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After seeing the translation, it does look like Isagi is enjoying Kaiser's development.

Seeing Kaiser passing to Raichi makes me all giddy like omg his turning over a new leaf

Barou called Isagi a donkey, later Isagi calls Barou a donkey

Rin called Isagi lukewarm, later Isagi calls Rin lukewarm

Kaiser called Isagi a clown and tell him to kneel before him, later Isagi said the same thing

Yukimiya said that Isagi and Kaiser are the same to Isagi, which Isagi hates so he talks back Yukimiya that his dream is going to be destroyed

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It's weird to see a plot device that use on NEL (the character's value ranks) in the PWC game, where the character's we know isn't as developed as they were during the NEL part.

Like in here Isagi was pretty confuse why he needs to show to the world his trainings and value. So he's not really fond of the system.

But in the manga, when Ego explain the similar system the Isagi that we know is actually really into it.

In the early chapters of an arc, Isagi would be look down upon. For example like how Rin don't give a damn about Isagi in the early of 2nd selection arc. But then at the end of it Rin makes sure Isagi will be in the front seat of seeing Rin being the top player. This carry on to the U20 arc where he now focus on Isagi has much as he focus on his brother.

Another obvious one would be Kaiser. He makes fun of Isagi being more laid back but now, with Isagi being an actual threat to him Kaiser gets more serious and desperate.

So uhhhh...