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Melon
Citrus discussion 17 Nov 17:15
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

The last panel,... She's going to push her awayyyyy, she's going to push her aaaawaaaaaayyyyy. \\\O.OO.O///// #shaking around wildly*

last edited at Nov 17, 2017 5:15PM

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

whoa, evil cliff-hanger-san strikes again O.o

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Angst tag should fit, right? Even though it was relieved pretty quickly.
Ch 7 was awesome, such (short but) heavy Angst and such a cute relief of it.

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

So, this made me feel bad. I should have stopped reading, when she kissed the kid and I had a bad feeling.
Let's move unto something where people don't just use people however they please.
Art was good though.

Melon
Their Story discussion 12 Nov 09:22
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Awesome start into the weekend. <3

@LilyBlack I'm glad to read that it can work and that it worked out. I think if it doesn't work out it can develop into a pretty bad situation. I uesd to be interested in a friend, as well. Didn't even tell her, though, because she had a boyfriend and was very into stable relationships. It took me really long to get over her. And for some time I didn't have any contact with her, which really helped. But now I can be normal friends with her, at least.

I'm just glad that Qui Tong never had a male love interest and Sun Ling would be very jealous and so on. Because then it could easily be interpreted that QT just kissed SJ, because she didn't want to lose her as a friend. With the kiss how it actually went, it leaves nothing but a sweet aftertaste.^^

Oh, sure. Like I said, I wouldn't recommend it, because there are a lot of ways it can go wrong. But if you reach a point where you can't "just be friends" with someone while ignoring your own attraction to them... well, at that point the friendship is already at risk no matter what, and it's probably better to be honest about it. ("Honest" doesn't have to mean "pushy", of course, and SJ definitely crossed the line into pushy sometimes.)

For what it's worth, SJ did at least acknowledge she overreacted about the guy at the party, and I give her some credit for that. I'd give her more credit if she apologized properly, but it's something.

Yeah, on the other hand i think Sun Jing was really mature with what she said. She aknowledged that Qui Tong might never reciprocate her feelings and still wanted to be near her. I think there is no sweeter way (bittersweet though) of confessing your love.

Honesty is very important. Because if someone is hurting and doesn't say anything, it will only get worse. If two people respect and like each other they will work it out, though. it has always worked for me so far (sometimes it took years, but it worked)

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

So now that finally explains the title of this webtoon. I always thought it was supposed to be said from one girl to another, which didn't make too much sense. But it actually refers to black haired girl, being said by her grandma (?). She might have this phrase stuffed into her memory and personality.

Melon
Their Story discussion 11 Nov 03:36
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Awesome start into the weekend. <3

@LilyBlack I'm glad to read that it can work and that it worked out. I think if it doesn't work out it can develop into a pretty bad situation. I uesd to be interested in a friend, as well. Didn't even tell her, though, because she had a boyfriend and was very into stable relationships. It took me really long to get over her. And for some time I didn't have any contact with her, which really helped. But now I can be normal friends with her, at least.

I'm just glad that Qui Tong never had a male love interest and Sun Ling would be very jealous and so on. Because then it could easily be interpreted that QT just kissed SJ, because she didn't want to lose her as a friend. With the kiss how it actually went, it leaves nothing but a sweet aftertaste.^^

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

aww, I just hope she said it out loud and didn't just think it. But she probably did^^
This was a great chapter, it has a great feel to it.

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

what the fuck am i reading? please

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Everyone is talking about the teacher but noone seems to be mentioning that there is a evil organisation killing young girls enmass for financial gain..

^this

Also I'm noticing more and more signs of abusive relationships in standard shoujou tropes. I indeed lost my innocence, lol...

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

the last sentence was very cute. :>

Melon
Double Bind discussion 01 Nov 10:27
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

In real life, once something is broken, it can't be repaired.

well, it depends. There was a time when people didn't throw everything into the trash right away and tried to fix it. It often worked. (I'm not talking relationships, though)

In the case of this story I'd agree. i can see the realistic continuation of this:

  • the two living happily together
  • Mayu talks to a guy (any guy)
  • Emi gets jealous, huge fight where none of the girls feel like it was their fault
  • Emi constantly being afraid to be left again
  • Mayu not thinking it is a big deal
  • reconcilation sex
  • repeat until fight is too big to be solved by reconcilation sex
  • stay together grumpily

  • The End

(if you now tell me to please never write stories... you are probably right. :P )

Melon
Double Bind discussion 01 Nov 10:09
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

It reminded me of Ohana Holoholo, but in spite of the latter, I don't think there is much character developement here... A Oneshot is just the wrong format for this kind of story.
Mayu was a huge bitch and she lacks the empathy to even see why. I'd probably not take her back. Or if I was in Mayu's place I hope I'd have the decency to set my ex free at least.

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

I hope with this we're finally through with that-idiot-arc...

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Anyone read any exciting yuri VNs lately? I'm currently reading Kinder Sprits on the Roof and it's cute and I'm almost finished with it. Any reccomendations for what I should try next?

Kind of VN with extra gameplay, but 100% Yuri:
Black Closet
You are the president of the student council in a prestigous academy. You control minions to assure things don#t go horribly wrong in your year of graduation. Also you can date your minions :] Unlockable artwork in two different artsets, that have their unique charm.

Brillant Shadows - Part One of the Book of Grey Magic
is about a lesbian being unrequitedly in love with her best friend and finding new love. There's a het side couple, but I found the lesbian storyline very enjoyable. It's always there, but the game is not a romance VN, more focused on the main story, but with full voice acting.

