Anyways, she’s def gonna get let down easy lol. Can’t imagine a world where sensei is cool with that. Annd sensei’s prolly gonna distance herself a bit.

If she lets her down, for now, I would bet it's because of her past. I'm confident these two will be in a relationship sooner or later, especially considering nearly all of the author's other popular work. I keep repeating this but the series is billed as "a pure sweet romance" between student and Morikubo, so I don't expect that much to keep them apart. I'm interested in seeing where it goes though.

I wonder if sensei is taken? Between the hickey and the “wake me up with a kiss” thing, I feel like that’s a safe assumption,

I don't think so. People often say this, but in the same chapter where that quote appears, Morikubo later says, "To think I am still remembering that after all this time," referring to that dream. This response suggests she was recalling something from her past—something that's been gone for some time.

I'm sure that "hickey" is also something else and like her worries about that other student, this is a misunderstanding from our MC. Morikubo might have had a bad experience before that led to her worry and that quote she said after she broke the plate.

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How did this suddenly turn into Sunstone?

Healthy depictions I guess kind of end up in the same place I guess? Reminds me to reread Sunstone.

Maybe not. They could try ending it at Chapter 14, right before the training camp.

That would mean the anime would only adapt three volumes in one season. Most TV anime adapted from manga usually cover 4-5 volumes of the source material. So the adaptation 'could' end at chapter 14 but the pacing would be downright soporific considering the already leisurely pace of the manga.

I'm more than a little concerned about how [ending the anime on the reveal that the titular monster does not want to eat the protagonist] will be received by first timers

Why? o_O

Because without everything that follows up this twist in the manga it seems like an unsatisfying end to a story. Most anime adapted from a yuri manga suffer from the no-second-season-curse, and in this case the source story reaches it's central twist right where the first season of the anime is likely to end.

All the parties involved hear is a jump in manga sales. Mission accomplished. That would actually be a perfect place to end the season, for that purpose.

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As someone who babbled about an AU where Claire’s a massive simp for Rae instead of the other way around, reading this has me feeling vindicated lmao

Claire is a massive simp for Rae though. That AU is basically just "She's So Cheeky for a Commoner," the spin-off series retelling the story from Claire's POV. But yeah this one was really fun.

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Her eyes went wide when she saw that collar.

Pure joy and love for her GF. Nothing but possibilities in her eyes. The classmate was awesome about it too.

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That's 2 for 2. This collection is amazing.

This shit was fantastic.

At this point I think this has become the main line story.

that's literally what it is. the "side stories" is a bit of a misnomer. In the middle of volume 4 the manga transitioned from the 4-page chapters to these longer ones.

Chapter 93 was the last 4-page chapter and then it seamlessly continues with chapter 94, which is the first one of these "side stories" here".

You're wrong.

If you look on MD, some Korean scanlator translated from the volumes and you can see that chapter 95, 97, 99 and 101 are 4 pagers that weren't posted on the Newtype website but are volume only.

Also, Mikanuji still uses the numbering of the "side stories" on the web version (1 to 51).

While "side stories" turned out to be a misnomer, there was no indication back then that it was going to fuse. Both were running in parallel. And now it's too late, I'm not going to move this to the "main series" (also, the volume version doesnt have any color).

There was an indication that it was a direct continuation at a new publication but it's understandable that it was unclear, so that's definitely not an issue.

I understand that merging the series is probably not possible now, but is there no way to change the name from "side stories" to something that communicates the situation better? I've met many who think the series stopped in the 90s or that these chapters are lesser content. As that comment showed, some are still a bit confused. If the platforms don't allow for name changes, I understand.

Mikanuji said on twitter it'll end at vol 10.

Oh really? I haven't paid attention to her Twitter in a bit. That sucks but it's been a long run. Thanks for the update. What's that, like 5-10 chapters left? We still have the teacher student combo to develop yeah? Maybe a college time skip? This year* How Do We Relationship winded down. Hana Ni Arashi earlier too. Tough. Thanks for working on this, BTW.

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At this point I think this has become the main line story.

