Chapter 31

"Recognize"
Volume	4
Number	8
Overall	31
Information
Arc	Moebius Arc
Pages	20
Japanese release date	September 27, 2017
English release date	February 19, 2019
Anime episode	Episode 12
Guide
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Next →	Chapter 32

"Recognize" is the eighth chapter of the fourth volume and the 31st chapter overall of the Tokyo卍Revengers manga series, written and illustrated by Ken Wakui.

Summary

As he rides in Naoto's car, Takemichi thinks back to his feelings of helplessness, when he learned about Hina's death. Takemichi excitedly thinks about meeting Hina while Naoto tells him that the incident that killed Hina, the Toman Dispute, did not occur in the current future. He remarks that he is surprised that Takemichi accomplished his mission, as he comes off as a screw-up. They arrive at Hina's apartment, with Takemichi excited, saying that it is a dream come true. He wonders if Hina has changed since twelve years ago, and Naoto replies that she has: she is now an elementary school teacher.

Takemichi decides against meeting Hina

Takemichi cries after seeing Hina alive

Takemichi envisions Hina still being thrilled to see him, but he reminds himself of the realism of the situation. Suddenly nervous, he tells Naoto that he cannot see Hina and that Naoto should visit her alone, as she does not know that he saved her and they are now strangers to each other. As he walks away, Takemichi says that telling Hina to have a good life is good enough, believing that Hina has forgotten about him. He thinks about how he has changed the future, yet he has not changed, as he is still in the same circumstances as the beginning: he is still a twenty-six year-old virgin part-timer, a loser.

As he prepares to return to his life, he bumps into a grown-up Hina, who remarks that he shows up at the weirdest times. Takemichi cries upon seeing her, remembering the times she helped motivate him in the past, driving him to change the future.

Characters in Order of Appearance

1. Takemichi Hanagaki
2. Naoto Tachibana
3. Hinata Tachibana