It's easy to view these characters in a negative or critical light, but I really appreciate that this manga tackles the "ugly" feelings and emotions associated with teenagers figuring themselves out and exploring queer identities too.

Cerberus and butches-and-chicken, thanks so much for your genuine responses to my post earlier. I came from a place of ignorance, because the strained/estranged relationships in my life are much different circumstances. It was very nice to get others' perspectives, and I understand better now <3

This newest chapter was very sweet. Whatever happens, I want them to still be best friends.

That was so wholesome

Huh, it's back. Neat. I thought this was going to be another instance where all the whiners got this translation axed by pissing off the scanlator.

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When Satsuki started to cry I thought "man I wish they'd hug, he really needs it" and my wish came true two pages later, so I guess I should have wished for the lottery numbers

damn my dude was mistreated for a long time he needed this.

i thought i had a crush on a classmate and after being attracted to someone else totally different, meaning a different feeling than what i feel about her, and getting more close to her i understood that i really love her but as a friend, im happy i didnt confess or anything although i do say i love you a lot now lol. i do desire a bromance since.
i think teenagers have it harder than adults because one thing is about creating a persona from scratch in a confused statement (finding yourself) on top of it while being dependent and the other is about just maintaining it.

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Cerberus and butches-and-chicken, thanks so much for your genuine responses to my post earlier. I came from a place of ignorance, because the strained/estranged relationships in my life are much different circumstances. It was very nice to get others' perspectives, and I understand better now <3

This newest chapter was very sweet. Whatever happens, I want them to still be best friends.

You're very welcome, beardog! :)

this...this isn't over right...?

this...this isn't over right...?

next chapter is the finale

i hope she approach to be a tomboy, a lesbian tomboy is fine

i hope she approach to be a tomboy, a lesbian tomboy is fine

who are you talking about

i hope she approach to be a tomboy, a lesbian tomboy is fine

You will see in the next chapter, that your idea, is half right. I am very happy about the finale. (ok, I read 5 chapters ahead in raw...). They are actually perfect for each other. It is just a matter of figuring out the emotional boundaries.

how to be bosom friends while stay away for a bit when it comes to feelings of romantic love

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i think we shouldn't be so hung up on labels, people change, people misunderstand, people realize, i mean who knows who the real fuck are you actually, we're such complex creatures, dont let yourself be put in boxes and keep exploring

i hope she approach to be a tomboy, a lesbian tomboy is fine

If you mean the trans boy, I certainly hope he doesn't become a "tomboy"

Rika jumping up on that ledge and proclaiming "from here on out I'm only gonna get cooler and cooler" is such a "hell yeah bro" moment. Real trans joy. Now is this just the last chapter of the volume? because the previous volume's ending was written the same. But also this does just seem like wrapping up the plot so, I hope there's more I'd love to see more. And if there's not then this was fun. Hope the author gives us another great work in the future.

Now is this just the last chapter of the volume? because the previous volume's ending was written the same.

Last chapter of the series. There might be volume 2 extras, I guess?

Personally, I would've liked to see more of Rika and his mom talking things through, and her learning more about her son's identity and how to accept it... Like, we know it happened from chapter 12's timeskip, but right now it feels like time is what was needed for that change to happen. instead of actual effort by the people involved.

Aaaa look at him go, Rika lookin' so good~ Hell yea bro

Personally, I would've liked to see more of Rika and his mom talking things through, and her learning more about her son's identity and how to accept it... Like, we know it happened from chapter 12's timeskip, but right now it feels like time is what was needed for that change to happen. instead of actual effort by the people involved.

Yea, maybe smth like her accompanying him to that gender clinic appointment for the treatment, that'd be neat

Oh my god I loved that ending it was so nice!

Happy Ending, yay!

I like this series, and I also liked that there wasn't a clean and simple "solution" to the crush. That's how love works sometime.
Also yay, stuff is working out for Rika, that's a happy ending.

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To be honest, I wanted the romance to work out. But I know Rika’s probably not into dudes, so that’s a bit bittersweet. I guess if you really want, you can imagine that he’s bi and something will work out. But in any case, that was handled very delicately. A nice poetic ending.

Rika got that T-boy swag in him

Well, the romance couldn't work. Neither Satsuki or Rika were gay.

It's rare to see well-written manga in this genre. This was a short but sweet little story. Does anyone have any suggestions for decent manga somewhat in this vein?

What a sweet ending, Rika being happy with himself and "looking cool" makes me genuinely happy. This ending is the best one for this manga, because I think the story is about the start of the change in the lives of Rika and Satsuki, so another ending wouldn't fit the story premise.
Also, I'm glad Satsuki and Rika are still friends!