> Hard to judge this one - or two - since they're obviously a stage in an ongoing drama, not a resting point. Bonus points for emotional content. I always like to see the protagonists getting put through the wringer.
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It gets logistically better for Chiaki, but emotionally worse. Much worse.
> As others have noted, Masamune and Graham are usually a little subtler and sharper than events here might indicate. I almost wonder if they didn't have some kind of under-the-table quid pro quo deal happening in the background; some third party villain might be going down big because of this. Frankie might have brokered the deal.
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In a sense, though he's not directly mentioned. There was, however, a clue in how annoyed Akiko was that her campaign contributions are worthless.
> I sense Chiaki's troubles are only just beginning.
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Yes.