So they haven't been talking much for how long now? Was their "fight" really that substantial? It didn't feel like something to last that long but we just time skipped--what weeks, or longer?

Mitsuki COULD say no. Please say no! Really hopin Aya doesn’t run away (or if she does run, Mitsuki runs after her) and waits for Mitsuki’s answer.

She'll definitely say yes (no reason not to, it's music related) and Mistuki will definitely not be direct about it. Would be nice if she interjected and they both went over to the kouhai's house but I'd be surprised if that's what happens. It's building up to a Christmas climax so I doubt we'll clear this up before then.

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Someone give Narita a back rub, he must be sore from carrying those two so hard.

Really, though, why have things been so strained between them anyway? I don't get how things went so fuck-ways.

Really, though, why have things been so strained between them anyway? I don't get how things went so fuck-ways.

Because teenagers.

Freckles-chan, I like you a lot and I like what you bring to this manga, but you're very much not needed at this time. Please step away and let the lovebirds go to the dang prom together XP

Thank God Narita is getting the story back on track.

Thank God Narita is getting the story back on track.

Narita has been almost single-handedly keeping this story on track from the moment he was introduced. Clearly the MVP without contest.

i find it funny people think that freckles is gonna invite aya to the prom, when in reality she's probably just gonna ask her to talk with her dad

Really, though, why have things been so strained between them anyway? I don't get how things went so fuck-ways.

Aya is jealous that Mitsuki has become popular and is unable to talk to her about it because she knows she's being unreasonable and the alternative is admitting to Mitsuki that she's in love with her. The particular moment that set Aya off was in chapter 100 when Mitsuki invited some kouhais to the CD store. That's likely a place Aya really doesn't want to share with others.

I always find it underwhelming when nearly all developments around characters come externally, instead of any internal growth any of them achieve on their own ...

I always find it underwhelming when nearly all developments around characters come externally, instead of any internal growth any of them achieve on their own ...

Very true but it's par for the course at this point.

The god of timing is the worst.

Really, though, why have things been so strained between them anyway? I don't get how things went so fuck-ways.

Because teenagers.

Agreed. As teenagers, it’s common for us to overthink situations and make them seem like a bigger deal than they are, or rely on the other person to resolve an argument. But it does make for a good chapter development, and portrays the characters as their age group quite well, so I'm not complaining. :)

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Can girls, in Japan, just choose to wear school uniforms with pants?

johnb posted:

Can girls, in Japan, just choose to wear school uniforms with pants?

Depends on the school, really.

Some schools may just say "you need to wear our uniform".

Up until now, their school looks pretty chill.

But there's probably the usual double standard that if a boy came wearing the girls' uniform, that wouldn't last long (cf Hourou Musuko).

Narita carries the ship fr

Thank God Narita is getting the story back on track.

Narita has been almost single-handedly keeping this story on track from the moment he was introduced. Clearly the MVP without contest.

For real though, Narita is the the fuckin' homeboy. He's the reason these two schmucks might kiss before 2026.

Someone give Narita a back rub, he must be sore from carrying those two so hard.

Thank God Narita is getting the story back on track.

Narita has been almost single-handedly keeping this story on track from the moment he was introduced. Clearly the MVP without contest.

he's been piloting these two ULs (useless lesbians) since he came on to the scene. he's one for the frustrated yuri fans and the platonic girl love fans who are begging for these two to link the hell up already.

Freckles-chan, I like you a lot and I like what you bring to this manga, but you're very much not needed at this time. Please step away and let the lovebirds go to the dang prom together XP

Freckles-chan is bringing in the heat for Aya to step the hell up to go with Mitsuki to the prom. and she's cooking some more with Mitsuki of meeting her Steve Albini twin dad.

Freckles is acting as the inciting incident that'll light a fire under Aya's ass and make her realize that if she doesn't get her shit together soon, someone might steal Mitsuki out from under her.

I know Christmas isn't as big of a thing in Japan, but inviting her over to, presumably, talk to her dad about music on that day still seems like a bit much. Even without the prom that was just announced, isn't it still something of an event where you'd expect people to be making plans with their families, friends, or loved ones?

Although, with that said, the prom seems to start at 6:00pm, and a lot of romantic activity tends to happen in the evening, or later. It seems unlikely her dad would want to talk business that late, so unless Aya had plans to spend the whole day with Koga, it realistically shouldn't cause that much of a scheduling conflict.

Still awful timing and a bit rude.

I know Christmas isn't as big of a thing in Japan, but inviting her over to, presumably, talk to her dad about music on that day still seems like a bit much. Even without the prom that was just announced, isn't it still something of an event where you'd expect people to be making plans with their families, friends, or loved ones?

I was thinking the same thing like wow girl of all days.....but then it got me thinking that, maybe, whatever exciting opportunity her dad will offer, she's planning to make it like a christmas gift for her? she does seem to like Mitsuki in an awestruck way, i can see her taking the chance to make it extra sweet if it's that time of the year anyhow...

I always find it underwhelming when nearly all developments around characters come externally, instead of any internal growth any of them achieve on their own ...

I’ve been feeling kinda like that too with this last arc, but I think that comes from the 4 page once a week format? Makes it feel too slow but after a few re-readings you realize it flows better when you have more chapters to read all out at once. Both Aya and Mitsuki grew quite a bit thanks to each other, they became comfortable being in their own skin like, Aya not being self conscious about her love for western music and Mitsuki not being afraid to show her real self. To be fair Narita has had to butt in a few times, but the girls have also done some growth by themselves

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Narita has been almost single-handedly keeping this story on track from the moment he was introduced. Clearly the MVP without contest.

Frankly, I'd drop the "almost." At this point, I feel comfortable saying Narita is the sole reason I may see the lovebirds make their relationship official before I die.

Oh ffs