#chapter 86.2

The parallels are going to fucking end me, holy shit.

Imagine the first time Ritsu saw Shou. Ritsu’s not stupid - well, maybe a little bit, but most of that’s a lack of self-awareness - and I think he knew how badly he was going to get his ass kicked by Shou, especially after Shou cracked the floors and walls in a single step.

But Ritsu still told the weaker esper kids to go. That he would deal with Shou.

He knew then, and he knows now, that more than likely he’s facing a threat that he probably can’t win against. He’s stronger than he was, more trained, and can think on his feet a bit quicker-

But Ritsu knows just how strong Shimazaki is.

But he knows that Shou has to get to his father - because there’s no one else at this point (I don’t think Ritsu knows Shigeo’s up and at em) who can.

So he puts himself there, and says go.

Even though I think he knows he’s going to lose.