#juris hour

[jurishour]

https://www.jurishour.in/indirect-taxes/cestat-rules-on-service-tax-liability-on-handling-charges-collected-by-car-dealers/

CESTAT Rules On Service Tax Liability On Handling Charges Collected By Car Dealers

[canisalbus]

*carefully picks you up and peeks into your conch snail shell*

Ehm... Sorry to bother, but... Could we, maybe, possibly... see Vasco's wife and her lover pictured by your hand? Sorry again, thank you for listening. Take care.

*delicately lays you back into the water to prevent any stress or dehydration*

Unfortunately I don't have her lover figured out yet, but I think Ludovica looks something like this:

[kuppikahvia]

it fucking breaks my heart hearing käärijä go "...but i wasn't the best :(" when he literally scored the second most points EVER in eurovision public vote, second only to ukraine in 2022, like sweetie NO LISTEN, you WERE the best actually

[cl0udberry]

Utena ballet doodles while I play around with style

[deus-ex-mona]

ok for all the nonsense i give the [redacted] anime, this scene looks pretty funny in the manga adaptation

[zetobii]

Ahaa finally ✨ here’s another piece for the lovely @hellfirenacht 💕💕💕 thank you, dearest 🤗✨

[tavtime]

Still turning over in my head what it means that, out of all the true souls you encounter throughout the game, you are uniquely able to save Minthara and Minsc. Not really in a gameplay sense (e.g. Larian went to the trouble of making these characters and they wanted people to get to experience that) but in a more meta-story sense. This is less interesting to me in the context of Minsc, who has preexisting ties to the party via Jaheira, than in Minthara's case.

The thing about true souls is that they have no idea what's happened to them, right? They believe themselves to have been blessed by a goddess, which is not an out-of-line experience to have in Faerun. In the case of the goblin camp leaders *specifically* you can even tell priestess Gut that the voice of her goddess is a mind flayer tadpole like you have, which she explicitly rejects - angrily, too. Whether or not you see the cultists' motivations as innocent to any degree, they are at least *genuine*: they hear a voice they perceive as rooted in divinity. They had no say in this happening to them, and are kept deliberately ignorant of the agenda that they're being used to further.

And the party just cuts them down. You are, in fact, framed as being in the right to do this. Sure, the cultists are murdering or converting everyone they can get their hands on, but... what are you, the PC, doing? Because it is not trying to save these people who have been indoctrinated. You can show a guard at Moonrise the truth of what has happened to him, which breaks his mind immediately. But you can't save him. The narrative you're confined in doesn't encourage you to try; it rewards you for his death.

I think Minthara's role in the party, examined in this light, is really interesting. Saving her in a good playthrough becomes less a shoehorned-in act of fan service and something closer to a meta-commentary on the morality of your journey. She's not a good person, inarguably, but does that matter? Is what has been done to her without her consent or her knowledge a good enough reason to condemn her? Why choose to save this one, player? Did you ever stop to consider that they might all have been worth more of an effort than you made? Answer while looking her in the eye, please.

[slashthrashandcrash]

Man I have jury duty on Tuesday it better be for something good like a triple homicide

[athetos]

I’m so fucking sick of these entitled freeloading spiders. I let them chill in my bathroom and all I ask in exchange is that they eat any smaller bugs. But what do they do? They let silverfish run right fucking in front of them! Don’t even twitch! If I find one more silverfish from Minecraft in my (clean, uncluttered, leak-free) bathroom I’m evicting these lazy motherfuckers. If you want to starve you can do it outside my walls!

[jurishour]

Secured Creditors Hold Priority Over Government Tax Claims: Legal Precedents in India - Jurishour

Recent rulings by Indian courts have affirmed that secured creditors have priority over government tax claims during insolvency proceedings, underlining the significance of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016. Key judgments, including from the Bombay and Madras High Courts, have consistently supported the principle that secured creditors' rights, as enshrined in Section 31B of the IBC and Section 26E of the SARFAESI Act, take precedence over state claims for taxes such as sales tax, commercial tax, and income tax. These decisions uphold that secured creditors can recover debts through the sale of mortgaged assets before satisfying government dues. This emerging legal clarity strengthens the position of lenders during debt recovery and insolvency processes.

