Who the hell transcend their sexual desires in real life? Are you alluding that Ran and Keiko are saints? They are far from that.

If you have unresolved sexual desires in real life, you masturbate. Maybe Ran and Keiko do that, but I don't think Shou is going to show it to us.

People in relationships aren't just having sex all the time like frenzied rabbits. In fact, in my experience, sex is often ridiculously unsexy, and once you've reached that point with someone you're in a relationship with, you don't really have much sexual tension going on. Sex is just a fun activity that neither takes too seriously.

''THEIR'' relationship has transcended the sexual desires, there is no need even for words for them, Ran trips and drops the sweets she made and Keiko, without even questioning anything like most would do, picks some up and eats them.

Yeah, well, any friend in any manga would have done the same thing.

I have heard of Stars On-TV-Show-couples where people became furious when they found out that they weren't married in real life but instead choosed someone who most thought were utterly boring and non-fitting but appaerently there doesn't need to be a great chemistry to find the person you wanna fulfill your more instinctual desires with

I didn't understand at all the point you're making here.

In most non porn manga, characters apparently hold back their sexual desires. I don't think Ran or Keiko are going to voice or act them anytime soon, or at all for that matter.

It's just that Shou made a pretty good job as far as realistic slice-of-life goes, but if it isn't going to evolve into romance and/or drama at some point, then I'm going to be bored.

I enjoy Stretch a whole lot, but at the moment it's too light. I wish I could imerse in Ran & Keiko's story more.

Who the hell transcend their sexual desires in real life? Are you alluding that Ran and Keiko are saints? They are far from that.

If you have unresolved sexual desires in real life, you masturbate. Maybe Ran and Keiko do that, but I don't think Shou is going to show it to us.

People in relationships aren't just having sex all the time like frenzied rabbits. In fact, in my experience, sex is often ridiculously unsexy, and once you've reached that point with someone you're in a relationship with, you don't really have much sexual tension going on. Sex is just a fun activity that neither takes too seriously.

Ran and Keiko don't have any sex life and are not in a relationship.

And if you don't take sex seriously, then it's your loss.

''THEIR'' relationship has transcended the sexual desires, there is no need even for words for them, Ran trips and drops the sweets she made and Keiko, without even questioning anything like most would do, picks some up and eats them.

Yeah, well, any friend in any manga would have done the same thing.

Uhm, no? Ran was established as this free spirit, lots of energy, lots of genkiness and somewhat of an potty mouth but with good intentions, always dragging Keiko to things with her energy, so when she suddenly trips most people would have written this scene like this: ''Oh man Ran, you are so clumsy'' but Keiko doesn't even questions it anymore and just goes to the option that would make her happy, that's as subtle as you can get.

My point was that, no matter how fitting the pieces look, they won't necessarily come together, I can understand that the story looks like it's stopped in it's track but Shou kinda wrote himself into a corner here because there is really next to no way to make the romantic-option look like a logical next step, sure the shippers would be happy but there are plenty of people that don't want to see them together because they don't really see the point in it when they are getting along just fine.

Ran and Keiko don't have any sex life and are not in a relationship.

And if you don't take sex seriously, then it's your loss.

A year without sex, ....In the real world it is impossible

Ran and Keiko don't have any sex life and are not in a relationship.

And if you don't take sex seriously, then it's your loss.

A year without sex, ....In the real world it is impossible

Except when it's entirely possible, and any number of couples are like that.

It's entirely possible that some people don't have any libido and don't even masturbate. It's not that frequent though.

It's also possible that some people, in couple or not, don't have any sexual activity, even though they want to have some. But it's definitely not healthy.

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In fact, in my experience, sex is often ridiculously unsexy

Is this what they call, "vanilla"?

In fact, in my experience, sex is often ridiculously unsexy

Is this what they call, "vanilla"?

vanilla sex can be very sexy. It's just about the state-of-mind.

But we're straying from the topic of Stretch.

Is this what they call, "vanilla"?

Sex is about having a good time, whatever that entails for the people involved. It's all well and good to watch something designed to be aesthetically pleasing, but when someone's had their head in your crotch for 30 minutes, I'm not sure how that's supposed to be sexy or serious. It's healthy to be able to laugh and joke around about how ridiculous that actually is.

I don't get why people treat it as this huge serious thing, especially in a relationship. It's an enjoyable activity between two people who care about each other, and if someone wants to grab my boob and make honking noises on occasion, that's fine by me.

