I sense a reversal incoming...
In all honesty, I found Airi's actions in this chapter very realistic. Her forthright denial of all the accusations is something I think a lot of people have done as kids--I remember the desperation that accompanied similar actions and it really makes Airi's own situation hit home. Unfortunately, and equally relatably, Airi is only digging herself deeper by lying, and eventually there'll be a price to pay, whether it be a tangible price or a purely emotional one. I think it's important to remember that as shitty as they might be at times, these characters are still immature kids in the process of growing up, and I feel for her.
That being said, Airi's actions make a healthier relationship with Hina seem pretty far off, and this definitely feels like it's heading for a bad end. Right now I feel like Airi might end up mind-broken and we might finish with a reversal of Hina/Airi's original dynamic. Personally I'd like to see Airi admit her faults and form something genuine with Hina, but at this point who knows...
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