Also, did they just have sex in front of those thugs?

Being arrested and tied up may have its perks in certain special circumstances

Oh no, she's discovered the power of cat(girls) and being easily forgiven. There's no stopping her now.

Honestly if she wanted to really collect a lot of souls or whatever, she could just transform into a loli catgirl and head over to Akihabara.

Tears represent emotion and sensitivity, and are associated with weakness and femininity. Katsumata-san exists as a woman in a patriarchal workforce, and adapts by showing anger, an emotion commonly associated with men rather than women.

However, the tears and sensitivity that the main character cannot fully hold back are also her power; when a person feels their vulnerable emotions and moreover shares those emotions productively with others, they create a community founded on authenticity. When we embrace authentic vulnerability, we access the power and strength of humans who are in alignment with themselves and their values.

I think it makes sense when you read the whole thing as a metaphor.

Kako's got nerves of steel. Extreme levels of chill.

I knew that reading yuri was educative after all!

why mung bean soup?

Mung beans have relatively high nutritional value. And are apparently relatively cheap as well (though a cursory search tells me they actually suffer a high crop yield loss, mostly due to pests and disease).

So she's being frugal while still providing for the servants. (Instead of, as I expect the kitten killer would opt for, starving the help. Because she's blatantly evil.)

I like that we get to see how she interacts with others too, and how she's kind towards everyone. It makes her a really fun character that I can root for.

Okay, all I'm saying is that the beginnings of this manga gave me some intense aromantic vibes, but now that Asako started flirting back and having "mysterious feelings", I'm really not sure what to make of it. I feel like it would be kind of boring if she "overcame" her aromantic leanings in only a chapter or two.

(Yes, I am totally projecting onto this character; so sue me!)

Nice that she's addressing her self esteem problems.

Oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness oh my goodness

This manga, I swear to god. All heartache, no satisfaction. Everyone is lonely, nobody is happy, and everything is beautiful.

aaaaaagh

It's good she has a thing for poor defenseless animals. Something tells me it's her motherly instinct that attracts her to Tsukushi.

Ooooh yeah slightly evil fiancée. I'm down for it.

The foundation of a healthy relationship!!!

Hmmm... does the author perhaps have some history with awful coworkers....?

"Man, I sure wish I had a cute little girl living with me who was actually a demon lord and could beat up all these assholes for me... Maybe I'll write a manga about it..."

Wholesome!!!!

Mitsuki's suave suave suaveness does not escape me, but man this was so wholesome more than anything else. Nothing like friends keeping you from actually dying :')

I just love these two and their dynamic. It's fluffy :)

Meguru's expressions throughout this chapter are too precious. Someone hug this poor baby!

I feel like Narita puts on an innocent act, but he's no dummy. He's well aware of the chemistry he's interrupting. He strikes me as the type to playfully mess with people just cuz it's fun

tale as old as time... gyaru and the prez

It is very nice that this fits the meter of the song perfectly

Many people in this forum clearly doesn't understand Koto's suffering from that PTSD and we will see them come at her soon after reading the last chapter.

Yup, I don't get how people are not seeing that. Not that I think it justify anything, but her reactions makes senses with her trauma.

I honestly forgot about that aspect of the story XD

Like, obviously Koto's got a lot of fear about Aya disappearing again -- that makes total sense! But when the chapters are spaced out like this and each character has a complicated backstory and inner dialogue that motivates their behavior, it can be hard to remember what each person might be feeling, and why they're acting that way.

Although it can feel annoying when everyone in the forum seems to attack a certain character, it's actually interesting to me psychologically. Even in stories where we're privy to each character's inner thoughts, it's still difficult to face the complicated reality that each person can be correct and justified within their framework while still causing others pain. No wonder we have difficulties communicating in real life! We don't even get to know other people's inner workings in real life!

"Manga forums are a microcosm that display the idiosyncrasies of the human psyche...."

scratching imaginary beard thoughtfully

I could just hear the dramatic piano music when the spotlight came in.

Narrator voice:

"But in fact, they were lesbians."

There we have it, conclusive proof that Riri is by far the best choice.

Irrefutable and decisive indeed. I will not forgive Mei if she breaks Riri's heart. Riri is best girl.

But hmmmmm... I wonder what this feeling is, Riri... It is very mysterious.

INITIATE A SECOND Kiiii.................. :|

I love how she trailed off there

Exhibitionism?? Erotic hand-holding in a high school classroom????