Could we see the inverse of this moment soon?

Disclaimer: I don’t see Momo suddenly regaining her memories in the next few chapters, nor do I have a solid explanation for why she would make any confession during her amnesia. These are merely theories.

That said, with how emotionally conflicted Momo is regarding her feelings toward Okarun, and the potential theory that Okarun may be kidnapped, I could see Tatsu creating a scenario in which she confesses to Okarun in a similar fashion to how he confessed in Danmara.

In Danmara, we see Okarun and Momo ripped apart. We knew Momo was going to be left behind, and that she’ll be in need of rescue. Okarun, with the understanding that he doesn’t know when he’ll see her again, and the fear of waiting before it’s too late, confesses to her.

Now, if Okarun were to be kidnapped in front of Momo (which to me it seems like Momo is already on a path toward Okarun and Aira with how she had to abandon the dinosaur exhibit), the circumstances could trigger a similar scenario we saw in Danmara.

You may be asking at this point, “well that’s stupid, why the hell would she confess to someone she barely remembers? Someone she thinks is a ‘cheater’?”

Well, if we merge the kidnapping theory with another; the leader of the Dragon Knight with his “respectful” nature, refers to Okarun by his full name, Ken Takakura. This is something that many have considered could be the missing link in the recovery of Momo’s memories. It is possible she hears him call him by his name, triggering either her memories or more simply the raw suppressed emotions she has tied to it. For Momo, Okarun’s name has been sealed away with lock and key, similar to her memories. It could very well be that the thing she locked away prior to amnesia is also the very thing that unlocks her memories within.

Like Danmara, Okarun would then be the one in need of rescuing. The one who would be waiting on a “proper” confession. And until that happens, we may begin to see some parralels between the way Okarun confronted his feelings and mistakes, with Momo confronting her feelings and mistakes prior to amnesia.

TLDR; Momo hears the dragon knight say Okarun’s name. Some or all of Momo’s memories return. Okarun gets kidnapped. Momo confesses while she can.

Personally, I can’t wait to see when Momo begins taking initiative. We’ve spent the better half of the story watching Okarun try and step up, and I think we’re overdue in seeing the same from Momo.

I’m rereading the amnesia arc right now and I actually really loved the mummy fight more on the second pass.

Truthfully, as im rereading it, I’m finding the development between Okarun and Momo during her amnesia to be endearing.

Now this is likely a stretch, and I’m aware I’m micro-analyzing here, but the moment Momo tells Okarun she believes in space aliens feels like the moment she chose to accept the truth about Okarun and everything she’s been told up until now.

At the start of amnesia, she made it clear she didn’t believe in aliens. She shows skepticism toward what others have told her, and most notably she doubts whatever relationship she had with Okarun. Going as far as to try and validate what others have said about Okarun herself.

When it comes to the battle with the mummy, the fight is heavily focused on intimacy and trust. Trust in each other, and the intimacy of sharing ki and quite literally being physically latched to each other the entire time.

The moment she concedes to the fact that she believes in aliens feels like the moment she concedes to the possibility that she may have had a deeper friendship with Okarun prior to her memory loss. Back in his arms and on his back again, she begins to believe that a life in which she had feelings for this boy could very well have existed.

I encourage people to reread the amnesia arc if you haven’t already. Because in my opnion, I’m finding that much of the criticism feels a little unfounded.

I’m sure I’m not the first, second, third, or last person to add commentary about the Ogre Club (I’m somewhat new here), but I felt like doing a little digging into the significance of what an Ogre Club is and what it could mean culturally and mythologically.

Ogre Clubs in Japanese are called kanabō (金棒), and in Okarun’s case it could be a ararebō* *which is an often smaller one handed version of the kanabō or tetsubō (ogre club) weapons.

There is an idiom about Ogre Clubs in Japan. “Oni ni kanabō” (鬼に金棒), "like giving a kanabō to an oni,". This idiom signifies invincibility or adding unnecessary strength to an already powerful person. These weapons symbolize immense strength used for powerful, concussive strikes, crushing bones, and acting as an "armor-breaker". Users of this weapon are often deemed as “unstoppable”.

The tetsubō (鉄棒, "iron rod") was designed to counter heavily armored samurai, as its blunt force could crush armor and damage swords, serving as a "sword's worst nightmare". Its depiction in art often emphasizes its terrifying power, and for samurai, it was considered a weapon the only the strongest could wield, using it to devastate enemy lines.

I think that the significance of Okarun having this weapon could indicate a lot of promise for his character. I love Turbo Granny, and I miss seeing Okarun use her powers, but I really can’t wait to see how the use of the Ogre Club transforms Okarun’s character beyond his use of it so far. It could very well solidify him as the strongest character in the entire series outside of TG’s power if the symbolism and mythos holds any weight.

Additionally, given the strength Momo brings to Okarun’s Ogre Club with her chi, I would go even further as to say that Momo and Okarun together could be the “unstoppable” force alluded to above.

What are your thoughts? What am I leaving out? And are there any connections you see between the historical, cultural, and symbolic context of this weapon and our characters?

Something I think Chapter 232 will have finally brought us (aside from the highest peak Technical Lime will ever see of Okarun and Aira), is the conclusion to all of the coupling tension that has been building up.

The date is effectively over, the battle has begun, and I just don’t see there being an outcome in which Momo/Jiji and Okarun/Aira will ever return to that place again without more clarity than they had before.

The seeds of rejection seem to have been planted now. Okarun can no longer play coy toward Aira’s advances, and Momo can no longer deny what her heart is trying to tell her.

Momo, still lacking her memories, may have a harder time, but i think the overall experience of the date has made her realize more than she’s let on.

Okarun on the other hand, well… the guy is at his lowest. I actually really felt for him this chapter. We’ve watched him deflate completely from his previous determination after Momo lost her memories, to now. Which I think will spell bad news for him during whatever is to come next.

He knows being a clumsy, stubborn, stupid idiot allowed all of this to happen. So either he will continue to regress internally until he’s completely and utterly exposed and vulnerable to the enemy. Or, he will try to make one last stand for his love.

Who can say where Tatsu is gonna take it. Even if Okarun essentially gave up, I don’t think I would mind, because I feel as though it would inadvertently put the ball in Momo’s court. Which personally, I think it’s about time we saw the dynamic shift to Momo taking some initiative and fighting for her love. Something I don’t feel like we have seen in quite a long time.

Either way, I think we can all breathe a sigh of relief and assume this chapter will put an end to this ongoing tension that’s been building.

(That is, as long as the fighting doesn’t do the opposite and forge closer bonds between the two pairings. But I refuse so allow the agenda seekers to dance with that idea for now.)

Also, just a friendly reminder, but the only reason any of this is happening at all is because Okarun and Momo are endgame.😙

I’m not into Lego but I couldn’t pass these up.

Sadly the last Momo was purchased right before I got to the booth, but she’ll be joining the gang soon.