Where it's currently at in the current chapters (especially after the most recent chapter), I could see a way to end it "fine." She can do a time skip, as it was leading to that potential anyway. Still this really sucks. It was wrapping anyway but now she'll have to speed that last bit up. The TL still has 30+ chapters to catch up to.

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I see no reason why we can't do both! Hold hands while kissing. Crisis averted. Don't pat me on the back too hard.

Both of Shio's new series have been a lot of fun and varied.

It's not about "What" they're portraying that makes them special imo, it's the "How."

That's a good line and an accurate one. Plus they only released a few series before. They're not defined as an author until they have a larger library (which we're watching grow now). What defines her is her skill not a particular subject.

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Love this author.

I guess I wasn't off the mark too much when saying the end is near xD And very glad that Kyou is finally out of the picture lol. Tbh, I don't mind if we get more conflicts if they are between the girls. Just get that guy out of my sight.

I don't envision an issue between the girls because I don't think senpai loves Fuyuki in that way. She seems to be operating as a mentor. But we'll see. If anything I expect Eri and Fuyuki to need more soul searching, if they even do end up together.

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Really sweet chapter. Finally we'll get that discussion between them.

Kiki just casually helping her sister along to her eventual bi awakening

Has her sister been in a relationship with anyone yet? I thought she was single or with little information about it. She's not dating her dance partner now, it seems.

i don't remember if anything was ever confirmed, but you're prob right. Looking at the previous chapter she says she envies Kiki for having someone precious she tries so hard for. She is wearing a ring on her left hand and Youji clearly does like her, but there's no clear view on his hands soooo.

But well, going by her attitude to life and the story she told Kiki, it wouldn't surprise me if she just assumed she was straight bc she never thought about herself that hard. And clearly Kiki gave her an idea about Tsukiko that hadn't crossed her conscious mind before at the very least xD

On second look he does seem to have a ring too? You can see it in some scenes. I'm just unsure of where they'll go with this then. I think I was thrown off because she never thinks of Youji much when wondering about her feelings for her partner.

Her feelings are sort of left up in the air as though there's a chance she'll realize something new. They've hinted at feelings between both women before (even last chapter) but I doubt they'll break up her and Youji or will spend that much time on it. So, I don't know what the point of the hints will be.

last edited at Nov 5, 2024 12:54PM

Yes, it never ended.

Really sweet chapter. Finally we'll get that discussion between them.

Kiki just casually helping her sister along to her eventual bi awakening

Has her sister been in a relationship with anyone yet? I thought she was single or with little information about it. She's not dating her dance partner now, it seems.

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There might be more of it on mangadex.

I think the TL team hasn't released anything in a while. Are they still around? There's more on Mangadex but there's still a 6+ month gap since last release. Much of the new content is on the authors pixiv. You could check that out if you're able to read it.

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Unfortunately for the romance development Ata pretty consistently chooses Mitsuki making music over progressing their relationship, and this seems to be another example of that.

If we build up the prom and swerve it and it's accompanying romantic development to instead focus on music stuff, I might pull my hair out. That would almost be purposeful at that point. Because of that I can't imagine that's what will happen. So, I'm expecting us to wrap back around to the prom or something prom-like.

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i had expected the kouhai-invite fakeout, the wording was too nonspecific

narratively speaking i expect you all are right about aya's true feelings but i think it would actually be kind of great if aya just genuinely thought "who cares about the prom this could be your shot!"

The problem is by now the audience likely cares about the prom. It would be odd to toss that aside for more music and for them to be separated on Christmas, after time was spent building it up.

I expect their to be a balance and for the prom to remain important. I'd be shocked if they don't somehow end up together on christmas. If they don't I'd have some serious side-eye for where the story's going. Plus Aya will likely feel excited for Koga but also sad about the situation too.

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Then if you scroll down you'll see all the other information. You don't have to go with the first thing. Go to Wikipedia, even. Or it's Fandom site, or on Steam.

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I'm assuming Aya is lying or else I'm not sure where we're going. The Kouhai was always inviting her to a music thing. The prom is for 3rd years. She's not a 3rd year.

So that wasn't surprising at all. Aya's 180 is. So I'm assuming that she's "putting on a show" because she realized how good for Mistuki that party could be. The chapter seems to be hinting at that, with Mitsuki repeating the question and the final framing of Aya.

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^17. But I was referring to the original release not the TL.

^It updated yesterday. Not the TL though.

I don't keep up with this manga so I don't know the context of that recent scene, but looks like there is at least some type of progress

I'd say you are very correct. Things are going as I thought they would. Now I really can't wait to see the next chapter (which is what we say after every chapter).

