Love Arc Chapter Eight: Another Culprit Almost Escapes! Ice Skating with Makoto?
- Original Release: June 30, 2020 (Fanfiction.net), July 1, 2020 (AO3)
Summary
After another culprit almost escapes when she slips on some ice, Makoto tries to help and cheer up Kyoko by teaching her how to ice skate. Will she regain her footing and have a fun date with her boyfriend? Or will she fall flat on her face?Tropes
- The Cameo: Yui Samidare makes a brief appearance after, once again, catching a criminal in Kyoko's case.
- Call-Back: When she meets up with Yui again, Kyoko briefly brings up their last interaction.
- Crazy-Prepared: It's revealed that Kyoko has spare clothes at the police station in case of emergencies.
- Danger — Thin Ice: The chapter starts with Kyoko chasing a criminal over a frozen lake. When the criminal gets away due to his ice skating skills, Kyoko falls into the water when she accidentally breaks the ice in frustration.
- "Eureka!" Moment: Yui's able to figure out that Makoto and Kyoko are dating due to her seeing the two holding hands and Kyoko's smile, even when Kyoko tries to hide their relationship from her.Yui: (Thinking) Makoto Naegi…you seem like a nice boy…and you’ve made my imouto smile again…so thank you!
- Failures on Ice: Due to her inexperience with ice skating, Kyoko has difficulties with skating and keeping her balance.
