This author isn't in the habit of doling out bad endings, so this is looking really enjoyable in the future with the usual spots of dumb-ass trouble.

It seems that this author also isn't in the habit of doling out yuri endings based on the two other actual manga up here... I'm sure it'll be different for this one since it's much more direct from the very first chapter, but reading this suddenly reminded me that I waited so long for Riko and Haru after the "I WANT TO BE YOUR MATTRESS" scene and then nothing happened (the long wait was because of Yuri Project and not Hijiki, but, yeah, and that's understandable since translating is a thankless job). I'm not sure if that or Ayakashiko were officially marketed as yuri, but Hijiki has still hurt me two too many times. There's more progress in the first page of this manga than there was in both of them combined though, and I do love Hijiki's manga, so I'm definitely gonna keep reading since I'm sure Hijiki won't do that three times in a row.

...Oh. This is the author of Irukawa Hot Springs. That was such a disappointment: a blatant yuri confession that all parties involved somehow IMMEDIATELY forgot, and the rest of the manga played out as if it never happened.

Aha, I thought it would be this series. I have no problem with this premise so long as the relationship is enjoyable to watch.

For anyone wondering, this first chapter is the only one that shares any similar story content to the Twitter version.

Wait, really? So what does it turn into?

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All right, now I'm on board with the "Hinoka thinks they're already dating" group. Those kinds of pictures aren't the things you just randomly send to a friend.

Looks delicious.

Umm... well... that just happened.

Nice that everything worked out so well with everyone finding out.

Is it just me or did some parts of this chapter look a little rougher than normal? As if the author hadn't gone over and refined the base sketches as much as usual.

Proper sisterly affection.

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Hmmmm...

Accidental confession? Almost?

Nakayoshi.

It feels like there's a lot of stuff going on under the surface where we can't see.

^No need to worry a number of artists have already let their imaginations run wild for you. ;)

Now here's a couple that does not have enough content here, given how gay they are.

I don't understand.

When I first read this battle in the novel, I noted fairly quickly that Rei was only using her earth powers, despite controlling an element that would have been much more effective against Claire's fire. That's a rather blatant display of Rei's superior skill.

Ah, making the vow the second time. It will bother me that Claire is going to break those vows.

I'm confused.

So much floofiness I can't even

Three tengu pileup.

And Gura is waaaaaaay to cute, as always.

Baby cat chicken phoenix Kiara needs a thorough scrubbing, it seems.

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Intense rivalry.

Where were her parents in all this??

Probably basking in the "our daughter is a brilliant musician" fame among all the neighbors and gossipmongers and completely failing to even consider that this might be doing fucked up things to her mental state.

... that stolen plotlines thing feels like a revelation pulled straight out the ass. Why does he even do that? I fail to see how this even benefitted him... like maybe you get a better final product if you combine a good plotline with good drawings, but surely you just could... make two people involved in the creation of the manga (like he actually suggested in his initial excuse)? How is this even worth it, a decent risk of getting found out for relatively little payoff?

That guy is not an evil mastermind, he's just a dumbass.

I think he wants to be known as the editor of a single stand-out star, rather than of a collab. Also presumably this way they only have to pay one person instead of two, although that may be beyond the level of an editor's concern. But I suspect it's mostly egotism: he wants to be able to brag that every mangaka he's in charge of is brilliant, so that he can look down his nose at everyone else.

Just a heads up that /u/ scanlations (specifically me and Urbs) will be picking this up in lieu of Yuri Ichigo's mysterious absence.

Thank you muchly! We really appreciate you stepping in to pick this up. :)

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I can sympathize with Shiho, but only mildly. It does hurt to struggle with everything to have to accomplish something, only to see someone who doesn't even seem to care about it blow straight passed you. But that doesn't excuse her ruining her friendships and attacking other people who aren't as focused on being the best.

There's something disturbing about that faceless cat doll, even putting aside all the supernatural stuff.

Next arc gon' be good

Ah yes, we're about to head into the final arc of the second novel. Good stuff.