Summary:
The chapter opens with Choso telling Yuji that he is the only one who can understand the true meaning of family. Choso explains that he was created by Kenjaku as a vessel for the Ten Shadow Technique and that he was raised in a laboratory along with other cursed spirits. Choso never knew his parents and was always alone.
Yuji listens to Choso’s story and begins to understand why Choso is so desperate to find a family. Yuji also tells Choso that he knows what it’s like to be alone. Yuji’s parents were killed when he was young and he was raised in an orphanage. Yuji never felt like he belonged anywhere.
Yuji and Choso continue to fight and Yuji is finally able to land the decisive blow. Choso is defeated but not killed. Yuji tells Choso that she is now part of his family.
The chapter ends with Yuji and Choso sitting together in the ruins of the factory. Yuji tells Choso that he will always be there for him.
Analysis:
This chapter is the turning point in the fight between Yuji and Choso. Yuji finally begins to understand why Choso is so desperate to find a family. Yuji also realizes that he may be Chos’ family.
The chapter ends with a heartwarming scene of Yuji and Choso sitting together. This scene suggests that Yuji and Choso have finally found a home together.
The next chapter will probably see Yuji and Choso continue their fight against Kenjaku. It will be interesting to see how Yuji and Choso’s new relationship affects their battle.