It has always been a continuation of the main storyline. It just changed publications and continued from there. This was also a super sweet chapter. I really love all the couples in this series. Glad its run well into the hundreds of chapters, with no end in sight. It's one of (if not) the longest-currently-running yuri manga, right? I don't know another that's going well into the 150+. It's also not a 4 pager.

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Maybe I've missed something but this didn't feel like a yuri story. There was no indication she loved her friend in a romantic way. She just said she feels safe with her around all the toxic men in her life. Maybe it could've become yuri but what we were given doesn't suggest it ends with them together.

I have the same feeling, and I feel the same way about calling her Bi. I don't see much there. It's a sweet story, though and I can assume the author must have meant it as yuri but it's not there on the page, while her het stuff is certainly all over the place..

Exactly. It gives more of a "when you're down and in trouble it's good to depend on those who care for you" kind of vibe. Suggesting she should date her friend just because she was the only one she had a good relationship, despite not having any feelings for her prior, wouldn't be something I suggest someone should do.

I would have normally said maybe we're assuming their sexualities based on the author's history but this author has written a lot of Het and that also goes for their currently running series. So, it's mixed. I think at best the author is using an old-school version of yuri (girls interacting, not necessarily romantic, subtlety, ambiguity, etc.). Anything else is not really in the story itself. Interesting read anyway.

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Maybe I've missed something but this didn't feel like a yuri story. There was no indication she loved her friend in a romantic way. She just said she feels safe with her around all the toxic men in her life. Maybe it could've become yuri but what we were given doesn't suggest it ends with them together.

I have the same feeling and feel similarly about calling her Bi. I don't see much there. It's a sweet ending, though, and I can assume the author maybe meant it as yuri. It's not "on the page," though, while as always the het stuff doesn't suffer from the same use of subtly. The other one shot from this author was also "light" but at least had them living together in the end. Still, it was enjoyable.

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There are so many lesser-known and amazing Webtoon series since marketing is so bare. I've got so many.

"I've got so many" If you’ve got more suggestions, I would really love to hear them. I’m always looking for more GL webtoons because no matter how many I find, I end up finishing them in a day or a week (they're just so addictive and good) :D
some really good one i've read recently
office talk (finished :[ ) , do you like tomboys, Cinderelle (new), Interstellar muse and Don't look at the sky (love this one so much).
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/office-talk-/list?title_no=690684
https://www.webtoons.com/en/comedy/do-you-like-tomboys/list?title_no=6595
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/cinderelle/list?title_no=6922
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/interstellar-muse/list?title_no=987935
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/dont-look-at-the-sky-gl/list?title_no=649930

• The Beast of Hadingley Hill (fantastic). I don't know if enough people know this is GL.

• The Witch (also fantastic!). Some people didn't realize was GL until it was very obvious but that gray area period was funny to see in the comments.

• Us Right Now. Awesome opening (5 or so chapter) short story about a couple at a crossroads, near to breaking up. Our MC has to figure things out before its late. Very emotional but then continued past the ending to show us how their relationship started. Gone on for nearly 100 chapters now.

• Mermaid Huntress. Also has a series of good novels. Novels are complete--series is an adaption done by the author.

• Slice of Life. Action hero anime character comes to life, and realizes she's very gay for the cheerleader she's staying with, a cheerleader who is also not yet comfortable with her sexuality. She gets accustomed to a new world. Very fun.

• Isadora. Very sweet journey between two best friends who slowly figure out their feelings for one another. Has a calm and effortless pace. Very cozy.

• Blindfold (but all their stuff are good)

• The Greenhouse (fantastic). Has some amazing psychological work and I love the story. Main couple is amazingly endearing.

• The Pirate and the Princess (A favorite). Best pirate/princess GL on the platform in my opinion.

• Spellastra (Super underrated). Really fun magic series with multiple couples and great art. Can't say enough about this one. I was shocked it didn't have more views considering the effort and polish. Looks straight out of a comic book.

• Vowrune (Love the couple). Really sweet series. Ambitious Knight and her assigned mage, who happens to be terrible (at first) but who is also cute.

• Unnie, I Like You. Reincarnation, age gap (college student and professor). A new chance to fix an old mistake. Korean writer (if the name wasn't obvious). Really fun.