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[satturn]

after a lack of sleep for about a week and a final all-nighter to meet my deadline, i can finally crash in my bed at 4 in the afternoon. my body,as revenge i assume, wakes me up with a deafening headache at 5 in the morning, and after popping some painkillers on an empty stomach become so nauseous that i vom up the water i just chugged. can't really blame them either.

[zavbees]

The Jury of Nine Headcannons

The Jury of Nine was formed to be the judgment of Lady Irene when she walked this plane. She could not go anywhere without people forcing her hand to give them time. In order to protect the one he was sworn to guard, Xavier got a group of people with magical abilities to band together. This group passed judgement on those who wished to approach her, allowing only those who were pure of heart and free of corruption.

Irene disappeared from the mortal realm as tensions between her and the other Divine Warriors began growing, but the Jury of Nine stayed in prominence within O'khasis. This began the rise in importance of the Church of the Faith of Lady Irene within the city. The group took only the best guards in the city, and they were regarded with high status, just below the royal family.

As time passed, O'khasis began growing more and more powerful and corrupt. As the city expanded, relatives of current Jurors were allowed to become one of the Nine, replacing their family member once they aged out. This, as well as the royal lineage being just that, a lineage, created a new form of elite within the city.

The Jury and the Modern City

Within O'khasis, the three areas of importance are the Royal Family, the Jury of Nine, and the Church of the Faith of Lady Irene. The faces of each area are treated as almost celebrities within the city: the standing royalty, the current jurors, and the High Priest.

The Jury often are the first to hear about potential hazards to the city, as they take great interest in the state of the guards. They are also usually the first line of defense for the city, sent out to deal with foreign threats, and, at the Kings approval, maintain treaties with outside forces.

The amount each Juror, also called Knight, involves themselves with the people of O'khasis is up to them. Some make frequent patrols around the city in order to boost the moral of the civilians and keep an eye on the ground. Others see patrols as the duty of the guards, choosing instead to stay within the Capital. Regardless, whenever a Juror is seen outside the Capital, it is often viewed as a big deal.

As time has passed, the divine context of the Jury has been lost, instead just being an elite sect of the guard.

Requirements of the Jury

The Jury of Nine has specific criteria for people to be allowed in. Firstly, the youngest a member can be is 18, with the oldest being 35. If a Juror makes it to 35, they are given a farewell celebration throughout the city.

When going through the initial stages of becoming a Juror, the person chosen must cut all ties with the outside world for the first few months, only being around the rest of the Jury or those important in the city. This means, often, they are kept within the Capital until they fully transition. This period is used to train them, both mentally and physically. This is also when they are given the magical abilities often possessed by the Jury of Nine.

That being said, Jurors can still have families outside of this period; once they are fully trained, they are free to make personal relationships as they see fit. Many do not, but there are some who do.

In order to replenish the Jury as members die and/or age out, there are two methods used to find replacements. Either the top performing guards within the age bracket are picked by the First Knight, or Jurors can specifically claim an heir to inherit their title and place within the Jury. The first category is the most common, as the Jury tend to be slightly removed from the rest of the City. However, the second way is still used.

If a Juror is to claim an heir, the person chosen must be within the age range, be trained as if they were to be a guard, and be a family member of the Juror claiming them. Heirs tend to be the children of Jurors, being raised to take their parents place. This can apply to siblings or cousins as well. This method makes it so bloodlines can keep the title the Juror had, essentially giving importance to that bloodline as a whole and making them minor celebrities within the city (ex: Golden Heart being passed down from generation to generation). That was not the intended purpose of the claiming of heirs, but that is how the city progressed. Inherited titles often don't change, but each Juror has the choice to change it if they wish.

If a Juror proves to be difficult, untrustworthy, or a traitor, the First Knight can choose to force them out of the Jury. Depending on the situation, the Juror could be treated as if they aged out with no further consequences, or exiled, or sentenced to death.

If a Juror is forced out or ages out, the magical abilities they were granted during their training period get essentially taken from them by the First Knight. If aged out, this is seen as a bittersweet event, usually with a citywide celebration. If forced out, it is a private affair, with public only find out about the Juror being removed once someone new replaces them.

Titles in the Jury of Nine

There are, as the name suggests, nine Jurors at a time. If one leaves, another one is sworn in. Each member is given a title: (number) Knight, (first name), the (title of choice). Often the title of choice is tied to either their weapon or their character, such as the Venom Blade or the Silver Death.

