That reminds me of one of my favorite things, namely right-to-left horizontal signs. I read a manga, I can\'t remember where, where that was a plot point. A MC saw her name plus "sama" and thought she was being celebrated and it really read "MASA+syllables-of-her-name-backwards"

I think that was Hidamari Sketch. The manga, not a dojin. When the girls went to a bathhouse.

I think that was Hidamari Sketch. The manga, not a dojin. When the girls went to a bathhouse.

Oh, you're right thank you!

Another heartwarming chapter <3

https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch59_6#16
Those speach bubbles from Kasumis mum are pointless..... her face reads "they defs fuckin"

Eventual trip to the Netherlands confirmed. We all know what this means...

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That world map really tripped me until I realized it's mirrored ...

OK, is it just me, or is this chapter a considerable art upgrade from the past chapters? Don't get me wrong--I've always kind of liked the spontaneous feel of Yukiko's art. This just seems to have more and more sophisticated use of tones, much more realistically detailed backgrounds, that "thru the map" reverse shot is pretty inventive visually*, etc.

I mean, all of those things have been increasing intermittently, but this strikes me as more consistently "deluxe" in the art department than the series has been in the past.

*(Of course, there's the creepy theory that the map actually functions as a two-way mirror for Kasumi's parents to monitor their daughter's bedroom activity. Creepy and preposterous, since it would just be endless hours of Kasumi sleeping.)

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I'm glad mom realizes her daughter has found a good reliable wife :)

p.s

This chapter made me realise not all maps look like the ones im used to lol. It makes sense maps made in other parts of the world would have that region in the middle not the UK, but I'd never heard of it before.

Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

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I'm glad mom realizes her daughter has found a good reliable wife :)

p.s

This chapter made me realise not all maps look like the ones im used to lol. It makes sense maps made in other parts of the world would have that region in the middle not the UK, but I'd never heard of it before.

Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

While kinda unusual, seeing East-Asia/Pacific centered maps is not unprecedented for me. The Civ Battle Royale, for example, always used maps with the Pacific and East Asia in the center, Europe and Africa on the right side and America on the left. That's not just for the minimaps on CBR Mk.2 and CBRX, but also the fan-made cartography for both of these, the most aesthetically pleasing being the early to mid CBR Mk.2 maps by SylonL, Malsistra and LacsiraxAriscal.

From YuriIchigo on Twitter, there is a drama CD bundled with Vol.7 in Japan.

Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

It's pretty common. Map projections are fairly "arbitrary" - for example, the Mercator projection that is usually the base of most things distorts sizes enormously: https://thetruesize.com
Anyway, Chinese maps usually have China in the center. In Japan I haven't seen that (not that I specifically looked around for it), but I wouldn't be surprised if such maps existed.

OK, is it just me, or is this chapter a considerable art upgrade from the past chapters? Don't get me wrong--I've always kind of liked the spontaneous feel of Yukiko's art. This just seems to have more and more sophisticated use of tones, much more realistically detailed backgrounds, that "thru the map" reverse shot is pretty inventive visually*, etc.

The non 4-koma chapters ususally have better art.

Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

It's pretty common. Map projections are fairly "arbitrary" - for example, the Mercator projection that is usually the base of most things distorts sizes enormously: https://thetruesize.com
Anyway, Chinese maps usually have China in the center. In Japan I haven't seen that (not that I specifically looked around for it), but I wouldn't be surprised if such maps existed.

Ask and you receive

Omg they are getting accepted~ i really love this chapter~

OK, is it just me, or is this chapter a considerable art upgrade from the past chapters? Don't get me wrong--I've always kind of liked the spontaneous feel of Yukiko's art. This just seems to have more and more sophisticated use of tones, much more realistically detailed backgrounds, that "thru the map" reverse shot is pretty inventive visually*, etc.

The non 4-koma chapters ususally have better art.

I noticed that, too. But this seems even better than that.

Even after 59+ chapters, I am still not entirely sure about the nature of Sakurako and Kasumi's relationship.

Omg they are getting accepted~ i really love this chapter~

Not sure if you noticed/ remember but Kasumi's mom already called Sakurako her daughter-in-law in an earlier chapter.

Even after 59+ chapters, I am still not entirely sure about the nature of Sakurako and Kasumi's relationship.

They're life partners.

Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

It's pretty common. Map projections are fairly "arbitrary" - for example, the Mercator projection that is usually the base of most things distorts sizes enormously: https://thetruesize.com
Anyway, Chinese maps usually have China in the center. In Japan I haven't seen that (not that I specifically looked around for it), but I wouldn't be surprised if such maps existed.

Ask and you receive

Yeah, that's the type of map we folks at the r/civbattleroyale use
Special emphasis on "type of"

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Seeing a map with Japan in the middle and Europe off to the side would look very odd! Maybe I just assumed it was an international standard thing, due to 0 longitude running through greewich? I dont recall ever seeing a map not like that? I wonder if its common?

It's pretty common. Map projections are fairly "arbitrary" - for example, the Mercator projection that is usually the base of most things distorts sizes enormously: https://thetruesize.com
Anyway, Chinese maps usually have China in the center. In Japan I haven't seen that (not that I specifically looked around for it), but I wouldn't be surprised if such maps existed.

Ask and you receive

(https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/a_room_for_two_ch59_6#12)
Look at my country! (●♡∀♡)

"AQUI É BRASIL, SANGUE BOM!" (ﾉ≧∇≦)ﾉ ﾐ ┻━┻

Sorry, I couldn't resist the temptation when I saw the world map... (・_・;)

Also, what intrigues me most is that the caption of this world map from the image above blocked Svalbard! How can this be possible!? ⊙.☉

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A chapter in which Kasumi smiles at Sakurako a great deal. Fantastic.

A chapter in which Kasumi smiles at Sakurako a great deal. Fantastic.

A chapter in which Kasumi smiles at Sakurako a great deal. Fantastic.

Also, those little hearts coming from Kasumi for a change again. ^_^

Even after 59+ chapters, I am still not entirely sure about the nature of Sakurako and Kasumi's relationship.

They're life partners.

I think that is by far the best descriptor for these two.