Acknowledgements: Thanks to Paid and Hesh for artwork and assistance
Purpose: To dissect Barou's character, motivations, and internal paradoxes
Barou's Background
Chapter 64 of Manga: Barou's backstory
Childhood: Felt unfulfilled despite being treated as a king
Personal Realization: Enjoys ruining others' passions, not the king's spotlight
Quote: “The reason I like football so much isn't because I get to feel like a king... I merely enjoyed the feeling of taking players who just like me put everything into the sport and using my goals to drag them off the stage.”
Barou's Ego
Definition: Aims to steal the spotlight and take pleasure from ruining others
Villain Persona: Prefers devouring light over being the spotlight
Key Moments: U20 Match & Uber's Match: Demonstrates villainous nature
U20 Match: Goal about devouring Isagi's light
Uber's Match: Takes spotlight from Isagi
Awakening and Persona
Awakening: True ego surfaces when in desperation
3v3 Match: Demonstrates struggle between villain persona and king facade
King vs. Villain: King persona is a façade; true ego is villainous
True Aura: Demon-like (Oni) red aura, not the king or lion aura
Historical and Folklore Connections: Oni's strength and violence
Paradox in Identity
Struggle: Balances between being a King and a Villain
Insight: Barou's villainous ego is about personal pleasure
Conflict: King Persona needs external validation, while villain ego is self-focused
Snuffy's Philosophy
Philosophy: Emphasizes on coping with life outside of passion
Barou's Rejection: Embraces ego and passion over Snuffy's balanced philosophy
Trial Foreseen: Likely to encounter endurance challenges, possibly injury
Barou's Rivalry with Isagi
Isagi's Ego: Protagonist on the field, creating spotlight
Barou's Obsession: Devours Isagi’s light, leading to a cycle of competition
Chemistry: Isagi constantly rebuilds, giving Barou new challenges
Weapons and Ego
Chop Dribble: Fake pass to steal the spotlight, aligning with villain ego
Right Leg Middle Shot: Reflects disciplined training and strong will
Conclusion
Future Challenge: Potential injury or trial linked to enduring setbacks
Predicted Outcome: Either overcoming challenges or a symbolic blaze of glory
Philosophical Insight: Commentary on extreme passion and identity
Additional Insights
Barou's True Nature: Twist on traditional Japanese values
Flaws and Mentality: Journey illustrates Barou's internal conflict and solution approaches
Final Remarks
Subscriber Milestone: Celebration of 2,000 subscribers
Live Stream Announcement: Upcoming Q&A session for community interaction
Call to Action: Engagement on Discord and Twitter for ongoing discussions
Farewell: Thanks and encouragement to fellow egoists