If an heir is sworn into the Jury, it is looked down upon to change the title, as it is seen as disrespectful against the previous Juror and their legacy.

Roles in the Jury

The First Knight is the one in charge of the Jury; they become first either by appointment of the King, or the Second moves up once the current First is removed for whatever reason.

The Second Knight is the second in command. Often, this means that while the First is holding an audience with the King, the Second is keeping tabs on the rest of the Jury.

The Third Knight, Fourth Knight, and Fifth Knight often are lumped together as veterans within the Jury, as the only way to get into those positions is to be there long enough to move from Ninth to where they are, meaning they worked their way through the ranks. It is rare for four members of the Jury to be removed at once, so it tends to be difficult for newer Jurors to find their way within these slots. They are often called the Upper Four.

The Sixth Knight, Seventh Knight, and Eight Knight are often seen as the newbies. They don't usually have as much say, yet tend to be more personable with the public. They are usually the ones who are seen patrolling in order to gain the favor of the civilians of O'khasis. They, including the Ninth, are referred to as the Lower Four.

The Ninth Knight is seen as the hardest rank to endure, as it is the one with the most to prove. Often, even if they are out of their training period, the Ninth Knight is secluded from personal relationships, since they tend to be treated as the errand boy of the Jury. They are the ones who initiate the official meetings of the Jury, they are the ones who keep the logs, they are the ones sent to deliver messages.

Current Jurors

The First Knight, Zane Ro'Meave, The White Chalice

The standing prince has managed to surpass many within the citys history, being the youngest to take the role of First Knight as well as High Priest. As of the start of the story, Zane has been the First Knight for a year. The High Priest being the First Knight is not unheard of, but Zane changed what people thought were possible once the heir to the throne gained control of the church and Jury. He is a studious and serious man, and often keeps to the Capital and out of the public eye. At least, the First Knight keeps out of the public eye. The Prince is a different story.

The Second Knight, Ivan Maddock, The Venom Blade

The Second Knight has been in the Jury for a few years, watching people come and go. The warlock is not seen often, but when he is, he makes an entrance. He is probably the most whispered about Juror around the city for being mysterious and devilish, which he often plays into. Not much is known about the man, only that he is not from O'khasis and is usually seen at the right hand of Zane, regardless of who the young Ro'Meave is appearing as.

The Third Knight, Jeffory Laurent, The Golden Heart

Jeffory is by far the most personable in the Upper Four. He is constantly seen throughout the city helping in local events or just shopping. He always takes the time needed to help those he can. A smile is always present on his face.

The Fourth Knight, Janus Othniel, The Silver Death

The Fourth, Janus, is the oldest current Knight on the Jury. He also has been there the longest. Despite this, he refuses to move above the position of Fourth, purely because of his title being the Silver Death. He is seen as the most physically intimidating of the nine, often being the muscle. Within the city, he is said to be the loose cannon, the one most likely to get into a bar fight. Despite that, he is honored throughout O'khasis.

The Fifth Knight, Katelyn Ralston, The Fire Fist

The Fifth Knight is often viewed as the level headed one in the Upper Four. She is the straight laced logical one within the band of heart, mystery, and ego. She is sometimes seen outside the Capital as either a bodyguard or with the Third Knight. Whenever she is seen, she is blunt but relatively pleasant.

The Sixth Knight, Zero Rivera, The Bronze Dagger

Zero was chosen to be the Sixth Knight despite him being relatively unremarkable within the Guard. It is rumored he was chosen by the First and Second because of his knack for following orders. He is a monotonous man, emotions never seeming to phase him. He is, by far, the most disliked Juror, purely for the fact that he tends to weird people out with his lack of emotions. He is the only one in the Lower Four to almost never be seen out of the Capital, only ever out with another Juror.

The Seventh Knight, Ruby Hightower, The Crimson Hammer

Ruby, the Seventh, is often viewed as the Fire Fist of the Lower Four. She brings the fire of Janus but the logicality of Katelyn, allowing her to be seen as the glue of the relatively reserved batch of the current Lower Four. She makes patrols around the city, usually being seen helping the poorer side of the city.

