I'd disagree about Riri. Besides Karin, only Riri has been featured in almost every chapter (I think she's appeared in more chapters than the other ladies). Honestly, if it wasn't for this last chapter Kaoru would be close to last place.

I do like Kaoru but to me, she doesn't feel like she has much of a chance. I think the issue is her personality doesn't fit Mei's that well. It could be her overly aggressive attitude or the sense she represents but I don't see them working, especially when compared to Karin.

I do agree that the last page did give ntr vibes. I'm also curious how Mei will react now that she's been kissed twice. I can see her comparing and contrasting both of their kisses and thinking about how she felt for each. When she kisses Karin during the play it'll be interesting, since it'll be the same setup as her kiss with Kaoru here.

I agree. I think the "positions" of the ladies are determined by how Mei feels, reacts, and treats them. It doesn't feel like Mei really lingers on any one of them specially compared to the others yet. Yeah, she has some physical contact but she reacts in that moment and then easily shifts into fawning over the next girl with no issue. I don't personally think anyone is on a distinct level yet. Some have more contact but that hasn't led to Mei's feeling more secure or attached or confident in her feelings.

I also agree with the Riri push. If any of the author's decisions seem suspect regarding who might be a "favorite" it would be Riri's constant appearances and being the first (even though she hasn't been able to do much). But it's also the fact that she's been positioned in the most sympathetic way and continues to be. The fact that she's given less to do so far might indicate that when it's her time it's the latter half of the series, and that might say something about her role. Something like "all the others get their shot and yet Riri is always there." But we'll see. There's a harem route obviously possible too so there are a lot of possibilities and nothing has been fully tipped off yet.

I think she assumes it's Kosame because of the bus scene a couple chapters ago. On this past page

(Maybe Yuzu noticed then too and felt a similar bit of jealously?, would make that hand touching panel funny to revisit later).

I also do agree with the theory that Yuzu is going through similar issues like Minami. I feel like they're both doing (trying to do) the same things in their own ways.

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can't believe I got baited by expecting a bait, and this is actually the real thing

Right? The whole time I was waiting for something to interrupt or for Evie not to respond for whatever reason.

ch.25
Alright I didn't expect the twist, but I can't help but think that was dumb. And why did Claire even go through with this dumb battle over her again, she couldn't be more clear on the first one that she doesn't appreciate being an object of the bet. Tell them both to piss off and go hang out with prince Thane or something.

Response

Yeah, this arc wasn't the best in the LN either but there you at least had more context and understanding for Rei's thinking (plus some extra lines from Claire). At least it's done and things move on from here.

Its not about who, but rather HOW does a sock randomly appear in the kitchen?! For all I know, socks do not just slip from your feet...

I mean they find ways to always disappear somehow--wouldn't surprise me if they slip off and go on their way. This one must have stalled in the kitchen, toy story style.

That "normal" is bs is what I'm saying, for Manaria, is okay to get away with anything she does, even betting for Claire's company and she was gifted with all the powers to do so, and she won't be questioned at all, because of the settings, Rei is the villain now and no one doubts it, Claire notices something is very wrong but the though of asking Manaria didn't cross her mind, is all on Rei obviously even if they talk about it later in detail, is still really awful to watch... And what's worse, Manaria probably has 0 regrets, in fact I bet she's thinking "she's such a coward, good thing I'm here to help!"

Response:

Remember that the chapter ends before we've had time with Claire and Manaria. It's far too early to comment on how Claire is treating Manaria after hearing what Rei said. All we see is Claire literally crying because Rei left her (on her own, mind you). I think we can't just absolve Rei of responsibility for pushing Claire away here. Manaria can only do so much on her own and this "game" is all in Rei's head. Claire hasn't given any reason to assume she favors Manaria over Claire. That is all in Rei's head and she lashed out at Claire because of it.

Responding to this:

Rei gets heavily hurt, badmouthed, humiliated and throw aside and on top of that Manaria who plotted the whole thing keeps shitting on her but Rei is the one who take all the blame.. Manaria gets away with 0 repercussion and Claire doesn't suspect a thing, they both made a bet but the one to blame is Rei only... This is beyond bullshit, is fucking trash, it takes me out of the immersion completely.

Response:

That's not what happens. How the school views the event is normal. Manaria is popular and Rei is not. That's how things go. As for Claire, she clearly didn't side against Rei. She wanted to talk with Rei and even told Manaria to leave them to speak privately. She asked Rei what had been happening and was concerned for her mental state. Then it was Rei who lashed out and quit. Rei did so out of insecurity of course but I don't see how we can say that Claire did anything odd.

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