Another lovely chapter with the two of them. More doubling down on their relationship to each other. More insights into Lapis' frame of mind but also how weak she is for Natori already. Ditto, for Natori. Of course Natori plans to fight for her love, even if she knows that things might get a bit messy. Must feel weird for Lapis to be accepted by someone that "knows" her darkest secrets. Must be comforting too but also a bit scary.

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Wow... I feel as if I haven't read anything with this much drama and gayness in a good while.

this is so good

Oh my god this is so good

“But for now, you’re mine.”

Oh my goodness. Oh my love. Oh honey, ohhhh sweet honey.
You’ve fallen hard.

Oooh, nice!

Wow... I feel as if I haven't read anything with this much drama and gayness in a good while.

Ikr same, this chapter is good at grasping that kind of angst

Wow, that was such a great chapter. the drama and feelings are so good.

Wow, that was such a great chapter. the drama is so good.

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So the high and mighty Lapis-sama has finally revealed a weakness. Will it be enough for her to grow and to turn away from a path self-destruction? Let's wait and see...

PSA: The idea that corsets could be so tight you would have trouble breathing is a myth.

last edited at Aug 29, 2023 2:53AM

Wow! I was surprised by the turn this made! This is pretty good!

I will never be normal again.

This is peak romance. I don’t even have words. This is everything. This series…

I haven't commented in this site for years now but this chapter is so good, I just had to. Not that I had anything substantial to say but damn, just damn. Hoo boy.

So is our heroine really okay with Lapis just killing all the poor people or am I reading the situation wrong?

So is our heroine really okay with Lapis just killing all the poor people or am I reading the situation wrong?

Of course she isn't "okay" with it. She just didn't run away from Lapis or go telling someone of her plans, because she came to care for Lapis. I would be shocked if she didn't still try her hardest to dissuade Lapis or even involve someone else (the heroine?) in an attempt to stop her that doesn't end with Lapis dead or guilty of a massacre.

My bet is that Lapis can't abandon her plan, but is stopped by the combined efforts of Natori, the heroine (I forget her name) and the prince before she can go full villain.

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So is our heroine really okay with Lapis just killing all the poor people or am I reading the situation wrong?

Of course she isn't "okay" with it. She just didn't run away from Lapis or go telling someone of her plans, because she came to care for Lapis. I would be shocked if she didn't still try her hardest to dissuade Lapis or even involve someone else (the heroine?) in an attempt to stop her that doesn't end with Lapis dead or guilty of a massacre.

My bet is that Lapis can't abandon her plan, but is stopped by the combined efforts of Natori, the heroine (I forget her name) and the prince before she can go full villain.

That and also there's likely a complex history that incited Lapis in the first place. I'm not sure how much Natori is actually aware of Lapis' past. If she's currently unaware, her feelings may become more sympathetic to Lapis' cause (though of course she won't suddenly be ok with whatever extreme plan Lapis has at the moment).

Right now, I'm not sure what role Diana will play yet. She could go either way. Ultimately I think she'll be an ally but it could be a bumpy road there. She has a running competitive/envious streak regarding Natori's romantic affection (one she's aware that she's losing or lost). If that gets out of hand, I could see her misguidedly try and "save" Natori from Lapis (especially once things start) and therefore become a hindrance to Natori's own plans for saving Lapis.

She is a friend to Lapis too. She also seems to care for her as much as she cares for Natori, though not romantically. I think it'll take her getting over that crush before she finds her true role. No matter how we get there, I do feel her and Gran will eventually help Natori and Lapis get together and also help solve whatever issues arise.

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"I can fix her" <<< "i can accept her for the messy bitch that she is"

Lapis is her own judge, jury, and executioner. The pain in her expressions, the venom in her inner thoughts that is turned against herself, and her inner conflict specifically regarding Natori, are all incredibly visceral and get more pronounced the more light is shed on Lapis' inner workings. It's hard to read at times, but at the same time, the building and fleshing out of her character are incredibly satisfying.

Especially her inner conflict about Natori, and especially after the "reveal" that Natori has known all along. It's clear that Natori's words and kindness and other feelings reach Lapis, and I'd say are so, so close to breaking through her facade, but Lapis does everything in her power to reject it all, as well as her own feelings because in her mind there's no point. She's already doomed, there is no way back. Makes the romantic tension between the two so much more palpable and delicious.

...I do feel her and Gran will eventually help Natori...

Almost definitely, I believe. I read Diana as one who may have a competitive streak, but when all is said and done, when it matters, she puts even this aside. And as you said, she sincerely cares for Lapis as well, so I don't really think she'll get in the way of anything.

As an aside, the art in this series has been incredible from the beginning, but chapter 11's designs were phenomenal.

Especially her inner conflict about Natori, and especially after the "reveal" that Natori has known all along. It's clear that Natori's words and kindness and other feelings reach Lapis, and I'd say are so, so close to breaking through her facade, but Lapis does everything in her power to reject it all, as well as her own feelings because in her mind there's no point. She's already doomed, there is no way back. Makes the romantic tension between the two so much more palpable and delicious.

Well said and agreed. "Delicious" is also a great word. I'd differ from you in one spot: I view Natori as having already broken through. Lapis definitely loves her already and knows it. The issue seems to be that Lapis treats this plot as though it were a given conclusion or destiny. She acts like she has no agency. So with no agency against the outcome, all she can do is protect Natori when it comes crashing down.

Where normally she would push someone away as part of a cold, calculated plan, here she intends to "save" Natori out of love, like pushing someone out of the way of an incoming bullet. It's just that it's Lapis who feels she's stuck firing the shot.

Whatever happened in the past to that girl must have been unforgivable. I don't know how Natori gets her out of that mindset, especially if the people who committed whatever acts are still alive and well. For example, you might love your SO but if you had the chance to get revenge for the brutal, traumatizing murder of your sister, you might take it no matter what in they say. Can't wait to see it all develop.

As an aside, the art in this series has been incredible from the beginning, but chapter 11's designs were phenomenal.

Yeah it's wonderful.

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THIS CHAPTER WAS SOOOO GOOD IM CRYING

I dunno how I just realized Lapis' last name is "Tenebrae" which translates to "Darkness" in Latin.

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OOOUUUUUGGGGGGGHHHHH PEAK ROMANCE

We finally get a glimpse of Lapis' actual motivation.

Nekotarou POPPING OFF!!!

Nekotarou POPPING OFF!!!

LITERALLY!! i couldnt agree more..