Talk:D Episode 2: Amazing! A Sure-fire Way To Win Buddyfight!/@comment-25600444-20160409112339/@comment-3974145-20160409113753

No, and it's better this way. Why? Well let's go over the reasons shall we...

First of all is the obvious fact that was made since episode 1, Drum was never going to be a permenant character on the show and everyone including Gao knew about this. Not only is this a reason why they didn't all cry about Drum leaving but also why Drum isn't going to just randomly be mentioned.

Now why no "You haven't been this happy since Drum" or "First Drum now Bal?!" Well this one is easy to explain. Regardless of what Noboru says Buddy Rares are not as "Rare" as he states. So far most characters we've seen have a Buddy or two. Some came as gifts and prizes for crying out loud! Buddy Rares are Rare in the sense you can't just pull one out of any or every pack you get. But they are as Rare as say "Good Writing in a Buddyfight episode" XP

Also Gao is rarely ever upset about anything. That whole depression arc was and will be the only time Gao is ever going to be remotely sad. So thinking Gao wouldn't be happy at all just cause he doesn't have Drum around is stupid and against his character. [admittedly I hate saying this too cause it means I'm in a sense defending his character :P]

And there is also the facts you made; this is suppose to be a Stand Alone Sequel, and it's designed so that way newcomers to the anime don't need to know what happened in the past two seasons.

So yea, they are forgetting about Drum not to be cruel or mean spirited or to push Bal as the focus merch now. But because it's meant to be respectful to their characters. For once it's actually a good move made by Bushiroad, and the longer they wait to bring mention of Drum is leaves a bigger opening to bring him back for funny shenanigans or really heart-felt moments. So now does this properly answer your questions? :3