Yu-Ji sure has changed over the years - kinda funny how she looked like No-rae but with dark long hair...
And turns out Seol-a accidentally overheard Yu-Ji talking with the class behind the back. And the betrayal made Seol-a so depressed that she lost control of things around her and got into an accident. And judging by the last two images, there's been some blood as a result... Hope the cyclist wasn't deadly or even severely injured. And looks like both MCs are now even when it comes to injuries '^^

Overall, so awesome to have the series back to life! Even though it felt too black and white this time. I kinda liked the flashbacks that were only half desaturated more. But oh well, complaining now would be stupid! I just hope the whole Yu-Ji topic will be settled very soon and we'll see more epic cute love moments!

The time flew so quickly for me because I've got loaded at work as f**k, but right now I feel so hyped for the new chapter, I can't even verbally describe it! It was also so sweet to reread the entire thing in one go...

LOL, love this crossover.
Don't know the source, found here: http://www.onlineghibli.com/tavern/thread.php?boardid=5&threadid=3351&page=1

@ takachi

That last image is a broken image for me. Looks like that site of that last image does not permit hotlinking images.

oh thanks @anon! Fixed it with a slightly smaller version.
lol, ninja'd too. Now it's the right one! Thank you twice, anon!!! ^__^

Ah... Wish the entire book was available in digital form. Chiho draws fantastically sweet. I also really like how some of the images here are more light-coloured and mellow. Ikuhara sure knows how to bring darkness and contrast, and I love it a lot, but the opposite can be also really nice if done right.

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So here are some pics. I believe most of them, if not all, are by Chiho Saito herself from the Utena Artbook. Minitokyo supposedly has higher-res images of those, but I don't have an account there.
Enjoy!

I also have scans of the Adolescences artbook on my PC somewhere, but the resolution is also quite poor.

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I wouldn't mind having this thread filled with pics too, regardless whether they are uploaded to DR or not. Would be an epic Utena thread!

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Shou is always so give and take. And I'm pretty sure the "take" part is arriving in a chapter...

I was quite surprised by Ran's reaction to her dream. Why did she look so concerned? Was that still about accepting her gayness? I thought she's way beyond that point already. Was she instead afraid that she might look weird during such a dream? Or was it a typical "WTF did I just watch" as if simply being stunned at how strong her gayness really is, like "how can I be so gay for her!"

I also liked so much the slightly more feminine Keiko of Ran's dream than the real one. The heels, the top, the nails, even the capris - Keiko's image is so much cuter. TBH the fact that there's a difference between the Keiko Ran's dreaming about and the real Keiko makes me kinda sad. It sorta points to the coming drama in their relationship. Or may be I'm too negative like always. Ran, why don't you go buy your senpai some clothes?

ColonalCat,
nice analysis btw. I can't help but recall the died flower of Keiko's from chapter 14. And your thoughts made me think that the eaten flower was actually a metaphor for the broken relationship with her ex rather than a miscarriage. The miscarriage was the monster. And that monster destroyed the relationship. If this really is the case, then you're absolutely right, with this present Keiko kinda subconsciously shows to Ran, how blooming their relationship is and how Keiko enjoys it. While on the other hand how unwilling she still is to spend effort into making the relationship real. Only the minimum effort of avoiding direct sunlight. She really wants to keep their relationship in shadow, and close[te]d, protected from the outsiders. It kinda concerns me especially that despite passionately blooming, the flowers are almost as good as fake. On the positive side, if the flowers happened to be lilies, that could also mean that Keiko simply doesn't see the lesbian relationship as something natural but rather artificial. But I guess she's less concerned about it being yuri as long as the rest of the world doesn't know about it and she doesn't have to fight but simply enjoy the relationship.

Kinda nice how Shou's into numerology and symbolism: chapter 14 and 41 both start with a dream and both use a flower as a symbol of a relationship.

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That tomboyish No-rae is surprisingly very... very cute... and wow to the RL banners!!!

mangafox -> yuri project -> DR
now, all go blame mangafox for me disturbing your minds here

Finally, I can say mangafox is responsible for something good!

oh, Pekoe! why you so sweet... your words make me wanna come back to and mess with this place again and again...

I stopped being ashamed a long time ago.

tell me more about it!!! I sense a good story for a new manga xD

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if Marika goes to the all-boys school that would be so lame...

