THIS IS AN MANGA ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS CHAPTER.
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--EDIT-- I'm changing the topic to chapter 78 (part 2) because I heard somewhere that this isn't chapter 79 technically.
Room 708 has the chinese RAW of chapter 78 (part 2) posted. This is not considered chapter 79 I guess. Anyways, here's the link for anyone who wants to see the scans:
http://www.room708.com/viewthread.php?tid=6607&extra=page%3D1
So it's finally confirmed, Ren is DEAD! From what I can tell, it seems like only his hands were miraculously uninjured or mangled. The last couple of pages, with Yasu finally breaking down and Reira throwing herself at Ren's body was really moving. I guess this finally confirms it all. I just wonder how Nana's breakdown will go.
Meh...Can't wait for Chapter 79!