"GANS"
Uh?
Please don't tell me it's a reference to Gantz???

Oh, but, now that I think about it, Tadokoro does like series like Gantz...

I think it might be a pun on "guns" xD

Oh thank goodness I think you're right!

I really didn't want it to be a reference to Gantz. I don't like Gantz.

Boo. Downer chapter.

"GANS"
Uh?
Please don't tell me it's a reference to Gantz???

Oh, but, now that I think about it, Tadokoro does like series like Gantz...

I seriously thought big sister was going to get a fist to the face. Kaoru has better self-control than I would have in her place.

Btw I learned a new sound effect. The sound of a Cupid arrow that strikes your heart is "zudo" and, if a LOT of Cupid arrows strike your heart at the same time, it's "zudododododo..." with an extra "do" for each arrow. Good to know, I guess.

Comrade

It's funny because in spanish is said comadre so it's like you have dyslexia xDDDDD thath only works for woman to a woman, for anything else is compadre

I didn't get it, sorry.

It looks like you are trying to say that comrade is translated in Spanish as comadre... but surely it can't be that?

(I mean, camarada is the proper term...)

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This manga reminded me a lot of Heart-Pounding Excitement at Mononoke Girls’ Academy... but the ending in that older story was quite more satisfying (well, to my tastes, at least).

There is an old rule in general discussion groups that, once someone makes a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler, the discussion is over and whoever mentioned the Nazis has automatically lost whatever argument was in progress. There is also a rule in groups devoted to discuss fictional works that, once someone decries certain points of a story on the grounds that in real life such points would be inappropriate or illicit or wrong, the discussion is over and whoever mentioned real life has automatically lost whatever argument was in progress.

There are no guidelines for enjoying fantasy. Think of how many fictional works starring villains or antiheroes exist out there, that are extraordinarily successful because audiences love the shocks and thrills of the story. Think of how many videogames exist where you play the role of a bad guy or dark hero who struts around browbeating or robbing or slaughtering everyone he meets -- and gets away with it as long as he defeats all opposition. It's not anyone's business to judge or revile people who like such works. The things you do for the sake of harmless fun are your business alone, and only a fanatical fundie or a deranged zealot would try to mess with you for that.

I'll say it now, loud and clear: I hope Satou and Shio make their getaway and live happily ever after, and I hope anyone who gets in their way bites the dust and goes to hell. And if anyone wants to contend that such a development would be oh-so-wrong in real life, all I can say is: sorry, mate, you have just automatically lost the argument. There.

These are all minor conflicts and hurdles, things that keep the daily slice-of-life interesting.

Heh. I was going to argue that those examples look more like jokes than conflict to me... but you did say that "conflict is whatever you want it to be" and that pretty much precludes discussion, so whatevs.

You know, for a long time, practically all fanfiction/fanart in the net was about shipping characters who were never romantically involved in the original work. Why was that? Because people saw sexual chemistry in their interactions and liked to imagine them together, so they did. It's that simple.

I've been lurking and reading the discussions up till now, but there's one thing I just can't leave alone.

The issue is about meaning and wording. But things that can be ambiguous in English might be perfectly clear in Japanese.

I can read the mood in ch51#5, but like i said, where is the evidence that she meant it romantically?
You also say "I love you" when it's platonic, so i don't know how you can 100% sure, that the "i love you" is romantic. That's just the way you want to see it.

I looked up the page in question. The bubble says: 好き好き大好き愛してる

While 好き (suki) and 大好き (daisuki) can refer to platonic love, towards friends or family (or even liking ice cream), the last part, 愛してる (ai shiteru) cannot, it's only used romantically (with some very, very rare exceptions, which this isn't).

Thank you for the information! I haven't actually read A Room For Two in Japanese (most of us haven't, I guess) therefore your contribution is very helpful!
So, what Kasumi said was: "Suki. Suki. Daisuki. Aishiteru." Whoaaa. I must say, a lot was lost in translation... I have watched enough anime in my life (subtitled anime, with the original Japanese soundtrack) to understand the weight of such a declaration. A girl doesn't say "Aishiteru!" to somebody, boy or girl, unless she really is serious.

I think convincing the skeptics at this point is a lost cause. What’s still somewhat interesting to me is their motivation.

I’ve tried to imagine every plausible hypothesis for why anyone would be interested in mincing definitions so mind-boggling fine as hold the position I used think I was parodying by calling it “They’re married but not dating” but now I think is just descriptive, and I’ve pretty much come up empty.

