QQ-face-angsty-drama is usually called melodrama. I was talking about a more generic drama. This is also how I perceive Stretch, because it touches upon the themes of parent-kids hardships, nature disasters, romance, yuri, family, and so on. The fact that it is directed so smoothly and presented in a heart-warming and sometimes even comic, yet so realistically slice-of-life fashion is certainly Akili's huge achievement thanks to the talent of a great story-teller. It doesn't mean the drama's not present and the sun always shines.

The wait for Stretch will kil me. Shou, you teasing bastard, you better give us a yuri ending. Happy yuri ending!!

When I recalled the noodles from chapter 26.... squee

PS: Little Ran is sooooo cute!! SOOO CUTE!!!

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Dem noodles reminded me of this.

This made me laugh way harder than it should have.

I wish the chapters were longer! I can't get enough.

As for the foreshadowing, the way Ran mentions her dad's words is almost like she's preparing for the break-up with Keiko. Ran is certainly a very strong girl to be able to handle the situation so calmly and rationally, but I'm sure she's also human, and deep down the negative emotions accumulate and at some point she'll freak out. The less desired attention she gets from Keiko, the more it's gonna hurt her. And this actually might be a trigger to the return of her alcoholism. And this is where a lot of drama can happen between the two girls. Keiko's already feeling quite nervous after the Valentine.
This is of course pure speculation and I'm a known sucker for drama, so... I do hope everything will turn out fine and well, but...

I don't know where you get foreshadowing a break-up since they're not together, perhaps you meant falling-out? Still I don't think Ran saying her fathers words is an indication for that kind of preparation. More like she's remembering what her father told her and acting upon what he taught her (about the noodles) Plus I don't see Keiko being nervous after Valentine's Day.

So is time for Ran's heart wrenching backstory.

:(

So is time for Ran's heart wrenching backstory.

:(

My body is ready >l-(

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So is time for Ran's heart wrenching backstory.

:(

My body is ready >l-(

Sure? you should do some stretches first!

So is time for Ran's heart wrenching backstory.

:(

My body is ready >l-(

Sure? you should do some stretches first!

15 years of sports and only 1 injury within my last year due to taking the time to carefully stretch before every event. I think I'm ready ;)

The fact that the soba Ran cooked in chapter 26 was for her 'special someone' and that she popped Keiko's new year soba cherry gives me feels. And she gave Valentine's day chocolate to Keiko which was the kind of her 'special someone' too.... Yep, feels galore.

The fact that the soba Ran cooked in chapter 26 was for her 'special someone' and that she popped Keiko's new year soba cherry gives me feels. And she gave Valentine's day chocolate to Keiko which was the kind of her 'special someone' too.... Yep, feels galore.

Do we still consider Ran's feelings as subtext or have we broken that barrier?

The fact that the soba Ran cooked in chapter 26 was for her 'special someone' and that she popped Keiko's new year soba cherry gives me feels. And she gave Valentine's day chocolate to Keiko which was the kind of her 'special someone' too.... Yep, feels galore.

Do we still consider Ran's feelings as subtext or have we broken that barrier?

I think ever since Keiko's ex showed up at Ran's place of work Ran has been progressively leaving hints and before that she was mostly having fun on Keiko's expense. At least it seems to me that ever since he showed up she kind of had an 'Oh shit.' moment and went on the offensive.

As for when she broke the barrier I think it was broken with the Valentine's chapter, but if we take into account the noodles it would be the 26th chapter that passed subtext. If you want to go even further in when she started going more aggressively it would be in the 23rd chapter (right after the 21st one where the ex comes about) where she 'accidentally' shows her panties.

I have a lot of time on my hands..

I think this manga is the one who speaks of the recent earthquakes that happen in Japan

Do we still consider Ran's feelings as subtext or have we broken that barrier?

As for when she broke the barrier I think it was broken with the Valentine's chapter,

I agree. It was a confession of sorts, it's odd nothing happened after, except holding hands in chapter 30.

I have a lot of time on my hands..

You use it well

Do we still consider Ran's feelings as subtext or have we broken that barrier?

As for when she broke the barrier I think it was broken with the Valentine's chapter,

I agree. It was a confession of sorts, it's odd nothing happened after, except holding hands in chapter 30.

