The chapter focuses heavily on Koito questioning Tsukishima about the truth behind Tsurumi’s past. Koito reveals a shocking connection: his father was a close friend of (the former commander of the 7th Division).
This is the first time Koito openly doubts Tsurumi’s divinity, setting the stage for his eventual growth into a leader who acts on his own terms.
In the volume release, the dialogue was slightly adjusted to emphasize Tsukishima’s metaphor of being "withered up" before Tsurumi poured in his own "affection" to rebuild him as a soldier. 3. Asirpa’s Evolving Resolve The chapter focuses heavily on Koito questioning Tsukishima
Even in his absence, Ogata’s words to Koito in Russian ("bon-bon") are what triggered this wave of suspicion, proving Ogata is still successfully sabotaging Tsurumi from the shadows.
When Koito asks Tsukishima if everything was a lie, Tsukishima’s reaction is chilling. He doesn't deny the manipulation. He explains that even if Tsurumi’s affection was a lie, it was a "sweet lie" that gave him a reason to live when he had nothing left. In the volume release, the dialogue was slightly
This is a draft for a complete post focused on of the manga Golden Kamuy , titled " Sweet Lies " (甘い嘘). This pivotal chapter originally appeared in Weekly Young Jump in 2019.
Koito begins to piece together that Tsurumi might have been involved in Hanazawa’s death to move the (South Manchurian Railway) expansion plan forward. More importantly, Koito suspects that his own kidnapping in Hakodate—the event that made him Tsurumi’s most devoted follower—was a staged "play". 2. Tsukishima’s "Mindbreak" When Koito asks Tsukishima if everything was a
Chapter 210, " Sweet Lies ," is a masterful psychological turn for two of the series' most complex side characters: and Sergeant Tsukishima . As the journey through Karafuto nears its end, the "sweet lies" Tsurumi has woven around his soldiers begin to taste bitter. 1. Koito’s Confrontation and the "Mantetsu" Plan