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Palucina1
joined May 26, 2020

I have to be honest. When I first read the chapter title: "To the Point Everything Else, Except for Me, Will Turn Gray"

I was speed reading titles, so I read 'Gray' as 'Gay', and I thought that sounded absolutely silly. I only realized my mistake when I loaded the chapter and saw the Angst tag.

So, I somehow disappointed myself.

I read the title three times, and I still thought it said "Gay." My perception filter is rainbow colored.

Yuu
joined Mar 28, 2015

Nya-chan posted:

Seeing the tag line ("A battle without honor or humanity...") and that "Fatale" is the name of the manga reading app, I guess it's going to evolve into an all-out war between Nanakusa and Gonda (maybe more?) for first place in the rankings of the app, all to "win" Futami or something.

Looks like I was right.

joined Jul 26, 2024

Somehow this is one of the more disturbing works I've read, despite nothing extreme happening. "I can tell this will end badly for me, but I don't care since it's better than feeling nothing" from an affection starved person is a much more relatable motivation than I see in most series.

In terms of "How does she not get fired?", it seems like the answer is that emotionally healthy people request another editor after being beat over the head with the red flags. This leaves the people who won't challenge her with whom she can get away with more. Since she gets good results, higher ups would be inclined to leave her alone without very clear evidence she's a liability.

This leading to a manga artist harem is not that realistic, but it's a good setup for a manga storyline. It's also funny a female love interest is the first manga I'm seeing portray harems as emotionally insecure women (mostly women) competing to win affection and status from someone with power over them. That's much more like real world polygamous relationships functioned, where the husband determined the women's standing in the marriage.

last edited at Sep 7, 2025 12:51PM

D05536d6-01d1-4527-9102-4cc772fad5ed
joined Jul 6, 2020

The only way out is for Nanakusa to hook up with Gonda and break the cycle

Untitled
joined Sep 8, 2017

I keep reading this and I don’t know why lol. I hate how it makes me feel, I hate the editor, and I hate how much everyone is so obsessed with that emotional slut. I kinda hope this ends with the editor being abandoned by everyone after manipulating them all and realizing what a piece of shit she is while they all go off to be better people and live better lives. Though I doubt that’ll happen obviously lol

588639047799537665
joined May 23, 2025

The only way out is for Nanakusa to hook up with Gonda and break the cycle

She reminds me a little of Tamaki from HDWR. I hope she's the endgame (if there is one?)

Kuroko-railgun
joined Jul 21, 2024

I keep reading this and I don’t know why lol.

I get you, I also end up reading the next chapter even though the previous one made/makes me feel iffy. I guess it’s curiosity, we as reader are drawn to see how this manga unfolds because it’s so unusual and absurd.

Palucina1
joined May 26, 2020

Reading this feels like a slimy hand is squeezing my heart....

joined Sep 1, 2021

i hate the vibes but im hooked, oh wait thats the point

1pixel
joined Dec 3, 2010

I feel sorry for Shimazaki san.
He was a courageous man, and perhaps a little romantic on the inside of thinking the what ifs scenario with Futami san, only to be splashed with cold water by Futami san, saying that his work is getting axed..

I think I can finally understand a little of Shimazaki san's situation. For example: I am living a life that I might find hope and optimistic towards something, and then something came and happened.
It's like that particular event struck to you and you are left befuddled..

It might take some time to get healed and get back to feet again..

last edited at Oct 3, 2025 1:56PM

Internet_lied
joined Jul 15, 2016

I've been reading a lot on cult leader tactics recently, and Futami is such a capable cult leader. The constant "come here, go away" behaviors, emotional manipulation of egos, pitting circle members against each other to extract talent and labor...

Gah1
joined May 25, 2015

I've been reading a lot on cult leader tactics recently, and Futami is such a capable cult leader. The constant "come here, go away" behaviors, emotional manipulation of egos, pitting circle members against each other to extract talent and labor...

This is such a great point, im recalling all the qualities of a cult leader and she checks off all the boxes, waiting for it to mention she's creating her own religion next lol

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