holy hell

Wow, just going to go right out and say it huh, Shiho.

They're going to have to find something else to put at stake in their band duel now.

Well, at least I can get on board with Shiho's reasoning. No one really wants to see the girl they love pawing after someone else. At least she finally said what she had been holding onto for all this time.

I'm curious about the endgame for these two though. Aki has to let go of her feelings for Yori eventually, and Shiho surely can't be an insufferable asshole for the rest of her life. At the same time, it wouldn't fit Shiho's character to settle for the best friend position again.

I couldn't care less about the actual band competition lol, but I guess it brings us a step closer to resolving this mess and moving on.

Okay things are getting spicy, what is Aki going to say to this.

Turns to next page and sees to be continued Fuuuuu—

Shiho surely can't be an insufferable asshole for the rest of her life.

Assumes the opposite of facts in evidence.

“I’m angry at you because you never knew the thing I never told you” is god-tier asshole.

Aki... So dense today, she could start gathering a harem.

Shiho surely can't be an insufferable asshole for the rest of her life.

Assumes the opposite of facts in evidence.

She's only been bad within the context of her issues with Shiho. Outside of those issues she's been fine. I think once this is resolved there's no reason to assume she won't be alright (although she's also just a more strong willed person in general but I wouldn't call that an asshole).

“I’m angry at you because you never knew the thing I never told you” is god-tier asshole.

This kind of attitude is normal though, especially for teens. I don't think it's good behavior but I wouldn't call it indicative of an asshole. It's easy to see from the outside but from the inside people get caught up like this all the time, even "non-assholes."

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This will probably have a very negative impact on Aki's performance, so I wouldn't be surprised if Laureley wins the competition in part thanks to that (there's also to considerate the promise Shiho made to Hima if her band were to win: That she would listen to any single request she have).

“I’m angry at you because you never knew the thing I never told you” is god-tier asshole.

This kind of attitude is normal though, especially for teens. I don't think it's good behavior but I wouldn't call it indicative of an asshole. It's easy to see from the outside but from the inside people get caught up like this all the time, even non-assholes.

Opinions obviously differ: the first thing they tell you in therapy is "Nobody is a mindreader."

Wanting other people to know how you feel without telling (or showing) them is pretty normal.

Causing problems by being hostile to other people because they don't know how you feel when you haven't told them is, imo, being a huge asshole.

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Whaaaat Shiho was in love with Aki??? Quelle surprise (eye roll). Here's hoping the battle of the bands happens quick (rather than more conversation and introspection) because I'm way more interested in the aftermath.

I really want this anime adaptation to be good. I love stories about bands (Bocchi and given are my most recent examples) and I'm so excited to finally hear them perform "live."

Also thinking about that Alice in Wonderland illustration. Shiho is definitely the Queen of Hearts, right? I'm also thinking Mari is the Mad Hatter and Kaori is the March Hare (secret Kroos cosplay lmao). Aki is probably Cheshire Cat. Whoops fanart idea.

Kaori is the March Hare (secret Kroos cosplay lmao).

Oh my god "KO KO DA YOOOOOO~~~~~" is ringing in my head again

But it fits.

This will probably have a very negative impact on Aki's performance, so I wouldn't be surprised if Laureley wins the competition in part thanks to that (there's also to considerate the promise Shiho made to Hima if her band were to win: That she would listen to any single request she have).

On the other hand, there's the fact that Yori has come up with a yet-unseen new song and she expressed her desire not to lose against Shiho, so we'll see how it goes. At this point neither outcome feels like it would be implausible and prevent the story from still moving forward.

I used to dislike shiho, but now i kinda pity her for the depths of friend-zone she was into. Aki didnt realize it up to the very end...

I support women's wrongs tbh

“I’m angry at you because you never knew the thing I never told you” is god-tier asshole.

This kind of attitude is normal though, especially for teens. I don't think it's good behavior but I wouldn't call it indicative of an asshole. It's easy to see from the outside but from the inside people get caught up like this all the time, even non-assholes.

Opinions obviously differ: the first thing they tell you in therapy is "Nobody is a mindreader."

Wanting other people to know how you feel without telling (or showing) them is pretty normal.

Causing problems by being hostile to other people because they don't know how you feel when you haven't told them is, imo, being a huge asshole.

