Those parents are complete assholes. Xiaoyang is my favorite character of this series, so it's nice to finally reach these chapters.

I think the mother might care but doesn't know how to speak up or act against the other members of the family, usually due to family hierarchy, and I'm guessing this is a very patriarchal family. Not to say that lets her off the hook but it could explain her circumstances at least.

She also never really gets a word in during this scene and looks just as scared to speak up.

author please have xiaoyang stop referring to herself with male terms this is clearly a woman

I think the author/character/person decides that (and I don't think Xiaoyang changes what language they use or how they see themselves).

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Anyone know why this story seems to make an appearance in here?

That type of room is a common idea; I doubt it was a direct reference. Rather the story you posted was probably referencing the common idea. The "can't leave room until you do xxxx" is all over the place and even in other yuri series as a joke (although "Gushing Over Magical Girls," for example, had their own spin on it).

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It looked to me like Shu-chan was Narita's college friend first. With the bar chapter being Narita introducing Shu to Aya, telling the story of how Narita and Aya met in high school, and how Aya is when she drinks. So this might just be a case of Shu still getting to know Aya and being uncomfortable with her general Aya-ness. Their energies are totally different.

Also whenever people are constantly talking about someone you don't know like Narita and Aya do with Koga it can feel excluding. I think if Koga hung out with them too vibes would be better, but she isn't a fellow student obv.

Then how do we explain the look Shu gives Aya as she confidently talks about wanting to hang out with Shu and Arita, or also the framing of Aya in that panel? That all had a romantic vibe to it that I can't shake. The touch afterwards makes that seem even more romance-coded to me.

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I'd be surprised if the story goes with Shu-chan not liking physical touch rather than the obvious she likes Aya route.

I agree, mainly because I don't know how not liking physical touch would tie into Mitsuki and Aya. That seems like a simpler and personal problem to solve that wouldn't need much development or teasing. Who knows though.

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I think she knows since she was the one who was with Mitsuki and Aya two chapters ago. She at least wondered about their situation. Also, it doesn't seem like Aya or Narita is keeping secrets but maybe.

Shu reacted with confusion when she glimpsed them being intimate. The literal next chapter establishes just how shy Aya can get. Shu doesn't know.

Yeah she might not but I imagine she's at least wondering about their closeness after the bar meeting. We'll see either way. I like the discussion she sparks. It's nice for the series to have some new stuff to potentially chew on.

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Shu likes Aya and doesn't know she and Koga are together.

I think she knows since she was the one who was with Mitsuki and Aya two chapters ago. She at least wondered about their situation. Also, it doesn't seem like Aya or Narita is keeping secrets but maybe.

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I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Main thing I think is that her...friend(?) wasn't happy about her arm being touched like how Aya probably touches her girlfriend's arm when it comes to scary movies

I'm assuming friend. Shu-chan was the one with Narita and Aya, hanging out at the bar during the "Four Forms of Aya" chapter, two chapters ago. She's the one who also witnessed Mitsuki picking up drunk Aya; she had a reaction then too. Her, Aya and Narita seem like the new trio and this setup of these last few chapters looks intentional and connected.

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FluffyCow posted:

I'm not sure I get this chapter. Assuming there is anything to get in the first place.

Was this chapter confusing? It connects to the first chapter of the time skip and introduces a new character (she actually showed up first in the "drunk Aya" chapter). I think it ties things together and slows things down while promising a new arc for at least this person. The first couple time skip chapters were jumping around to set the stage while having a little fun catching up--we know they live together, where they work, who they now know etc. Now it seems like we're settling into something.

Main thing I think is that her...friend(?) wasn't happy about her arm being touched like how Aya probably touches her girlfriend's arm when it comes to scary movies

I don't think "wasn't happy" is quite the right descriptor. Rather, I think she's catching feelings for Aya and being attracted to someone who's already in a relationship is making her uncomfortable.

Yes, especially with the look she gave when Aya mentioned wanting to hang out with them instead; that gesture seemed to mean something to Shu-chan. Then with her reaction to the touch, Shu-chan seems to know what her feelings are.

Maybe her feelings make her uncomfortable because Aya is taken or because Shu-chan isn't settled with herself. Either way could explain why she avoids the club. Could also explain why she's the one suggesting Aya goes home. Just spit balling. A lot of possibilities.

I doubt she just doesn't like Aya's sexuality (I don't see the series dealing with homophobia in that way but that would be a really dynamic route to go as well). From a writing standpoint there's so many potential directions, so I'm happy with this new info. Good Halloween chapter. Making use of those 4 pages again.

