Is there a translation for chapter 16? I saw there is one for 17, but I can't seem to find one for 16.

Huh, for some reason I always ignored this webtoon, but it's actually really good. I'm glad I gave it a shot. It's pretty rare to find something I enjoy this much. Can't wait to see how the plot and relationships further progress.

The ending was quite rushed but I'm glad I read this work. While I love yuri and romance, it's nice to get some sort of aroace representation.

I wish there were more manga about aromantic people and their struggles in the world where romantic love is the norm. Since it truly is a struggle, understanding yourself and what exactly do you seek.

Came for the yuri, stayed for some aro ace undertones.

But damn, it's hard to be on the aro ace spectrum while also being a huge fan of romantic stories. Now I'm stuck between wanting this to turn out to be a romance or representation. But I guess I'm getting one of them either way, so win for me.

There is still a chance Yuriko won't romantically fall in love with Matoi and they will end up in a queerplatonic relationship. But as someone who has hard time comprehending romantic love and doesn't seek any intimate relationships, I'm not sure how well I can read into these things.

That said I wish we got some stories primarily revolving around aro or ace people. But since I can't see it happening anytime soon, I just went ahead with it and started writing my own "romantic" story with aro ace. It's about a woman who falls in love with a younger girl, their relationship is pretty bleak in the beginning but as they start living together because of circumstances they will grow closer and become more open to each other. But the younger girl will never fall in love with the other woman and eventually, even she will learn to let go of her feelings.

No idea how bad this might be, but isn't there anyone else who would just love to read stories where the romantic or just simply more intimate love becomes platonic? Maybe I'm just weird. Either way, I'm just writing that story to relieve some stress from life.

I would also like to know if someone has any info on what happened to the translation for this manga. Was it dropped or are the translators waiting for the free chapters to expire? (or something similar?) The raws are already up to sixth chapter so I'm just curious.

the typesetter is currently on hiatus, they said they would back after Christmas but, yeah you can see what happened instead, maybe they'll come back, maybe not

I see, thanks for the answers. Hopefully, they'll come back, until then I'm sticking to google translate I guess.

I would also like to know if someone has any info on what happened to the translation for this manga. Was it dropped or are the translators waiting for the free chapters to expire? (or something similar?) The raws are already up to sixth chapter so I'm just curious.

Love them <3

I'm glad you enjoyed them man, I'd have felt bad if you didn't after hyping them up so much to you lol, what would you say was your favorite volume? I've heard a lot of people say 1 cuz it feels the most real and that 3 didn't have as much impact.

Eh did the anime version turn out bad or something ? I just got volume 4 where things are supposed to get spicy so I'm quite excited to read it, you couldn't have picked a better time to pick up the novel.

I don't really follow stuff outside of manga/anime/light novels/visual novels since they already take up so much time lol, though while I don't really like science fiction stuff that book does sound interesting.

I liked them all, probably equally, but if I had to choose then the third one. Some relationships got really fleshed out and it felt truly conclusive. Also, Sayaka was finally happy.

It's not really bad, the episodes are actually getting gradually better, but I still find it to be a not very good adaptation. This story definitely deserved more and the anime didn't show its whole potential. But it's still watchable.

Tbh, this is my first sci-fi book lol I don't really like science fiction in general (except in VNs, I love them there lol), however as I said, I fell in love with the whole setting and atmosphere of the Otherside Picnic and they really share it with Roadside Picnic. It's actually quite short what makes it easier to pick up. (the chapter are long though if I can even call them chapters)

Oh then I don't really feel like reading them then lol, same here I'll keep buying them but just for showing support for the Yuri scene.

So you did get to reading the Sayaka LNs eh? Still reading them? Binge them? Did they live up to expectations?

Yea, I just need my collection on the shelf. I appreciate the official translation but that's it lol.

I already read them and they definitely lived up to expectations. I actually cried during the last part of the third novel. It truly felt like this was the end. I felt kind of lonely.

