Chapter 5 functions as the "Deep Breath" after the inciting incident. It reinforces the idea that true "lifestyle and entertainment" are not found in fame or power, but in the quiet moments of mutual respect. By stripping the heroines of their status, the story highlights that the Hero was the true foundation of their success.
The artist (credited as in the tankoubon) shifts from action-heavy early chapters to: Chapter 5 functions as the "Deep Breath" after
(Poetic Justice) aspect of the title. Seeing the four "beautiful girls" who betrayed the Hero now being criticized globally as criminals provides a sharp, cathartic contrast to the Hero's new, peaceful life. Wholesome Chemistry: cathartic contrast to the Hero's new