[in the 2 Years Later arc] Let’s also not forget that the boils were supposed to represent their respective ambitions... The relations between the Yorozuya trio are completely platonic/familial... Shinpachi on the other hand is pretty much a brother figure for Kagura" Wasn't Kagura all over Shinpachi in the 2YL arc?
Yah you’re right. But imo Kagura wasn’t directly flirting with him also, she was just being overly affectionate. Maybe she just wanted to be a more feminine cutesy type of character? Shinpachi on the other hand is just wet in the pants when it comes to a pretty girl touching him.
For the Yorozuya, there are hints of attraction here and there when Kagura grows up or some shit (they’re just at that age), but it’s definitely overshadowed by familial themes that Sorachi wants to bring across.
that’s why i don’t really like to read too much into fanservicey arcs either lol. But i just included it in there for fun.
keep the feedback coming tho thanks!