Now I plan to buy the Otherside Picnic because I need it so bad and the anime is...well...what it is. I also picked up Roadside Picnic because I really like the setting.

Have you read them yet? Any noticeable differences/changes? I've actually been buying all the volumes that have come out but I haven't read them lol, every time a volume comes out I feel like re-reading the series but I always just re-read this version.

Ehhhh maybe when they catch up I'll read the official translations.

I didn't read them because I was busy with Saeki Sayaka novels, but they definitely have a quite different feeling. Like there was this time Shimamura used the word 'shit'. I have no problem with the word itself, but it feels very strange since if I remember correctly no one used such words in fantranslation. I don't think I'm gonna read them, at least not any time soon, because I prefer the fantranslation, but I still plan to buy all the volumes.

Hahaha I feel you man it's so hard picking a favorite volume when they're all so good, you basically out half the volumes as your favorite lol.

Indeed that talk with Pancho was just so on point, in a sense you could say it encapsulated what happened right after, the author showed us the talk in a physical sense, Shima was lost and wandering exactly she was feeling and then she finally realizes that she just needs Adachi next to her, fantastic scene.

And again it really feels like Pancho makes Shima she's actually into girls, like there's really an "wait I do think that" when shes talking about if she's constantly looking at girls and thinking their cute and wanting to grab fondle some breasts, while Adachi indeed just loves her regardless, Shima is a lesbian I think which is interesting, so yeah she really needed that talk with a third party that helped her open up and just let out her thoughts and bounce off some ideas.

I just really wanted a kiss when they were laying down together.

Shima centric volumes were what everyone voted for, is it just cuz Shima more interesting with her thought process or just that the author is biased and gives her the best scenes?

I'll agree in volume 6 we did finally get to see more open Shima, who she really was, or more like how she wanted to be, and the most important thing is that she was finally the one taking steps forward to be with Adachi after 5 volumes of her being kinda apatethic towards the relationship it was soooo satisfying to finally see her be the one to take the initiative, especially after Adachi's heartbreaking call about how she was the only one that cared and stuff.

I feel you there, while I've enjoyed the what ifs and stuff, the author just goes too fucking off road too much, like it's bad enough with the alien girl and the what ifs and the regular Hino and Nagafuji stuff but that 3/4 of the book just with those 2 was brutal, it was interesting sure but I dont really care much about them, also it was just sad hearing if that maids story, how sad seeing your love one get pounded and working for her, it was weird.

That Christmas date was amazing though, definitely one of the best chapters we've had.

If indeed there's no more side distractions volume 10 could take volume 8s place in my heart as the best, that kiss finally happening maybe?

Personally, I believe Shima centric volumes are more popular because Shima is a lot more difficult to understand. Like I really love Adachi, she is just so damn cute, but we know she is thinking about Shima most of her time. After all these Adachi centric volumes we do understand her pretty well. But Shima is not that clear about her feelings. In Shima POV chapters I can pretty much guess what Adachi is thinking about, but the same is not true when it's Adachi POV. You have to be in Shima's head to witness all those subtle changes. But I also need for balance Adachi's POV, when she is describing Shima's innocent smiles or blushes. So in other words, Shimamura's development is just really enjoyable. However, seeing Adachi becoming less jealous over every little thing is just as good.
Or just I relate to Shima more lol

Yesterday volumes 1 and 3 finally arrived and I want to ask your opinion on official translation. Didn't read them only some parts, but it seemed quite strange. It was very different compared to the fantranslation. But I am very happy to be able to experience both versions.

For me, 4,6 and 8 are my favourites.

I mean, that sleepover in volume 4 was cute as hell, when Shima let Adachi sleep on her arm and how she didn't want to wake her up. I just loved that.

The volume 6 is really Shima-centred and as I always love her internal monologues, it was bound to be one of my favourites. It feels like we really get to know her here, she finds out Adachi loves her, confession happens and they finally go out. Truly a wonderful read.