The Eighth Knight, Lilian Sterling, The Silver Scythe

The second newest Knight is thought to be the visual of the Lower Four. The people see her as spunky, usually with an attitude but with the looks for people to excuse it. She is the second favored within the Lower Four by the public. She is often seen at events to participate and host.

The Ninth Knight, Clas Lynn, The Iron Shield

The current Ninth Knight is by far the most popular Juror in the Lower Four. He is almost always seen around the city, making sure he gains the peoples trust with his charming smile and friendly disposition. Clas was a hot topic when he first was sworn in, as he was the son of Ivy the Venom Scythe yet chose to change the title he inherited. However, the people have mostly forgotten this.

Thanks for reading!

That's basically it for now! I may do more regarding them, but for rn this is the majority of how the Jury works in my head. If anyone has questions or anything, I will happily answer!

[dragonsruby]

Remember when I said that I'd post the funnier quotes from my three month long period of jury duty? You know... three years ago? XD

I can't remember who said everything, so if a quote isn't labeled, assume it's from the Defense or Prosecution.

Names have been changed for obvious reasons. Quotes under the cut, since the post is quite long.

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Defense: “You said you were a basketball fan, right? You remain under oath.”

Witness: “Yes, I've watched.”

Defense: “What team do you support?”

Witness: “I don't wanna prejudice the jury.”

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“You abandoned us for the East Coast?!”

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Witness: “I have post-it note traumatic stress disorder.”

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“I need the ‘F/U’ explanation.”

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Defense: “My colleagues have informed me that I need to lower my volume.”

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Prosecution: *staring up at 6 ft. microphone* “Oh, don't I wish.”

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“Do we really need to make the witness do math?!”

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“This isn't a magical thing-that-must-not-be-said Voldemort-type word, is it? The Dark Lord won't come if you say it?”

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“I've felt ranging levels of disappointment- I mean, thoughts about the results I received.”

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“What company do you work for again?”

“Apple.”

“Can you get us the hookup- WITHDRAWN! WITHDRAWN!”

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“...Your honor, I broke the courtroom.”

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Prosecution: *talking to witness who's a medical professional* “What, you don't carry your 2005 essay on sleep with you at all times?"

*laughter from court*

Prosecution: "…Well, obviously, we do!”*pulls up essay*

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Judge: “Objection overruled.”

“OBJEC-??!!”

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“No more questions, your honor.”

Judge: “HALLELUJAH.”

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Witness: “So much paperwork…”

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Prosecution: “I suppose one doctor can read another doctor's handwriting?”

Witness: “We're forced to.”

Prosecution: “You're better at reading doctor's handwriting and human handwriting!”

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Bailiff: “Reminder that you are NOT allowed to discuss this case with anyone until it is concluded.”

Juror: “Can we make fun of the lawyers?”

Bailiff: “That, you can do.”

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“Let us turn our attention to your conversation with Jason Rocks, which is a FANTASTIC name.”

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“He's a little sweaty in this picture. Was he always sweaty?”

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*banging noise*

“Bless you.”

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“We're looking at RTFs and PDFs. Know what those mean?”

Witness: “No.”

“Neither do I.”

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“...I think I bored it to death.”

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“Never mind. I'll sustain the objection myself.”

Judge: “I'll just go home, then.”

“It's far too late to back out now, your honor.”

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*reading* “‘We hope that the truth will be revealed, and that the government will go fart with their findings.’ …I hope for everyone in the room's sake that whoever wrote this meant ‘far.’”

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Witness: “Oh, so it's like a mic condom!”

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“Can the jury sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to me?”

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“Objection, your honor. …To post-it notes.”

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“You don't have any special deli memory? No pastrami?”

“Every Jerry's Deli looks the same to me.”

“I feel it.”

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“Click right. Right. More right. Right. Up. Right. Right. …Okay, click on that button… Unless you forgot to renew your Microsoft 365 membership and haven't updated.” *face-chairs*

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“At that same meeting-”

“OBJECTION!”

“...I didn't finish.”

“Whatever it is, it's objectionable.”

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“How do you get around a house that's 60,000 square feet?! With a go-kart?”

“With two sons, a wife, and a mother-in-law, any house feels small.”

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“Unfortunately, if I provide verification, the judge would provide me with a toothbrush and send me away.”

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“All I know about horses is that my dog loves them. He runs up to police horses.”

