I seriously do not for a second believe that older person listening to her in that montage of her life in America is a romantic interest. I'll go so far as to predict that if the author does give Kanna another partner besides Joe, it'll be a woman. Kanna's had big bisexual energy from the start, with her immediately noticing Aya's feelings towards Mitsuki and teasing her for it, joking about her being Mitsuki's girlfriend.
Joe also had bisexual vibes to me from his style but I can't really cite any text for him, lol. But if Joe gets dumped by Kanna and dates a man, maybe one of the guys introduced as his record shop regulars, I would be very happy lmao

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we all know one guy in this series who's actually constantly pointed out that he's not in the least not interested in (dating) girls…

we all know one guy in this series who's actually constantly pointed out that he's not in the least not interested in (dating) girls…

If Narita got a boyfriend and kissed him before the girls even confess to each other I'd laugh

Though it does feel like with the flowers that the confession coming...maybe...?

Uncle and Koga about to bond over girl trouble, and he's probably gonna tell her to not make the same mistakes he did.

I got the roles wrong/reversed, apparently. Lol.

As much as Kanna and Joe had chemistry in the past, I just don't see it in the present, other than them being old friends/exes. If they are bonding over anything it seems to me to be Mitsuki (and Aya). The family path might be a viable way forward, but am just not seeing much other than the lingering past and reflections on that between them.
I mean this is certainly an emotional moment, but is it enough?
The gantlet is clear - go and bring her back, proof is gonna be in the pudding

This won't just be the shitty het cliché straight up, right? Surely there will be a clever twist or something

Saying Kanna would have to give up her life in LA to be with Joe is a bit of stretch. As far as I remember, we don't know much about her life there, if she truly enjoys it or if she would feel like giving up something if she was to go back to Japan. It is also entirely possible that she would like to be back, but doing so, while not being able to be with Joe would be too hard for her, so she prefers to be far away.

I do agree with others though, that if Joe finally confessing or having them talk at the airport is enough for them to be together and resolve the situation is also too much of a stretch. They clearly need time and proper discussions about it, but at the same time, we shouldn't assume what Kanna truly wants out of this.

The reader doesn't normally have to make unfounded assumptions about this stuff, because a drama plot normally tends to set up the stakes in a timely manner so the reader has something to go on when trying to predict outcomes.

In other words, it's actually reasonable to assume that Kanna was not unhappy with her life or career overseas if this detail has not been brought up so far, given that her subplot seems to be right on the cusp of its climax.

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we all know one guy in this series who's actually constantly pointed out that he's not in the least not interested in (dating) girls…

If Narita got a boyfriend and kissed him before the girls even confess to each other I'd laugh

Though it does feel like with the flowers that the confession coming...maybe...?

I feel like Narita is meant to be the token aroace friend who helps out the main couple bc he likes romance but not for himself (like Maki-kun in Bloom Into You) however, I would absolutely love it if he turned out to be gay

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Saying Kanna would have to give up her life in LA to be with Joe is a bit of stretch. As far as I remember, we don't know much about her life there, if she truly enjoys it or if she would feel like giving up something if she was to go back to Japan. It is also entirely possible that she would like to be back, but doing so, while not being able to be with Joe would be too hard for her, so she prefers to be far away.

I do agree with others though, that if Joe finally confessing or having them talk at the airport is enough for them to be together and resolve the situation is also too much of a stretch. They clearly need time and proper discussions about it, but at the same time, we shouldn't assume what Kanna truly wants out of this.

The reader doesn't normally have to make unfounded assumptions about this stuff, because a drama plot normally tends to set up the stakes in a timely manner so the reader has something to go on when trying to predict outcomes.

In other words, it's actually reasonable to assume that Kanna was not unhappy with her life or career overseas if this detail has not been brought up so far, given that her subplot seems to be right on the cusp of its climax.

You do have a point. It's not super clear if her life in LA is satisfying for her or not. But the fact that Kanna went back to Japan, not just for visiting but for a few months, the fact that she tries to get Mitsuki to go to LA with her and the fact that she left in a hurry after what happened with Joe are enough hints for me to at least suspect her life in LA is not ideal. I guess we will find out pretty soon.

Here I am, checking in after years, to say, while I understand some of the quibbles people are having with plot and pacing, the sight of Oosawa-san under the disco ball has absorbed any lesser moment into its magnificence. This chapter is a triumph of pace and storytelling.

That last page gave me flashbacks of 'Sixteen Candles' and 'Some Kind Of Wonderful'. For those to young to know, those were two movies about teens from the late 80's at least one or maybe both by John Hughes. Great for their time, decent in general, and both featured actors and actresses that went on to be huge.

just kiss and fuck already

Gayrealization letssssss goooooooo

I think that the penny might have finally dropped

And I do like the reference to the Clash, Should I Stay Or Should I Go at the start.

Finally, Mitsuki gathered her thoughts and had a moment of realization also followed the advice she gave to Joe. I bet they'll end up slow dancing together in the next chapter. :)

Hmm... She was heading right, to the station, but then, I think she realized that Aya must feel lonely at prom. The vision of Aya in her dress is all in her head for now.

trying to imagine the budget for the music if this was turned into a faithful Anime adaptation,

I'm sure she's...
...gay
That's the answer.

Gay awakening time

If that doesn't make the lilies bloom, nothing will :O This is romantic moment in a movie 101.

The lightbulb is finally on for her

"... ah"
All she needed to say to figure things out.

we all know one guy in this series who's actually constantly pointed out that he's not in the least not interested in (dating) girls…

If Narita got a boyfriend and kissed him before the girls even confess to each other I'd laugh

Though it does feel like with the flowers that the confession coming...maybe...?

I feel like Narita is meant to be the token aroace friend who helps out the main couple bc he likes romance but not for himself (like Maki-kun in Bloom Into You) however, I would absolutely love it if he turned out to be gay

isn't that Narita there on the left? https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/the_guy_she_was_interested_in_wasnt_a_guy_at_all_ch112#3
the two look awfully flirty…
i think the race is on.

we all know one guy in this series who's actually constantly pointed out that he's not in the least not interested in (dating) girls…

If Narita got a boyfriend and kissed him before the girls even confess to each other I'd laugh

Though it does feel like with the flowers that the confession coming...maybe...?

I feel like Narita is meant to be the token aroace friend who helps out the main couple bc he likes romance but not for himself (like Maki-kun in Bloom Into You) however, I would absolutely love it if he turned out to be gay

isn't that Narita there on the left? https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/the_guy_she_was_interested_in_wasnt_a_guy_at_all_ch112#3
the two look awfully flirty…
i think the race is on.

No way, I just noticed! Good observation. Does this mean we might get to see Narita's boyfriend /the guy he's flirting with?!?! :D

I don't think that's supposed to be Narita. He said he'll be busy because he's organizing the thing: https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/the_guy_she_was_interested_in_wasnt_a_guy_at_all_ch106#2

I don't doubt he'll show up, but he's probably behind the scenes rather than on the floor.