No Virgin's Empire?

It was 59th and they had a lot of really amazing praise for it.

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Apparently this has been greenlit for an anime.

For real? Is it just a leak or is it already official?

Just a leak for now. Really came out of nowhere. I don't think anyone expecting this of all yuri getting an anime.

It ranked 34th on the yuri elections, so I guess it's not out of nowhere. Should be a fun show if it does get made. Now I hope Alcohol and Ogre-girls gets an anime eventually and we pair up the drinking series.

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fun fact tha author of "how to break a triangle" often praises this manga on their twt account! the more you know

It just finished 20th (out of about 406 entries) on the Yurinavi general election rakings.

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That list is interesting. The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn't a Guy At All is popular but I think its reception gets a bit overstated, especially compared to the reception of other series elsewhere. It's placement isn't a surprise to me.

On the other hand, Yuri is my Job! has always seemed well-liked and highly rated. It's a very good series (same with Boys Gilding the Lily Shall Die!, another one that should be talked about more here and is super high on that list).

I am slightly surprised but happy "Whisper Me a Love Song" got first--also makes that terrible adaptation even worse. Citrus+ and How Do We Relationship tying up so high is also solid--those Citrus+ delays haven't factored much. Finally, The Blue Star on that Day being self-published and that high is such a cool thing.

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This comment section reminds me of the one for "Her Kiss - Infectious Lust" when many assumed the worst--meanwhile, every chapter was sweet and wholesome from start to finish. I assume something will happen to spice things up but for now, I don't see anything out of the ordinary. This chapter was super sweet as always though. Really enjoyed Shou taking charge throughout. That glare she gave was amazing and her being the one to firmly identify as "girlfriend?" Good stuff.

BTW: Her Kiss - Infectious Lust (renamed: “Her kiss, my libido twinkles”") just finished its second Kickstarter for physical versions of volume 2 (official English). Smashed it again like volume 1. I know it's late notice but that came to mind. We'll likely have one for the other volumes too.

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this is part of an Anthology: https://dynasty-scans.com/anthologies/i_dont_love_her_but_i_love_her , and other artists include Sal Jiang, and now I really wanna read the rest of this

It seems as though they're all friends or at least know each other. They formed a circle called "Monophobia," for this release. It's made up of:

• Sal Jiang (Ayaka is in Love with Hiroko, Wicked Spot, Black&White)
• Tamifull (How Do We Relationship)
• Yuni (I Love You So Much I Hate You)
• Kuwabara Tamotsu (Destroy It All and Love Me in Hell!)

Its now wonder they're all so great. They must have fed off each other. Having a good circle really helps in writing.

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Someone said it was announced to have about 8 chapters. Intended as a short series. It's got a solid and consistent pace, so I'm leaning in that direction.

It's meant to be a short series, but I doubt they announced specific number of chapters in advance. Could be 3 volumes for all we know.

I don't remember the exact chapters but they've definitely promoted this as a short, limited serialization. That's typically about a volume. I doubt it's going anywhere near 3 volumes, especially with it's pacing so far. I don't think 3 volumes would be promoted as a short series--at least I've not seen that before. We'll see though. It's great either way.

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This relationship is progressing real fast but somehow it doesn't feel rushed. I actually like the pace, it's just sad that it might mean this story won't last long.

Someone said it was announced to have about 8 chapters. Intended as a short series. It's got a solid and consistent pace, so I'm leaning in that direction.

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Hinata is hanging on for dear life but she's not going to last much longer. Doc seems like she's having a good time with her lover as well. I really enjoy this series. It's not in a rush, taking its time to build all these characters and relationships. It also doesn't skimp on its world-building.

I wonder how the group will continue to navigate everything. It's interesting, to notice these two alternative methods of coping with the world, but it's unclear which one will win out in the end--probably a mix of both. Even after all these chapters, we're unraveling more of this universe.

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I see! Glad I could help. Since you mentioned you've read most of the yuri manga available out there (which is really impressive), I have a few new yuri manga from China, Korea, and Thailand that I could recommend to you as well. ^v^

Lol, upon closer inspection, I have read nearly everything on your list (or am already following in the case of the ongoing ones) and just didn't recognize the names (either I only knew the Japanese name and you listed english or vice versa haha).

I reread a couple and the three series I hadn't heard of yet (thank you muchly!). I would greatly appreciate the China, Korea, and Thai recs please. Webtoons are also fine, I just think I've read most of the greats already and everything I haven't feels like they were written by a middle schooler.

Please feel free to let me know if you have any specific hankerings. I'll build a list of recs in return

Here's a couple Webtoons I'd recommend:

• Dom & Mor
• The Beast of Hadingley Hill
• Nevermore
• The Witch
• Dark Mermaid
• Love and be Loved
• Finding Wonderland
• RAINBOW!
• The Greenhouse
• Muted
• Dragon's Mercenary
• Vowrune
• 180 Angel
• Kiss It Goodbye
• Mermaid Huntress
• SpellAstra
• Diamond Dive
• Yellow
• (GL) Us Right Now
• River of Souls
• Love, Theodora
• Slice of Life
• Everyday by Day
• BLINDFOLD
• Picky on you
• Facing the Sun
• RUTHLESS (GL)
• Always Human
• High Class Homos
• Letters on the Wall

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It's nice to have a couple of chapters where everyone is less of an asshole to each other and are relatively normal lovey-dovey couples. I think is nice that the story is ending soon and not being dragged to eternity but I feel like there is not enough chapter to give proper closure to all the couples.

