I thought we were past this crap

That is the only kind of drama Saburouta can write. And we need drama to keep interest and popularity of the series. There is even a high chance editor was the one who forced this, saying something like "ok, we had enough of nothing happening, create some tension so we can keep reader wondering what will happen next and not get bored of reading this".

last edited at Oct 21, 2017 3:21PM

So the rapy teacher from the beginning is used for drama now? Kinda late, I already forgot about him. o.o I like the characters and the art, but the pacing and drama is weird.

It's not the teacher from vol. 1.

Wow, someone did not make it to deadline I see. Half of this chapter were barely sketches.

Everything from the story to the art was just a big middle finger from Saburouta to the readers.

The café / villa owner seems to be the new fiancé if he had to take that out of place phonecall. Assuming we've actually seen his real self (kind) and how he must've figured out Mei and Yuzu's relationship one way or another, isn't this actually a nice turning point? Since there's a high chance he'll find a way that those two can be together.

He seems like the type that doesn't give a dip about family traditions, working on his own like that instead of working in a company that his family owns (if that café is not their family's that is).

Hey guys been a while since i've last read this, what's goingoh god oh crap i'm out, will be back once i have enough booze

But it just does not feel believable, like, not a hint before, not even an inkling of foreshadowing, nothing. I think Saburouta literally pulled this out of her ass.

If you consider the context of her family and the fact that she was already promised to the teacher back in vol1, it was pretty much expected even if we didn't hear about it until now. Also, this would further explain why Mei was so cold up until now.

For once, nobody can tell this isn't realistic! Bad mouth would say it should have been the only real drama. Even if does bother me that it hinders our beloved protagonists once more. But I don't mind after all, I'm here for the angst and the melodrama, I'm here to feel all kind of emotions. I can't wait to see how they will all react and deal with it.

So the rapy teacher from the beginning is used for drama now? Kinda late, I already forgot about him. o.o I like the characters and the art, but the pacing and drama is weird.

I don't think it would be him, not after the scandal Yuzu did about him.

wtf happend? the art and story just went out the window

It already happened once, I think it's when she is late and is giving it to be on time.

The café / villa owner seems to be the new fiancé if he had to take that out of place phonecall. Assuming we've actually seen his real self (kind) and how he must've figured out Mei and Yuzu's relationship one way or another, isn't this actually a nice turning point? Since there's a high chance he'll find a way that those two can be together.

I could deal with that!

Edit : Ah and apparently no one is surprised that Mei and Yuzu are going together. I guess they're really bad at hiding stuff.

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Wow, someone did not make it to deadline I see. Half of this chapter were barely sketches.

She had to work on the extras for Volume 8.

Personally I feel people are overreacting here and jumping the gun no unlike Matsuri herself is doing. We know Yuzu and Mei are endgame so arranged marriages is just the next obstacle to overcome and is pretty in line with the "We have to live for ourselves and make our own decisions" theme that has driven the entire story. And that is assuming Mei does indeed have a fiance and is not a red herring.

Curses and naughty words!

The café / villa owner seems to be the new fiancé if he had to take that out of place phonecall. Assuming we've actually seen his real self (kind) and how he must've figured out Mei and Yuzu's relationship one way or another, isn't this actually a nice turning point? Since there's a high chance he'll find a way that those two can be together.

He seems like the type that doesn't give a dip about family traditions, working on his own like that instead of working in a company that his family owns (if that café is not their family's that is).

Yup my thoughts exactly. And he has been hinting to Yuzu that "He'll be brave too" since Yuzu had inspired him so. I don't think Mei is actually engaged now. I do think that there is a suitor/fiance in the pipeline and that person is this guy. I can't see why she'd still be engaged to an opportunistic teacher with a shitty reputation. I mean she IS the gorgeous and prestigious Mei Aihara, a catch if ever there was one.
I do believe Mei in her own way is trying to fight tradition. Wanting Yuzu to kiss her in public. Wearing the ring. Bit marking her. I daresay Mei seems to want this relationship to be out in the open more than Yuzu does.

Also as an awesome twist... Mei's mother would reappear and this time with the reason why they divorced.... I'm assuming she also is from a prominent family and as per tradition was promised to Mei's dad.... But she divorced him and moved in with her highschool lover... her girl lover!! Maybe it's just me but I'm liking the drama! I just wish there were more memories that were made in their lame summer trip!

Hmmmm.... I wonder if Harumin has a fiance too..... I wonder how Matsuri will react.

Wow, someone did not make it to deadline I see. Half of this chapter were barely sketches.

She had to work on the extras for Volume 8.

Personally I feel people are overreacting here and jumping the gun no unlike Matsuri herself is doing. We know Yuzu and Mei are endgame so arranged marriages is just the next obstacle to overcome and is pretty in line with the "We have to live for ourselves and make our own decisions" theme that has driven the entire story. And that is assuming Mei does indeed have a fiance and is not a red herring.

We know Mei and Yuzu are endgame, doesn't stop it from being a dumb twist to reuse the same cliche plot from the very beginning of the manga. Not to mention the constant convenient interruptions that stop characters from talking to each other. And to top it off the art, one of the best parts of the manga, was completely forgotten.

