Kika

I have thought for a long time that Kuro is much more perceptive than he ever lets on. This chapter confirmed that. The way he clearly knew exactly what had gone down between Kotoko and Rikka and still allowed them to make their own decisions. How he was clearly angry with Rikka for her making that deal in the first place and how much he cares for and loves Kotoko.

I particularly loved his recognition of the precarious nature of Kotoko's position as a goddess, how she was essentially coerced into it and how she will inevitably be replaced. This clearly tells me that he has considered this from literally every angle, and has fully accepted the reality of Kotoko and her position and is willing to do whatever it is he can to protect her.

I've said it before and I will say it again, Kuro isn't a man of words. He's a man of actions. And he shows how much he loves her constantly. He cares for her. Worries over her. When no one else can be a part of her world, he can, and I think being faced with the reality of losing his abilities terrifies him in so many ways.

I just...I really loved this chapter.