But I also have to say that volume 8 is my number one. This one is also full of Shima's POV and that talk with Pancho is the highlight. She finally understands her feelings better. This shows that talking with others can truly help you to understand yourself better. The whole fog scene and Shimamura being honest was so satisfying. And so was the whole novel.

Volume 9 could have been the winner because Shimamura acting on her real feelings, blushing and properly talking to Adachi is definitely one of the best chapters in the whole series. Unfortunately, there was just too much Hino and Nagafuji (not that it was bad, just too much).

The next volume has a great chance to be the best one if it won't get sidetracked. Really hope so.

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This made my day <3

I want to see Shima introduce Adachi as her girlfriend to Tarumi. Although I don't think it will happen.

But I need that conversation between Shima and Tarumi, like they should have already met up, or not? The drama happened in summer and now it's already Christmas. No idea when did the trip took place but probably in fall. Are we going to get that meeting as a flashback or did they seriously not meet up? I hope we get to see the Tarumi matter get solved since it was mentioned quite many times. We'll see.

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I know the author is saving that. I just meant it would be kinda funny, especially Adachi. And for them to have more thoughts like Lovers are supposed to kiss. Will we also do that? Maybe it would make them think about those sorts of thing more. I know Adachi did, but in recent chapters not that much (but maybe because we had more Shimamura POV). And yes, I know they show physical attraction, even if it's subtle. I don't want to rush anything, I trust the author knows what he is doing. It's just random thoughts of mine.

And I have to agree that Otherside Picnic LN has spectacular art.

I get you, the "Want" is what's missing hahaha you're right, the desire for it I guess especially coming from Shima, indeed i do want her to look at another couple kissing, or a show or whatever and also start wanting to partake in the activities herself, especially coming from Shima, but it's probably gonna be Adachi that initiates it as always.

Truly it's gone away recently and it does bother me a bit, especially when Adachi has had it on her mind constantly before and when they finally turned into a couple the thought kinda hasn't come back.

I do wonder how far it'll go, just a kiss? Most probably.

Right ? The covers are beautiful but some of the black and white illustrations is just like, holy fuck how many hours went into this, lol I can't help but wonder.

Yes, the want. But I wouldn't like it if Shima suddenly went into I want to kiss Adachi mood. Just to think about it in her usual Shimamura way. And after some thinking just go for it and find out that she actually likes it, or something. But I just imagined Adachi and Shimamura on a date, holding hands like it's the peak of relationship, and suddenly they see a couple intensively kissing. And that awkwardness. Especially with Adachi turning red as tomato and then thinking about kissing Shimamura, while glancing at her. And Shimamura picks up on that and asks her If she wants to kiss her, like nothing. Or maybe a faint blush. And pheraps that's how the first kiss could happen? It's quite fun imagining how could it go.

It also bothered me, but maybe the forehead kiss is truly the most this Adachi could handle? Maybe her brain is unconsciously ignoring those thought and feelings for her sanity.

I hope they do a kiss at least. As for more? Don't really think it's needed here. Maybe in a subtle way? Honestly, it's quite hard for me to imagine them going further than kiss.

Definitely one of the best I ever saw, especially in LNs. Like I would get the LN just for those beautiful illustration.

Also, can't someone just give Adachi and Shimamura a yuri manga? You know, just for some kind of inspiration. Nothing hardcore, but just so they can better understand what does 'dating' actually mean.

Hahaha well the whole thing is that theirs is not exactly a normal relationship, of you're talking about them getting physical, I think the author is really saving that as an important step forward to them, it's not like it's never there as well, the while thing started with Adachi dreaming about kissing Shima after all.

And well volume 8 and the bath scene clearly showed that they both have an interest in the female body, and that's good, I really dislike it when they make the characters act like physical attraction doesn't exist and they just want a kiss, or don't even think about that, both Adachi and Shima have clearly been shown interested in each other.

