He later elaborates that when they meet up he tells Oda-san how great it is to be free of a weekly schedule and Oda deflates but immediately perks up and says, "Tell me more! I'm burning all cylinders without you *because* I'm looking forward to when that day comes for me!"

Emphasis on 'children'

The exclamation points are actually written above the DON

Crying does not instantly mean death. It can mean death. Sometimes it does mean death. But it should not be the knee-jerk response as a sign of what's going to happen; met with scorn when it doesn't occur.

I remember seeing this for the first time and thinking, "Freezell?"

SBS-K Ruled! Kawashima's guide through Oda's previous studio was absolutely invaluable. And the facetime for the assistants!? Previously unheard of recognition.

You can feel the age on these! Check the tape!

めっっっっちゃ細かくて丁寧な少年漫画あるある事情説明に対する反応が薄すぎっ！！w

There's also Final Fantasy written on the side of a book in Drum Castle (along with The Shining, Dr. Dolittle, and others) however, those were not written by Oda so not relevant.

同じ目線ねぇ〜