• Dom & Mor. Interracial couple (Black and Asian). Amazing art. Absolutely fantastic series, dealing with the psychological traumas of both it's MCs. Some of the best work. Can't say enough about it. Everyone should read it.

A lot more but those are what come to mind for now.

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Kiki was low key disappointed on that naughty naughty ramen.

And that's someone who is "unsure" of her feelings.

New series popped on Webtoons that I think might appeal to Dynasty peeps:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/love-and-other-wicked-things/list?title_no=7063

Only three chapters so far, but looks cute.

Oh, yeah, I read it! It's really cute and interesting. There’s also Dark Mermaid on Webtoons, as well as Unnie, I Like You.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/dark-mermaid/list?title_no=6671
https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/unnie-i-like-you/list?title_no=6509

I dropped in right as you posted this! Dark Mermaid is amazing. Just know that it eventually deals with some very serious and real-world issues (despite having some fantasy elements), but it is lovely.

Another suggestion is Love and be Loved. This is criminally undermarketed, and its long-running:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/love-and-be-loved/list?title_no=468277

"Love and Be Loved" is such a cute and realistic Webtoon! I thought I had read every GL on Webtoon, but it wasn’t until I finished Somebody to you that I discovered this gem. Great suggestion :D

There are so many lesser-known and amazing Webtoon series since marketing is so bare. I've got so many.

New series popped on Webtoons that I think might appeal to Dynasty peeps:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/romance/love-and-other-wicked-things/list?title_no=7063

Only three chapters so far, but looks cute.

Oh, yeah, I read it! It's really cute and interesting. There’s also Dark Mermaid on Webtoons, as well as Unnie, I Like You.
https://www.webtoons.com/en/fantasy/dark-mermaid/list?title_no=6671
https://www.webtoons.com/en/drama/unnie-i-like-you/list?title_no=6509

I dropped in right as you posted this! Dark Mermaid is amazing. Just know that it eventually deals with some very serious and real-world issues (despite having some fantasy elements), but it is lovely.

Another suggestion is Love and be Loved. This is criminally undermarketed, and its long-running:
https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/love-and-be-loved/list?title_no=468277

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I’m not surprised they recognized their part in the miscommunication and took responsibility. It’s funny that Makino finally realized what's been obvious all along: Mashiro has consistently been the more responsible one, enduring a lot of Makino’s wild behavior and questionable choices. She deserves some grace this time. There’s no doubting Mashiro’s commitment after everything she’s stuck through.

I really like these two. They still need to have that talk though--I'm sure it's coming. Again, I love this continuation, especially with it being unplanned. It's only adding to their relationship and the new characters are a blast. It's no wonder the series has remained this popular--so popular, that it was asked to continue beyond its conclusion.

Now, Kouhai is about to have the time of her life or a crazy night. Either way, she's coming home sore. I hope those two become regulars together and Kouhai awakens to her BDSM future.

and it only took her 84 chapters to realize [that she's a scumbag] xD

Better late than never!

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Thank you for the sources! I was able to finish Ch 15 on mangadex. It was overall an enjoyable story. I thought the ending was absolutely precious with plenty of lovey-dovey feels. I'm satisfied with the ending.

Though I'm trying to make sense of why Aya decided it would be better if she maintained the image of Marika's rival and opposition, and thought if she revealed her feelings it would only get in the way. So she decides it's okay for Marika to hate her and see her as a villain. This is explained in ch 14 but I'm having trouble understanding why she thought this was necessary. if anyone can share their thoughts on this.

She was determined to fulfill her role as Marika had requested, striving to "give" as much as she "took" according to her understanding of those terms. She didn’t want to feel like she was taking advantage of Marika. To achieve this, she couldn’t treat their arrangement like a typical relationship. Instead, she had to continually remind herself that she was playing a "character," whose purpose was to save Marika.

Without this mental distinction, she feared being overwhelmed by Marika’s kindness and losing sight of the "job" she believed she needed to do. She understood Marika's strong will, recognizing that Marika would be able to handle anything thrown her way. Therefore, she wasn't as worried about the buttons she'd push. Of course she had her hopes for what could blossom between them and noticed Marika's enjoyment very quickly. It was always a delicate balance for her.