Hustle Cat
is also cool. It's not 100% Yuri though, but can be 100% gay if you want xD You can date two girls and four guys and play either as a girl or a guy. Artwork changes depending on what character you chose. There's a lot of artwork to unlock and the girl's routes are very cute. I adore Mason! (muscles and cuteness xD)

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Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

This is perfect! Sweet and slice-of-lifey and College-tag and the art and... Awesome! I'm dying here (of happiness).

Melon
Their Story discussion 20 Oct 07:09
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

she's also the one who wanted to take notes for SJ when she hurt her arm

Forgot about that... this is starting to look ominous, lol.
Seriously though, I think she is just a classic high school admirer, not an impending obstacle.

It sounds serious, but I also doubt that this series will get darker suddenly. That would be something, though O.o

Yeah we all know SJ only got eyes for QT :D I think pink hair will be the catalyst for QT to, you know, finally admit to herself that she likes SJ as well haha XD Pardon my wishful thinking XD

That's true. Those two are too cute. But in any other manga I'd have expected that the admiring girl would do something to sabotage the relationship between QT and SJ because of jealousy, but not in Their Story. ^^
QT is a bit of an airhead when it comes to love. She might never have even thought about that SJ is attractive and cool :3

Melon
Their Story discussion 20 Oct 03:18
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

she's also the one who wanted to take notes for SJ when she hurt her arm

Forgot about that... this is starting to look ominous, lol.
Seriously though, I think she is just a classic high school admirer, not an impending obstacle.

It sounds serious, but I also doubt that this series will get darker suddenly. That would be something, though O.o

Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Just when I was thinking about reading something with two short haired girls this pops up :D
Awesome, I love those evil smirks :)
But i agree with those cut marks. If she's okay now that's fine, but... self harm shouldn't be cool.

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/futari_monologue_ch03#3
girl somewhat smiling without looking like a mass murderer = somewhat progress

last edited at Oct 19, 2017 3:24AM

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

Why would she do that - because she likes Maya and understands that she might lose her.

Do you know what a great way to lose the person you like? Disappearing without a trace and then showing up years later with a kid just because the kid's dad died and now you need someone to help you.

Yeah, maybe her motifs are/were not the romantic ones.

Michiru has not done a damn thing to make up for that level of betrayal. You really can't even say that she truly loves Maya, Maya's point of view that Michiru is just moving from one solid foundation to another is completely backed up with what we have seen. Even Michiru becoming more independent work wise resulted in her relying on Maya more and more dealing with her kid. If someone more suitable with taking care of a kid shows up then why would Michiru stay with Maya instead? She has already shown that she can leave without a care, nothing has shown that she won't do that again when opportunity strikes.

True, the trust between them is gone. And I'm not making any excuses for Michiru. I'm just saying that i think she is well written, even though some might hate her for what she has done.
Personally I think she cared, that's why she left. She was just being immature and she couldn't handle it. She lacks basic human interaction (she just runs every time), even her kid knows better how to behave.
Actually, I think the guy who likes her will probably be used to prove that she has changed and that Maya can rely on her or will be able to do so in the future. But maybe not, we'll see.

I guess I wouldn't have the patience to deal with someone like her either. it's just nice to see her evolve. Personally after disappearing I couldn't trust her either, though. But people and feelings can be strange...

Even if Maya doesn't love the guy, at least he loves her enough to give her what she wants even if that means not being with him. Michiru doesn't even come close to that. Maya needs to find someone else because Michiru is nothing but trouble.

Yeah, maybe... but not as bad as can be, at least in my opinion.

last edited at Oct 18, 2017 6:22PM

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

In love with this manga. I'm re-reading this from the start and I have to say, even though Michiru is disliked by a lot of people, I get her in some ways. She is very selfish, unable to handle things on her own and immature in the beginning. Also she is down-right overextended with her life and probably doesn't think she can do it, so she doesn't try or gives up as soon as obstacles occur. I mean it IS easier to just rely on others.
But it's also very sad. She must never have learnt to do a lot of things (like communicating your feelings or what to do when your child is sick). So she depends on others a lot and at first she thinks that there are no consequences for that, Basically she is very immature and one can't understand why Maya would put up with this. It is even more awesome, however, what character development she goes through once she realises that she will have to learn things for herself.
She does understand that it can't go on like this. She understands that she is dead weight to Maya and she starts to work to become independent. Why would she do that - because she likes Maya and understands that she might lose her. No healthy relationship (including friendship) can be based on the way things were in chapter one. But when Michiru becomes more independent they could be a couple on equal terms where one doesn't always take and the other doesn't always have to give. However, if this is supposed to happen Michiru will have a hard time convinving Maya, because she hurt her a lot in the past and Maya doesn't believe in this relationship anymore. (That might be the next 3 Volumes :D)
Also I'm not digging the het couples (even though the guys are great), because you can't ignore your feelings. It will end badly (been there, done that), it is unfair to the other person and it will most likely end badly from my experience.

Long text short: I like carefully written character development :> and i dig this any way it works out as long as it stays in character. Because so far this is great.

last edited at Oct 18, 2017 10:26AM

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

6 years later and I'm still waiting for a miracle... T.T

Melon
Image Comments 16 Oct 17:26
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013
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I like how there's no panels (and I guess I missed the point, lol xD nice art anyways)

Melon
Sandra2
joined Mar 22, 2013

I'm so glad this site exists * v * thanks for introducing me to another gem.

last edited at Oct 13, 2017 2:56AM