The thing is Adachi has been just asking for wholesome things like getting a kiss on the forehead, hugs and such, but I do wish volume 10 has them move on those feelings more, I really want that kiss and whatever will come after.

Glad you enjoyed the Otherside Picnic manga, the novel will definitely please you, the art on the novel is also like top tier.

I know the author is saving that. I just meant it would be kinda funny, especially Adachi. And for them to have more thoughts like Lovers are supposed to kiss. Will we also do that? Maybe it would make them think about those sorts of thing more. I know Adachi did, but in recent chapters not that much (but maybe because we had more Shimamura POV). And yes, I know they show physical attraction, even if it's subtle. I don't want to rush anything, I trust the author knows what he is doing. It's just random thoughts of mine.

And I have to agree that Otherside Picnic LN has spectacular art.

Guys, am I actually weird for never feeling bored when reading AdaShima? I just read some comments on MAL and reddit, where people complained about how it was dragging and didn't have any actual progression. But it didn't feel like that to me? Is it strange?

Also, can't someone just give Adachi and Shimamura a yuri manga? You know, just for some kind of inspiration. Nothing hardcore, but just so they can better understand what does 'dating' actually mean.

I understand about the waiting problem, but you know so many light novels come out every week that I can't even keep up with what I'm reading as is, by the time I notice a new volume of a series I like has already come out lol, of course it's sad with especially great series like AdaShima and it hits harder when you've caught up but again there's tons of good stuff out there to fill up the time between releases.

Haha that's quite a lot of purchases, welp just do it when you have the cash gal, I'm just saying it's good.

Hehe VNs are always a giant time sink so I get you, there's like 10 chapters to that right? I know they're not that long but still geez you went all out.

Well there's a ton of good novels, it's a good medium to get into I'd say, lot more fleshed out then most anime and manga, just go read the AdaShima manga lol, I mean it's good but .... The anime actually did a pretty good job as well but they just can't capture the magic of the light novel and how deeply it portrays its characters, and that's the case for 90% of adaptations, be prepared to get a while new understanding of Sayaka, her inner monologues make her even more lovable when you know all that's going through her mind, and pitiful in a way that makes you want to protect her I guess .... It's a whole new experience to really get to see a characters thoughts and thought process, and that's why I love light novels.

Female general and muddy loss eh, those Chinese type novels can also be pretty good at times, there's tons of Yuri stuff from them as well, good starting point though that author loves angst, welp at least she's a fan of happy endings even if it takes a lot to get there.

Roll over and die is good but indeed theres really no romance for a long time, they're kind of just friends for a long time, I like the world, action and character interactions there though.

Haha fruits basket and akatsuki no yona, 2 very heavy shoujo esque series and then wham Kaguya-sama a silly romcom lol, haha I'm just surprised how different one is from the others, Kaguya is easily my favorite from there though, also in my top series.

Well most people can't get a grasp on their very favorite series it's understandable, I do cuz I'm weird I guess and like to constantly look for the best I guess or something lol, I definitely value romantic relationships though, well in a romance, I hate "romance" series were they just tease the relationship but nothing happens or they just have a lackluster confession at the very end, that particular series you mentioned pissed me off quite a bit cuz of all the baiting it does lol ani no yome, and it is just bait I hate it, though its a good manga, but the baiting just gets under my skin and makes me hate it lol, if there's not a hint of romance then yeah just good relationships are fine, but when they bait you like this ? Downright insulting, and I'm a huge fan of romance, to the point I don't really read that much stuff that doesn't have romance, I need it in there even if it's subtle.

Hibike is just Kyoani being Kyoani, they're the masters of Yuri bait, especially in Hibike they actually changed a couple of scenes from the light novel where where Kumiko says she might like the dude, they also removed a scene where she goes to him and a couple of scenes that hint she likes him, and they added more scenes between Kumiko and Reina, and also upped their sexual tension, why? Welp cuz it sells of course, again KyoAni is just a master when it comes to Yuri baiting that's why I kinda hate em lol.

