I think that at this point we need to just trust that even the angst and drama are going to end up being adorable.

^^^

I hope it ends in hugs and kisses and her telling her “its okay to lean on me every now and then” (i say “her” because the communication should go both ways)

RIP Ozzy Osbourne.

Without Ozzy & Black Sabbath a lot of music referenced in this manga would either not have been made, or at least it would not have sounded the way it does.

RIP Ozzy Osbourne.

Without Ozzy & Black Sabbath a lot of music referenced in this manga would either not have been made, or at least it would not have sounded the way it does.

This is TRUTH. I'll be curious to see if the author/manga-ka makes reference to his passing. Uncle Joe would hold a day of mourning if I read his character correctly.

RIP Ozzy Osbourne.

Without Ozzy & Black Sabbath a lot of music referenced in this manga would either not have been made, or at least it would not have sounded the way it does.

yeah, feels weird but he was 76 after all
still, he died but he'll never be forgotten
truly a GOAT

Yeah, man made it a lot further than many of his contemporaries. He rode that crazy train all the way to the end of the line, and got to give a final goodbye to the fans.

I could totally see Joe and the regulars of the store in mourning attire as at least a single image.

Come on Aya, there are certain upsides to having short nails in your situation.

Aya, girl, like

the nails were gonna be gone sooner or later

That last page...

brb dying from cuteness

My headcanno is that the song she puts on for the ch "rock roll" is "It's still rock and roll to me"

Aya, girl, like

the nails were gonna be gone sooner or later

Haha, nailed it!

Too, too cute.

I feel that with the nails trimmed, there will be some rocking and some rolling happening quite soon. (¬‿¬)

Now kiss

D'aww, that affirmation that her feelings won't change. ♥

Aya, girl, like

the nails were gonna be gone sooner or later

Haha, nailed it!

unnailed it

As usual, Mitsuki finds just the right words to say. Hearing that must have meant the world to Aya right there ^_^

It's OK, I'm sure you'll find the shorter nails much more useful. ;)

My gosh this chapter was just the cutest!!!

NOW CUDDLE!!!

"You're just pure rock and roll", she says

Let's see... some Spanish language one...

Rock and Roll
Amaral
Gato negro, Dragón rojo (2008)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lglJE3WJi50
https://www.letras.com/amaral/1376670/

Partial English TL:

We were only fifteen years old
and there I knew what it would be
two marked hearts
for the rest of the days
I have no cure anymore
I know I can't help it
Rock & Roll to be free
like the wind
I keep searching for the truth
when the silence breaks
whenever I go out to play
those memories come to me

...know what? It checks out. They ARE rock and roll.

last edited at Jul 27, 2025 12:33PM

Aya, girl, like

the nails were gonna be gone sooner or later

Haha, nailed it!

unnailed it

re-nailed it

I came to make a joke, but I see that others have that territory all nailed down. ╮⁠(⁠＾⁠▽⁠＾⁠)⁠╭

Are false nails not a thing in Japan? Or is it that Aya is too stressed out to think about them at the moment?

Are false nails not a thing in Japan? Or is it that Aya is too stressed out to think about them at the moment?

There are some nail salon in Japan, but it's not that common and long fake nail don't seem to be as fashionable as it is in the west. I actually don't like long nail, especially when they are fake, so it's something I tend to notice and I don't see that often girls with long fake nails in Japan. When I do, mostly, it seems to be university students.

So my guess is that it's not a reflex for her, if she never did it before.

last edited at Jul 27, 2025 11:42PM

Are false nails not a thing in Japan? Or is it that Aya is too stressed out to think about them at the moment?

There are some nail salon in Japan, but it's not that common and long fake nail don't seem to be as fashionable as it is in the west. I actually don't like long nail, especially when they are fake, so it's something I tend to notice and I don't see that often girls with long fake nails in Japan. When I do, mostly, it seems to be university students.

So my guess is that it's not a reflex for her, if she never did it before.

That makes sense, and I figure for people that grow out their nails it's a bit like growing your hair and cutting it, it can be scary to adjust to the physical change. That and growing out things like that can be heavily tied to personal image. Plus there's a sense of pride that people can have with physical aspects like that.