"Ridiculous" for me sounds like it'd be something to be embarassed about.

I never felt it to be the case.

The best is not when you have a lot fun (even if it's nice), but when you pour your feelings into it.

My point was that, no matter how fitting the pieces look, they won't necessarily come together, I can understand that the story looks like it's stopped in it's track but Shou kinda wrote himself into a corner here because there is really next to no way to make the romantic-option look like a logical next step, sure the shippers would be happy but there are plenty of people that don't want to see them together because they don't really see the point in it when they are getting along just fine.

Just have to say I disagree. They have a good thing now, that's no reason not to keep it evolving, as you're kind of implying with 'they are getting along just fine.'. There is drama we know is in store, and if done right, this certainly could be done to make the relationship take a more romantic spin.

Seriously, a good thing now doesn't mean there isn't a better thing possible. This 'transcending sexual desire' thing sounds like a load of tosh. They have a deep connection, but I think you're reading way too much into it.

Hey guys, the third volume extras and color chapter are up. Terribly sorry for the delay—finals are killing me. Enjoy!

Thanks for this!

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD

Oh. My. God.

I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

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I seriously love the manga, I really am quite happy with how it is now, I don't feel it needs more yuri (and believe me that's a rare thing for me to say), its refreshing look at a relationship that sits somewhere between platonic and romantic and its just adorable to see, also the subtlety of their relationship means that whenever anything even small happens between them I AM SO FREEKIN HAPPY LIKE SERIOUSLY instead of in other manga where I'd be like "great they held hands, now how many chapters untill they do the fricklefrack"

It's honestly up their now as one of my favorite mangas of all time, can't wait to see where it leads

If you have unresolved sexual desires in real life, you masturbate. Maybe Ran and Keiko do that, but I don't think Shou is going to show it to us.

I feel like Ran probably definitely does, she seems more hedonistic. Keiko weirdly I feel like even though she's apparently pretty sexual would feel uncomfortable getting off by herself.

But yo, what do I know. Only Shou would know for sure.

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD
I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

No, it didn't happen. Keiko obviously faked being unconscious. I don't know if she faked being breathless either, but if she didn't then already from the moment of checking Keiko's breath, Ran intentionally decided for the CPR as a tease.
In any case, she properly followed the first-aid instructions and unbuttoned Keiko's shirt. She should've undo the bra too, but here she said "beautiful", that completely gave Keiko away because she blushed. At the moment Ran was 100% certain Keiko's totally conscious, so instead of doing the compressions she faked the "kiss" with her fingers.

Ran actually kissed Keiko but told her that it was just her fingers That is what I want to believe xD
I think that's what happened! Also, it seemed Keiko pretended to be passed out and just let Ran unbutton her shirt. And she blushed when Ran said that she was beautiful!! This is the most tension I've seen between the two yet!

Edit: Wait, maybe it didn't happen after re-reading the last page a few times...

No, it didn't happen. Keiko obviously faked being unconscious. I don't know if she faked being breathless either, but if she didn't then already from the moment of checking Keiko's breath, Ran intentionally decided for the CPR as a tease.
In any case, she properly followed the first-aid instructions and unbuttoned Keiko's shirt. She should've undo the bra too, but here she said "beautiful", that completely gave Keiko away because she blushed. At the moment Ran was 100% certain Keiko's totally conscious, so instead of doing the compressions she faked the "kiss" with her fingers.

This chapter reminds me of chapter 100 of Virgins' Empire

Came to see where the discussion has gone and all I see are black bars like it's a hot night at the hentai lounge. Seems like the next release is gonna be good eh?

takachi

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RR, you write so delicious! Really enjoy reading your posts :)

Lol thank you Takachi =]

Reminds me, Smileys and thanking are not actually prohibited here, so feels kinda unusual to see that.
Dangit Shou what the actual stretch? That "close your legs" was utterly casual though

God damn this is such a tease.

This manga is going to kill me.

If I die and Shou doesn't make a yuri happy ending... Avenge me!!

don't worry, I will avenge you or die trying.

Ohahaha, she wanted that kiss!

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

arghh! just kiss her!

I give up hope
They won't get anywhere
Higashiyama won't make them a couple and you guys know it.
He'll just continue to milk us over and over again
But nothing will ever come from this.
They might be in love, or something but they'll never be a couple
So I give up hope

You feelin' okay, dude? You want me to call someone?