I don't know how you can say we've had no romantic development when we've gone from Aya thinking Mitsuki is just some nerd who sits next to her at school to being out to her friends about being in love with Mitsuki, who has in turn gone from being afraid of Aya judging her to writing suggesting songs about her and making those songs public.

Spitting gay facts! For real, this is so true.

I reported to Narita

Lol, captain Narita is putting in work on this ship.

I held off on reading this because I knew it would be glacial, but I like it so far. The prom thing seems really prom-ising for a confession or new development.

Uh. Why are they having an argument now? What is going on?

Genuinely felt this

Aya has been feeling insecure since chapter 98. She was clearly upset but wouldn't admit to it in chapter 100 when Mitsuki asked her what was wrong, even snapping at Mitsuki when she told her, "It's fine!" in an attempt to shut down her questioning. It was a big enough deal that Mitsuki noticed it and felt anxious about Aya treating her differently. She can tell that Aya is upset and acting weird, but she doesn't understand why.

Honestly, I think that's pretty realistic on Mitsuki's end. She doesn't know that she's a character in a shoujo manga (an important point that I think people tend to forget when they're evaluating how characters act) and she still has low confidence and self-esteem. All these interactions with other students now that she's popular mean very little to her, Aya is the only person she's let close to her heart. In Mitsuki's perspective, what reason could Aya possibly have to be jealous?

It makes perfect sense how this whole situation could lead into them both being frustrated with each other for things being so awkward and tense, but neither of them has stepped up and really tried to talk it out (yet).

It wouldn't hurt some of y'all to go back and reread recent chapters before a new one comes out, just saying. Several weeks can be enough time to forget some pretty important details.

Thanks for the explanation lol (and I prolly should reread but I’m… lazy I plan on rereading when the series is over)

i'd love to see them to star to figuring things out by their own, like Mitsuki doing something impulsive and triggering Aya to say some big deal or vice verse
Mitsuki letting out something like "but I wrote them for you." after a arguer (proceding to be the most sapphic song ever) making Aya actually going to search and translate n being like Bella figuring out Vampires
and Narita and Co be surprise but also proud but also "HOW THE FUCK THOSE TWO ROMANCE INCOPETENTS AND OBLIVIOUS DORKS COULD DO THIS TO ME???? (organize a whole fucking prom for them to confess, and they doing it by the soda machine 3pm on a wednesday)

i'd love to see them to star to figuring things out by their own, like Mitsuki doing something impulsive and triggering Aya to say some big deal or vice verse
Mitsuki letting out something like "but I wrote them for you." after a arguer (proceding to be the most sapphic song ever) making Aya actually going to search and translate n being like Bella figuring out Vampires
and Narita and Co be surprise but also proud but also "HOW THE FUCK THOSE TWO ROMANCE INCOPETENTS AND OBLIVIOUS DORKS COULD DO THIS TO ME???? (organize a whole fucking prom for them to confess, and they doing it by the soda machine 3pm on a wednesday)

I love it, these are some great ideas, by the soda machine XD

blorbo-shaped kouhai

Man fuck her Dad and any adult telling a 5 year old she should be a music producer. Let relax with finger prints, my god. Don't pressure a child to be perfect at something or completely tear them down. This happens so often in real life so it makes sense in manga.

i'd love to see them to star to figuring things out by their own, like Mitsuki doing something impulsive and triggering Aya to say some big deal or vice verse
Mitsuki letting out something like "but I wrote them for you." after a arguer (proceding to be the most sapphic song ever) making Aya actually going to search and translate n being like Bella figuring out Vampires
and Narita and Co be surprise but also proud but also "HOW THE FUCK THOSE TWO ROMANCE INCOPETENTS AND OBLIVIOUS DORKS COULD DO THIS TO ME???? (organize a whole fucking prom for them to confess, and they doing it by the soda machine 3pm on a Wednesday)

I like the idea, the only problem would be that a Wednesday afternoon is the perfect day and time for a confession, and neither of them is that smooth or experienced enough to do it on purpose or lucky enough to do it on accident. I personally am still holding out for them to have a "MANGA MOMENT" (the accidental push at just the right time for a quick kiss) preferably in front of Uncle Joe or the friend group or both.

I personally am still holding out for them to have a "MANGA MOMENT" (the accidental push at just the right time for a quick kiss) preferably in front of Uncle Joe or the friend group or both.

I sincerely hope the author doesn't do that.

I'll make you look back.

bro's writing is THIS fire?!?

Since her father is a music producer and is interested in meeting Mitsuki, there’s a possibility that Mitsuki could get signed to a record label (if we view it optimistically).

