Wow, so, very mixed bag of emotions to dissect here. Thankfully, the main thing that happened this episode (while predictable) did feel a little earned, but not fully. Wakiya should never have ragebaited Valt all those episodes ago - I forever stand by that, and it was arguably the stupidest thing he did in the lead up to the competition. That half was very much enjoyable - maybe a little frustrating - but I have to take points off for Orochi's existence, both while he was watching the Valt vs Wakiya match, and for the start of his own. I genuinely hate him, he's so pretentious, and I don't care that he's a child; bro annoys me every time he and his blaccent appears on screen. Because of this reason, I doubt next episode will be enjoyable for me, but I won't immediately hate it just because he'll be present; I promise I can separate bias, so I shall do my best.