all things considered.

Second part, again with a few minor edits.

Part 2

In chapter 121, Akane reflects on how much she admires Shiguma as her teacher:

AKANE: If I’d so much as put a single button on wrong, I might’ve gone down the path of rakugo out of obligation and revenge. But the reason that didn’t happen is thanks to master. He never does anything halfway, even dancing and having fun and cavorting. What master taught me is how to enjoy the world of rakugo!!

Then in chapter 122, we see Shiguma comment on Akane’s similarity to Kiroku:

GAKUMON: It’s quite impressive. Performing at an event patronized by many of your long-term fans, and leaping freely about from moment to moment.

SHIGUMA: Well, that’s because she’s inherited, more than anyone else, the essence of Shiguma.

( Unlike Issho, Akane didn’t end up going down the path of rakugo out of revenge... )