Once again, Asirpa and Sugimoto’s expressions continue to push me into near hysterics. But I appreciate just how willing they both are to experience each other’s food! Sugimoto deserved the not-so-gentle reprimand Asirpa gave him for leaving her when he knows she has abandonment issues.

Tsurumi is a really great opposing force to this group. He’s so unhinged and wildly unpredictable, it makes him super interesting to watch. The way he makes choices leaves me confused yet I also want to see him more. He clearly fears no punishment and does whatever the hell he wants! A man not beholden by rules is a man where you can’t tell what he will do next. Also, still no status report on Ogata and I’m getting antsy…

I’m intrigued by this hunting arc, and I like the weaving way we progress through the plot by basically stumbling onto other map-bearers. It’s a satisfying level of forward momentum, though I will say the food focus has ramped up considerably! I’m not complaining - some of this I wish I could try if I didn’t have textural food issues lol. So glad I picked this series as my focus for the month, I’m thoroughly enjoying myself.