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* Dave and Roxie's plight through the series. They are understaffed and trying to take care of these cheeky kids. While attempting to get more help, they end up being permanently separated and the kids are sent into a literal hell. The counselors try their best to catch up to the kids. In the end, the two are forced to leave on the last ferry, leaving the kids they so desperately wanted to find behind. And then there's the issue of survivor's guilt traumatizing them for life; even after the kids do '''''(finally)''''' make it home, what are the odds of Dave and Roxie finding out?
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* Dave and Roxie's plight through the series. They are understaffed and trying to take care of these cheeky kids. While attempting to get more help, they end up being permanently separated and the kids are sent into a literal hell. The counselors try their best to catch up to the kids. In the end, the two are forced to leave on the last ferry, leaving the kids they so desperately wanted to find behind. And then there's the issue of survivor's guilt traumatizing them for life; even after the kids do '''''(finally)''''' make it home, what are the odds of Dave and Roxie finding out?
out? Thankfully the finale shows that Dave and Roxie ''do'' find out due to being part of the rescue team.
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** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone dawned]] on Kenji that [[NiceJobBreakingItHero he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
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** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe father can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone dawned]] on Kenji that [[NiceJobBreakingItHero he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
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** The boat ride home, despite being [[EarnYourHappyEnding the moment they've been dreaming of]], having bittersweet undertones when Kenji soberly looks back on the nature of how he's fatherless.
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** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've dawned on Kenji that [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
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** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've dawned on Kenji that [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone dawned]] on Kenji that [[NiceJobBreakingItHero he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
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* Kenji finding out that his father is the President of Mantah Corp, a company that performers questionable experiments on the dinosaurs and forced Sam to spy for them, could be this. Plus, being so surprised to see his son would imply that he didn't even noticed he was missing or has quickly gotten over his death.
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* Kenji finding out that his father is the President of Mantah Corp, a company that performers questionable experiments on the dinosaurs and forced Sam to spy for them, could be this. Plus, being so surprised to see his son would imply [[{{Foreshadowing}} imply]] that he didn't even noticed he was missing or has quickly gotten over his death.death.
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** Following this, everyone instantly deciding they didn't know [[UndyingLoyalty Kenji]] like they thought they did. In their minds, they understandably see Kenji as just an extension of his father.
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** Following this, everyone instantly deciding they didn't know [[UndyingLoyalty Kenji]] like they thought they did. In their minds, they understandably see Kenji as just an extension of his father. They even wonder if Kenji the [[UndyingLoyalty loyal]] [[TrueCompanions friend]] was [[WasItAllALie even the real Kenji]].
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** If you thought Kenji was shocked to see Bumpy mind-controlled, imagine how ''Ben'' must've felt at seeing his beloved ankylosaurus in such a state.
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** If you thought Kenji was shocked to see Bumpy mind-controlled, imagine how ''Ben'' must've felt at seeing his beloved ankylosaurus in such a state. When he's alone with her, he tries to [[BigDamnReunion greet]] and her feed her like nothing's happened, but nothing elicits a response of her own free will.
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** The way he ''disowns'' the Camp Fam as his FamilyOfChoice, all the while with a [[OOCIsSeriousBusiness cold joyless expression]] that speaks volumes of how he's come to view his [[TrueCompanions precious friends]] as his [[WeUsedToBeFriends enemies]] now, despite everything they've been through.
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* Kenji's betrayl. Full stop.
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* Kenji's betrayl.betrayal. Full stop.
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** Later, Kenji and Darius (the last one yet to forgive him) have a sad heart-to-heart about why Darius took the betrayal the hardest: because Kenji [[UndyingLoyalty always had his back before]], and taking his father's side felt like an abandonment on his part. Kenji can't even deny that [[KarmidNod yes]], he turned on his best friend in his greatest hour of need.
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** Later, Kenji and Darius (the last one yet to forgive him) have a sad heart-to-heart about why Darius took the betrayal the hardest: because Kenji [[UndyingLoyalty always had his back before]], and taking his father's side felt like an abandonment on his part. Kenji can't even deny that [[KarmidNod [[KarmicNod yes]], he turned on his best friend in his greatest hour of need.
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* The sight of poor Bumpy being mind-controlled and later, abused by two of the mooks.
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* The sight of poor Bumpy being mind-controlled and later, abused by two of the mooks.mean-spirited mooks.
** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've dawned on Kenji that [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
** If you thought Kenji was shocked to see Bumpy mind-controlled, imagine how ''Ben'' must've felt at seeing his beloved ankylosaurus in such a state.
** Given this is the turning point where Kenji realizes his dad truly ''is'' the [[BigBad bad guy]], it must've been devastating on two levels. First, it tells him that despite his efforts to please him, his fathe can't be bothered to respect his boundaries and leave Bumpy out of this whole operation. Second, it must've dawned on Kenji that [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone he disowned his loyal friends and his newfound girlfriend]] all for his cruel and unloving father.
** If you thought Kenji was shocked to see Bumpy mind-controlled, imagine how ''Ben'' must've felt at seeing his beloved ankylosaurus in such a state.
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* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended [[ParentalAbandonment right then and there]].
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* Kenji having to give a sobering speech about how [[KarmicNod he doesn't expect trust or forgiveness to come so easily]]. He can do little more than explain [[FreudianExcuse how he was tempted by the hopes his dad was a good person]], all the while the kids who were once his friends give him [[DeathGlare begruding glares]].
** The very instant he meets up with Ben, the latter tackles Kenji, believing [[DramaticIrony it was his idea to control Bumpy]].
