Yeah, while Sakurako tends to be more vocal and over the top with her affection, Kasumi is often the one taking initiative instead. I did point a few instances out earlier, and continuing my rereading, I've also noted how it's Kasumi who suggests quite early on that they could live together after graduating high school. And then there's the chocolate banana incident. And suggesting going to the same college, surprising even Sakurako who was sure she would be against it, which even we readers would likely have expected this directly after her usual vocal outburst. And, of course, the legendary meeting with Sakurako's mom.

I honestly feel like I should note down whenever one or other of the two is initiating physical contact the next time I go through the series. It very much feels like it's actually more Kasumi than Sakurako, especially early on, but I'd need to actually check the numbers to be sure. :D

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I sometimes feel that Kasumi must be blood-related to Yasuda-sempai from this manga here.

Haha. It's amusing that you picked that scene as an example, because the exact same thing actually happens in this manga (in the pilot episode, the "chapter 0" of the series). Sakurako is thinking about how Kasumi is so beautiful and so popular with the guys, always receiving love letters and invitations and whatnot, and starts worrying: what would happen if one day some bad man tries to assault Kasumi? Would Kasumi resist and escape!? Or would her superhuman laziness stop her from even putting up a fight???

She decides to put it to the test, and mock-assaults Kasumi who is on the bed having a nap. Kasumi doesn't resist at all, and Sakurako breaks down in tears -- wailing that Kasumi is WAY TOO LAZY, and that one day a real molester will have her way with her, and it's all so sad and tragic, and and and... And, at that point, Kasumi cuts in and says: "What are you talking about? Why would I resist your sexual advances? If I was against it, I wouldn't sleep in the same bed with you!" Which leaves Sakurako totally flabbergasted, heh.

I've noticed a lot of people tend to forget that scene when discussing the nature of the relationship between the two girls. Then again, since it was in the pilot, maybe they don't take it as canon?

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^Well, things escalate much faster in the one-shot and the series and one-shot do have slight differences, so it's understandable if they're not being seen as quite the same. At the very least, it's still an indication of the eventual direction of the series, though.

And rereading on, we really should have just listened to Hinako instead of wondering this long.

I used to think that Yukiko's "There's nobody who wants to cry" was unusual for her, but now it all makes sense.

As aggressive as Sakurako is, I've been re-reading the manga, and early on, Kasumi is easily the most affectionate like :
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch01#11
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch05#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch06#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch07#10
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch08#4
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch10#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch12#4

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As aggressive as Sakurako is, I've been re-reading the manga, and early on, Kasumi is easily the most affectionate like :
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch01#11
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch05#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch06#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch07#10
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch08#4
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch10#9
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch12#4

Sakurako is more passionate, while Kasumi is more affectionate.

The more links to pages of this there are in this thread, the harder it is for me to resist the urge to re-read this manga.

The more links to pages of this there are in this thread, the harder it is for me to resist the urge to re-read this manga.

At this rate, if you follow all the links, you will re-read the manga.

The more links to pages of this there are in this thread, the harder it is for me to resist the urge to re-read this manga.

At this rate, if you follow all the links, you will re-read the manga.

Seriously, I ended up rereading the whole thing again.

Is it just me, or was the whole “clarinet/nimble fingers” thing sort of lewd?

Is it just me, or was the whole “clarinet/nimble fingers” thing sort of lewd?

I think that was the point. People who play instruments often have very nimble fingers (percussion can fuck off I guess). Nimble fingers are like magic for lesbians.

"Is it just me, or was the whole “clarinet/nimble fingers” thing sort of lewd?"

There was that earlier bit where she told Kasumi to sit on her face instead, too, you know.

"Is it just me, or was the whole “clarinet/nimble fingers” thing sort of lewd?"

There was that earlier bit where she told Kasumi to sit on her face instead, too, you know.

Yes, I’m quite aware. Nobody was drunk this time, though.

I get the feeling Sakurako spends a fair amount of time googling, um, lesbian cultural mores.

I dunno, guys, this manga seems kinda gay to me.

