Ch. 134 Analysis & Ch. 135 Predictions
After looking at the original Japanese text and gauging the reaction of the JP fanbase, I’m convinced we are at the most significant turning point for Loid’s character development.
1. Ch. 134: "Aishitemasu" (愛してます)
During the SSS interrogation, Loid is asked the ultimate question: “>!Do you love your wife?!<”. Without hesitation and the normal calculating sound in his mind, he answers: >!"Yes, I love her."!<
The absence of internal chatter is an indication that his reply is no longer a 100% mission-calculated response. Many JP readers noted that the phrasing and the specific "vibe" of the scene go beyond simple tatemae (public face). It’s a moment where his hon-ne (true feelings) are leaking through.
I believe Loid will reflect his intuitive response in the coming chapters, and realize his true feelings soon.
2. Ch. 135 Forecast: It’s Yor behind that door.
There’s been debate about who is at the door, but remember Yuri’s “Yor-radar”? We’ve seen him detect her scent / presence from ridiculous distances (like the truck incident in Ch. 84 that absolutely disgusted Chloe lmao). His reaction in the last panel practically confirms it: The Briar siblings' intuition is seldom wrong. 😛
3. The "Parallelism" Masterclass: Returning to Chapter 2
Endo-sensei loves using parallelism to show growth. We’ve seen it in:
- Anya refusing to study and locked herself in the room: Yor reminded Loid of Anya's comment that they were 100/100 points parents.
- The Cruise Arc: Yor remembering Loid’s encouragement in Ch.2 when she's almost lost in her fight.
- The Seal Episode: Yor recalling Loid’s stress during the school admission process and asking Loid to relax.
- The Second Date: Returning to the park where they were with Anya, with Yor realizing she fights for this family now, not just the "Garden."
My Prediction for Ch. 135: We are going to see a direct parallel to Chapter 2 (Camilla’s Party).
In Ch. 2, Yor arrived early, feeling insecure and out of place, until Loid arrived (covered in blood) and gave his famous monologue: "To endure such a harsh job... for the sake of another... I truly admire that." Those words saved Yor and gave her a reason to "propose" to Loid ❤️ Intuitively, she knew Twilight endured the same pain, and would be someone who would accept as she was.
The Reversal: In Ch. 134, Loid is the one who felt insecure in a party full of SSS officials (mentally exhausted, facing an identity crisis/stomach ache, poor Loid 😰 ). I believe Yor will arrive and—perhaps without even knowing the full context—will praise Loid’s hard work, just like what Loid did without suspicion when he heard about Yor's past job as a masseuse 🥲 . Loid would, through Yor's words of affirmation and reminder of what Loid had told her in Ch. 2, feel unconditionally recognized for his effort to protect their world (including the disguise required for his job, just like what Yor is going through 😢 ).
For a man who grew up as an orphan and has been a "ghost" for years, being seen and admired for his labor (even the fake parts) is the healing Loid needs 😢 ...