** Later, Kenji and Darius (the last one yet to forgive him) have a sad heart-to-heart about why Darius took the betrayal the hardest: because Kenji [[UndyingLoyalty always had his back before]], and taking his father's side felt like an abandonment on his part. Kenji can't even deny that [[KarmidNod yes]], he turned on his best friend in his greatest hour of need.
* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended [[ParentalAbandonment right then and there]]. And the thing is, he was never in danger at all (it was all fake). In the end, Mr. Kon's love for his son was only conditional.
** The very instant he meets up with Ben, the latter tackles Kenji, believing [[DramaticIrony it was his idea to control Bumpy]].
** Later, Kenji and Darius (the last one yet to forgive him) have a sad heart-to-heart about why Darius took the betrayal the hardest: because Kenji [[UndyingLoyalty always had his back before]], and taking his father's side felt like an abandonment on his part. Kenji can't even deny that [[KarmidNod yes]], he turned on his best friend in his greatest hour of need.
* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended [[ParentalAbandonment right then and there]]. And the thing is, he was never in danger at all (it was all fake). In the end, Mr. Kon's love for his son was only conditional.
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** Mr. Kon manipulating Kenji bit by bit into turning on his friends, to the point that without question, he won't hesitate to have them locked up in a cell.
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** Mr. Kon manipulating Kenji Kenji, corrupting him bit by bit into turning on his friends, to the point that without question, he won't hesitate to have them locked up in a cell.
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** When at the penthouse, Kenji looks back on the events of Season 3 where his friends were enjoying the amenities. For a moment, these memories (including Brooklyn) make him happy, until he realizes he's [[LonelyAtTheTop alone]] and potentially [[PlotMandatedFriendshipFailure thrown it all away]].
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*** Later, he voices to Mae that despite his best efforts to continue getting more love and approval from his father, he's quickly gone from being his father's mature and dependable golden child to being his embarrassing and disappointing kid-son all over again.
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* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended right then and there.
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* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended [[ParentalAbandonment right then and there.there]].
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** Fridge Sadness: If Mr. Kon's insult towards his son (every time he "embarrasses" him) is any indication, [[FreudianExcuse the reason]] Kenji was ever so lazy in the first place was because his dad never gave much in the way of encouraging words, and he therefore saw no reason to ever try.
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* By a twist of circumstances, Brooklyn missing her date with Kenji, all in the name of uncovering what Mr. Kon is up to.
* Kenji's betrayl. Full stop.
** Mr. Kon manipulating Kenji bit by bit into turning on his friends, to the point that without question, he won't hesitate to have them locked up in a cell.
** Following this, everyone instantly deciding they didn't know [[UndyingLoyalty Kenji]] like they thought they did. In their minds, they understandably see Kenji as just an extension of his father.
** Despite giving Kenji the benefit of the doubt and understanding his father is the true mastermind of the whole thing, Brooklyn eventually gives in to the idea that Kenji is just as awful as Mr. Kon. And the hardest part to swallow, this is happening ''[[HopeSpot just]]'' [[StarCrossedLovers as they were starting to become a couple]].
* Building on the above, things also aren't going smoothly for Kenji either. Bit by bit, he's discovering that siding with his father might've been a mistake.
* Mae being disillusioned by Mr. Kon, to the point she doesn't protest when he tries to blackmail her further. As she later shares with Kenji, she's disheartened by how the world is full of "Mr. Kons" who will "take something pure and twist it for their own gain".
** Kenji even notes she's far less enthusiastic than when she worked with dinosaurs as living creatures than merchandise.
* The sight of poor Bumpy being mind-controlled and later, abused by two of the mooks.
* Kenji's betrayl. Full stop.
** Mr. Kon manipulating Kenji bit by bit into turning on his friends, to the point that without question, he won't hesitate to have them locked up in a cell.
** Following this, everyone instantly deciding they didn't know [[UndyingLoyalty Kenji]] like they thought they did. In their minds, they understandably see Kenji as just an extension of his father.
** Despite giving Kenji the benefit of the doubt and understanding his father is the true mastermind of the whole thing, Brooklyn eventually gives in to the idea that Kenji is just as awful as Mr. Kon. And the hardest part to swallow, this is happening ''[[HopeSpot just]]'' [[StarCrossedLovers as they were starting to become a couple]].
* Building on the above, things also aren't going smoothly for Kenji either. Bit by bit, he's discovering that siding with his father might've been a mistake.
* Mae being disillusioned by Mr. Kon, to the point she doesn't protest when he tries to blackmail her further. As she later shares with Kenji, she's disheartened by how the world is full of "Mr. Kons" who will "take something pure and twist it for their own gain".
** Kenji even notes she's far less enthusiastic than when she worked with dinosaurs as living creatures than merchandise.
* The sight of poor Bumpy being mind-controlled and later, abused by two of the mooks.
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* [[WhatYouAreInTheDark When faced with a hard choice]] between leaving his son on a death-bomb island and staying by his side, Mr. Kon ultimatley chooses [[ScrewThisImOuttaHere to leave]]. If Kenji ever had any doubts he father never cared for him, they probably ended right then and there.
* Kenji being the only one without a family to return to (now that his father is arrested and his mom is [[NeverSayDie gone]]). If it weren't for Darius and his family having the generous nature to adopt him, it could've been a hollow victory for Kenji to return to civilization when he ''had'' no one to return to.
* Kenji being the only one without a family to return to (now that his father is arrested and his mom is [[NeverSayDie gone]]). If it weren't for Darius and his family having the generous nature to adopt him, it could've been a hollow victory for Kenji to return to civilization when he ''had'' no one to return to.
