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reijikun
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joined Sep 6, 2015

TakumiEatsCats posted:

Why is Darii translated to Dolly? It doesn't make sense. Natsuki is taking bits of Riina's name to give her a nick name. RIIna taDA=Darii

The scanlators explain it here.

Taking two parts of each name and mixing them up together for a nickname is a very common thing that the Japanese do, having an opinion of what Natsuki's intentions might be is irrelevant. An opinion doesn't justify an incorrect translation.

Unless that was exactly her intention, making this a really good translation that managed to spot that word play.

By "her" do you mean Natsuki or the scanlator?

Anyway, it was a nickname born out of forgetfulness. When Natsuki couldn't remember Riina's name, her guess was "Dariina." Riina protested, so Natsuki cut it off to Darii and figured they could go with that instead.

...Vaguely related, but "Dolly" the sheep has her name written ドリー (dorii) in Japanese.

I, too, disagree with the choice (among other things). But it's the scanlator's call/opinion/interpretation, so that's that. Agree to disagree, and carry on.

reijikun
Look at Me discussion 17 Sep 21:36
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joined Sep 6, 2015

The third chapter was released in early March, four days after the first. The last time the artist posted a work was in June, for the movie. So the chance for another chapter is slim at this moment.

While I agree that the odds for more are slim (after all, the artist said this is basically the end), this artist is still active. Check their twitter (@joint06) for more recent drawings. They're not stories or anything, but if you enjoy the art, there's still stuff being posted there.

reijikun
Look at Me discussion 16 Sep 16:04
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For now, Chapter 3 is considered the last, and this piece is "done." Who knows if Joi will ever add more? On their pixiv description/note it does say something along the lines of "I don't know if this is the ending you would have wanted, but if you enjoy it, I'd be happy."

There's enjoyment in bittersweet endings though. Nico was looking out for Hanayo and tried to cheer her up while maybe trying to push forward with her feelings. But the potential for that got cut short when Rin and Hanayo made up, so Nico is kinda left without ground. IMO she probably decided that if Hanayo's okay, then it's fine for now and she won't pursue. ...Doesn't mean she can't be sad though. Dense Hanayo, why? D:

reijikun
Look at Me discussion 06 Sep 22:25
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joined Sep 6, 2015

Is there a sequel, does anyone know?

There's two more parts to the story; hopefully the translation will be out soon!