So yeah you're not wrong, physical stuff between friends is normal you know the casual hug and stuff, but when there's sexual tension in there you can feel it, and KyoAni deliberately added that shit, again cuz it sells lol, if you think that's bad go and watch the Hibike Bluebird movie, the 2 girls there are portrayed so fucking gay like way above Kumiko and Reina and then at the end it just ends up in the air like they don't know what being a lesbian means, it's embarrassing how much they don't want to give a Yuri ending when they build it up so much .....

Don't worry I get it, I'm the same I don't have that many people to talk to about Yuri, it's nice bouncing off ideas like this.

Also imma have to have you take back that statement I love Yuri lol, I read a ton of manga and like half of that is just pure Yuri and most of what I've read is pretty damn good, or well maybe I just have trash taste .... Nah that couldn't be, indeed shame he died while writing such a good story, god could have at least waied till he finished ....

Yes, the waiting isn't that bad when you have lot of other stuff to read. It's just that year or more is truly long. But on the other side, I'd rather wait than have the author rush the whole novel.

Higurashi has 8 chapters and while individually they aren't that long, but when you put the whole thing together it's long as hell. Definitely the longest visual novel I have read so far. And I read stuff like Clannad, Little Busters and Fruit of Grisaia. It took me month and one week to finish it. (but I also had school). But it was definitely worth it.

Funny thing, I found out about AdaShima through the manga. It was quite nice, then I found out about novel, wanted to read it, but after the first one gave up because, idk, couldn't feel any commitment towards a story I wasn't physically holding. After that there was anime and now I'm here lol Both the anime and manga are inferior to the light novel, but knowing that the manga is still ongoing makes the wait for the volume 10 less painful. And now I really want my Saeki Sayaka third volume to finally arrive. I mean, it's basically work of two yuri gods, so it's bound to be excellent.

They definitely were a long read but I enjoyed them. Back then I was really desperate to read some good yuri and I heard somewhere these two were great, so I went ahead to read them. And they also kind of cured my sickness of reading on my phone.

I really liked the setting it was also kinda creepy, but for some reason I didn't feel like reading anymore. Although, for some time I wanted to continue reading it, but didn't get there yet.

And yea, I enjoy different things. There is also Houseki no Kuni which I love but it's literally my greatest suffering. There is no story that crushed my soul so hard. And Kaguya is truly great, I love the comedy but also the focus on the characters. I'm usually not really into comedy but this one was so different, instantly fell in love with it. The anime adaptation is also great.

Yea, the baiting is quite terrible. Like they could just go all out. But no. Although I still hope AniYome can be a yuri. Just a faint hope.

I know it's KyoAni being KyoAni. And did you read the novel of Hibike Euphonium?

Yes, in Hibike the sexual tension was too big to ignore. At best it felt like Kumiko loved Shuichi but was sexually attracted to Reina. Poor boy, I don't know how would I feel if my girlfriend was lusting for her best friend. And I saw the Blue Bird movie, but just downright interpreted them as couple. I mean, we have stuff like Yuri on Ice, which isn't a BL, but one must be blind to write it off as friendship or whatever. So, yes, the girl for Blue Bird are cannon to me.

And yes, I have to take it back. Once I thought it trough, there are quite a few good and enjoyable yuri. I was just probably frustrated because recently many yuri ended disappointingly. They had a potential but were either rushed or felt unfinished.

PS: Also I read the Otherside Picnic manga, it was great, definitely gonna buy that novel. Feels good to have one more amazing yuri.

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You know something I really want to see from volume 10 ? Shimamura feeling loved and pampered, a scene that really stayed with me and hit me hard was that one where Adachi wants her to pat her head, and Shima says something along the lines of "you know sometimes I also want to let go and be pampered/spoiled", it was volume 7 I believe? Anyone remember the exact scene lol.

