As Karashi finishes his performance and earns first place, Akane performs. Though the big view is how Shoumei views it. One thing is clear: while, like Issho he holds high importance on the art, the main thing that differs is in terms of being objective. Shoumei personally did not like Karashi’s importance, as changing details changes things. He looked at that aside. This is something that Issho did not do with Tooru’s performance. For Akane winning over Shoumei is a stepping stone before Issho. The fact that Shoumei himself stated that Karashi’s Rakugo shares stuff you see in the classics is precisely the kind of praise he is looking for. As he wants to create something that lasts.
Now the spotlight is on Akane, curious how she performs.