Episode 9 of The Promised Neverland has been released! Norman climbs the wall and finds a cliff... The girl who climbed the wall also appears in Grandma's flashback.
Also, Mom's expression seems to indicate she knew Norman would return. That makes sense.
Title
The title "031145" still represents the date. This explanation may no longer be necessary. It's the day after the failed reconnaissance.
Norman's Thoughts as He Goes to Fetch Water
Norman goes to fetch water and realizes how badly he wants to go... This is the scene. In the anime, this is a slow, quiet scene, but in the original, he's walking around thinking about his escape.
He has three options. If he escapes alone, the others will die. If he escapes with everyone tomorrow, he'll break a bone. The only option left for him is to be shipped out tomorrow. So, when Norman returns from his trip to fetch water, he's resigned to his own death.
The sudden appearance of the word "string telephone"
The sudden appearance of the word "string telephone" is actually a memento of Norman. When Norman was still little, he caught a cold. Emma seemed to want to be by Norman's side as he spent his lonely time alone. She would ask Ray about various things and go to Norman's side, but in the end, she was not allowed inside. And then, the string telephone made an appearance. Now, Norman won't feel lonely even when he has a cold. That's the heartwarming story behind it.
Infantile Amnesia
Rei is one of the few people who retains memories from the past. Infantile amnesia refers to the spontaneous loss of memories from before the age of three. There are various theories regarding this condition, and the exact cause is still unknown. Research has also suggested that people like Rei who retain memories from their childhood may have negative factors, such as abuse, that make their memories clearer, positive factors, such as a favorite toy, or neutral factors, such as simply remembering a certain scene. This too is yet to be elucidated. It is believed that the development of the frontal lobe, which controls memory, may be key.
What We Learned in Episode 9
Let's summarize what we learned in Episode 9.
- This is Plant 3, with five plants in existence.
- The headquarters is located beyond the gate.
- Ray has memories from his childhood.
- Norman looks at the cliff from the top of the wall and returns.
- When Norman's shipment was announced, a child had a strange reaction.
It's simple, but that's all for now!
I'm already looking forward to Episode 10 of The Promised Neverland!