The circumstances between the first chapters and now is very different to say they are the same. Is like people claiming this summer trip was an exact mirror to the school trip where Yuzu met the twins, the context of both plots is completely different and people is seeing parallels that aren't there.

Furthermore, as previous chapters have shown Saburota is actually a pretty clever writer and one that doesn't stretches outside conflicts on her plots. Remember how the whole thing with Matsuri's blackmail was solved on a couple of panels?

mei's dad doesn't seem the kind of guy who would aprove his daughter marring into money and reputation to someone she doesn't love(anymore), wouln't he had something to say against gramps? also don't know if yuzu's mom could also get into the decision being her legal tutor

Wow whats with the art?

The circumstances between the first chapters and now is very different to say they are the same. Is like people claiming this summer trip was an exact mirror to the school trip where Yuzu met the twins, the context of both plots is completely different and people is seeing parallels that aren't there.

Except they're not, the circumstances are the exact same. It's literally "SURPRISE! Mei has another arranged fiance! Isn't that so dramatic?"

Unless this is just a red herring and they are referring to the first arranged marriage that was called off then the parallels are there. At the very least it's lazy writing, ironically goes hand in hand with the lazy art.

Furthermore, as previous chapters have shown Saburota is actually a pretty clever writer and one that doesn't stretches outside conflicts on her plots. Remember how the whole thing with Matsuri's blackmail was solved on a couple of panels?

Come on, I've defended this series too from critics, but I have to admit that "clever" is not how I would describe Saburota's writing. You can only have so many different love triangles before they get repetitive.

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A fiancé... at this point in the story..ok well, it may serve for Mei and Yuzu to finally be able to be really honest..on one hand, on the other I screaaamed and pulled my hair when I saw this was happening AGAIN, but I still like this ugh just like, jsdjoijdisjijisd

funny how everyone is so talkative the minute drama is on lol, for many reasons..... the chapter was a punch in the stomach I have to admit I didn't even want to work on it at the beginning.... anyway let's hope the plot doesn't go for the worse out come....

mei's dad doesn't seem the kind of guy who would aprove his daughter marring into money and reputation to someone she doesn't love(anymore), wouln't he had something to say against gramps? also don't know if yuzu's mom could also get into the decision being her legal tutor

Well, Mei's dad probably lost his right to talk when he deserted Japan and just went to move around. Yuzu's mom is new to the family and is woman... I think they'll have to say fuck it to family or convince the grampa.

funny how everyone is so talkative the minute drama is on lol, for many reasons..... the chapter was a punch in the stomach I have to admit I didn't even want to work on it at the beginning.... anyway let's hope the plot doesn't go for the worse out come....

Nooo don't give up translator-san! Think of it as your travel through the plateau of Gorgoroth! The goal is worth it. Thank you for your work <3

Come on, I've defended this series too from critics, but I have to admit that "clever" is not how I would describe Saburota's writing. You can only have so many different love triangles before they get repetitive.

Ah it's not really a love triangle as of now. And to be honest, I think this the most plausible drama that has happened - I can accept the twins as something random that happens also IRL and it gave us a really cute confession, but this one holds in the context of Mei and her family. And it was announced in the very first chapters.

last edited at Oct 21, 2017 5:41PM

Goddammit Mei&Saburo not a god damn cliffhanger, and draamaa xD which i knew was coming!!! But i still like it ugghh!! I want moree though~

NOOOOOOO EVERYTHING WAS GOING SO WELLLLL

Wow those sketches. Anyways this was not at all what I was expecting. I thought we were done with all this drama bullshit. Time to finally drop this into the trash where it belongs.

Except they're not, the circumstances are the exact same. It's literally "SURPRISE! Mei has another arranged fiance! Isn't that so dramatic?"

No they aren't. The teacher was there to show the way Mei had lost any agency of her own and to allow Yuzu to make a dramatic entrance on Mei's life. Now this is a test for Mei's grow as character and one that will kickstart further development on the supporting cast.

Unless this is just a red herring and they are referring to the first arranged marriage that was called off then the parallels are there. At the very least it's lazy writing, ironically goes hand in hand with the lazy art.

What parallels are there? The teacher was an actual factor where he was a villain of sorts while here the fiances are complete non-entities since the focus is on the girls' actions and not them.

Come on, I've defended this series too from critics, but I have to admit that "clever" is not how I would describe Saburota's writing. You can only have so many different love triangles before they get repetitive.

She peppered the entire story with meaningful background events, foreshadowing and easter eggs. And there haven't been real love triangles other than Matsuri and Himeko

I stopped being able to tell what was going on many chapters ago. Too many new characters suddenly dumped in, half of them look the same so you never know who is who.

I don't even remember the rapey teacher fiance. I think I'll just wait until it's done to try rereading it. Maybe it'll make more sense if not spending a month or more between each chapter.

last edited at Oct 21, 2017 6:26PM

Citrus always ALWAYS DELIVERS THE DAMN DRAMA, so sick of this super overrated crap