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Defense: “You'd be glad that you didn't remember the jingle. I was gonna have you sing it!”

Witness: “You wouldn't want to hear me sing. I'd be asked to go home early.”

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“Let’s pull up your driver's license.”

Witness: “OH NO.”

“I actually like this picture!”

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Judge: "Re-cross?”

Defense: “No further questions, thank you.”

Judge: “THANK YOU.”

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*goes through very long list of exhibits* “This is the longest list, I promise.”

Judge: “The jurors will be tested on them after closing arguments.”

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“I don't know if she said it as dramatically as you did.”

“Very few can.”

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“Did you prepare this report?”

Witness: “Yes I did.”

“And how did you prepare this report?”

Witness: “On the computer.”

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“Objection to asking the witness to do math on the fly!”

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“The document's already been admitted.”

“Okay-”

“In October.” (1 - 2 months prior)

“...It was so long ago…”

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“Yes, we do have a LIVE witness with us, but your honor would be a tough act to follow.”

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“...But for some reason, math is your passion.”

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Defense: “You know attorneys that work for free?! ‘Cause I know some people who would be inter-”

*loud commotion from multiple tables*

Defense: “...Sorry, your honor, I didn't hear the verdict.”

Judge: “There was just an uproar.”

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“Now, if we could just digitally highlight this sentence here-”

“Sir, that's a physical copy you're holding.”

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Judge: “Cross-examination?”

Prosecution: “Just a few minutes, your honor.”

Judge: “I'm going to hold you to that.”

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Defense: “You know, it's never a good sign for a lawyer when you start your closing argument and the jurors get up and leave.”

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“If you gave me a check for $500 for saying that I believe in the Easter Bunny, haha! In my bank it goes! I'll take it!”

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Defense: “‘Return to the Cave of Time’ is an all-time classic, as it was the follow-up story to the classic ‘Cave of Time.’ The plot is that you live every day as the same day, but a little different, and you're trying to escape that day. …It's a scenario that I'm sure NONE OF YOU can relate to.”

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Defense: “And my all-time favorite ‘Choose Your OWN Adventure’ book… ‘You Are A Shark.’ It is so good, ladies and gentlemen, that I SO wish I could he like Oprah and tell you to look under your chairs to find a copy. …Unfortunately, I know the judge would never allow it.”

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“If hiring a lawyer who's a jackass is enough to indict you of criminal activity, then you'd have to indict anyone who ever had to hire a lawyer.”

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Defense: “OBJECTION! OBJECTION! OBJECTION!”

Prosecution: “...Only one objection is needed.”

Defense: “Well, you get two more for free!”

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To cap that all off, here's some of the doodles I made during the less interesting periods of the hearings.

Hope ya'll have a good day!

[todayisafridaynight]

OH OH OH OH OH FULL NAME FULL NAME AKANE KISHIDA

I figured she was the one to get in touch first based on Jo knowing she wanted to see her son, but I have SO many questions about that... how does she know her son survived... how does she know Ichiban was her son and not Aoki... how does she know who Jo is and how to contact Jo... (<- tearing my hair out as we speak)

Anyway when you have the opportunity please view the gameplay footage...

obsessed how its addressed to Mr. Jo Sawashiro i dont know why that detail tickles me... thats cute..

chicken-and-egg kinda deal with Who Contacted Who first. like id ASSUME sawashiro'd get in contact with her first if he was feeling guilty enough about The Whole Situation and was willing to dig into arakawa's past imo, esp since akane wouldn't have any reason (or ability to) know who he was until after he joins the yakuza.. and i mean.. shes long gone by then.. tho that's assuming they got in contact early on and they didnt JUST start communicating within the past few years.

BUT EITHER WAY just gotta wait and see for it all to play out.. in three months <- still cant believe its coming out january 26th 👁️💋👁️

IM OBSESSED WITH THE GAMEPLAY FOOTAGE im soooo glad i was right in how they were going to handle the style change aspect (though i guess it wasnt a hard thing to predict but still..). I LOVE HOW KIRYU CAN ACTUALLY ROAM FREE THAT'S SO COOL i remember people kept speculating on how the gameplay was gonna go with how different ichi and kiryu's playstyles are and this is SUUCH a rad way to answer that question. my excitement is immeasurable and im gonna throw up