Alright episode 18 is here and the good fight is close at hand.
Spoiler for Ep 18 Thoughts:
Hmm I'd say the preview was surprising in seeing Akasaka, but after going through the thread seems he should've appeared earlier to appease. Didn't think he'd be playing a big role in this one since he wasn't around for long last time. Having him on side would be a big advantage in this fight.
Doesn't look bright for Satoshi. You could see him struggling so hard to hold onto himself. Guess after reaching the goal of that bear he couldn't hold on any longer. Even without hte curse wouldn't have suprirsed me to see him collapse under the burdens he carried. Considering he vanished doesn't seem like Ire could have saved him. Either the medication wasn't effective or Takano put her foot down on getting more data.
But finally, Keiichi has arrived! The long wait for Rika and Hanyuu since they got thrown back quite a whiles this time was worth it. With a major piece in play they can make their plans to fight back against Takano. He's definitely a key card in their deck. The ability to create miracles. Gotta love Rika "Keiichi's miracles often go wrong at important times" "Keiihi isn't at fault for that" to the finish, It's all Hanyuu's fault
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This is going to be an interesting battle to the finish. With Hanyuu getting physical and not just sitting back. Will finally get to be with the others instead of simply floating around and watching the friendships.
Looks like even Mion's grandmother was waiting for someone like Keiichi to show up. A fresh wind that could clear the problems like the treatment of the Houjo's away. Another example of why she was impressed by him and did everything she could to help him save Satoko.