Sounds like the usual "I want children and teens to have the life experience and maturity of an adult in their fifties". I wouldn't say its not assholic the way Shiho acts but I would say its more that she is young and immature rather than just purposely being mean. To me being an asshole should at least be something you do on purpose.

“I’m angry at you because you never knew the thing I never told you” is god-tier asshole.

This kind of attitude is normal though, especially for teens. I don't think it's good behavior but I wouldn't call it indicative of an asshole. It's easy to see from the outside but from the inside people get caught up like this all the time, even non-assholes.

Opinions obviously differ: the first thing they tell you in therapy is "Nobody is a mindreader."

Wanting other people to know how you feel without telling (or showing) them is pretty normal.

Causing problems by being hostile to other people because they don't know how you feel when you haven't told them is, imo, being a huge asshole.

Sounds like the usual "I want children and teens to have the life experience and maturity of an adult in their fifties". I wouldn't say its not assholic the way Shiho acts but I would say its more that she is young and immature rather than just purposely being mean. To me being an asshole should at least be something you do on purpose.

Project your own imaginary interpretation onto what I said all you want--it doesn't take decades of life experience to understand that people don't know things about your feelings that you hide from them.

The point is that all the other characters are also young and immature, and yet they're able to work through their various stuff without being an aggressively troublesome drama queen like Shiho.

And sure, take all the agency away from Shiho for her own actions, and nothing she does is "on purpose."

We've reached soap opera levels of ridiculousness. These two are like oil and water, and yet the author keeps hamfistedly forcing them together. When is this arc going to end?

The point is that all the other characters are also young and immature, and yet they're able to work through their various stuff without being an aggressively troublesome drama queen like Shiho.

While that's fantastic, in my opinion it's pretty unrealistic compared to Shiho's behavior, which despite being a bit extreme at times, feels more like a real teenage character.

The point is that all the other characters are also young and immature, and yet they're able to work through their various stuff without being an aggressively troublesome drama queen like Shiho.

While that's fantastic, in my opinion it's pretty unrealistic compared to Shiho's behavior, which despite being a bit extreme at times, feels more like a real teenage character.

Well then, it's good thing that Shiho is the series protagonist. Oh, wait . . .

The "that's how teenagers really are" gambit for defending Shiho's character has been exhaustively critiqued previously in this thread--that assertion of supposed "realism" is totally irrelevant to Shiho (and her interminable angst arc) being out of place in this particular storyworld as it has been presented.

Well then, it's good thing that Shiho is the series protagonist. Oh, wait . . .

She's the most important character of the series, whether you like it or not.

The "that's how teenagers really are" gambit for defending Shiho's character has been exhaustively critiqued previously in this thread--that assertion of supposed "realism" is totally irrelevant to Shiho (and her interminable angst arc) being out of place in this particular storyworld as it has been presented.

Nah, of course that some of her actions can't be justified. No one would deny that she did (and continues to do) a couple of pretty horrible things. I just think that readers are overreacting in their criticism of her and this long Arc.
Then again, if "just give me more of Himari’s journey to becoming a thirsty little lesbian" is what you want from this series, you should probably read other ones or come back in a couple of months.

Then again, if "just give me more of Himari’s journey to becoming a thirsty little lesbian" is what you want from this series, you should probably read other ones or come back in a couple of months.

Thanks for your condescending advice. If that were the only possible alternative, it would almost be worth listening to.

Then again, if "just give me more of Himari’s journey to becoming a thirsty little lesbian" is what you want from this series, you should probably read other ones or come back in a couple of months.

Thanks for your condescending advice. If that were the only possible alternative, it would almost be worth listening to.

I mean you are the one who has nothing but negative things to say about the series for a while now, at some point you just have to realize that you probably dont like it.

She's the most important character of the series, whether you like it or not.

She was make the most important for this arc, she wasn't even namedrop until this arc. Man, she is not even part of the premise, she is just a byproduct. And just because she is so called "most important" doesn't mean i want to see a girl bitching about how she can't face her problems because she has too much pride.
And that's considering your headcanon she is the most important. Excuse that people want to see the main characters being lovely dovely and face some hurdle and not being forced into a drama they had nothing to do with.

Takeshima Eku should find someone who knows how to write a story for her manga. Her art is not enough for a longer series.