The emotional core of the episode follows Atsushi as he grapples with what to do with , the young assassin who killed 35 people under the Port Mafia's control.
: Mittelman brings a raw vulnerability to Atsushi’s inner conflict regarding Kyōka's fate. Bungou Stray Dogs (Dub) Episode 9
: Tang perfectly captures Dazai's transition from playful nuisance to a calculating, somewhat terrifying former Mafia executive. The emotional core of the episode follows Atsushi