This is like, the most explicit subtext-only series ever.

Like, do they ever say anything more than, "Our daughter has a new friend and is coming out of her shell a bit, that's nice." No, no they do not.

But on the other hand holy shit, it's sooo hard not to read this as Koyuki's parents talking about how yeah, their daughter is totally gay, and they support her but worry for her. And her brother's like, "Don't worry about what people think!" And Koyuki's like, "I want to be confident no matter who I am." Like, is mom really sitting out on a park bench, taking a heavy drag of coffee and staring at the ground while she talks all because her daughter has a -friend- now? Or that everyone is that stressed out over Koyuki getting spotted smiling sometimes? lol, nah.

It's funny how as soon as we have a chapter where Konatsu's involvement is bit less on the front page, people fall into depression due to their fear that their expectations are not going to be fulfilled. I mean, that seems quite familiar... :D

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It's funny how as soon as we have a chapter where Konatsu's involvement is bit less on the front page, people fall into depression due to their fear that their expectations are not going to be fulfilled. I mean, that seems quite familiar... :D

Yeah, I get it that here in Yuri-Land, overt lesbian love is the gold standard, and for some people the be-all and end-all for every story. I too would love to see them kiss and say, “I love you.”

But for all the fun we’ve had goofing around about how friendly these friends are, however it turns out, this has been a warm, sweet story with well-drawn characters and emotionally affecting scenes—the kind of series I’ve come to think of as “fluff with depth.”

Koyuki and Konatsu are among the more memorable and convincing characters I’ve seen in an essentially light-hearted kind of story like this one, and I don’t anticipate being disappointed (and certainly nothing like “betrayed”) however the author handles the endgame.

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"Koyuki came out!!"

Yeah, it really was about time. :D

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What a great first post on this forum. Truly magnificent.

Also this manga somehow manages to make me feel incredibly calm and warm as few other series do.
It's almost on the same level as the anime adaptation of Konohana Kitan. D:

I'm all for yuri, but from time to time, reading a actual good story about friendship between girls is nice too. I'm really enjoying this one.

I'm not crying, you're crying!

Vol 4 cover

I'm a dumb noob, please teach me how to post images, o knowledgeable one.

I'm a dumb noob, please teach me how to post images, o knowledgeable one.

This thread is pinned for a reason.

I'm a dumb noob, please teach me how to post images, o knowledgeable one.

and you can always quote the message to check what are the input commands

And it's all thanks to your superfriend. My heart grew three sizes today.

This chapter resonates so much with me... I truly am in love with this manga. The characters feel so real

Gosh this series is just so beautiful to look at and so heartwarming. This chapter in particular made me feel all warm and want to go hug my parents. Makes me think of how I was when I was a kid compared to now. I kind of have the opposite problem as the black haired girls, I was such a perfect, grade A student, a kid who never slacked off or procrastinated, someone who always put their whole effort no matter what it was, pottery, playing, studying... how did I grow up to be such a failure and a disappointment?

Darn, parental hug really got me.

Wanderer posted:

Gosh this series is just so beautiful to look at and so heartwarming. This chapter in particular made me feel all warm and want to go hug my parents. Makes me think of how I was when I was a kid compared to now. I kind of have the opposite problem as the black haired girls, I was such a perfect, grade A student, a kid who never slacked off or procrastinated, someone who always put their whole effort no matter what it was, pottery, playing, studying... how did I grow up to be such a failure and a disappointment?

Blame anime and mango

Wanderer posted:

Gosh this series is just so beautiful to look at and so heartwarming. This chapter in particular made me feel all warm and want to go hug my parents. Makes me think of how I was when I was a kid compared to now. I kind of have the opposite problem as the black haired girls, I was such a perfect, grade A student, a kid who never slacked off or procrastinated, someone who always put their whole effort no matter what it was, pottery, playing, studying... how did I grow up to be such a failure and a disappointment?

Blame anime and mango

I do already, very much so

Damn didn't expect to see from the perspective of the parents. Actually kind of relatable when you think about how you used to be as a kid compared to now.

this is probably the cutest thing I've ever read. the two main characters are awkward turtles which i relate v strongly with. i don't even mind that much that like the subtext is tearing me apart, it heals my soul soooo much to see something this wholesome.

Alright so it's gonna be my first post here, hello everyone! I hope you're doing well.

This chapter was a quintessence of everything I love about this series. And as much as I would like these two aborable folks to get together, I'll still hold this manga close to my heart even if it'll stay as a subtext. Of course if things won't get more messed up like the author suddenly introducing a male love interest or unecessary love triangle, but I believe that Hagino-sensei won't dissapoint me in this way.

Besides I'm not quite sure as my Japanese skills are not so great (as well as English so please forgive me), but I've seen that the author tweeted lately that Hanigare was nominated to be animated and there's a voting for it, am I right? If so it would be great if we got an anime adaptation in the future. I wonder what kind of studio would be the most suiting for this manga.

Besides I'm not quite sure as my Japanese skills are not so great (as well as English so please forgive me), but I've seen that the author tweeted lately that Hanigare was nominated to be animated and there's a voting for it, am I right? If so it would be great if we got an anime adaptation in the future. I wonder what kind of studio would be the most suiting for this manga.

Saw this on MyAnimeList's Facebook page a couple of days ago, yes.

AnimeJapan is once again holding their annual open poll for the manga you most want to see adapted into anime, which includes 100 options!
Comment your answer and why you voted for it below.

Vote Here: https://www.anime-japan.jp/main/ajranking/
Translated List of Manga: https://imgur.com/a/bYgz7Xm

And yes, I did vote for this series.

Ohh that's awesome, thanks for confirmation. I'm pretty sure that Komi-san, To You the Immortal or Yotsubato will win anyways. Wouldn't mind it, those series are great too.

It's not like getting first place guarantees you get an anime anyway, it's more like a popularity poll for anime producers to look at. Last year the highest-ranked picks that got anime adaptations ranked 8th and 9th (Yagate Kimi ni Naru and The Promised Neverland IIRC).

Welcome Twistedlogic, nice avatar (nice girl) and yes, I just voted!! and also, is fine to ignore komi san or Dungeon meshi... Because they're 100% sure to get animated, but what hurts me is having only 1 vote and seeing that Virgin Empire is also there and A Kiss And A White Lily.... BUT I HAVE TO BE STRONG!!!

I might be wrong, but I'm so seeing this beautiful friendship story being animated