Hm. Considering some of Amano sensei's other works, in particular stuff like "Mama Mama", I cannot but think that Remi was all too accurate when she stated that "Sacchan is as straight as they come"... Ruki strikes me as the real deal, but Sacchan may end up merely seeing this as a fun "experiment" 5 years from now. A rather bleak, if probably not too unrealistic, outlook.

Hoping that the other chapters also get a remake. The thing I loved the most about the original was the ending, seeing as it shows the continued development of their relationship. Same reason I love the ending of "Candy" or even "Girlfriends" (despite the latter only being a rather short jump into the future).

Indeed strangely familiar. I find the style of the blush and lips somewhat reminiscent of http://dynasty-scans.com/authors/kishi_torajirou

Dark ... but nice. Somehow I cannot help but like it.

a.) I like it. :)
b.) Is this a second author by the same name, or is there just some issue with linking it up with http://dynasty-scans.com/authors/kuromame ?

Why everyone is treating this as bait? Ran is clearly gay and in love with Keiko. Even if they don't end in a relationship this will be one of the best takes on the tired story of one sided love on the site.

I agree that this has most certainly crossed the "bait" border. I mean, come on, in the last panel note Ran's legs under the blanket: she is effectively spooning up against Keiko, who smiles at Ran's sleeping face and blissfully continues to enjoy the snuggling...

I'm sosososososo impressed with the way they depicted the sex, really, kudos to the authors!

Couldn't agree more. I was very much surprised how well they tackled that part, as it could have gone horribly-clichéd-wrong. I have to say that so far the whole story reminds me of Hourou Musuko in terms of a really good depiction of a difficult topic, albeit with a much lighter hearted tone (which I will freely admit I am glad for, Hourou Musuko was downright depressing in parts).

I have to admit that I really liked the story. While the ending did come as a surprise, and like many I made a sad face for a few seconds, I also found it uplifting in a way. The very fact that people like Amano Shuninta depict this reality, and that it is even scanlated, is something that I believe to be very important.

Have a look at the World Values Survey. Just throw the name into Google, they’re easy to find. Go to Data & Documentation -> Online Analysis. Look up some of the cultural factors in Japanese society, in particular when it comes to marriage and LGBT acceptance. Marriage does not always represent an “oh we’re so in love” feel-good scenario, but is often a much more functional element; not necessarily a commitment to another person, but seen as part of one’s duty to society. In such a setting, it is culturally perfectly acceptable that a marriage fulfils a purely formal role – love and intimacy are not required. The Japan Times even has an article titled “Sexlessness wrecks marriages, threatens nation’s future”, including a study showing that the Japanese have the least sex in the world by a fair margin. Factor a lack of social acceptance of LGBT people into that and you have a recipe for exactly the sort of situation Amano shows here.

So why do I feel it important that such Doujins exist? Because, if the only representation is one of happy schoolgirl lesbians living in a fully accepting society, then we will never see the societal changes that are necessary. One of the elements that made, for instance, Prism so gripping is the scene where the girls are suddenly confronted by discrimination. This echoes the experience of many in real life, and not always is there someone fully accepting to save the day. Can a manga change that? Amano’s story will not singlehandedly change the world, but it may open the eyes of some people in Japan and abroad to the situations that many find themselves in today. Maybe the very indignation that people are displaying can cause them to think that a more open and accepting society is something to strive for. At least that’s my positive takeaway from this one.

I don't really mind the baiting, but then again, I like Marimite, so I'm probably not the best person to judge...

Somehow needs a "melancholy" tag imho...

I know what you mean... now that you say that, I've noticed that my lists don't have much of that. School life with confirmation:
(Not counting one-shots, non-originals, nor really short stories...)

Notes From The Garden Of Lilies <- There is an extra that makes it all so good.
Cross Heart <- final chapters are after school life/graduation.
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter <- has one story of 2 who are working at the school.
Wife & Wife <- of course, this is the best! xD
+Most of morishima's works.

List is quite short...

Candy by Yuhuko Suzuki and of course Girl Friends by Morinaga Milk come to mind. And certainly seconding the Sasameki Koto comment as well.

I suggested RAPE on the tags. Also reading the comments a "wtf am I reading" tag should be added!!

It's pretty clear what is going on, WTF am I reading is reserved for bizarre, confusing, or nonsensical stories, and it doesn't have enough physical coercion to justify the rape tag.

It doesn't take physical coercion to be rape; I agree with the rape tag.

Indeed. To claim that there is consent here would be completely delusional.

While a lot of manga do indeed display relationships that would be at the very least problematic if they were real, the complete and utter lack of consent contrasted by intense predatory behaviour is what pushes this one over the border for me, clearly dumping it into the rape category. Would very much want to see that tag here to be honest.

Oh God!...
I should've read the comments before reading, I did not enjoy this.

Wholeheartedly agree... I literally feel somewhat sick to my stomach after reading that one.

Somehow I cannot help but feel that this should be merged with the Mucchiri Muunii entries. The stories "Swear" and "Promise" are actually identical, and the name Mucchiri Muunii is even used in the "Swear" credits...