I was thinking that with the nature of this series, it is very possible certain conversations took place that we haven't seen, and that we would have to imply that they took place after more and more hints.

Do we still consider Ran's feelings as subtext or have we broken that barrier?

As for when she broke the barrier I think it was broken with the Valentine's chapter,

I agree. It was a confession of sorts, it's odd nothing happened after, except holding hands in chapter 30.

They did share Ran's futon and Keiko was happy to let Ran cuddle her and sleep in a little more... But that said, I think there's no real progress because of Keiko. Apart from the cuddling, the other sign that she might have feelings for Ran was the little blush that Keiko had after they talked about their chocolate... But it seems like she's trying to play it cool because she tried to brush off the chocolate casually too?

Me and my parents also got stuck (in Shibuya) during the quake. Thank god we were only a two-hour walk away from the hotel.

This is no Yuri so I'll stop thinking it will ever be one. However I like to see Ran. I like to think she does indeed has feelings for keiko. Thought Keiko is straight so there's the Yuri flying out the window. I like the story nonetheless because of Ran she has to have a reason to be an alcoholic I do to. I like to drink because I feel lonely at times. I happen to be a lesbian so there's that. I like her I also admit I dislike keiko. Hope ran finds someone who isn't keiko. It's evil to say but. I see no future in this relationship exept a great friendship.

This is no Yuri so I'll stop thinking it will ever be one. However I like to see Ran. I like to think she does indeed has feelings for keiko. Thought Keiko is straight so there's the Yuri flying out the window. I like the story nonetheless because of Ran she has to have a reason to be an alcoholic I do to. I like to drink because I feel lonely at times. I happen to be a lesbian so there's that. I like her I also admit I dislike keiko. Hope ran finds someone who isn't keiko. It's evil to say but. I see no future in this relationship exept a great friendship.

I see one of us has misplaced their yuri goggles, lol.

There's too much honesty in this post. xD But I think Shou knows his audience is anticipating Ran+Keiko at one point and he's dropping wayyy too many hints to let it all be for nothing. I mean c'monnnnn!

As much as i'm lovin' and enjoying this manga i am starting to wonder when exactly is it going to get to the point? Be it yuri or not, an romance manga or not, it does currently feel like it's just turning over without actually doing much. Again, don't get me wrong, i'm loving getting to know these characters but when is something actually going to happen to them?

As much as i'm lovin' and enjoying this manga i am starting to wonder when exactly is it going to get to the point? Be it yuri or not, an romance manga or not, it does currently feel like it's just turning over without actually doing much. Again, don't get me wrong, i'm loving getting to know these characters but when is something actually going to happen to them?

Stretch is not about what is happening to the characters, it's about what has happened to them. All the drama generated has been through flashbacks or relates to the past in one way or another. It's highly doubtful Ran or Keiko will face much drama in the present until they are at peace with their past.

In other words, I'm not particularly sure anything ever will happen to them!

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As much as i'm lovin' and enjoying this manga i am starting to wonder when exactly is it going to get to the point? Be it yuri or not, an romance manga or not, it does currently feel like it's just turning over without actually doing much. Again, don't get me wrong, i'm loving getting to know these characters but when is something actually going to happen to them?

Stretch is not about what is happening to the characters, it's about what has happened to them. All the drama generated has been through flashbacks or relates to the past in one way or another. It's highly doubtful Ran or Keiko will face much drama in the present until they are at peace with their past.

In other words, I'm not particularly sure anything ever will happen to them!

Well said.

Let's be realistic. Nothing but drama next chapter.

If to big just delete it Nezchan

Let's be realistic. Nothing but drama next chapter.
SEE ABOVE FOR IMAGE
If to big just delete it Nezchan

I doubt he can find a good piece of porn to trace for them having sex.

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Let's be realistic. Nothing but drama next chapter.
SEE ABOVE FOR IMAGE
If to big just delete it Nezchan

I doubt he can find a good piece of porn to trace for them having sex.

I do not think it's a problem for him, after all he is a hentai mangaka and the way it makes the sex scenes I think is very good.

If future scene between Ran and Keiko is equal or similar to as it was the scene between Hikaru and Megu, then I will be very satisfied.

But back to reality, if we are lucky that scene happen in Chapter 100, xd

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Image isn't too big, but three times is kind of pushing it I think.