fancier cape, even the hat has a bit more OOMPH...y'know? Not to say that Sumire's fashion isn't realistic, I just wouldn't be surprised if it's a bit more striking than average...

Stuff like the ribbon in her hair seems to keep her instantly identifiable, too. Makes her distinguished from Aoi... (left: Sumire, right: Aoi)

Anyway! I'm sure a bunch of cool stuff is flying over my head right now, but I hope you found this somewhat informative. And in case anyone reading this is super into this stuff I'd love to either hear from you or reblog a post you make on the subject!

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Although it is impossible to predict AidaIro's mind. What do you think is most likely to happen in the next chapter?

It truly is impossible...but here's what I'm thinking:

I think it's likely we will focus on the Yugi twins again. While we briefly checked in on Mitsuba, I feel like AidaIro will want to leave his fate open for a bit. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we don't find out what happens to Mitsuba until time returns to the school and Kou finds him. (Check out this post if you want to see what I think might happen to Mitsuba!)

I also expect Natsuhiko to leave Mitsuba alone for now. If you remember, Tsukasa is at least partially destroying the yorishiro for Sakura's sake. That means that, even if Tsukasa decides to do what Amane wants and not destroy himself, we still have Natsuhiko and Sakura in the way. It's not hard to imagine either of them interfering at the last second and somehow destroying both the Clock Keepers' key and Tsukasa. (Likely by manipulating Nene.)

But I don't expect this to happen right away. I'm honestly expecting a flashback sequence between the Yugis first, where we learn more about why Amane hates his brother so much. Or maybe they'll talk more. Or have a fight. Or...I don't even know. Do all of that? This is such a good opportunity to dive more into the Yugi backstory and the twin's feelings for each other, I feel like AidaIro will take the chance. Maybe not everything will be aired out, but...I don't know! I'm just expecting something juicy, is all.

I don't know for sure what'll happen between the twins, but I have to imagine that Natsuhiko and Sakura will ensure that the yorishiro are destroyed in the end, whether Tsukasa helps or not.

Kind of a negative prediction, but I think things have to get worse before they get better...but let's see what happens!

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Hi !

I read your post(Ao Oni ,Aka Oni)

It was wonderful and touching 👍👍👍👍

but how does this story resemble the twins yugi ???

Hi! Thank you very much.

Admittedly I have a tendency to never fully explain what I mean, so I understand the confusion.

Simply put, the red oni wished for something impossible while ignoring what he already had. This mirrors how Amane took his brother for granted and didn't realize how important he was to him until it was too late.