Tomodachi Game: Episode 9 Review
The following contains spoilers for Episode 9 of Tomodachi Game, «Hurry Up and Switch Sides,» now streaming on Crunchyroll.
The previous episode followed the start of the third game, 'Friendly Hide-and-Seek,' where Yuichi left the hider, Mikasa, in a cave and never returned. Unfortunately for Mikasa, the game prohibits the hider from moving from their hiding space. This includes acquiring food. Therefore, it is Yuichi and Maria's job to provide him with something to eat. This rule became dangerous and risky after Yuichi told Mikasa to trust him before disappearing for days. This left Mikasa to starve, who ultimately began hallucinating.
The episode reveals that Yuichi was aware of the other group's plan and refused to let them win, even at the risk of starving Mikasa. Much to everyone's shock, including Manabu, Yuichi asks Group K if he could switch teams.
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The members of Group K argue about this with one another. Ultimately, they agree to ask their Captain to make the final decision. However, before they can, Yuichi begins chuckling, notifying them that he finds it ridiculous that they can't make a simple decision without their Captain.
As he continues to taunt them, one of the Group K members rushes to punch Yuichi. But before he can strike him, his teammate quickly stops him and reminds him that it's against the rules. This team member hurries to call his Captain, who ultimately refuses to allow Yuichi to join their team because he believes they will win without him, anyway. The Captain also tells one of the Group K members that if Yuichi really wants to join, then the girl must join as well.
Maria, who is actually part of the Tomodachi Game management (which Yuichi may already
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