Now with Adachi being more chill and sure about Shimas love, I want her to give Shima a sense of being a girl in love I guess and that she can also act spoiled around Adachi and ask for such requests, not that she has to take care of Adachi all the time.

Shimamura being pampered by Adachi and feeling all satisfied? That sounds dangerous. My head might actually blow up. I just barely survived the first sleepover and the three confessions. After that I calmed down a little, but the conversation between Shimamura and Adachin in 9 volume about their relationship did also cause my head to go haywire. So I can't imagine surviving seeing Shimamura acting spoiled.

When it comes to this novel I'm literally Adachi. Yesterday I almost called my dog Shimamura, that's how often is this story on my mind. I was never in love, but this story changed that, I guess.

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Bloom into You is my favorite yuri manga (while AdaShima is my favorite light novel, easy solution for first places) and I bought all the volumes. And after what you said I'm really pumped up to read Saeki Sayaka. I'm gonna binge read them.

And thank you very much for those recommendations. I have read some of them, but there are a lot that I didn't.

Just recently I found out about Otherside Picnic, but I plan to watch the anime or read the manga before deciding whether it's worth buying. (but I really hope I will love it) Many say it's good so I do have some expectations (or maybe better said, I'm really curious about it)

And after what you said about Watamote, it really caught my attention. The anime looked kinda meh, so I avoided it but sorry, I can't say no to amazing character development. 70 chapters are nothing XD

Otoyomegatari does also look incredible, now I really want to read it!

Thank you for expanding my want-to-read list XD definitely gonna check them out

Np bro hope you enjoy them.

Otherside Picnic was an extremely happy surprise for me, I'd heard it was good so I went in with high expectations and it easily lived up to them and blew me away, the author does a great job setting up a tense and creepy atmosphere, I was amazed at how creeped out I was, in a good sense lol, the relationship between the two main characters is also great, their budding friendship is very nice, and volume 4 just came out and I heard that the Yuri finally picks up there, I'm very excited to read it lol.

Bro watamote is amazing if you do read it it'd be cool to hear what you think about it.

Welp I'd definitely have to concur with your statements, Adachi to Shimamura is also my favorite romance light novel, bloom into you is my favorite Yuri manga, yeah just Yuri, favorite romance needs to go to "The 100 girlfriends who really really really really really love me", pure genius, the pinnacle of a harem romcom.

Woah, Otherside Picnic does really sound like something I'd enjoy. I'm really looking forward to the anime. And good to hear that yuri is picking up. Honestly, my biggest problem with light novels is the wait. I'm a patient person, but can't imagine waiting years or decades with one volume per year or two, where the progress is little to none (like in AdaShima, I'm lucky to be able to read all the nine volumes at once). But I think I'm definitely gonna buy Otherside Picnic, but not now, because I just ordered the first three volumes of Adashima, third volume of Saeki Sayaka, bought the whole Umineko VN, also Angels with Scaly Wings and the game Celeste. I really can't spend more money now. The second omnibus is coming out in August, so maybe in summer.

Currently I'm really behind with all my manga because I kind of dropped everything when I was playing Higurashi VN. So I have lot of catching up to do. But after that I am going to check it out.

