Commentary:
Oh yeah, did you forget Auda was in that scene Rikku was in the beginning of last chapter? She likely would still be able to vaguely remember Rikku with that mask on due to his outfit being distinct from most people in Jatui.
Man I'm really glad I had Otto mention that katana way back when cuz it worked out for Rikku meeting them, which is something I didn't originally plan on happening when I was initially planning the story.
Batuu: Haha oops, Rikku made it awkward x3
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