Jun 28, 2025
Author's Commentary #484:
Time to talk about Chapter 484: Deep Blue eyes.
It's finally here. Okisato's backstory is finally here, and boy is it gut wrenching. Obviously, there will be chapters later down the line detailing how Kana ended up like that, but they won't occur in this season. Now that we finally know the basis of Okisato's drive, let's talk more about the members of the sinful six that have yet to get their bios.
フラビオ・バルト (Flavio Baltho) is how Flavio's name would be spelled in katakana.
His birthday is January 3rd. I chose this date at random, so there's no greater significance behind why this date is his birthday.
His favorite piece is the rook.
Flavio was heavily inspired by Beeves from Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore. That being said, he's no fire breathing dragon, or obsessed that much with gold.
マルジャッタ・ヴィルタネン (Marjatta Virtanen) is how Marjatta's name would be spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is June 6th. I chose this date at random, so there's no greater significance behind why this date is her birthday.
Her favorite piece is the queen.
フェレモナ・クスクタ (Pheremona Cuscuta) is how Pheremona's name would be spelled in katakana.
Her birthday is February 1st. I chose this date at random, so there's no greater significance behind why this date is her birthday.
Her favorite piece is the queen.
オラヴィ・ヘルキネン (Olavi Hellkinnen) is how Olavi's name would be spelled in katakana.
His birthday is April 21st. I chose this date at random, so there's no greater significance behind why this date is his birthday.
His favorite piece is the king.
Here he is, the man who will likely be the most vile and inhumane piece of shit to ever grace fiction. I'm not exaggerating when I say this fucker is evil. He's not only the CEO of racism, but also an ex-Nazi scientist, war criminal, and one who just loves watching others suffer. And that's only the tip of the iceberg. This fucker will quickly become more and more hated with each appearance he makes.
As for the game, it features a Ruy López Opening: Spanish Countergambit. Since Okisato's still young and inexperienced at the time of this match, I thought it made sense for him to play the Spanish Countergambit. He makes some other mistakes, but it's ultimately Kana's big blunder that turns things around. But while this might be a huge blunder, had Okisato played anything other than what he did, Kana would instantly regain her advantage. He truly has his mother to thank for teaching him this line as a puzzle beforehand, as without it, he never would have beaten her after she played that move. The sad part is that him beating her lead to Kana suffering one of the most gruesome deaths in the series, which is saying something.
One final thing worth noting is Skaberghast. While he did aid in turning Kana into what she became this chapter, you can tell he also wasn't fully on board with it as he did have the hots for Kana despite her already being married and having children. I will confirm that this disgruntlement is why he sometimes throws a hint or two to Okisato and doesn't get along with Olavi.
But now, Okisato's backstory has finally been published. Though it will become relevant again soon. I'll be sure to discuss it though when said moment happens in the series.
That's all for this commentary. I hope you enjoyed it.
