Talking about Yukio and Rin's next meeting. I have a feeling they'll definitely have multiple instances where they meet and interact before the final confrontation. Their organizations are at war with one another after all.
But fore sure their next meeting won't be until after Rin and the rest become exorcists. That way, Rin will have more agency. He'll be treated less like an exwire that needs to be sheltered and supervised, and more like how Yukio was treated. Getting assigned missions and responsibilities as an exorcist and what not.
For sure the Order will put Yukio high up on their list of targets, and Rin will have to juggle avoiding avoiding them trying to kill Yukio, with him wanting to confront him at the same time. I can see them meeting on the sidelines exchanging words, or having competitive fights. It could be really interesting the possibilities and direction Katou can take this.
They needed to separate. Otherwise, they would run at each other in a constant loop. I'm better than you. I will surpass you. Let neither of us talk about the real issues. You can rely on me. Yeah, right. Why aren't you driven as I am? Why aren't you seeing my struggle? Over and over. I've been wondering if we will see a personality shift in Rin too and for him to rediscover himself to define his purpose as well.
Ahh agreed. Their relationship was going nowhere, so they needed to separate. It might get worse, but the way they were before, they weren't getting any better. This dramatic separation WILL cause change for better or for worse. Rin will understand Yukio better, and Yukio needed his space from Rin to make something of himself.
Before his life revolved around Rin and emulating Shiro, and he never had an identity or life that he felt was
his only. So yes Yukio needed this. Well maybe not the going to the 'bad guys' side part -he could have run off to somewhere else-, but really the Illuminati seemed like the only place to go as he would have been renegade and hunted down with no security or time and means to get stronger.
I don't get it. Seems like Yukio didn't really shoot Mephisto, so do you really think Yukio's behavior in chapter 94 (with Mephisto) is more severe then his behavior in chapter 91 (with Bon)?
I think until now everything he has done is still very logical, so he doesn't seem ever reach so-called "insane" state. Though his emotion and priority changed a lot in this arc.
Um, nope, I don't think Yukio trying to shoot Mephisto is more severe then Yukio threatening Suguro. I said Yukio was giving signs of a "dark change" before chapter 93 and I mentioned "pointing guns" referring to Suguro's case. What I meant is that while Yukio was doing "crazy" stuff before chapter 93 he was like in an "on/off" phase where he would do things but eventually fade back into his "fake" act.
After chapter 93, he doesn't care anymore about what he does and doesn't bother to put on the "fake" act anymore. I consider it a difference. Or as I called it, an "upgrade" to another level. I used the word "insane" 'cause that's the first word which came into my mind but I didn't mean "insane" as in "doing illogical things". Much like: acting without a care for his actions.
Well, then I think Yukio doesn’t change much in this chapter. You would expect if Yukio wants to choose a safer way he can still put the fake smile before Lucifer and patiently listen to that world peace plan despite he doesn’t believe it at all. But Yukio does continue his "let’s not fake about anything" attitude, acting without a care for his actions.
Ahh it is so refreshing to not see that fake smile/politeness act anymore. It's weird. With Yukio, we know he is going down a dark path and will probably do things he will later regret. You could call it a character regression in some aspects. But on others, Yukio is going through a character progression. It's a strange dichotomy.
The first change in Yukio being that he no longer fears death. Some may not realize how BIG that really is. If you don't fear death, you don't fear the repercussions of being yourself. You don't fear stepping over some line. You can do anything you want. It's a certain freedom.
That's not to say Yukio is thrilled about it. No. He does have a moral compass after all, so breaking the hearts of his loved ones is something he would do, but it's not something he would feel gleeful about. He still hates himself and is fully aware how self-centered he is. And until he stops to hate himself, he can't make the next step. I kind of hope he takes the current freedom he has by being himself, and lightens up a bit because of it. No matter how sinister that sounds.
and the fact that Shima teased Izumo (here in chapter 97) about not being too harsh to him after he leaves do you think there's a chance Izumo's gonna get a "revamp" on her character development (similar to Suguro after the IK arc)?
I hope so very much. She'll be stale if she remains just the 'supportive' character of Rin and Shiemi's character arcs. Like yeah, manufacturing a new plot line like what happened with Bon. Or maybe Katou won't have time for that...
Homare: "Do not upset the commander." Yukio: "Oh, no worries, I'm gonna try my best to upset him as much as possible... and more."
Makes me wonder how Lucifer will react to Yukio basically calling him and his ideals SHIT, and rudely demanding Lucifer gives him what he wants.
I kind of imagine he will just react in a way like he did when Yukio was all 'I don't need it!' *angry stubborn face* Like he'll just muse at his youthful spirit and actions or give leniency to entertain Yukio's 'rebellious phase' and 'coming of age'
On the other hand it seems like Lucifer should re-assert his authority and where he stands on the hierarchy. Otherwise Yukio could walk all over him and the organization like he owns the place.
Now, goddamit. I'm getting confused here. "You are the world's hope for true peace." Why does it sound like Yukio could be a "vital" part in Lucifer's plan if he didn't even know about his eyes (or anything special about Yukio in general) up to a few months ago? I guess Lucifer was planning something for years (centuries). Now, how come all of a sudden Yukio is THAT important to reach his objective? Or so it sounds, at least.
Hmm well the, "You are the world's hope for true peace." could be the sales pitch Lucifer always uses to important agents. But yeah, Yukio is more important a recruit than your standard grunt.
I don't yet know if Yukio is 'vital' but he could be a huge boost to their cause. Like adding a guy with a machine gun to your army of archers. Certainly Yukio 'bringing Satan' for Lucifer is already a major acquisition to Lucifer.
But I can't say for sure yet how vital Yukio is. Like his link with Satan could end up being something to really make a big deal about.
