It is kind of funny that they're trying to 4D chess this when the answer is right there.
"What could be the reason for her strange actions? All I know is the girlfriend is the key."
Yeah, maybe she's the key, or maybe she's the reason.

Ughhhh Yurika is sooo cute, but with Himawari coming back into the picture I see nothing but drama on the horizons.

I feel like the point of this chapter was more that Aya is worried that she might have a rival for Koga's affection and is trying to deal with that by making herself even more attractive, as would be expected of a gyaru type of girl. It may feel a bit like fluff but it is speaking to deeper issues in their relationship that may need to be sorted out later

Yeah the whole thing is spelling out that she's feelings scared and trying to peacock a bit

It's the only way to read it IMO, she feels like she has to compete with whatever mystery (to her) woman was with her crush last time. Being a gyaru, her go to would naturally be ''I need to look prettier''.

Is that just a gyaru thing? I feel like most people would feel that way. "Prettier" might mean different things and different looks, but I don't think it's gyaru specific.

It's a little rude of them to play our their kink foreplay in public like that though.

I don't think it was intentional foreplay, I think they just got too wrapped up in bickering to realize they worked each other up and said too much in front of other people until it was too late and they'd already done it.

...At which point, since they've already worked each other up anyway, may as well go bang. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

Yeah but I think the implication is that it is a common occurrence. They even mentioned another mixer the previous week. If they met up one on one they'd have to acknowledge they want it, so instead they meet somewhere in public, have it out, then fuck each other's brains out. Which, even though it's unintentional, is having their foreplay in public.

Ah thank god this had been picked up by a decent translator, I couldnt stand the other version. Haha

But yeah always fun when the yuri is just a little toxic. Even better when they're so openly fighting about theur sexlife that everyone around them is going "oh wait hey hold up"

It's a little rude of them to play our their kink foreplay in public like that though.

Chapter 25
Kind of an incredible gag-less chapter. I was rooting for the President for a lot of this manga, but Hanei chapters have this sense of comfort between them that's so nice. Their chemistry is obviously good, but also they communicate so well, it's kind of shocking. Most yuri manga characters could learn from the communication in this chapter.

Gyaru is a specific fashion subculture, which is noted in the first sentence of the Wikipedia page linked. She is not matching any listed gyaru fashion trends or subtypes or previous gyaru depictions in other manga, so this won't be tagged with it.

But don't forget, the best gyaru on this site is pale, has black hair, and is a cool, smooth lady-killer. I'm speaking of course of our stealth gal Harumi from Citrus.

Personally, I think "tomboy" fits because she's a tomboy by the western definition of the word but not so much by the Japanese trope for "boyish," which is mainly how the tag is used on the site (alongside prince types). It's still unclear if the western definition of tomboy should be tagged across the board on the site

I don't think she looks like a tomboy by the western definition, she looks alternative. You could say that the alternative look has some things in common with the tomboy look, but I'd say tomboy has more of a sporty connotation. All of the piercings and jewelry are not what I'd typically associate with tomboy. Even in chapter 2, she gets called a "rocker" which is not a particularly western term, but fits more closely with "alternative" as the vibe.

Putting lip balm or lipstick on someone else, the most lesbian of lesbian come ons.

Chapter 59
If there's one thing I didn't expect from this for the first 50 chapters, it was a rape plotline. Ugh.

On page 5, the two girls behind skirt girl look like Aya's friends, but that doesn't really look like Aya. It could just be the art style.

I'm surprised none of the girls she "dated" ever did anything with her. I figure some of them would have wanted to at least fool around a bit.

Yeah, I don't care if the the author came out and swore up and down that "No, no, they're totally straight, this story isn't gay at all." I'd just call them a goddamned liar. Even if the translation were being way too generous, nobody straight daydreams about the nape of their bestie's neck like that.

What you don't think about the napes of your homies' necks?

Also, was that the nape of her neck she was thinking about? I just assumed it was generally how close they were.

Ren Wei is so obviously into it, but just waiting for confirmation that this isn't just in Youzi's head but happening for real. Get on it, mom! Your girl is waiting for you!

There's something about the hands, and maybe the proportions in general, that threw me off and was uncomfortable.

I think this Arc had some of the best written chapters in the entire series, but to each their own. The manga shifted its tone lone ago by now, so no one should be surprised by all the drama.

Chapter 57: It was always pretty clear from her first appearance back in Volume 4 that Youko was/is a psychopath.These types of people like to play with people and their feelings. There isn't really much more to it. I just hope she stays well away from Yano and Hime.

The Nene focused chapters were really good, I'm not saying all of this was terrible.

And there is a difference between drama and whatever this was.

I think this is the first chapter where I got the feeling that this might not have a happy ending, or at least that our two leads might not end up staying together at the end.

Chapter 57
I have no idea what's going on anymore. We're reaching levels of melodrama I didn't think were possible. I'm just waiting for Geouido to twirl her mustache and reveal she is Yano long thought dead twin who is pregnant from having sex with Nene. This Kanoko subplot is killing some of my love of the series.

It feels a little contrived at this point but i don't think the whole deal about Goeidou is all that mysterious or complex. Barring any future reveals how it looks to me is that Goeidou is a hedonistic manipulator who gets a kick out of making ppl dance to her tune despite or exactly bc it goes contrary to their own feelings/wishes. And she seems to have pegged Sumika as her favorite target bc she's such a polar opposite to her "play hard, care less" attitude when it comes to "love"/relationships. That's why she keeps preying on the issues of ppl close to her like Nene or Kanoko.

Oh I get it, I was being facetious about not knowing what's going on. I just hate this characterization as it feels like it's simplifying her character as just "the villain". I was hoping for more shading.

The phrase "down bad" was invented for that last page.

Up to this point I have enjoyed this series. But chapter 32 crossed a lot of lines. Rape in a story is not exactly the best plot device, but in certain situations can be used effectively. This, however, isn't it. This is creepy, violent, and extremely off-putting. Even worse is the fact that given the way the author writes, they are almost certainly going to try to play this off as some lighthearted prank. That's completely insulting and callous towards victims of actual rape, and if does happen, I will lose every ounce of respect, and will probably drop this author and series.

This is not a serious series. This is porn. It’s obviously been porn from the start and as such each chapter has always prioritized pushing kinks over any sort of story or characterization. And, like it or not, a big beautiful woman trying to hunt you down to have her way with you is a kink a lot of people have as evidenced by comments here and other places.

Sure, but that doesn't mean people have to like any and all decisions a story takes.

Chapter 57
I have no idea what's going on anymore. We're reaching levels of melodrama I didn't think were possible. I'm just waiting for Geouido to twirl her mustache and reveal she is Yano long thought dead twin who is pregnant from having sex with Nene. This Kanoko subplot is killing some of my love of the series.

.....A+. Would read again.

Oh, this is actually a pretty cute comic. Youzi really needs to tell Ren that she's going to marry her mom, though.

(Me being me, I don't mind if Chen comes too... (⁠~⁠‾⁠▿⁠‾⁠)⁠~ )

She knows cause of Chapter 15. I think the implication of the following chapters is that Ren is into the idea.

With the little xs for eyes, her heart is dead too lol.

The ending is a bit disappointing. Not necessarily the events, but the speed of the events. I wish this part had been elongated by a few chapters. Good manga overall, though.

Natori is so cluelessly gay it's adorable. Diana seems well aware of herself, and I'm not sure about Lapis.