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And even if I'm wrong about that, she's DEFINITELY not currently capable of picking somebody from the lineup right now. Honestly I don't see her slowing down and cooling off until somebody gets hurt. Probably Riri.

I agree, but once she has her moment with Riri, we'll really learn about where this could go. I want to understand what that results in first. I'm assuming there's a reason for delaying it so long, while everyone else is doing nonsense like you mentioned; they've developed more slowly. Seems like anticipation is being built up, but not sure yet to what end. Just guesses until that gets cleared up.

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I can confirm it'll be a square.

Surprising! Don't think I have read a yuri square before.

I feel like it'll be the main 2 who have feelings for each other and then 2 girls with unrequited or "losing" feelings. If that's how it goes, I've seen that a fair bit, though it's not always treated like a love square in that scenario.

"Our Love is Disgusting," for example, has that right now. Same with "My Girlfriend Isn't Here Today," and "Destroy it all and Love Me in Hell," also. I was just reading "Letters on the Wall," and that too has a technical square (though a guy was on one of the two ends). Even "There is No Love Wishing Upon a Star" sort of has this too. As long as the MCs are open about potentially liking each other, you get one unrequited drama stirrer for each protagonist normally, for maximum fun.

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Maria maria maria. What do you mean she lost a contendor "again?" Who else? If they mean Maria, they are sorely mistaken. They are both in love and are strongly awaiting their communion ♡♡♡

I don't want to be the bearer or bad news...but...yeah that's two written out now--just done in nice and different ways.

slow chant
Ri-ri... ... riiiri... riiiRI, RIRI, RIRI!!! RIIIRI!!!

Silently pumping my fists enthusiastically behind you

Yeah, that's been my bet since the start. Still going as I thought it would; unlike the other girls, she's consistently had her "big moment" saved, while gradually building their closeness and I'm still assuming that's for a reason. Slow and steady often wins these races but we'll see!

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I just finished reading Volume 12. I heard that the series is ending with this volume, but couldn't find any confirmation in the volume, since there's no author's note at the end. Do you know if this is really the last volume(and if so, if there's a source), or whether it will keep on going?

The author confirmed separately that Volume 12 is not the end, though he previously had planned it to be. Volume 13 is coming out at the end of this month in Japan I believe, and the author stated he's planning to likely cover up until their high school graduation, or possibly just turn the series into a lifelong work.

So in short, it's definitely not ending lol

Thanks for answering my question. Personally, I feel as though the series is meandering a bit, and while not everyone likes series that end just after the main couple gets together, it can sometimes be good to end it after the characters achieve their goal rather than just letting it drag on without a purpose..

It's all optional. The author has explained the new entries so if you're not interested, don't read them. The main story ended earlier and now he's filling in events, writing what interests him about the series and their time together. Plenty of people want to read these new chapters and he seems to love writing them.

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Is there any manga with dragon girl (or monster girl) x normal girl? Other than Beauty x beast girl and the oneshot by Glacier clear.

Also, if not then maybe some princess saving sh"t, I am craving for a badass girl saving a girl type of manga lol

You could check the Monster Girl tag or try a Monster Girl+Yuri search. Just add additional tag filters for preference.

My reccomendations on Dynasty might include Snake Woman and Little Miss Offering and Alien Girl, but neither of these have much badassery or adventure. Could also try Kobayashi's Dragon Maid for some humor.

On Webtoons, you should check out Mage and Demon Queen which seems like it would check all your boxes. (And, as a bonus: It's complete! Edit: Although, I guess you have to use the app to read it in full. They only leave the first few chapters of a series on the web version once it's finished.) There's also The Dark Lord's Confession, but that's a bit more bi-subtext.

For Webtoons I'd recommend "The Beast of Hadingely Hill." That's truly a beauty and the beast like story. Extremely good and girl's love.

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https://x.com/nekotarou0721/status/1983106352437514317

Vol 5 has been selling extremely well

Well how could anyone say no to that cover?

sighs What in the world is going on with the translation....? Shakes head It's so bad I think I'll just give up reading this series.... =_= plenty of other things to read that are either consistent, or release a full dang proper chapter each release...

Just to clarify: the series is officially released like this. It's not the TL opting for half chapters every two months.

JFC, this story . . . I feel like I should wait ten years until it's finished and read it all at once.

You mean 20 right? Maybe now at least we'll remember the other main character and see her again.