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She's quietly transitioned into being a good wife and mom, and she doesn't even realize it. The friend has also quietly accepted her role as "fun aunt" and also seems not to realize it. Looking forward to this mom date.

het??

There way also a yuri tag, or maybe the het tag is just for this chapters ¯_(ツ)_/¯

She still didn't break up with the boyfriend yet, so imagine he'll be around for a bit. The title of the series and it's description isn't subtle though.

I always find it underwhelming when nearly all developments around characters come externally, instead of any internal growth any of them achieve on their own ...

Very true but it's par for the course at this point.

So they haven't been talking much for how long now? Was their "fight" really that substantial? It didn't feel like something to last that long but we just time skipped--what weeks, or longer?

Mitsuki COULD say no. Please say no! Really hopin Aya doesn’t run away (or if she does run, Mitsuki runs after her) and waits for Mitsuki’s answer.

She'll definitely say yes (no reason not to, it's music related) and Mistuki will definitely not be direct about it. Would be nice if she interjected and they both went over to the kouhai's house but I'd be surprised if that's what happens. It's building up to a Christmas climax so I doubt we'll clear this up before then.

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I wonder if we really need this much darkness in this manga

edit: just to clarify before y'all think i'm racist, after reading the previous comments, i must clarify with darkness i meant drama or heavily traumatised characters/disfunctional relationships, toxic friendship, etc

Your edit made me laugh for some reason. That would have never crossed my mind but looking at the other comments, I could feel your slight panic.

Also this chapter is so fun.

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I see zero chance of a scenario where Lapis doesn't end up with Natori.

Lapis dies

Diana gets to console Natalie

That's the kind of ending that would potentially piss off everyone. Can't see that one happening.

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Of course their friends knew!! Loved how silly the big moment turned out to be!
Hana ni Arashi ending almost doesn’t feel real. Going to miss these two dorks so, so much after following the series for something like a quarter of my life.

What sucks is How Do We Relationship is also ending. So two giants for me.

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Kinda get the feeling that their friends would be okay with them dating each other, so the whole secrecy thing is starting to just feel arbitrary.

They know.

Told ya 6 years ago.

Wait...

Six years for this?

“This” as opposed to what? The series was never going to end with a NSFW scene.

As the “it’s a secret from everyone” tagline told us over and over, the reveal to the friends was always going to be the big moment. Although there’s one more chapter, so theoretically we might get to see Nanoha and Chidori push the beds together in their new love nest.

Yeah it's the "diary of their secret relationship." That was the whole premise that I think people maybe overlooked. Can't wait to discuss the ending!

last edited at Oct 20, 2024 8:47AM

I can't even describe how much I hate Kyo. He's so yucky. From the previous chapter I know that he slept with Ino, but like the confirmation from Ino makes it so much worse. Like the scale is different with just kissing and fucking someone. It doesn't make any difference that it's cheating, but maybe I can give some understanding (actually I don't). You know, maybe he wasn't thinking straight and there's a girl who wants to give him some comfort and oops! We kissed. But sleeping with her? Nah, that would take some effort and time, and he is surely eager to get that pleasure, huh? Like it's gross he had the audacity to even think he had a chance to make things right with Eri as lover by communicating with her. Eww. Not to mention he already realize Fuyuki's feelings towards Eri and still ask her if she wants them to not break up. Like what do you think sherlock?

Anyway I think part 2 of ch.17 will be conversation between Eri and Kisaki and I can't wait for the next update! I really hope that Fuyuki will give more harsh words to Kyo tho. Like he doesn't get enough consequence.

We are agreed on your last statement. She's closer to him so it makes sense. I assume his "punishment" will be his strained relationship with his two childhood friends, though I also want them to hammer him more. I feel like Kisaki is playing a quiet matchmaker between Eri and Fuyuki, and I've felt that way for a bit. She helps Fuyuki but she's always felt detached from everything, even this late into the series. It feels like she saw Fuyuki struggling and intended to help her work through her issues, but I don't always sense a stronger desire beyond that. I wonder what she'll say to Eri if they do talk. I'm mostly anticipating what Fuyuki will say and do now that she knows what's happened and that they've broken up terribly.

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Does this have spoilers? I haven't got into the series yet but rather wait for it to end. That is if it ever ends

Maybe? I don't know if the series follows the trajectory of the original doujin, it's been so long since it last updated

It updates every other week in English, though (on the official app)? But I guess maybe you mean the doujins?

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