My theory has always been that Kou needed to be gone, at least temporarily, to make room for one of the other characters—I assumed Aoba—to come to the fore (at least in terms of character development, if not necessarily in the official company hierarchy). But so far it seems to be the usual meandering herd of cuteness.

As others have suggested, maybe the next game project will show what the larger plan, if any, might be.

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You can not be a fan of it all you like, but it's a real thing that really happens all the time, and it makes perfect sense in this situation, even if she hadn't moved to a different continent. Every character outside of Rin had a purely business relationship with Yagami, so it seems perfectly normal that Rin's the only one she'd keep in contact with. Even if she'd stayed local, it seems unlikely she'd actually meet up with anyone outside of work. Especially with how much of a workaholic she is. And because she never did that even when they worked together.

And I wouldn't be so quick to judge the plot, as it's still in the interval. The next part of the plot hasn't even started yet. It's entirely possible that the next part will be something that could never have even happened if Yagami had been around.

I never said it didn't make sense, I said the opposite in fact. I just said that I didn't like it and I think it detracts from the story by cutting out perfectly good characters. I liked Kou so I don't like the fact that she left. I don't have to see the end of a story to not like the parts leading up to it. If you like it and can justify it to yourself then that's good, but for me I wished it had been different. And once again I don't like how much it detracts from the yuri.

And besides I don't get why you are claiming she wasn't close with her other coworkers despite the fact that they all showed up to the airport and cried as she departed. That makes it seem that they were closer than just coworkers.

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Kou not being around is not a big deal for me, specially not after introducing 2 (or 3) new characters in the mix... I think that's a big character development. What I would like to see or hear is more of those long distance calls with Rin.

Another character that evolved too was Hifumin, enough to be in charge and deal with Kou's absence... Now is time for Aoba to deal with problems on her own, or well, not on her own but with her team.

Marion Diabolito posted:

and of the spares, you can pair Yun and Hajime.

ExcuUUUuuUUUUuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUse me????? Did you just called my favorite pair "spares"? ??? isn't this a baneable offense? mods pls, get in here

And besides I don't get why you are claiming she wasn't close with her other coworkers despite the fact that they all showed up to the airport and cried as she departed. That makes it seem that they were closer than just coworkers.

Excepting Rin, that was the first time any of them had ever interacted with her in any way outside of a work environment. And she didn't keep in touch with any of them. Making me doubtful she would have met up with any of them even had she left for a more local company. Especially given her lifestyle.

Excepting Rin, that was the first time any of them had ever interacted with her in any way outside of a work environment. And she didn't keep in touch with any of them. Making me doubtful she would have met up with any of them even had she left for a more local company. Especially given her lifestyle.

And that's one of those what-ifs I was talking about. We will never know because there is a planet between them now. Besides, if what you say is true then why would it matter if she worked at another Japanese company and not in France? At least then I could get me my dose of yuri.

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From what I gather, mainly because the author really liked France, picking it after going there on vacation.

Either way, she WILL be back. He's stated several times that she isn't leaving the story. Let other characters have a chance to shine for a bit and be self-sufficient.

Maybe when she comes back, the time she spent away will have changed her or the others in a way that causes even more yuri.

Well, until that happens I will be a little disappointed with every chapter without her.

Nene with the milk mustache got a big snort of laughter from me.

Can someone explain why Naru's mother keeps calling her "Tsubame"? Did I completely miss something there?

Kou not being around is not a big deal for me, specially not after introducing 2 (or 3) new characters in the mix... I think that's a big character development. What I would like to see or hear is more of those long distance calls with Rin.

Another character that evolved too was Hifumin, enough to be in charge and deal with Kou's absence... Now is time for Aoba to deal with problems on her own, or well, not on her own but with her team.

Marion Diabolito posted:

and of the spares, you can pair Yun and Hajime.

ExcuUUUuuUUUUuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUse me????? Did you just called my favorite pair "spares"? ??? isn't this a baneable offense? mods pls, get in here

:) sorry, sorry. They're married in Kami-sama's eyes already.

Nene with the milk mustache got a big snort of laughter from me.

Can someone explain why Naru's mother keeps calling her "Tsubame"? Did I completely miss something there?

鳴海 ツバメ Narumi Tsubame so Naru, Narucchi, etc. are nicknames based on her FAMILY name. The person that calls her Narumi-san is just doing the normal with names. Her personal name is, in fact, Tsubame, or "swallow (bird)" and, apparently, she's not fond of it.

Marion Diabolito posted:

Kou not being around is not a big deal for me, specially not after introducing 2 (or 3) new characters in the mix... I think that's a big character development. What I would like to see or hear is more of those long distance calls with Rin.

Another character that evolved too was Hifumin, enough to be in charge and deal with Kou's absence... Now is time for Aoba to deal with problems on her own, or well, not on her own but with her team.

Marion Diabolito posted:

and of the spares, you can pair Yun and Hajime.

ExcuUUUuuUUUUuuuuuuuUUUUUUUUUse me????? Did you just called my favorite pair "spares"? ??? isn't this a baneable offense? mods pls, get in here

:) sorry, sorry. They're married in Kami-sama's eyes already.

And they'll have science babies and they deserve their own spin off !!!

Kou absent doesn’t bother me lethargic much. In fact it left room for another character to grow. (Even Kou herself) Which I think it’s good for the story.

Also I want to see Hifumi scolding Aoba :3

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Nene with the milk mustache got a big snort of laughter from me.

Can someone explain why Naru's mother keeps calling her "Tsubame"? Did I completely miss something there?

鳴海 ツバメ Narumi Tsubame so Naru, Narucchi, etc. are nicknames based on her FAMILY name. The person that calls her Narumi-san is just doing the normal with names. Her personal name is, in fact, Tsubame, or "swallow (bird)" and, apparently, she's not fond of it.

And it would be really odd for family members to call each other by their family name. Since they all share the same one. No one would have any idea who anyone was talking to.

I'm not sure what does this mean... But I hope it means what I think it mean

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DXFnNheUQAAjhyk.jpg
I'm not sure what does this mean... But I hope it means what I think it mean

Let me guess. I think this should be Rin go visit Kou at France. And if this really a case... that mean more KouxRin Moment!

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I'm not crying. You're crying.

Bunch of quality Naru content indeed.
That Loli Naru on the first page! >\<

“I going to tell Naru how I feel”
That look really like love confession. XD

FrostBurn posted:

“I going to tell Naru how I feel”
That look really like love confession. XD

They're like a married couple already anyways!

FrostBurn posted:

“I going to tell Naru how I feel”
That look really like love confession. XD

They're like a married couple already anyways!

They sure is!
Naru surely got a lot of her well deserved character development in this arc. :3

the dad is my favorite character XD its unlikely but i hope his arrow show up from time to time.

Doki just released the new chapter... along with new versions of 65 and 66... Please, do yourself a favor and check out chapter 65 bonus pages... Nothing can compare to what I'm feeling right now. https://doki.co/2018/03/29/new-game-chapter-73/
As for the new chapter why is different with Momo?! Why are you like this Aoba chan! now is officially a triangle

You're going to want to reread the updated chapter 65.

The new chapter was cute, but whew those bonus pages from vol.7... please author-san, do the right thing and not break Rin's gay little heart.

Those Rin pages though, poor girl has got it hard.