Definitely feels like its nearing a climax, I can agree with that...
I reckon Raku is somehow gonna beat Claude through a combination of luck, help from other people, etc.
Im guessing, Tsumugi and maybe Paula might come in and distract Claude?
or maybe Marika gets her father to help cos she loves Raku that much?(Tsumugi asks her for help?)
Theres a shit ton of possibilities, I'm honestly quite pumped for the next chapter.
Of course we all know that Raku will win, the question is.... How long will they stretch the fight out for?