I kinda have a feeling that they're in a marriage out of convenience, maybe they both have a preference towards a same-sex relationship.

Does any one else not like Akira or is it just me? I don't know why really, I just don't, kinda feels like a weak character, maybe.

Who else is reminded of Stjepan Šejić by this style? (I Like It!)

I Need Moe... I mean More. Much, much more...

Some think Nene's being a massive bitch and others think she's hurting Amane to get her to let go of her feelings for Nene. Honestly if the whole 'for her own good' thing were true then she wouldn't demand so much out of Kou, 'take pictures only of me and nothing else', who really loves photography and taking pictures of the world around her, is just cruel. Nene using Kou to hurt someone Kou considers a friend is a recipe to isolate all three parties. In the end you can try and see it from Nene's POV but in the end she's just trying to hurt every one. I've said it before:

Nene seems to be going for Kou without regard to either Kou's nor Amane's feelings. She seems pretty aggressive (to me) in trying to win Kou and disregard whatever relationship she once had with Amane. She seems to be a very self centered character that wants the attention of those around her. She doesn't actually seem to be all that different a character from Hayama. They each want their own happines (every one should) but without real care to those around them.

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BugDevil - Yeah that one took me a second, thanks. I thought it wold be a Japanese-English barrier. Ayako>Delicious, mother is concerned and reflective.

I mean, I don't blame Amane for acting like she does with her ex Nene. I acted similarly with my ex skinship-wise, and he was fine with it too for a bit, then he told me back off, and I did mostly because it just hurt to not be wanted anymore. Shouldn't have even tried being straight to begin with...

At some point, cruel just naturally happens. People don't like feeling uncomfortable, so they act cruel to feel less uncomfortable.

There's a thin line between love and hate; they're actually basically one in the same. Here's what I mean in a scenario of feelings for someone I used to love, but now hate:
-I can't stop thinking about them.
-My heart races when I think about what we've done together.
-I hope the worst for them (when in love, I hoped for them too, just the best instead of worst).
-I feel strong sensations when I think about them.

Dunno how Amane has the strength to hang around. Then again, she's 15, and I was 25. I had more energy and hope and resilience back when I was 15. Heartache, but less beaten down and defeated by it. Still was hopeful.

I will end my thoughts with: no break up is ever mutual.

It seems that you really needed some closure. Every one has these feelings at one time or another. Emotions are a hard and menacing opponent, especially when it comes to the pang of love.

Kou seems to be an innocent character that is developing some complicated feelings of which she doesn't know what to do with and when comes to those around her and cares about, she wants them to be happy but doesn't have experience or confidence to do anything about it. She wants get along with both Amane and Nene but is always (seemingly) forced in to awkward situations with Nene's advances and Amane's pain at said advances. Hayama though, she doesn't understand this character, nothing about her, to Kou, is clear. Hayama does love Amane, she just wants to possess her completely even if that causes Amane pain (Hayama actually seems to enjoy that part) making Amane depend on and become hers. -These are my understandings of the characters as of far. I am looking forward to development though.

Nene seems to be going for Kou without regard to either Kou's nor Amane's feelings. She seems pretty aggressive (to me) in trying win Kou and disregard whatever relationship she once had with Amane. She seems to be a very self centered character that wants the attention of those around her. She doesn't actually seem to be all that different a character from Hayama. They each want their own happines (every one should) but without real care to those around them.

The only reason Amane (to me) seems pushy is because Nene has offered no closure to her and she doesn't understand how to repair their relationship or just move on. Amane strongly believed in their relationship and gave herself to Nene completely, only for one day the girl she loves turns around and says 'we're done' without giving warning or purpose, so now Amane's left in a state of limbo. She doesn't know why they're no longer together and can't bring her self to simply walk away.

majere - You're right, and I shall in fact strive to learn more on the subject. I also noted it was something I wanted to get out of my head and I feel I've done that, even if I was incorrect. Now I can learn more here on out. Thank you for the responses, sincerely.

majere - I wish to state that I am in no way trying to be offensive and that I purposefully left out the argument of 'gender identification'. I am grateful for your post and you're right, I didn't mention intersexed people and I apologise for that. I'll admit I'm not well informed about those of intersexed birth and I should remedy that however I will say I was merely making a stand point based on not that of perception and sociological ideals but more on the statement of human biology. Added, through incredible wonders of science and medical capabilities we are able to in fact alter our genders, which is actually amazing. Gender Identification is about how one perceives them selves and I tend to stay away from that topic as I believe have no right to debate within this arena. I do admit that there will probably be a time when someone sees themselves as either masculine or feminine no longer exists because it is indeed a sociological view point where as male and female are based on a stasis of species reproduction and furtherment (in our species any way) and is in no way on how some one mentally or emotionally identifies them selves. We're human no matter race, origin or gender. As long as it doesn't cause harm or interfere with another's existence, you should feel free to be who you want and live a life fulfilled.

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KawaiiSuika - I'm always willing to learn so please inform me of my incorrectness (this sounds like sarcasm but its not). I'll admit I may be ignorant and spout cap but I am willing to be informed if I am wrong.

Male and Female are gender (sex) oriented where as Masculine and Feminine are not but more character based traits i.e. a woman can be masculine and a man can be feminine without either going through a process of gender (sex) transitioning of male to female or female to male. Akira identifies with feminine traits yet has not gone through or may never go through the process of gender (sex) alteration whereas Hime is still very much feminine yet has, seemingly, masculine traits (boisterous, loud and somewhat violent behaviour (not necessarily masculine only traits)) but is still a female as Akira is still a male. Homo sapiens come in Two Sex based Genders - Male and Female, these genders can also be medically altered whereas Masculine and Feminine are character based traits and apply to the individual person whether male or female. Sorry, people keep ranting on in defensiveness rather than looking at it through the species point of view in which character traits, personal view, belief or religion need no place in the discussion. It is neither right nor wrong to be feminine or masculine based on your, current, gender (sex). Again, sorry about the rant just hadn't had the opportunity to let it out.

Just OL Café left, been waiting for quite a while now. I just love Nishi-sensei.

Well... This one took for ever. THANK YOU!

I have a real unwanted feeling that this will have an outcome similar to that of Aoi Hana (not that it was bad, just didn't like it). The characters are, slightly, going to evolve and end up going their separate ways finding their own happiness. That's my prediction anyway, doubt there will be a 'coupled' ending. Still love this series though.

You need to finish reading Aoi Hana.

You're right. It was a few years ago that I read it (one of the first yuri stories that got me into it after I watched the anime) and re-reading it, it's a nice ending. This wouldn't be a bad ending for Yagate but I still think it'll end in separation (hoping against).

And people need to stop dissing Citrus, sure it painful to read when you're waiting months to month for a new chapter but when you read it all together it's good. Sorry, I just needed to say that.

on page 7 there seems to be a slight discrepancy. What Onee-san says is "Yeah, she likes to take nude photos of her self and post them online" to which imoto responds, "Jeez Onee-chan! Don't say that! She might believe you!". The 'fine ass pussy' thing is funny but this just works better.

And then she drops the F-Bombs.

I have a real unwanted feeling that this will have an outcome similar to that of Aoi Hana (not that it was bad, just didn't like it). The characters are, slightly, going to evolve and end up going their separate ways finding their own happiness. That's my prediction anyway, doubt there will be a 'coupled' ending. Still love this series though.