No kidding. "I can finally be myself and everyone accepts me, time to throw it all away again so I can go to the same school as my fucked-up romantic interest!" Author please.

also, implying there are no strong coed schools? Like, really? Japan, I'm disappointed...

mangafox -> yuri project -> DR
now, all go blame mangafox for me disturbing your minds here

And I'm worried sick for Sun Jing!!!! Why the hell did the author decide to do that to sweet Sun Jing?!?!?

it's trendy this season thanks to Ssamba

if Marika goes to the all-boys school that would be so lame...

forced drama zombies

Well, that escalated quickly - the magazine story and Hina's feelings for Hana-chan.
I also really like Hina's flower top. Now I kinda want to buy such for myself, very cute! And Hana-chan is really very cute too!

Almost no translation necessary. Swimsuits

I object. Keiko and Ran vs Children theme

omg, I don't like takoyaki at all...it tastes super weird. D: Maybe it's an acquired taste or maybe I was too young when I had it.

it's super weird indeed! I hate them and I like them at the same time. It's hard to explain. They really grew on me. And in particular I don't like all those squids. But somehow when it's shaped into takoyaki, done by the Japanese, there's some magic about it that make it work. First time I was like eugh.. I don't like it... but the next time I passed by... I though I wanted to give another try... and then another try... and then.. you actually want it despite it still tastes kinda weird.

yuri drugs

Wha-what do they do??

It's like yuri goggles on steroids. they make it seem that it's yuri out of anything. e.g. if there's a guy involved, you hallucinate of him being a sweet girl. it's scary stuff.

Well obviously yes...but are there any other side effects o.O

You will never look at your Mother the same again.

yes, that's another good example!
now choose... red pill or blue pill lol

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If you read Keikos response with extra thick yuri glasses she says "if you want me....then show me..."

if you read it in Japanese, probably only the yuri drugs can make you see it though... but I'm glad Ran doesn't get too frustrated and stays positive. I think she'll really get her girl at some point.

OMG that centipede reference! Ran I want to glomp you badly! Let's go to the cinema together if Keiko is so baka - let's make her jealous!

and Keiko, you really don't get it, do you? Just how much self-control Ran actually has... not to hug, and kiss, and do you despite living with you for longer than a year...

overall, a great chapter! Again, the alcohol reference was mentioned. Again, the relationship and cheating topic was touched upon. I actually wonder why cheating all of a sudden. Was that a foreshadowing for Keiko's mother arc? Or was it just a problematic relationship flag?

and damn... I could eat takoyaki today, but I forgot all about it, now I have to wait for another week... should've read the chapter earlier...

The hiatus made me feel like learning to draw! Too bad I have to spend my free time time on the driving license now...

I'll pout when I wanna pout! I'm pouting right now even! How's them apples?

oh... you're so cute... but you're a guy, aren't you?

Was thinking a bit more about the break. And you know... I think Ssamba really overdid it and simply got too stressed and burned herself out. I think I might get the feeling even from the last couple of chapters. Maybe she also decided to train drawing various characters more in the mean time. Anyway, I wish her to restore both mental and physical health, forget all about Seol-a, No-rae, manhwa, fans, and just enjoy life for a while. Swim in the sea, get a bit tanned, drink some juicy cocktails, sleep to her heart's content, and so on.

On a side note... if Ssamba's actually a 'he', that would be so "Gekkan Shouji Nozaki-kun" like lol. That would make me a little sad though...

With your support, Hypo-chan, I'm sure we can maintain the thread alive for seven weeks without new chapters! xD

Yesssss let's do it. 1000% support!

Awesome!~ That's the spirit!!!

to royally derail anything.

Derailing and keeping the spark alive are two different things.FF is about community, not only official chapters. :)

Fine, keep your community. I'll just hunt for other topics to ruin. *pouts

Hey Choko, don't you dare pout for nothing!

'yuri is ded!'

as if it isn't

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Yaaay! We got to listen almost the entire piece! Screw the dialogues...
It's a pity Kumiko didn't respond to the hug - I wanted a hug back.. a lot... and there was also interference from other girls... and Kumiko instead responded to Shuichi... damn Shuichi... not that he's bad or his existence is his fault... but there's always that "Shuichi" that steals your love interest from you T__T
Now I want to read the non-existing Vol.4 xD

haha I don't think I mind the break so much as minding that this thread will probably disappear into obscurity until FF comes back. T^T

With your support, Hypo-chan, I'm sure we can maintain the thread alive for seven weeks without new chapters! xD

oh NOOOOOOESSSS!!!!!!! Dull Mondays are BAAACK!!!!
On the other hand, Ssamba, really deserves a good vacation and rest from the story. She's such a hardworker to deliver every week without fail for how many... 7 months straight? or even longer... I'm sure she'll come back refreshed and will raise the bar even further again!

And in the mean time... we have to put some effort and get the chapters 10-39 properly done, hehe. Besides, I expect the fan community to draw something exciting! Let's create too, not just consume!!!