For me it's not hard to pick Adachi and Shimamura as my favorite light novel because I read just very few of them. I kind of got into them this year. I read Female General and Eldest Princess and Clear and Muddy Loss of Love (which aren't LNs but whatever), read about 30 chapter of Roll Over And Die, but kind of lost my interest (was good but the romance(?) started being meh) and lastly, some years ago I read Nogi Wakaba wa Yuusha de Aru. So it's easy to pick Adashima. I usually don't like reading unless it's a physical book. But it kind of changed so now I definitely wanna read more light novels.
And I didn't hear about that manga, will have to check it out. I can't choose a favorite romance because I read lot of manga and have hard time picking favorites. Fruits Basket, Kaguya-sama or Akatsuki no Yona belong to my favorites, but I'm not sure to what extent are they considered to be romance. Now that I think about it, I considered myself to be a huge romance fan, but there isn't a single story in my favorites that got it's place for the romance. But maybe it's like that for everyone. I care more about the relationships in general than just the romantic ones. Like there is a manga Ani no Yome to Kurashiteimasu which I still can't tell whether it's a yuri bait or really a GL. But I kind of stopped caring and just hope the two girls can overcome their problems and lead a fulfilling life while supporting each other. However, there is also Hibike Euphonium with Kumiko and Reina, probably the biggest yuri bait ever. I'm still not over that one. I don't have a problem with Kumiko ending up with Shuuichi, but they made Kumiko and Reina so hella gay. Like you really can't just write it off as friends. I am a girl and have girl friends, but we are no way acting like them. Neither do the ones around me. I admit I am a little weird, but my friends, while they do get a little physical sometimes (like hug or something, though I don't know why) but never like those two. Attraction is literally written all over their faces. And I refuse to believe it's a cultural thing. So I'm kinda mad at KyoAni for making them so gay for nothing. But I still like the show and kinda ship the two.

Sorry for the long post. I rarely have an opportunity to talk about these things with someone.

EDIT: Also forgot to add, that Bloom into You is easily the best yuri, because honestly most of the yuri suck. I read a lot of them and enjoy them, but hardly any can reach the level Bloom Into You did. There was Fluttering Feelings (which is webtoon but whatever) but... that one was unfortunate. It still makes me sad, knowing what happened to the author. Anyway, it's quite rare to find a high quality yuri. And one without a rushed ending. (although rushed ending are becoming quite popular nowadays in general, or maybe I'm just unlucky)

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I hope the tenth volume comes as soon as possible and will cover many things regarding Adachi and Shimamura (I'm especially hoping for Shimamura and Tarumi meeting, that thing seriously needs a resolution. Also some more dates, where Shimamura's feelings become more and more clear - kinda wish for something physical like a hug or maybe finally a kiss?).

Anyway, I there is something I was meaning to ask. Has any of you read other works from Hitoma Iruma? Are they as good as this? Would you recommend me something? Regarding Saeki Sayaka is already on the way, I will read them all when the final volume arrives. But I have no idea about the others. Although, I would really appreciate any kind of recommendation of novel/manga/yuri/VN (really whatever) which is similar to AdaShima. There's no need for it to be a yuri nor a romance. I just love works where the personalities and relationships of characters are explored to such a deep level. Actually, you can even suggest a book. Really, I am into whatever form of media.

I'm with you there brother I really hope the 10th volume comes out soon, it must be painful right? Having caught up with this amazing series and knowing you're now in waiting hell lol.

Indeed I also want exactly more of that more dates and more Shima POV and her also falling more in love with Adachi, like I feel like it's already there, she does love Adachi and really appreciates how her crazy honest and weirdly outgoing personality was able to make someone as detached as and lazy as her have something to look forward to everyday, but at heart she's still just as lazy lol, but it really seems like she wants to put in the effort to return Adachi's love with the same enthusiasm.

Bloom into you is a great pick-up it's just about as good as this but just be warned there's a lot of angst there, you're lucky 3rd volume just came out and that's ones the best cuz it solves everything so I definitely recommend reading all 3 of them in a row, definitely as good and character heavy as AdaShima.

Denppa onna whatever I only watched the anime and I didn't really like it, it was fucking weird so can't say much about that one.

Such good character focused and very introspective series are pretty rare bro lol, well you might want to check out "Otherside Picnic" a horror, adventure kinda, Yuri, I know it seems to be all over the place but I swear it's a damn good light novel.

"Prism" it's a manga, short and sweet but I think it does a good job developing both main characters.

"Hana Ni Arashi" it has a very slow start and the author has this annoying habit of repeating this certain line a lot, but just get through that and its very good, manga.

