Must Be the Influence of a Curse (呪いの影響じゃね Noroi no Eikyō jane?) is the hundred eighty-first chapter of the Dandadan manga series.
Summary[]
At the school entrance, Kinta and several other Kami High students find themselves unable to leave, intimidated by a group of delinquents loitering near the gates. As Okarun strolls down the hallway with Bamora, he wonders whether Seiko will take his training seriously. Momo reassures him, promising that he will receive the same treatment as Jiji during her training sessions. Despite this, Okarun remains doubtful, believing Jiji's inherent talent gives him an edge. The three become aware of the delinquents outside, recognizing them as students from Renjaku High School. Deciding to confront them, the students become impress with Okarun's bravery. Just then, Unji appears, having heard of Okarun's presence, and inquiries about Momo. With his hair grown out and wearing glasses, Unji is unrecognizable to Momo, Okarun, and Bamora until he reveals his identity. Momo expresses her joy at seeing Unji back to full health. However, Unji is startled by a voice seemingly coming from nowhere, only to realize it is Momo, who uses her powers to send a kick his way to get his attention. Shocked by Momo's tiny size, Unji learns that she is like this due to the food they consumed in the cursed trunk, which leads to her wondering why he is unaffected compared to her. Unji tells her that he has been searching for her since they escaped the cursed trunk. He reveals that his eyesight has deteriorated and that the old man who was also released, Daiki Hakono, is aging at an unnatural rate. He also reveals that Daiki's parents refuse to acknowledge him as their son, due to the rapid aging caused by the time spent in the cursed trunk, which spanned four years. Unji, feeling pity, expresses his desire to help Daiki return to his normal age. Just as Momo agrees to help by taking them to her house, Aira and Jiji come out to notice Momo being held by Unji and assume he is an enemy. Aira uses her Acrobatic Silky hair to grab Unji's wrist, while Jiji moves to snatch Momo away from him. Unji manifests one of his umbrellas to block Aira's incoming kick. Realizing Unji is a Power User who appeared just after Kouki was defeated, Aira and Jiji engage him in a brief fight. Bamora steps in, activating her kaiju suit to block Jiji, while Momo uses her power to undo Aira and Unji's transformations, leaving them shocked and confused. Momo clarifies to everyone that they are on the same side, scolds Aira and Unji for transforming in public, and demands that the three apologize to each other, which they agree to do.
Characters in Order of Appearance[]
- Kinta Sakata
- Okarun
- Bamora
- Momo Ayase
- Seiko Ayase (Mentioned)
- Unji Zuma
- Daiki Hakono
- Aira Shiratori
- Jiji