From the few glimpses we got, seems like the new girl might be from a pretty well off family. Maybe her dad is a big shot producer? That would explain her looking for talents, potentially wanting to strike out on her own. Real curious to see where sensei is taking us with that !

My wild guess from a month ago ended up being pretty close :O

Another plan is in motion.

4 pages and I already don't like the guy

4 pages and I already don't like the guy

With you there.

Since her father is a music producer and is interested in meeting Mitsuki, there’s a possibility that Mitsuki could get signed to a record label (if we view it optimistically).

Having seen what the "industry" does to artists, I would say there's nothing optimistic about that at all...

4 pages and I already don't like the guy

Not particularly fond of this girl, either, tbh.

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You ever feel like something has been going on far too long

Since her father is a music producer and is interested in meeting Mitsuki, there’s a possibility that Mitsuki could get signed to a record label (if we view it optimistically).

Having seen what the "industry" does to artists, I would say there's nothing optimistic about that at all...

My bad, I get where you're coming from, by how poorly the industry treats its artists.

Real eyes, realize, real lies

i'd love to see them to star to figuring things out by their own, like Mitsuki doing something impulsive and triggering Aya to say some big deal or vice verse
Mitsuki letting out something like "but I wrote them for you." after a arguer (proceding to be the most sapphic song ever) making Aya actually going to search and translate n being like Bella figuring out Vampires
and Narita and Co be surprise but also proud but also "HOW THE FUCK THOSE TWO ROMANCE INCOPETENTS AND OBLIVIOUS DORKS COULD DO THIS TO ME???? (organize a whole fucking prom for them to confess, and they doing it by the soda machine 3pm on a Wednesday)

I like the idea, the only problem would be that a Wednesday afternoon is the perfect day and time for a confession, and neither of them is that smooth or experienced enough to do it on purpose or lucky enough to do it on accident. I personally am still holding out for them to have a "MANGA MOMENT" (the accidental push at just the right time for a quick kiss) preferably in front of Uncle Joe or the friend group or both.

My headcanon for how they'll end up kissing is that Mitsuki will have just finished making a big romantic gesture like playing Aya a song and revealing that she wrote it for her (but like as a friend y'know, not in a gay way or anything like that), and Aya will be so overcome with emotion that she'll just grab Mitsuki's face and pull her in and kiss her HARD, probably causing Mitsuki to short-circuit.

The new girl is speed running Mitsuki meeting her parents… new girl about to invite Mitsuki to her home before Aya does, AND THEYRE NOT EVEN FRIENDS

That kohai is NOT someone to be underestimated OML

Since her father is a music producer and is interested in meeting Mitsuki, there’s a possibility that Mitsuki could get signed to a record label (if we view it optimistically).

Having seen what the "industry" does to artists, I would say there's nothing optimistic about that at all...

My bad, I get where you're coming from, by how poorly the industry treats its artists.

If we’re viewing it optimistically, he could own his own label and he’s like, one of the few good ppl in the industry? Or at least knows a good label to sign her to? Or at the very least, could encourage her to pursue music further?

I’m hoping n im coping

Hime's dad kinda looks like Steve Albini. the famous late audio engineer and producer from the late 80's to 2020's. I wouldn't be surprised if Sumiko included him as a tribute since Albini is synonymous for producing with many bands from the 90's to the last ones of 2024.

i'd love to see them to star to figuring things out by their own, like Mitsuki doing something impulsive and triggering Aya to say some big deal or vice verse
Mitsuki letting out something like "but I wrote them for you." after a arguer (proceding to be the most sapphic song ever) making Aya actually going to search and translate n being like Bella figuring out Vampires
and Narita and Co be surprise but also proud but also "HOW THE FUCK THOSE TWO ROMANCE INCOPETENTS AND OBLIVIOUS DORKS COULD DO THIS TO ME???? (organize a whole fucking prom for them to confess, and they doing it by the soda machine 3pm on a Wednesday)

I like the idea, the only problem would be that a Wednesday afternoon is the perfect day and time for a confession, and neither of them is that smooth or experienced enough to do it on purpose or lucky enough to do it on accident. I personally am still holding out for them to have a "MANGA MOMENT" (the accidental push at just the right time for a quick kiss) preferably in front of Uncle Joe or the friend group or both.

My headcanon for how they'll end up kissing is that Mitsuki will have just finished making a big romantic gesture like playing Aya a song and revealing that she wrote it for her (but like as a friend y'know, not in a gay way or anything like that), and Aya will be so overcome with emotion that she'll just grab Mitsuki's face and pull her in and kiss her HARD, probably causing Mitsuki to short-circuit.

I feel like we're getting this close to this moment. that's what I'm hoping for. or a different variation of what y'all describing.