Ep. 11: Hitomi strikes Kidou, triggering his childhood memories of plants and his mother

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Hitomi successfully lands a blow on Kidou’s exposed chest and follows up by kicking him into a row of trees, causing them to shatter. This violent encounter triggers a flashback for Kidou, revealing that he has a deep psychological association between plants and his mother. The scene highlights the physical intensity of their confrontation while simultaneously exposing the emotional roots of Kidou’s behavior through his sudden recollection of his past.