boxcutters and yuri go together like sunshine and rainbows

Ohhh okay

Well I can't say I wasn't expecting that. But this was uh, more peaceful (?) than what I'd braced myself for. Toxic yuri makes me happy.

However, I do hope this doesn't overly spill over to our main protags... I know some of it will... but not to this extent, please. The parallels are there, and I imagine they'll continue to be there, but surely they can stay focused on Aaaaangst on one side and on violence/yandere on the other?

I was very curious why 2 chapters had very different tags from the other ones, I'm still confused about where that came from but it's certainly one of the stories I have read

INCREDIBLE chapter, holy moly.. good(?!?!) for them, good for them

The author heard about the scanlation and requested that people read the official release too.

https://comic-walker.com/detail/KC_006092_S/episodes/KC_0060920001600011_E?episodeType=first
https://manga.nicovideo.jp/comic/70738

You can also buy the first volume digitally.

Digital.
Physical.
Official raws.
The mangaka has made statements recently stressing over fan translations and asking everyone to read on the official site.

I don't want to get into it, largely because I don't want anyone trying to argue with Igarashi about piracy. Igarashi doesn't speak English and no matter how well-intentioned you are it's likely to come across as harassment. I don't think Igarashi was being especially condemning, it was more of an emotional appeal, but with volume 2 coming out in a week it's a stressful time for sales and Igarashi hasn't had the easiest time lately.

If you are ever going to speak to a mangaka saying you're a foreigner and huge fan, please for the love of god say you MTL it on your own and don't bring up piracy. It's good to be passionate, I'm sure many appreciate the praise, but be mindful about that kind of thing. Japan does not take piracy lightly and it stresses authors out worldwide.

The mangaka has made statements recently stressing over fan translations and asking everyone to read on the official site.

I won't seek her out, but does she know that most of us cannot read Japanese?

Damn! turned her hair into a mascot
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/dear_flowers_that_bloom_in_days_of_yore_ch5_6

The second volume isn't out yet? So that's why it wasn't on Bookwalker.

^ Follow the mangaka on Bsky for more of the hair cricher.

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Raw chapter 12.

Back-to-back lethal doses of fluffy and toxic yuri? Chapter 12 didn't come in halves so it's likely intended as a simple breather. But it's nice to be back to private time between Kasumi and Haruyo, along with returning the written exchanges. There's a lot of power in that little "I love you."

Speaking of power in little gestures, we get more hints of Kasumi's trauma that likely go over Haruyo's head. Her surprise at how easy it is for Haruyo to hug her, her hesitance towards committing to the future, her shifting feelings towards studying that were likely rooted in guilt. Though of course Haruyo's being almost too respectful now of Kasumi's space, even as she shocks Kasumi by slipping under her coat this time. Not that she seemed to mind. Haruyo might be a dork but she's gentle and considerate enough to take Kasumi's pain when the time comes.

There's a lot of winks given that Kasumi/Haruyo won't be just like Sayori/Mizuki, but we see their worth as role models. That classic fear of transient relationships common to Class S and old yuri dispelled with an exchange sounding suspiciously like a proposal. Though, with Kasumi turning more gay gremlin than ever, you know you need to bask in this happiness while it lasts.

The mangaka has made statements recently stressing over fan translations and asking everyone to read on the official site.

I won't seek her out, but does she know that most of us cannot read Japanese?

I think she realized it was irrational, since she apologized several times for being narrow minded, but was mostly uncomfortable with anyone reading a pirated version at all. It's not like I really expect everyone to give the raw chapter views and likes either but it would help to get some traffic up.

Even if you can't read it, consider buying a copy. Bookwalker is easy enough to use.

I am not in the right financial situation to buy it, but I made sure to give likes to anything of the manga that I could! :3 It's understandable from the author's point of view, so I will support in the ways I can. Thank you for letting us know, noighd!

Also this whole chapter had me feeling so many butterflies, it's so nice to see how the world of this girls is shifting and their expressions are so... real, you know? I am excited to see more.

I bought Vol.1 off Bookwalker now that you mentioned it was on there. I can even sort of read the raws now although I still have a long way to go.

Thanks for the TL, and your chapter commentary too, there's always little details I missed on my first reading that you discuss. Kasumi's thoughts on having to do something vs wanting to do it are so real, it's funny how quickly this story can shift gears while still making it flow well.

Golly, this is just the fluffiest yuri story, isn't it? lol

Blastaar posted:

Golly, this is just the fluffiest yuri story, isn't it? lol

Unless...

I got whiplash after the tone of the previous chapter

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Haruyo just casually slipping her hands under Kasumi's coat like that. What a player! XD

That conversation about how Kasumi assumed their "make-believe" would have to end when they graduated, only for their meeting with the senpais to show that things really can keep going, was really great.

Oooookay
Back to our regularly scheduled cuteness, and not whatever the fuck the other girls have going on

Blastaar posted:

Golly, this is just the fluffiest yuri story, isn't it? lol

Unless...

I got whiplash after the tone of the previous chapter

I'm pretty much loving it. We've seen basically cute stories with somewhat darker overtones before, but this is a freaking master class in messing with audience expectations.

In addition to dropping a 'like' as suggested in the credits of the latest chapter, you also have the option of sending a message of support.

hey what was that chapter so cute for now im scared

nooooo do NOT be like them please!!!

I love the facial expressions. You can see how hard they are falling for each other.

i like the contrast between the two couples shown here through the open communication about college :3
god theyre cuteeee i love them

Steps taken forward. ^_^