: The secondary characters act as the necessary grounding forces, providing excellent comedic timing and counterbalances to Miya-chan's antics. 3. Visual Storytelling and Art Highlights
Chapter 17 pushes the series’ central question: How far should humanity go in the name of longevity? The “Kyūin” program is no longer a benign experiment; it’s a weaponized pursuit of immortality. Miyako’s internal conflict mirrors real‑world debates about gene editing, CRISPR, and anti‑aging research.