You do realize, of course, that these are the kind of people I was talking about in my post three weeks ago?

https://dynasty-scans.com/forum/topics/6441-a-room-for-two-discussion?page=71#forum_post_462093

The people who, in your own words, seem to be devoted to what amounts to a contemporary version of medieval canon law—only the overt depiction of mutually administered orgasms can qualify as consummation of a relationship, [...] a modern version of a traditional “bedding ritual” that is required before these de facto spouses can be truly said to be “going out.” The people who are championed by Ms. Friedman. Who claim exclusive ownership of the words yuri and lesbian. Who refuse to acknowledge as yuri the vast majority of the yuri stories out there, on the grounds that the girls involved haven't gone through a complex Lesbian Initiatic ritual which includes steps such as: a declaration of lesbian faith; explicitly depicted lesbian sex; swearing off men forever; announcing publicly that they are "different" from every(het/bi/trans)one else; and, nonmandatory but recommended, cutting off ties with most of the people they used to know and, from then on, restricting their friendships to a small ghetto of fellow believers who share their faith.

The motivation of these commenters is a simple matter of proselytism. They see that we use the word yuri in a way of which they not approve (and that we cheer for two girls who are happily in love and living together but who have never declared their "difference" to the world) and they simply must show us the error of our ways. They are pushing their agenda, hoping to convert people to their beliefs, that's all.

Hayate surprised me.

I thought she played the "oblivious character" role... you know, the character who is oblivious both to the feelings people around her might have for her and to the feelings that may be slowly growing in her own heart.

But there was no obliviousness here, hell no, not in the least, when X tried to steal Honey from her. Hayate's reaction was wonderful. Honey was totally right: grabbing her like that and proclaiming that she won't give her to anyone, that's a declaration of ownership all right, haha.

FANTASTIC STORY SO FAR, I'M SO HOOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@TifalovesAerith:
Oh yes, my reaction exactly.

Jesus... What happened? This plot is not something we see everyday. I like it.

@Midnightgunner:
You're so right. In fact, I suspect that's precisely the reason why several of the previous commenters claimed that they didn't fancy the story: they couldn't make it fit in their fixed mental parameters. When you read a lot of yuri, you get used to certain standard plot formulas that show up again and again -- and eventually you start expecting those formulas to appear in any new manga you read. Thus, when something like "Luminous=Blue" comes up, with completely unexpected developments right from chapter one, it's easy to feel uncomfortable -- after all, for those people, the whole story clashes with their expectations.

Also the MC is horny as fuck... She's gonna rape one of her friends any time now...

If Miki is the victim, I'm sure you won't hear any complaining from her.

They look... a little bit older, no? Like they are 20y/o and in college.

Very nice choice of palette.

Ash's mom, why are you letting HER cook???

And you won't be alone, scanlator-san. I'll be right there to help you.

Rika-chan... ♡ ♡ ♡

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– They're swaying to the same rhythm...
– She lunges!
– She yields!
– They intertwine and stare into each other eyes...
– Then, while working themselves up...
– They bare it all, and meld together!
.........
– It almost looks as if they are...

Hm? As if they are what? Finish your sentence, Ayano!
I mean, c'mon, how are we supposed to get what you're talking about if you don't conclude?

Is anyone like me? Waiting for my tag suggestion for this chapter approved, the SUBTEXT tag.

Telling you! I can smell yuri blood in Marino vein!!!

I'm like you.
Both Subtext and Yuri Crush would be appropiate, I'd say.

Everyday Lovely Smile.

Anyone would have a lovely smile on their face if their gf has boobs like that.

This is the most tongue-twisting sentence I ever saw on Dynasty.

Thank you. I aim to surpass expectations!

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If your genitals are shaped like that popsicle, seek medical attention immediately.

Tee hee, good one.

I can't believe there are people who saw that popsicle and went "PHALLIC!" in their minds.

Psychoanalysts like to say: "Sometimes a Cigar Is Just a Cigar."

And sometimes a large green ice-cold orthogonal parallelepiped polyhedron is just a large green ice-cold orthogonal parallelepiped polyhedron.

You know, rather than enjoy the zany antics and the flamboyant panache of the MC trio, I cannot but feel sorry for that lady whose house was wrecked.

I'm such a bourgeois.

Saki-chan is flipping hot.

Saki: "Listen, pal, my eyes are up here!"