Ep. 16: Investigating the Artist Momiji Reveals a Portrait Linking Haruka to His Grandfather

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The group examines a painting by Momiji that depicts Akira in his Shadow form battling Kokuchi. Their investigation reveals that Momiji is the great-grandchild of a renowned artist who created a portrait of Haruka’s grandfather decades ago. This earlier work bears a striking resemblance to Haruka himself. Now elderly and physically incapable of drawing, the original artist has been possessed by Kokuchi due to lingering vengeance. The narrative connects these artistic legacies, showing how the past influences the current conflict between Akira and the entity controlling the artist.