Some people here claim it will inevitably become a love triangle, so I was saying regardless of whether that actually happens, this is a good way to develope their characters and relationships. You basically have the same idea as me.

I don't think this is really a love triangle either, I actually like love triangles, when they're well written and unpredictable.

But I must say I also don't think this is good character development. The "sudden transfer student" who happens to be the perfect fit to move the plot forward always feels like lazy writing to me. The chapter was basically a series of convenient events meant to bring up the precise points about Iro that could stir up Fujishiro's insecurities. There was nothing organic about that, it's way more interesting when the jealousy is caused by a character we're invested on or have opinions about rather than a Plot Point-san.

Hardly anything is truly unpredictable, especially with love triangles. The most "surprising" thing they can offer is not to be antagonistic or toxic. If only because that's the rarest version. I once read one where both rivals were trying to get the other together with the love interest, ignoring their own happiness... that was probably the most unique one lol

Well you aren't wrong, as usual a good plot device doesn't necessarily make a good story. It really depends on the execution and how much Iro will be fleshed out and what kind of dynamic she will create. If she ascends beyond a mere plot device, people will look back on this more favorably I presume.

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^Then what pray tell is it? A flashlight?

Love triangle or not, it's good to challenge these two who prospered in isolation with the terrors of inclusion lol

I would say it's hardly a love triangle? Regardless, the story seems to be putting down hurdles for Fujishiro and Kurokawa to overcome, like an arc for character development.

Fujishiro is likely going to distant herself while Kurokawa will be left to wonder why?? They need to confront each other to know what's the problem and
boom!
character and relationship development.

Some people here claim it will inevitably become a love triangle, so I was saying regardless of whether that actually happens, this is a good way to develope their characters and relationships. You basically have the same idea as me.

I dunno about her but I'd take the 100% chance with her versus the .10% chance with Probably Straight Friend.

wise words but follow through rate is historically lower than that 0.10%

Naturally. You can't force your heart to love someone else, just because they are more convenient.

Lotsa catgirl pics this time around. Pawsome~

I love how she misses her hairflip XD

The many faces of servanthood.

Real ears? Impressive!

Jeez Tomoko has some sensitive fingers.

There is some manipulating going on alright.

It's just the most efficient way I tell ya.

Not sure who is more impressive here. Claudine's sense of balance or Maya's shoulders...

At least this means she expects to go all the way. lol

Snake tongues are certainly something else.

I didn't think she had to apply those Queen Bee pheromones quite so directly.

This pairing just keeps on rockin'

Blue Bird. Hah.

And suddenly Kou regrets her decision to live at the office.

She doesn't seem opposed to eating that pen.

Hands down the rapiest thing I've ever seen. This is a violation of Tomoko's body that they can't even show in court!

If you wanna date a forest nymph, better get used to branches in places you didn't expect.

iPS cells. Google it.

I know what iPS cells are thank you very much. I just don't think that would be able to support the whole world's population that way.

When your species survival is on the line, surprisingly people stop caring about the little things and pump funds into the crazy ideas.

It`s not that she is especially jealous of Iro-chan, but rather that she had a misconception of what Kurokawa was to her. Kurokawa was Fujishiro's savior, but to Kurokawa helping a person in need is not special. That disconnect is tough to stomach for someone who was always hung up on being special. Fujishiro abandoned her old posse and doesn't care about impressing anyone anymore... except Kurokawa. Wanting to be special to everyone has condensed to be special to one person, but if that person does not feel that way, how is she going to cope?

Love triangle or not, it's good to challenge these two who prospered in isolation with the terrors of inclusion lol

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Sometimes I wish Love is War actually was this easy.
This is a case of genius morons being better at love than stupid geniuses.

I think that Sukurako’s masochism is almost purely notional, though—she clearly likes the buzz of imagining herself in subby situations with Kasumi, but the reality of actually role-playing it lasts about two seconds.

Which is good, because Kasumi temperamentally lacks every quality required in an effective domme except a deep sense of personal entitlement.

Oh, I don't actually think Saku is a masochist. I'm just saying all her "fetish jokes" are centered around masochism. It's clearly not serious. In fact I'm glad that Sakurako has grown emotionally to actually treat a fight between them as a joke, because she is that sure they will make up.

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