"Doughnuts under a Crescent Moon" also a manga, a woman that is struggling with trying to be normal meets a woman that loves life at her own pace and starts an introspection about who she really wants to be, it's pretty good.

"Kusiriya no Hitorigoto" not Yuri, a girl needs to use her wit to stay alive inside a court in a feudal society, and yeah she's just a girl and from low status, it's pretty interesting seeing how she maneuvers in such a place.

"Asuperu Kanojo" romance, manga, two very weird people start a relationship, errr this one is kinda weird but it really goes in depth about both characters, idk maybe you'll like it lol.

"Watamote" manga, slice of life, I'll be honest the first 70 chapters of this manga are brutal the mc is a honest to good super awkward otaku, but from chap 70+ onwards she begins to change so much it's very amazing, it's not an unbelievable change or anything either, it's super subtle, you don't even realize when she became able to deal with situations that would have destroyed her later, amazing character development I really love this series, but again those first 70 chaps are brutal and I get not many people want to read through them.

"Otoyomegatari" manga, welp this one is a crazy experience, the art is some of the best out there, try chap 1 and just go from there I guess.

"The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten" novel, romance, 2 characters are able to overcome certain character flaws thx to each other.

"Reign of the seven spell blades" Novel, well this one is more on the action side but the main group of characters have fantastic chemistry together, it's real damn good.

Welp I hope there's something there you like.

Bloom into You is my favorite yuri manga (while AdaShima is my favorite light novel, easy solution for first places) and I bought all the volumes. And after what you said I'm really pumped up to read Saeki Sayaka. I'm gonna binge read them.

And thank you very much for those recommendations. I have read some of them, but there are a lot that I didn't.

Just recently I found out about Otherside Picnic, but I plan to watch the anime or read the manga before deciding whether it's worth buying. (but I really hope I will love it) Many say it's good so I do have some expectations (or maybe better said, I'm really curious about it)

And after what you said about Watamote, it really caught my attention. The anime looked kinda meh, so I avoided it but sorry, I can't say no to amazing character development. 70 chapters are nothing XD

Otoyomegatari does also look incredible, now I really want to read it!

Thank you for expanding my want-to-read list XD definitely gonna check them out

I would really appreciate any kind of recommendation of novel/manga/yuri/VN (really whatever) which is similar to AdaShima

There's a VN called SeaBed which is also all about the introspective exploration of the relationship between two girls and their psyche, complete with the POV switching between chapters. Though while you could describe Adashima as fluffy and lighthearted, this one is way heavier and sad. I still really recommend it as its own thing as long as you can deal with lots of reading and slow build-ups, which I guess are also much like Adashima.

Thank you very much! I'll definitely try it out. I don't mind heavier or sadder stories. Adashima also had some melancholic and deep moments, or, at least, that's how it seemed to me. But I agree that it's more of a really wholesome novel. Thank you once again! These kind of stories give me a tremendous amount of joy, even if they are quite painful sometimes.

I finally finished the whole thing. Volume 9 felt so short, I really wished for more. I hope the tenth volume comes as soon as possible and will cover many things regarding Adachi and Shimamura (I'm especially hoping for Shimamura and Tarumi meeting, that thing seriously needs a resolution. Also some more dates, where Shimamura's feelings become more and more clear - kinda wish for something physical like a hug or maybe finally a kiss?).

Anyway, I there is something I was meaning to ask. Has any of you read other works from Hitoma Iruma? Are they as good as this? Would you recommend me something? Regarding Saeki Sayaka is already on the way, I will read them all when the final volume arrives. But I have no idea about the others. Although, I would really appreciate any kind of recommendation of novel/manga/yuri/VN (really whatever) which is similar to AdaShima. There's no need for it to be a yuri nor a romance. I just love works where the personalities and relationships of characters are explored to such a deep level. Actually, you can even suggest a book. Really, I am into whatever form of media.

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