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damn the mc kinda sucks lmao.
also this series really puts into focus how insanely short these long-strip chapters tend to be. 2 chapters and we're still on the inciting incident. maybe its comparing apples to oranges but i feel like a traditional comic format would have this scene done withih like 4 pages and have 20-30 left in the chapter still.

This series is just short and not really dense. Other long strips aren't as quick as these. Like traditional comics, its always series dependent.

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I think it’s quite unfortunate that the discussion of this story (as so often happens in Dynasty forum threads) has revolved around painting one or another character as “the good or bad one.” Partly that seems to have happened because any attempts to understand a character has been derided, often in virulent terms, as readers “loving,” “or “excusing,” or “defending” that character. But I think what the author is doing here is far more interesting than any of that.

Yes, perfectly put. Yours and part of Cogito's response summarizes my feelings about all this pretty well. I imagine we'll go back to the usual anyway, but I appreciate these posts.

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Why is this manga already on CH95 and translated(good translation) on other websites but still only on CH27 on this website?

The series has been officially translated by Tapas, weekly, and is at chapter 95 (post-series ending, now into the final extra chapters). Those other sites are ripping from Tapas and reposting onto their platforms. Those sites do that quite regularly, especially from Tapas (since it has, I guess quietly?, translated quite a few GL series, especially some recent Chinese and Korean series). This site however does not rip translations from anywhere and has a real fan translation with their own speed.

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I'm very uncomfortable with saying "she doesn't know what's best for her, I know better" about a character whose flaws are the result of trauma and maladaption from having all control of her life taken away.

As it's a story, I think we have more than enough information to suggest that. This isn't a real person where there is ambiguity and mystery. We are essentially omniscient. Of course she has reasons for her problems but the problems are very apparent and, as you ended up saying anyway, a key part of her character that can't be ignored.

She is not a reliable judge of character at the moment, for all the reasons you mentioned. Yes, she has to overcome that but this conversation was about how we view Misa and the manager, and Misa doesn't get a pass because the trauma filled girl she's done "odd" things to judges her well. She's not much better, but it's a story and I accept it as it is. Io is a victim of a lot of people in this manga. Misa isn't as bad as the manager but that's not a high bar. In this kind of story she gets to be the "savior," in another she'd be the villain. She's getting better though and I do like her.

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I got: Hana Ni Arashi, How Do We Relationship, On a Leash, Runaway with Me Girl, The Princess of Sylph and an honorable mention to Even Though We're Adults, Octave and A Joyful Life. I consider all of those about equal though.

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A comparison that, notably, was about finding Misa better than Hase. Regardless of anyone's subjective opinions, Io right now definitely sees them as different and sees Misa as far better, and it's her opinion that matters most wrt if a lover is "good for her".

Given her past actions and decisions, I don't have much confidence in her judgment about what's "good for her." I understand your point, but I don't see her as a reliable narrator or decision-maker—which seems central to her issues. How she judges these people or these situations is not high on my value chart. I am with thechampionmike95 on this one. Neither woman is presented well here and Misa is only "good for Io" because she has worse actors across from her. I guess the "lesser of two (or three?) evils" wins out though.

last edited at Dec 27, 2024 5:55PM

From having seen the newest raw chapter that just released today: Garbage prince is too good of a word for him.

could i know where you were able to check out the raws?

The mangadex page has a "read or buy" section with the link to the raw chapters at Ichijinsha.

It's also here on Dynasty--on the homepage for this series.

tbh he commited the crime of being a male character who don't like MC so people obviously gonna hate him

It's quite funny seeing all these responses and arguments, along with the content of the chapter itself, and still having it all boiled down to "he's just male, so you dislike him."

Plus in chapter 10 he puts more importance on his pride and messes up yet again

That sounds about right. I do wonder though, if he'll actually be better later on, like you suggest. He hasn't had a lot of redeeming qualities as of yet, though it's early; and they'll have to resolve her arranged marriage somehow. Guess we'll see.

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