moreover, the exchange below gives me reason to theorize that the ninokuruwas' influence isn't limited to just HAMA. ten being privy to information related to kobe (and being familiar enough with its locations) is testament to that.

which means that their people are scattered everywhere.

and the concept of "surface" is emphasized even in his character design. just look at his shirt. it's totally intentional.

but with minamo, ten doesn't ignore him the same way he does with kotonojo. instead, he treats with more "familiarity," even referring to him by name. this is in contrast with how ten has never called koharu by name.

+ interestingly enough, they aren't depicted interacting with each other directly,

for koharu, ten treats him with faux casualness, but inwardly, he knows that koharu is someone with a good intuition. as such, he is wary of him, while finding him annoying all at the same time.

ten doesn't directly interact with kotonojo. he doesn't react when she provokes their group either. during the epilogue, he complains about how she requested for him to serve as her main guide during their tour, but ultimately, he is evasive of her.

they have similar eyes.... i can't stop overthinking...

i caved

christening this account with the holy grail of kuzu otoko