Only one couple could use closure (student/teacher). All the others have been mostly settled or in a good place--just living their lives.

last edited at Feb 8, 2025 12:33PM

I am excited for what this manga got in store for us in the upcoming months.

The surprise is that it's going to end next issue with chapter 18.

Oh, come on!

We've still got a ways to go before then but yeah it did end.

Nagisa is confused

Nagisa listening to radio while driving and hears the song 'I kiss a girl and I like it~!'.

Nagisa slamming her head into the driving wheel horn as she groans trying to sort out her current feelings.

That should be a whole chapter

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She's choosing not to contact Asumi. She knows she can connect but is deliberately waiting to be found instead

Thanks.

Mai WTF

I mean I don't think it's terribly out of character for a sex worker to want to keep her professional and private life separate even if (or rather, especially if) it's related to someone she had a crush on in her youth. She's a professional and it would be weirder if she didn't have boundaries (even if she regrets it making things inconvenient for her).

She's waiting for Asumi to book her for sex work. She's not worried about keeping her job separate. She wants Asumi to choose her and is watching her pick all her friends while she waits. She's even talked with one of the girls right as that girl talked about her upcoming meeting with Asumi.

i think there might also be a bit of "i made the first step last time (when they kissed as kids) so now it's her turn" in there

I don't think so because one of her thoughts was she (Mai) would be the one to give a proper kiss this time. I'm pretty sure she's said it's just about how special it would be if Asumi booked her for a sex meeting and found her that way, rather than calling Asumi herself. She's just seems passive.

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She's choosing not to contact Asumi. She knows she can connect but is deliberately waiting to be found instead

Thanks.

Mai WTF

Also remember that Mai saw Asumi in chapter 5 and hid from her. She's known that Asumi's been searching for her for nearly the entire series. She also knows some of the girls Asumi has slept with. She's just hiding basically. I guess the idea is it's supposed to be romantic? I don't see it but that seems to be the rationale. Compared to that, I can't help but be team Nanao (losing team that, that is).

last edited at Jan 30, 2025 10:44PM

How did Mai learn about her in a way that doesn't let her just contact Asumi?

She's choosing not to contact Asumi. She knows she can connect but is deliberately waiting to be found instead. I think this part is forgotten or missed sometimes. It affects how I view the prospect of their reunion (and her character honestly). I forgot which chapter(s) she discusses her thoughts. She's barely in the series and her cameos are very short, so it's easy to miss.

last edited at Jan 30, 2025 4:41PM

I think Mai somehow knows Asumi is looking for her and wants her to succeed, though I'm not sure about that.

She does know, based on earlier chapters. She's been waiting mostly by choice at this point.

last edited at Jan 30, 2025 3:20PM

Look I understand this sounds harsh, but I do feel it's deserved. I've defended other neutron star protagonists/love interests before cause they usually have something about them that shows they actually care about the person they are blind towards. Yuzu on the other hand would look better if she was simply sadistic, instead of the practical sociopathy we got.

She was better when she was "mysterious"--when all we'd get were stares and closed fists in frame for about 15 chapters. Weird but at least then you could imagine ways to fill in the blanks and pass it off. But like you said, once the details started coming in, it became harder to accept.

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This series clearly didn't have a plan outside of its initial premise. Just dragged itself to the finish line repeating the same things like groundhog day--status quo until the end when suddenly everything changes just in time to end the series. Now they'll never have to write beyond the premise. I'm sure they feel a sense of relief.

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I don't know if "scumbag" is something curable though.

Even if she cannot be fully cured, Makino can learn to manage the symptoms. I mean, the first thing she says to Mashiro is relief and the second is an apology. She is not a perfect lover, but she does as much as she can so far.

Oh, yeah she's affectionately called a scumbag. In reality she's not that bad and for Mashiro she's been great.

last edited at Jan 29, 2025 5:00PM

Is there somewhere I can read more after ch31 here!?

It's officially on the Viz app and chapters are released pretty much simultaneously with Japan. Beyond that, I don't know. It's also ending in about 2-3 more chapters--after that we'll see how Viz handles its chapters.

last edited at Jan 29, 2025 2:43PM

A "Couple's Journey" doesn't sound too bad. I don't know if "scumbag" is something curable though. Should be fun either way. Our second couple needs their own talk now it seems.

last edited at Jan 29, 2025 2:41PM

3rd-wheel-chan getting shoved out of the story again. ^^

I'm sure she's getting into something with the friend who she's apparently gotten very close with--she volunteers to leave on her own all the time. But yeah the story has presented her as the fun aunt.

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This girl is an A+ student at domming. She'll finish "baking" soon.

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Yes. So glad we're continuing this. A favorite. Such a sweet, heartfelt series with a unique couple. Not too long too, 22 chapters (fortunately and unfortunately). From my memory, this is a first-time author and she felt very bad that this couldn't continue even further than it did. I remember her blaming her skills. Someone can correct me if I'm mixing my mangaka up.

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