Pacifier Battle Arc

**Unofficially Titled Arc**
**Pacifier Battle Arc'**s name is **conjectural** which means that no official designation has been assigned, and it is susceptible to change at any time.

## Arc Chronology

**Pacifier Battle Arc** (おしゃぶり決闘 (けっとう) 編 (へん) , *Oshaburi Kettō-hen*) is the third arc of *Kill Blue* manga series.

A newcomer named Shin Kohazame has joined their class, and he appears to have sensed something about Juzo, suspecting that they might be engaged in a similar line of work. Upon meeting Noren, Shin develops feelings for her and becomes interested in competing with Juzo to determine who would be the more suitable partner for Noren.

## Summary

Shin Kohazame is selected for a mission to infiltrate Noren's middle school and establish a connection with her. Ogami, posing as Noren's boyfriend, struggles to maintain his facade due to his impressive strength. Noren mentions a pen-like item her father intended for her dating partner, which confuses Juzo.

Shin, a nervous transfer student, discreetly passes Noren a love note and asks for a meeting. Noren invites Ogami along. Shin arrives with a pacifier, confesses his love, and gets rejected. He challenges Ogami to a duel for Noren's hand.

During the duel, Shin changes his mind and challenges Juzo instead. He claims the pen is evidence of engagement to Noren and that the duel will determine her new boyfriend.

Juzo is teased by classmates for having a pen from Noren's father, making him a contender for Noren's affections. A bizarre online challenge dictates that the pen holder must accept duels, with the winner becoming Noren's fiancé. Ryo supports Juzo, who feels uneasy about the situation.

A duel between Shin and Juzo begins, with a strange twist: Shin's goal is to insert a pacifier into Juzo's mouth within an hour. Juzo skillfully dodges attacks. As the duel continues, Shin expresses love for Noren and the desire to be comforted by her if he wins. Juzo avoids Shin's advances, realizing he cares for Noren like a daughter.

With five minutes left, Shin sets a trap of raining pacifiers, but Juzo strategically prevails by stopping one with chisels. Shin questions his love, while Juzo acknowledges his feelings for Noren, inspired by his own daughter. Noren is upset by the situation.

The next day, Shin joins a club with Noren, determined not to give up on her.

## Arc References

### Story Impacts

* Shin Kohazame is selected for a mission to infiltrate Noren's middle school.
* Ogami poses as Noren's boyfriend during the mission.
* Noren mentions a pen-like item her father intended for her dating partner, confusing Juzo.
* Shin, a nervous transfer student, passes Noren a love note and asks for a meeting.
	+ Noren invites Ogami along to the meeting with Shin.
	+ Shin arrives with a pacifier, confesses his love to Noren, and gets rejected.
* He challenges Ogami to a duel for Noren's hand.
	+ During the duel, Shin changes his mind and challenges Juzo instead.
	+ Shin claims the pen is evidence of engagement to Noren, and the duel will determine her new boyfriend.
* Juzo is teased by classmates for having the pen from Noren's father, making him a contender for Noren's affections.
* An online challenge dictates that the pen holder must accept duels, with the winner becoming Noren's fiancé.
	+ A duel between Shin and Juzo begins, with Shin's goal to insert a pacifier into Juzo's mouth within an hour.
	+ Juzo skillfully dodges attacks during the duel.
	+ With five minutes left in the duel, Shin sets a trap of raining pacifiers. Juzo strategically prevails by stopping one pacifier with chisels. Juzo wins the battle.
* The next day, Shin joins the Home Economics Club for Noren, determined not to give up on her.