I know from the official works that Kasen really doesn't want to meet with Suika but I never understood exactly why that's so.
I assumed that Suika must have some big secret that Kasen doesn't want to get out, but is it because Kasen is (presumably) one of the 4 Devas or is it something else?
I know from the official works that Kasen really doesn't want to meet with Suika but I never understood exactly why that's so.
I assumed that Suika must have some big secret that Kasen doesn't want to get out, but is it because Kasen is (presumably) one of the 4 Devas or is it something else?
Well, that's what I've always assumed. Since she's still trying to pretend she's not an oni (even if it's pretty much an open secret for the audience), she can't risk the other oni blowing her cover. Of course, that means that "Ibaraki Kasen" would have to be a pseudonym, or someone might just accidentally mention her to Suika...
Doesn't mean there can't be some completely different twist there, of course.
Personally I wonder whether she's even a real Taoist hermit in the technical sense, or just masquerading as one. I know Komachi visits her and all that, but do the shinigami actually have complete knowledge of every hermit's past or can they be fooled too? Can oni even become hermits?
Well, that's what I've always assumed. Since she's still trying to pretend she's not an oni (even if it's pretty much an open secret for the audience), she can't risk the other oni blowing her cover. Of course, that means that "Ibaraki Kasen" would have to be a pseudonym, or someone might just accidentally mention her to Suika...
Doesn't mean there can't be some completely different twist there, of course.
Personally I wonder whether she's even a real Taoist hermit in the technical sense, or just masquerading as one. I know Komachi visits her and all that, but do the shinigami actually have complete knowledge of every hermit's past or can they be fooled too? Can oni even become hermits?
Kasen is A. an oni, and B. a youkai sage. Given that she's hiding both of those facts, and has shown open hostility towards her fellow sage, Yukari, it's probably safe to assume that there's a lot of backstory we still don't know. Also, I'm not sure if you already know this, but Suika is quite aware that Kasen is around and active and has decided not to interfere with any plans she has, although I don't think she's said this directly to Kasen. As for being a hermit, everyone who knows Kasen's true identity has mentioned she's pretending to be one, so I think the answer is no. However, I do have my suspicions that Kasen was at some point human, before transforming into an oni.
Me, that is.Phew... Children sure are great...Aah... Truly hopeless...I wouldn't trade these moments for anything.Haa...I really would've gone if it weren't for Suika...