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This lottery has nice prizes. Granted, it is mostly reused artwork, but still
https://akitashoten.ap-gacha.jp/lotteries/genkaiolsan

Is the girl opposite to Lapis, Diana? I don't recognize her

It's Diana. There are flipped clear cards of Lapis/Diana, Lapis/Natori, Diana/Allie etc. Pretty much every character has a bunch of merch at different tiers. The highest tiered rewards are the Lapis/Natori frames. Seems like a random selection lottery.

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@Hypixion: It will become more apparent later on that Toriko is indeed trying to understand Sorawo. It's still going to take several years for the manga to reach, but they'll get to a point where her thoughts on the matter and how both she and Sorawo see physical and emotional bonding are clarified. Rest assured the writing is not simply trying to paint Sorawo as wrong for reacting this way to Toriko's advances right now. There's a lot of nuance to it.

It's already very apparent, honestly. I do hope the adaptation continues long enough though; those later volumes must be adapted.

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Someone please complete Umi's thought for me. Not exactly sure what she wanted to say.

"I know she loves me too. But even though I know that, sometimes..."

I guess she's going for "sometimes Shou is too physically distant"? Or "sometimes it doesn't feel like Shou lusts after me the way I'm lusting after her"? Lol

She wants Shou to initiate; Shou then does this by asking to hold her hands. That's why we get the pause on Umi's face as an interruption of her thoughts. She's touched. So it ends happily. The "problem" is pretty much resolved there.

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Devilishly Sweet but be careful when she's sour.

It must be bewildering for the Mai; she thinks she's an average girl then here comes the hottest, fashion focused popular girl falling madly in love with her and getting jealous that she'd spend time with someone else. Plus this girl is a succubus, so she's literally going against her biology for her love of Mai.

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The user history has a lot of other bad takes.

Can't let those people detail the convo. They get too much attention.

Oh it got an anime, I was wondering why I kept seeing art of it in images section... to be honest I barely remember anything about this series, other than the fact that I dropped it very early because it was just kinda bad and uninteresting, did it get any better? :P

EDIT: Comments in this thread after I stopped following it didn't give me that impression, if anything seems like people liked it even less :P Seems like Takeshima Eku's art is always wasted on bad stories.

Story isn't bad because some people on a forum don't like it. It's generally well received.

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maybe its too specific, but any yuri manga that has some politicial intrigue/drama as the central storyline alongside the romance? something like, for example, i favor the villainess (i like Fantasy stories in general but it does not need to be isekai...)

TY to anyone who honors my maybe weird request...

"The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady," is exactly that, especially in the novels. Read the LNs or follow the manga.

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I trust Usui-sensei has Nagi's confession planned-out, but I'm puzzled. How will organizing a class trip make it easier for Nagi to confess?

incest love triangle

Please, please, no!

Because the trip is about Nagi's understanding herself better and proving to herself that she can be satisfied balancing a potential monogomous relationship with her tendency to seek validation from many women. This new "class prez" form she's found seems promising but can she follow through in a non flirty way and will it be as satisfying? It's a final test so that she's sure before committing to a relationship, not a creative way to confess. I'm sure we'll get a nice confession out of the trip anyway, or maybe this sister will complicate things by bringing some heavy history with her.

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Though it felt like getting NTR damage when violet kissed Dahlia while Merchant girl (Violet)'s body guard was just watching lol...Guess either body guard-san doesn't have any romantic feelings for her boss or she is a very very open minded person... [Violet isn't going to date and marry her onee-sama anytime soon...It obvious that its seems to be a goodbye kiss...probably a goodbye kiss to say farewell to their possible relationship...].

The second part. Felt more to me like Shion was secure in her and Violet's relationship, and as a confidant to her lady likely knew all the background underpinning the interaction between her and Dahlia. She saw this scene play out and recognized it was that goodbye (and Violet getting much needed closure on the whole thing). Considering the next few pages have a moment between Violet and Shion with Dahlia in the background pretty much going 'oh, they're like this', I'd be surprised if they were not explicitly romantic by the end. As it is, their scenes are leaning hard enough toward it they're stressing the boundaries of the 'extremely devoted retainer (but platonic, we swear)' interpretation.

I was tots confused bout them kissing there for a sec lol

No need to worry. That was definitely a goodbye kiss and Dahlia even says as much a page or so later. Plus Sometime made it clear in her afterwords that Dahlia represents the past while Violet and Shion is the future. I think they managed that well given the short ending notice, especially since this they were adapting another writer's work.

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