I'm enjoying the plot and characters so far, but...the pacing... I don't expect it'll change, so I hope I can get used to it.

Seeing it from Adachi's POV (ch5) was so different from what I expected, I didn't even recognize the story at first.

Touko gave Yuu the shit end of the stick and then dumped her with it the moment it became inconvenient...

Dumped her? That wasn't how I read her apology--
"I took advantage of her."
"How many times have I forced her to silence herself? How many lies have I forced her to tell?"

True, her fear kept her from clearing up the misunderstanding, but I did not read this as a rejection at all; rather, this felt to me like the first time Touko truly acknowledged Yuu.

When I was saying that I was mostly illustrating it from Yuu's perspective. As the audience we get to see Touko's thoughts on the matter which Yuu doesn't.

Ah. True. I got kicked in the kidneys by a horse once; about as much fun as what Yuu's going through. Thanks to the author for giving the readers a "behind the scenes" in the same chapter rather than dragging out the torture.

Touko gave Yuu the shit end of the stick and then dumped her with it the moment it became inconvenient...

Dumped her? That wasn't how I read her apology--
"I took advantage of her."
"How many times have I forced her to silence herself? How many lies have I forced her to tell?"

True, her fear kept her from clearing up the misunderstanding, but I did not read this as a rejection at all; rather, this felt to me like the first time Touko truly acknowledged Yuu.

This collection has everything you'd want out of Yuri!
idols
big boobs
age gap
Mira
exhibitionism
lots of sex
orgy

Missing from the list: Romance (Probably the only thing I actually do look for in Yuri.)

Was the Public Indecency tag always there? I noticed that just now.

Glad I'm not the only one thinking that.

is the taboo aspect wat makes yuri interesting in the first place for you guys?
i wonder if in the future it won’t be as special

I'm sure for everyone it's a little different. As for me, I avoid gratuitously sexual stuff; it's romance that interests me. The kinds of stories I like, where the characters seem to form a deeper, more emotional connection in the end, seem more common in yuri.

If the taboo aspect come into it at all, it's that traditional romance stories are more like a battle between the two characters, where one tries to wear down the other's defenses; whereas, the characters in yuri fight together to overcome the common foe of society's prejudices. Which one do you think sounds like a healthier recipe for a long-term relationship? (In Their Story, it's a little of a mix.)

In that sense, it's not merely being taboo that makes the story interesting, but that being taboo sets a framework which provides for a more interesting story. So, yes, I do believe it may be less special in the future. Though, probably not in my lifetime. Sadly.

...with their friends they are finding it harder and harder to conceal their relationship as it develops. Somewhere or somehow it will come out.

That's not to say I think their friends or family will be against it necessarily.

Keep in mind that we, the readers, have seen a side of their friends that the MCs haven't. To Nanoha and Chidori, the impression of their friends' reactions is driven largely by them wanting to make fun of another couple. I think their friends would be upset at them for keeping it secret, and also feel bad for making them feel they had to.

On the other hand, the way some couples end up distancing themselves from their circle of friends once they pair up, I'm kind of glad to see the group of them still hanging out and doing stuff together.

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I noticed that the TOC lists a fourth chapter (omake maybe?): Tinkerbell's Crime. Anyone know where I can find this? (Raw or translated?)

Edit: @pkChinensis -- Just saw your post from two years ago. If (big if) you see this and no one has taken you up on it yet, I wouldn't mind taking a stab at it.

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The last time I checked it had "subtext" tag instead "yuri". So now it worth reading?

They got married, started dating, and have all but confessed their feelings for each other. In that order.

So, how is the anime? Animation quality didn't look too good...

It’s wonderfully gay and the animation quality is good too (imo)

they made it even more gay then the manga

I'm noticing that with a lot of the "girlship" anime lately.

Be sure to check out the earlier version, too.

Dramaaaangstolence The end.

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NISHI UKO'S COLLECTORS IS BACK?! I've missed it immensely oh my gosh. I need to know if there is a continuation or if the series has already ended.

Patience shall be rewarded. Based on the table of contents, there's at least 10 chapters still in the pipeline.

I really need to buy this series. The only downside of having moved is that there's no Kinokuniya near me anymore.

What just happened? I feel like I just took the up-town express when I meant to grab the cross-town local. Not confused, but it sure left my head spinning.

Yay, more Ootomo Megane!

This couple looks so much like Motoko & Keiko that is feels like I'm reading a prequel.

While I am truly heartened by the arrival of the Yuri tag (and content to justify it), part of me can't help but be disappointed every time I come here thinking it's a new chapter of Under One Roof. Why can't I keep them straight? Err... gay. I mean... Augh, you know what I mean.

...even with an obligatory swimsuit chapter like this...

It may have been a swimsuit chapter, but what I like is that it wasn't focused on T&A like so many others. The focus stayed firmly on cuteness rather than sexiness. Totally agree on the relationship progress.

This series actual title is "Zenryoku Hen'ai Girl".

Hen'ai? So, like "Strangelove"?

How has this not been scanlated yet? The anime seems like it was a hit.

Are you referring this this?
https://dynasty-scans.com/series/kobayashi_san_chi_no_maid_dragon

It looks like the anthology is a collection from various authors.

I've been marathoning Monty Python's Flying Circus. Suddenly this comic makes sense to me. Only thing missing is a knight with a rubber chicken.

I did enjoy it, but there is also so much wrong with it. I wonder how I would feel if it wasn't Student x Teacher? For example, if they were just working adults living as roommates? I also think about sensei using a matching service; it sounds like she's never had the experience of nurturing a relationship before. At least she recognizes the fault is hers and she may yet mature into a relationship of equals. Her promise to stay gives us that much.

Somehow, though, I could see any continuation taking a darker turn, like Worst Goddess in the World.

Different. Not broken. Like Kei's first attempt at rolled omelet.

I think Kei recognizes that Fuyo needs some looking after. As a kid, that seems overwhelming ("Sinking down, getting sucked in."), but as an adult, it's more like knee-deep.

Not even sure how I'd categorize this story, but I want to see more like it.

For anyone out of the loop about the seed counting. It's a very very old tale that vampires would count seeds if they stumbled upon them, for instance the Chinese jiangshi would count rice so leaving a sack of rice would give you time to get away.

It basically fell out of common knowledge when the modern vampire lore was being made up.

Just like the Count in Sesame Street. ;)

1,231 is an awful lot of maniacal laughter and lightning.

I'm confused. Which one of them has the fan club? Rikka or Ponymatsu?