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Parallel to the drama in the 7th Division, the chapter shows reflecting on her identity. Her journey through Karafuto has forced her to grow from a girl protected by adults into a woman considering her role in the future of the Ainu people. This shift in her "ego" marks a major turning point as the group heads back toward Hokkaido. Why This Chapter Matters

The chapter focuses heavily on Koito questioning Tsukishima about the truth behind Tsurumi’s past. Koito reveals a shocking connection: his father was a close friend of (the former commander of the 7th Division). Parallel to the drama in the 7th Division,

Koito begins to piece together that Tsurumi might have been involved in Hanazawa’s death to move the (South Manchurian Railway) expansion plan forward. More importantly, Koito suspects that his own kidnapping in Hakodate—the event that made him Tsurumi’s most devoted follower—was a staged "play". 2. Tsukishima’s "Mindbreak" Why This Chapter Matters The chapter focuses heavily

Even in his absence, Ogata’s words to Koito in Russian ("bon-bon") are what triggered this wave of suspicion, proving Ogata is still successfully sabotaging Tsurumi from the shadows. More importantly, Koito suspects that his own kidnapping

When Koito asks Tsukishima if everything was a lie, Tsukishima’s reaction is chilling. He doesn't deny the manipulation. He explains that even if Tsurumi’s affection was a lie, it was a "sweet lie" that gave him a reason to live when he had nothing left.