"Is it just me, or was the whole “clarinet/nimble fingers” thing sort of lewd?"

There was that earlier bit where she told Kasumi to sit on her face instead, too, you know.

What, you've never told your gal pals to sit on your face platonically?

Baby's Breath = Kasumisou

Are we gonna ignore the fact that apparently Sakurako is literally thirsting for Kasumi?

I dunno, guys, this manga seems kinda gay to me.

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Baby's Breath = Kasumisou

Are we gonna ignore the fact that apparently Sakurako is literally thirsting for Kasumi?

She’s been thirsting since chapter 1 but it’s nice to be reminded.

Chapter 52 was a competition between Sakurako and Moka to determine who was the thirstiest.

And between Ruriko and Kasumi on who could act the most indiferent.

Baby's Breath = Kasumisou

Are we gonna ignore the fact that apparently Sakurako is literally thirsting for Kasumi?

https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch38#11

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I dunno, guys, this manga seems kinda gay to me.

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I sometimes feel that Kasumi must be blood-related to Yasuda-sempai from this manga here.

Haha. It's amusing that you picked that scene as an example, because the exact same thing actually happens in this manga (in the pilot episode, the "chapter 0" of the series). Sakurako is thinking about how Kasumi is so beautiful and so popular with the guys, always receiving love letters and invitations and whatnot, and starts worrying: what would happen if one day some bad man tries to assault Kasumi? Would Kasumi resist and escape!? Or would her superhuman laziness stop her from even putting up a fight???

She decides to put it to the test, and mock-assaults Kasumi who is on the bed having a nap. Kasumi doesn't resist at all, and Sakurako breaks down in tears -- wailing that Kasumi is WAY TOO LAZY, and that one day a real molester will have her way with her, and it's all so sad and tragic, and and and... And, at that point, Kasumi cuts in and says: "What are you talking about? Why would I resist your sexual advances? If I was against it, I wouldn't sleep in the same bed with you!" Which leaves Sakurako totally flabbergasted, heh.

I've noticed a lot of people tend to forget that scene when discussing the nature of the relationship between the two girls. Then again, since it was in the pilot, maybe they don't take it as canon?

Rereading that pilot, I didn't find anything that go against canon. In fact, it should be the real chapter 1 of the series. It starts with Kasumi narrating the story, then the POV slowly shifts to Sakurako, and the conclusion seamlessly connects with the beginning of the first chapter in volume 1 (where the first page replicates exactly the first page of the pilot, only this time from Sakurako's narrating perspective) which then switches to a flashback.

In retrospect, it was kind of a waste of time, all the debate about whether Kasumi and Sakurako are or aren't lovers who have sex 'n stuff. I mean, thinking back, already in chapter 0, we had Kasumi saying that she was ok with banging Sakurako. "Or else, I wouldn't sleep in the same bed with you!" Those were her words, loud and clear.

I guess she could have added: "Duh."
(˵ ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°˵)～☆

So... Sakurako totally ate that ice cube afterwards right ?

Chapter 52 was a competition between Sakurako and Moka to determine who was the thirstiest.

I think Sakurako won that competition, not barely, but not by a long shot either.

And between Ruriko and Kasumi on who could act the most indiferent.

While in this competition, I think it was a tie.

I like how the bonus chapter really portrayed how exhausting the start in the work force is. How Shouko wouldn't let anything on until Seri reminded her of how much fun and relaxed those school days were. She is there to support her and that's all that matters.

And chapter 52 proved that Sakurako being overly defensive of Kasumi is such a natural sight that people simply continue their conversations without even minding it lol
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch52#1

I've noticed a lot of people tend to forget that scene when discussing the nature of the relationship between the two girls. Then again, since it was in the pilot, maybe they don't take it as canon?

Rereading that pilot, I didn't find anything that go against canon. In fact, it should be the real chapter 1 of the series.

The Pilot is not canon. It is a proof of concept, nothing else. We really don't need wishful thinking for a series that is already overtly gay.

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The only thing I have to say about Ch. 52 was that I was surprised to learn that clarinets could be part of something called a "brass band" considering that it's a woodwind instrument.