Momo Ayase is fading from her friends' memories in Dandadan chapter 192, but not completely. The protagonist, besides shrinking, is beginning to be forgotten by almost everyone around her. Vamola and Seiko show clear signs that their memories are fading. Only Jiji and the Kito family still fully acknowledge her existence, each for different emotional reasons.
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The manga suggests that intense feelings are the invisible criterion for resisting the curse. Jiji loves Momo, while the Kito hate her. The contrast shows that love and resentment act as anchors against oblivion. These strong bonds seem more effective than any spiritual ability. Memory, in this context, becomes a reflection of the emotional bond.
Emotions as protection against forgetting
Jiji's case is the most obvious. He not only remembers Momo but also shows determination to protect her. His declared affection for her supports the hypothesis that deep feelings break the curse. The emotional influence on perception of reality is a recurring theme in Dandadan, and it gains new strength in this chapter.
On the other side, the Kito family also preserves the girl's memory. Their motive, however, is their desire for revenge. Their fury acts as an antidote to the spell's effects. What should have distanced them—rage—ironically becomes a bond. In other words, the curse seems to respond more to emotions than intentions.
Vamola, however, is the first to forget. Her recent relationship with Momo couldn't withstand the power of enchantment. The length of time they spent together and the degree of affection prove decisive. On the other hand, Okarun still holds onto memories, perhaps because he was the first to approach her and carry unresolved feelings.
These examples point to an interesting narrative pattern: the more intense the emotional bond, the greater the resistance to oblivion. The author constructs a logic in which emotions define the characters' fates, subverting purely magical or rational explanations.
The symbolism of invisibility and the effect of the curse
Momo's reduction in physical size serves as a metaphor for her loss of social relevance. As she shrinks, she becomes less noticed, less remembered. This construction reinforces the idea that the curse affects collective perception, not just the body. To forget, in this universe, is to cease to see, both literally and symbolically.
The same occurs with other characters. Daiki ages rapidly, losing his childhood identity. Zuma, who saw the truths of others, loses his sight. These are variations on the same theme: the loss of perspective on who one is or on others. The curse operates as a gradual erasure of one's essence.
In this context, emotions become the last refuge against dissolution. It is feelings that shape presence, even when everything else is stripped away. Forgetting, then, is not explained solely by magic, but by the erosion of affective bonds.
The chapter thus offers a sensitive and sophisticated reading of memory. It shows that seeing someone is, above all, caring. What escapes memory, therefore, doesn't disappear completely, it simply ceases to matter.
Jiji as hope in the face of collapse
With most of his allies losing their connection to Momo, Jiji emerges as a central figure. He represents the living memory, the emotional connection that resists collapse. His spiritual powers matter, but what keeps him going is his feelings. He is the bridge between the Momo that exists and the one that is fading before everyone's eyes.
The imminent arrival of the Kito family complicates the situation. But, paradoxically, their hatred also ensures that Momo is not forgotten. This sets the stage for a confrontation in which only those who remember her will understand the stakes. Forgetting becomes a powerful weapon, and memory, an act of resistance.
The absence of characters like Aira and Kouki from the effects of the curse suggests that the next chapters will expand this debate. If their memories hold up, the argument for emotion as a shield strengthens. If not, new elements will need to be considered.
Until then, Jiji remains the emotional and narrative center of the story. It is in him that the plot anchors Momo's hope. His memory is not only personal, it is symbolic. It represents the faith that, amidst oblivion, there are still those who see with their hearts.
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