I like that this didn't end with Saori falling into Mikako's lap, all lovey-dovey. She has some trauma to work through, and them being phone friends (at first) may be a great start. I feel that Saori is attracted to Mikako's youthful idealism and is afraid her dour fatalism will snuff out that spark.

Mikako needs to be a bit more cautious, while Saori needs to be a bit more open. THey both have lessons to learn and starting out SLOWLY looks to be the best course for a future with these two.

I love stories about a younger woman opening an older woman's heart. But there is no rule that it has to be easy or quick.

With a mother like that, no wonder Nan is so thoroughly broken and anti-relationship. She literally can not be honest about her feelings. It's an involuntary response!

This is why straight girls are so dangerous! I am having PTSD flashbacks here!

She's just keeping her hands warm. Nothing lewd about this!

That last frame of Shuten Douji Hinata in that throne is making me feel some kind of way

I don't know what you're talking about.

*saves several copies"

Checks Bifurcated Tongue on her "Fetishes I Didn't Know I Had" Advent Calendar

Nekomori speaks for all of us!

There is no way Boochi could own sexy underwear. She would turn into dust before she entered a lingerie shop. Maybe Kita bought it.

It's kind of hilarious how into each other they actually are. THe way that they gaze at each other can only be described as "Enthusiastically Eye-F@cking." Someone's going to get pregnant at this point.

Soo... Are they in danger or something? Or is Hinata just worried that Naori will be surrounded by hot babes and guys? Is it the usual "Family introduction" that's supposed to make her act that way? The ending to that (21) chapter felt very tense but I'm not sure if I'm missing something.

I'm guessing relations between humans and ogres don't turn out well at all. Maybe the family is making a special acception, since Naori is Hinata's bartender. Then again, some may not be so reserved and try to eat her anyway.

It's nice to see Makino using her scumbag powers for... Good?

SAVED!

What a beautiful scene. Also, Bocchi is sneakily reaching for that ribbon

Kaoru is totally going to "use" that towell later.

Just so we're clear, Natori DOESN'T want to be Lapis' spoiled pet, that she dotes on and shamelessly flirts with, in front of everyone? I can respect her feelings on wanting to be needed and trusted.

Can we just trade places though?

I kinda want Nijika to drink more alcohol. Clingi-ka Nijika.

Now, I just want an entire season of Mio and Suletta's life, after Quiet Zero. I want to see them, figuring out a wedding venue and guest list. I want to see them set up a household, figuring out how intimacy works, while dealing with Suletta's rehab. I really want this!!!!!

I'm still trying to figure out how she ate that ENTIRE pudding! Is Mio even human? Ayase did call her a "goddess."

We really need a Thicc tag.

This is what happens when you run out of money at Anna's shop. Anna gonna get paid!

For a hot minute I thought this a a NOIR doujin! Seriously! Look at the first page. That is Kirika and Mireille!

THis is some Sith stuff right here. Using her love to have her commit heinous acts. Everybody, hide your younglings!

Silly girl. You left your crystal ball set to "GAY."

I hope Aju sticks around. We get to see how other Oni deal with the curse. And how Naori's surrounded by cute (thirsty) Oni girls.

Naori: MAKE MY HAREM GROOOOOWW!!!!

I think Bocchi is in danger...