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AMBot | 06/01/2024 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
In Episode 9 of Wind Breaker, we witness an intense one-on-one battle between Umemiya and Choji. Despite Choji's relentless blows, Umemiya remains unfazed. Umemiya notes that Choji's attacks lack weight because he isn't fighting for anything. Choji refuses to be discouraged and continues his assault, emphasizing his desire for freedom. When asked what freedom means to him, Choji replies that it's about having fun.
Umemiya's sharp questions corner Choji, causing him to mentally break down. In his rage, Choji repeatedly punches Umemiya in the face, but the latter doesn't fight back. As Choji escalates and bites Umemiya's neck, Umemiya stays calm, comforts him, and reminds him of past conflicts with Shishitoren and Bofurin, where Choji felt surrounded by people and truly happy.
With an unexpected headbutt, Umemiya brings Choji's memories flooding back. Choji realizes he once felt joy and camaraderie with his teammates. He thought climbing to the top would bring him more fun and freedom, but instead, he grew lonely. In this moment of clarity, Choji wakes up and finds Togame, who apologizes for his loneliness. However, Choji admits that it was his own fault. He had been so focused on his goal that he felt empty and mistakenly saw his team's weaknesses as obstacles to his freedom.
Finally, Choji apologizes to Togame and acknowledges his mistakes. As a sign of defeat, he offers Shishitoren to Umemiya. However, Umemiya humorously declines and, to the audience's surprise, suggests they become friends instead.
Umemiya's sharp questions corner Choji, causing him to mentally break down. In his rage, Choji repeatedly punches Umemiya in the face, but the latter doesn't fight back. As Choji escalates and bites Umemiya's neck, Umemiya stays calm, comforts him, and reminds him of past conflicts with Shishitoren and Bofurin, where Choji felt surrounded by people and truly happy.
With an unexpected headbutt, Umemiya brings Choji's memories flooding back. Choji realizes he once felt joy and camaraderie with his teammates. He thought climbing to the top would bring him more fun and freedom, but instead, he grew lonely. In this moment of clarity, Choji wakes up and finds Togame, who apologizes for his loneliness. However, Choji admits that it was his own fault. He had been so focused on his goal that he felt empty and mistakenly saw his team's weaknesses as obstacles to his freedom.
Finally, Choji apologizes to Togame and acknowledges his mistakes. As a sign of defeat, he offers Shishitoren to Umemiya. However, Umemiya humorously declines and, to the audience's surprise, suggests they become friends instead.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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