Not to go all “skeleton xylophone” on this, but the bar can’t actually be in the same spot as the CD shop - here, the bar clearly is on the basement level, you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to it. But you can see in all other chapters that the record store was right off the street with a big picture window next to it.

I have no idea why a simple Alice Cooper prop scared him so much. Wasn't even made any spookier for Halloween...

Not to go all “skeleton xylophone” on this, but the bar can’t actually be in the same spot as the CD shop - here, the bar clearly is on the basement level, you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to it. But you can see in all other chapters that the record store was right off the street with a big picture window next to it.

Well, the place could have gone through a complete redesign and renovation. If the staff were all in the basement, then who is upstairs monitoring the ground floor and what for?

Tamahime posted:

Not to go all “skeleton xylophone” on this, but the bar can’t actually be in the same spot as the CD shop - here, the bar clearly is on the basement level, you have to go down a flight of stairs to get to it. But you can see in all other chapters that the record store was right off the street with a big picture window next to it.

It doesn't say it's in the same place though. It says that in the shopping street the cd shop stood, there's now a music bar.

The phrasing is a bit ambiguous,but for me, it means that the cd shop closed and in that street, a music bar opened.

I'm glad they salvaged the CDs and are still using them in the new business.

It doesn't say it's in the same place though. It says that in the shopping street the cd shop stood, there's now a music bar.

The phrasing is a bit ambiguous,but for me, it means that the cd shop closed and in that street, a music bar opened.

You are right, the way it's written is confusing but the way you interpret it makes sense.

I'm kinda unsure who the "skeleton* coworker is. Aya at this point has the micro bangs, and I don't think it's Hime, because doesn't she have freckles?

I'm kinda unsure who the "skeleton* coworker is. Aya at this point has the micro bangs, and I don't think it's Hime, because doesn't she have freckles?

I think it's just a random person who works at the bar. They may just be background scenery, or the first showing of a new character.

As for Hime, it would be nice to see what she has been doing.

I wouldn't be surprised if Hime was Mitsuki's agent as she attempts to get into the music industry.

It looks like the timeskip has settled. And I guess it served to bring the series back to exactly present day since their third year of high school was in 2023 and this is two years later.

Btw, before people get all upset, "Shu-chan" got boobs.

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

This Shu-chan person seems like an avoidant

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

It looks like it's starting an arc.

The college arc.

Which would mean it's not ending yet.

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Main thing I think is that her...friend(?) wasn't happy about her arm being touched like how Aya probably touches her girlfriend's arm when it comes to scary movies

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Same here, but I think it’s meant to show each girlfriend’s life during Halloween, one works at a bar, while the other watches a scary movie with her friends at university.

FluffyCow posted:

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Main thing I think is that her...friend(?) wasn't happy about her arm being touched like how Aya probably touches her girlfriend's arm when it comes to scary movies

I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

Narita will be on the case to find her a girlfriend.

So we are getting some new characters, which is good. But it would be nice to catch up with some of the old gang, Mao, Chizuru (sp?), and Hime

I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

I'm surprised you're the only person who thought so. I thought this was pretty clear. It's starting ~drama~

Non-factor drama since Aya only wants Mitsuki, but you know

I don't see anything hinting at attraction there. More like "Shu-chan" doesn't want to be there and feels disgusted at the casual touch and regrets giving in to peer pressure, so she's leaving.

I hope I'm not wrong, I really wish this isn't the start of a romantic competition drama arc. That would be completely stupid.

It might, however, be the start of an arc about boundaries and friendships.

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I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

Narita will be on the case to find her a girlfriend.

Wingman skill at 999.

FluffyCow posted:

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Was this chapter confusing? It connects to the first chapter of the time skip and introduces a new character (she actually showed up first in the "drunk Aya" chapter). I think it ties things together and slows things down while promising a new arc for at least this person. The first couple time skip chapters were jumping around to set the stage while having a little fun catching up--we know they live together, where they work, who they now know etc. Now it seems like we're settling into something.

Main thing I think is that her...friend(?) wasn't happy about her arm being touched like how Aya probably touches her girlfriend's arm when it comes to scary movies

I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

Yes, especially with the look she gave when Aya mentioned wanting to hang out with them instead; that gesture seemed to mean something to Shu-chan. Then with her reaction to the touch, Shu-chan seems to know what her feelings are.

Maybe her feelings make her uncomfortable because Aya is taken or because Shu-chan isn't settled with herself. Either way could explain why she avoids the club. Could also explain why she's the one suggesting Aya goes home. Just spit balling. A lot of possibilities.

I doubt she just doesn't like Aya's sexuality (I don't see the series dealing with homophobia in that way but that would be a really dynamic route to go as well). From a writing standpoint there's so many potential directions, so I'm happy with this new info. Good Halloween chapter. Making use of those 4 pages again.

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Collateral damage.

Hmmm, interesting reaction by "Shu-chan" and by the comments, the reactions assuming her feelings are rather varied. It'll be interesting to see what happens.