I agree, I just think the author could have dialed the constant banter down a little, while still achieving the same effect. The way he’s written in vol 8-9 is very different, and much more interesting
When was the inner monologue in vol 2? Was it when Haruhirob was fighting Dead Spot? (Or w/e its name was)?
Also random question, but does the author use 軀 for からだ (instead of 身体 or 体) frequently? Cuz it’s been so over the last few books, and I definitely don’t remember it from before
She also does in vol 8… Except she wasn’t name dropped till vol 9 (which doesn’t have a character chart) … So 
You may be be onto something tbh. I’m curious, but I told myself I can’t look things up anymore, bc of spoilers
