Gabinomicon posted:

This really gives me hope for dramatic climax at the end of a year.

I wouldn't expect this to be the kind of manga that ends as soon as the main couple gets together, but also I could see the author wanting to wrap this up so she can start a new manga in a not twitter format, one where she can put out 30 page chapters instead of 4. I got to imagine this medium limitation is frustrating to work with sometimes.

I think it'll be difficult in the future for Sumiko. When you have a hit behind you, expectations are high for your next work and it's all too easy to disappoint. You either try something new and it's a hit or miss, or you recycle your previous recipe and people lose interest.

It's much safer to have moderate success growing with time than being a shooting star.

aww man, I love the symbolism in how Aya and the random guy talk about her music preferences, while it is a direct paralell to her dating preference - thinking how things would be easier if she was just into the same stuff everyone else is.. and then Mitsuki interrupting that whole convo :D

am I the only one hoping the series won't end after they confess/get together? it'd be fun to see how their relationship changes afterwards

Agreed. New guy struck me as just trying to talk to a pretty girl after getting pushed into the situation by Narita.

is that really Narita?
that feels out of character

(and also, Narita has had an earring in his left ear since his character introduction)

last edited at Dec 15, 2024 2:25PM

^^
We're only what will be about a third through volume 4, so there's at the very least 20-something chapters to go, but I don't think it will just end like this even if they got together here. There's too much to go through from uncle and his ex, to the kouhai who will likely still want to scout Mitsuki despite her missing the company party, to the inevitable encroaching graduation drama and what they'll do afterwards.

and what they'll do afterwards.

such as Mitsuki returning to Fuji Rock to perform (for Aya).

crrrrrrriiiiiingeeeeee

Agreed. New guy struck me as just trying to talk to a pretty girl after getting pushed into the situation by Narita.

is that really Narita?
that feels out of character

(and also, Narita has had an earring in his left ear since his character introduction)

I mean, if it's not Narita, it's some guy with his hairstyle who is drawn identically and is familiar enough with Oosawa to grab her arm and introduce her to someone.

Or he just isn't wearing his earring to the dance for whatever reason. (Or Sumiko just forgot to draw it)

Anyway, I don't know that it's especially out of character. He put on the prom specifically for Mitsuki and Aya, one of them isn't there, and the other is wall-flowering because the first isn't there. He probably feels bad and would like to see her dance and have a nice time even if her bae isn't there.

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Anyway, I don't know that it's especially out of character. He put on the prom specifically for Mitsuki and Aya, one of them isn't there, and the other is wall-flowering because the first isn't there. He probably feels bad and would like to see her dance and have a nice time even if her bae isn't there.

He's playing 5D chess and knew Mitsuki would appear out of nowhere if some guy talked to Aya.

Agreed. New guy struck me as just trying to talk to a pretty girl after getting pushed into the situation by Narita.

is that really Narita?
that feels out of character

(and also, Narita has had an earring in his left ear since his character introduction)

I mean, if it's not Narita, it's some guy with his hairstyle who is drawn identically and is familiar enough with Oosawa to grab her arm and introduce her to someone.

Or he just isn't wearing his earring to the dance for whatever reason. (Or Sumiko just forgot to draw it)

Anyway, I don't know that it's especially out of character. He put on the prom specifically for Mitsuki and Aya, one of them isn't there, and the other is wall-flowering because the first isn't there. He probably feels bad and would like to see her dance and have a nice time even if her bae isn't there.

He also called her ''Oosawa'', without honorifics, which would imply some familiarity.

Here we go....

The Promise by When in Rome intensifies

I looked up that song Bodys and it's pretty good, with lyrics that directly imply this is The Moment. It's a romantic song that talks about not wasting time not getting together assuming we have forever, which is particularly relevant given what's happening with Joe. Also lyrics about holding each other until we forget we can't talk, which feel very apt for Mitsuki and Aya.

Did she just steal the aux for the entire prom?

i mean, the chapter is called Hijacker.

I logged in for the first time in forever to say that prom dress eviscerated my existence. Slay

I logged in for the first time in forever to say that prom dress eviscerated my existence. Slay

Right? Sumiko has done a fantastic job of depicting the MCs as having very different styles but giving them looks that don’t actually clash.

Aya’s choker, and that plunging backline are just—wow. And in black.

last edited at Dec 21, 2024 6:07AM

This chapter got me reminiscing about Arcane

OMG CAR SEAT HEADREST IN CHAPTER 113!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"That's not what I meant to say at all
I mean I'm sick of meaning, I just wanna hold you"
//
"Don't you realize our bodies could fall apart any second?
I am terrified, your body could fall apart at any second
Those are you got some nice shoulders
I'd like to put my hands around them
I'd like to put my hands around them"
Lyrics form Bodys by Car Seat Headrest, they might be foreshadowing some stuff? (cope)

PLEASE PLEASEPLEASEPLEASE I NEED THIS
IT'S FINALLY COMING TOGETHER
I am so excited, this chapter is like a christmas gift

12/24(火)にお知らせがあります
Announcement coming 12/24 xx

https://x.com/agu_knzm/status/1870683531829285124

今週は2人にお休みしてもらってますが、クリスマスイブまで少々お待ちください…
Mitsuki & Aya are taking a little break this week in prep for the holidays…

https://x.com/agu_knzm/status/1870683536203952461

(i stripped the emoji from the original posts)

Somebody should convince Arai-sensei to move to Bluesky lol

Somebody should convince Arai-sensei to move to Bluesky lol

It would probably be a hard sell for her to abandon Xitter completely but she should definitely have an account on Bluesky in addition to her other socials.

Her backup is Instagram. She spent time this year backfilling so everything is on there. She also posts doodles to ig stories that expire so it’s good to follow if just for that.
https://www.instagram.com/agu_knzm

She made an alt account there where she draws space yuri on the side.
https://www.instagram.com/knzm_ing

https://x.com/agu_knzm/status/1874292080119607649

New Year picture from Arai Sumiko's Twitter.

I hope this is just Mountain Dew, young ladies.

how do we add these pictures here https://dynasty-scans.com/series/the_guy_she_was_interested_in_wasnt_a_guy_at_all/images ?