Reading some of the views of the members has some very interesting interpretations especially between 'Newonimous' and 'Kikiskeeter'. One dealing with Rin's dressing habits, and Reiji's state of mind. The way I see it is Rin is maturing bit by bit. Initially, she hadn't accepted her mother's death and thus she tried to keep Reiji from hooking up with other women (not that he wanted to). She also resorted to cheap tactics to get Aoki's attention. Seduction by dressing in revealing clothes, groping him, and at times resorting to threats and extortion. But now she's starting to come to terms with the mother's death, and is starting to move on with her life, as she's not clinging to the past (at least not as much). As far as her approach with Aoki, I kind of agree with 'Newonimous' that she seems more secure with her relationship with him. She doesn't seem to feel the need to try to win Aoki over since he already cares for her (in what way is still the question).
Reiji is another story entirely. He's still clinging to the past, and hasn't put Aki to rest. The scene where he threw himself at the woman in the strip-club because she looked like Aki is proof of this. Rin's character is also starting to look more like Aki as she matures which is enough to make alarms go off with me when considering Reiji's psychological state. The question is what will happen when Reiji is faced with the reality that Rin loves Aoki and not him. Reiji already has contempt for Aoki, thinking that he's still trying to take Rin from him. This whole scenario could send Reiji over the edge. It'll be curious what will be revealed in the next chapter.
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