Overview
- The manga’s Chapter 252, published on Nov. 9, 2026, presents a long‑withheld flashback that centers on Ken “Okarun” Takakura’s early life and motives.
- The chapter shows Okarun facing family separation and choosing to stay with his father, a choice that left him feeling abandoned and alone.
- It depicts sustained abuse at school and at home that deepened his isolation and pushed him toward an escape in belief in aliens.
- A spirit character enters Okarun’s mind in the chapter, witnessing those memories and helping the story explain why Momo’s earlier protection mattered so much to him.
- Reviewers say the reveal recontextualizes years of characterization and highlights Yukinobu Tatsu’s long‑term planning while raising questions about how the series will handle these sensitive themes going forward.