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Yowza. That must be cathartic to long time anime watchers who don't buy into the 'infinite willpower' trope. If Ryuzen says he has never felt fear, he simply hasn't been beaten badly enough, Ayanokouji correctly surmises. I thought for a moment that he might disappear their entire group, because his little show will only cast more spotlight on him, unless he scared them into silence.

I wonder (for the story it is a given) if this somehow will reverse his decision to abandon the class climb. Specifically, how will this lead to that conclusion, because this was simply fulfilling a promise.