Well...as if it wasn't official already...

Really love how adorable Komichi and Erika are. You can SEE just how happy they are to be spending this time together, from chasing each other in the woods to holding hands together on the bus. Just...beautiful.

And of course, if it wasn't official enough already...Komichi and Erika are in love. And I'm just here for ALL of it. XD

Thank you translators for this!!!!

Also, Ai and Erika's conversation couldn't have been more amusing. "Komichi-san is in your room?!" Ai asked calmly.

And off to the races we go, Komichi and Erika's first date is finally here!!!!

I could read all the drama but who has the time right?

So I'm just going to ask before diving into this? Do we have a kiss? Are they into each other from the point that even the nettaigyo author would have to pull up an "it was all a dream" to backtrack it?
I just ask this because who has the time nowadays right? And if I'm diving into 80 chapters I'd like to know in advance I already made that mistake with that one manga with the widower and the sister of the dead guy.

Oh, trust me. This is Yuri 100%. Next chapter is going to be decisive between Erika and Komichi.

By the way: This waiting is agonizing. When is the next chapter comming?

Word has it that Hiro is on break until next year. A short-novel-like story about Minoru did come out recently, but that's about it.

Hopefully we get to see Komichi and Erika's date next chapter though. It's about time for it.

Aaaaaaand I spoke too soon. A new chapter just went live tonight in Japan.
https://tonarinoyj.jp/episode/2550912964971198676

I could read all the drama but who has the time right?

So I'm just going to ask before diving into this? Do we have a kiss? Are they into each other from the point that even the nettaigyo author would have to pull up an "it was all a dream" to backtrack it?
I just ask this because who has the time nowadays right? And if I'm diving into 80 chapters I'd like to know in advance I already made that mistake with that one manga with the widower and the sister of the dead guy.

Oh, trust me. This is Yuri 100%. Next chapter is going to be decisive between Erika and Komichi.

By the way: This waiting is agonizing. When is the next chapter comming?

Word has it that Hiro is on break until next year. A short-novel-like story about Minoru did come out recently, but that's about it.

Hopefully we get to see Komichi and Erika's date next chapter though. It's about time for it.

HOLY FUCKING SHITTTTT, I KNEW HAVING FAITH WOULD PAY OFF HOKY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOSHTOTVRR RUBRHR

And they all said it would never happen! Ha! Who's laughing now?!

So...this is it...after all this time...everything has led us to this moment.

It's really happening now. Congratulations Komichi and Erika!!!

I figured Erika would mean so much for Komichi to want to have a date sooner than later against all odds, but not THIS soon! What a pleasant surprise no less though. XD

What a crazy chapter this was...and Komichi's reaction is just...wow. This must now be her first time experiencing disappointment and being upset...

Either way, nice of you to try to ease the stress on Komichi, Erika, but...maybe that's the last thing she needs right now.

Didn't get a chance to comment earlier today, but I did at least read the chapter. So...

Wow, that was quite a twist at the end, and especially in front of Komichi! That's gotta hurt, ouch!

But on the bright side, Erika is confessing! That's just so her to share that letter with Komichi...and Komichi's smile too! How genuine it is...this is real. This is actually happening.

I've never prayed this hard to the yuri gods that we don't get burned. Erika you're killing me here

I don't think you can get burned at all now with Erika literally asking Komichi out on a date...

So it's finally happened...Erika is going to ask Komichi out on a date.

My day has been made so much better right now and it's barely been afternoon yet.

Congratulations to you both, Komichi and Erika.

Also, wow, Komichi really got existential there to her family. I admit I definitely felt like Kao there every now and then. "Please don't change!"

You can really understand why this family is so close and care so deeply for each other.

Komichi spilling her soul in her letter to Erika. Can't wait to see how all of this develops!

And no wonder why Komichi would go on to be a loving big sister to Kao and for Kao to be so strongly attached to Komichi.

And for the record, Kao's birth and Yuwa's survival was the direct result of Komichi's bravery. Bless that girl.

Big. Damn. Heroes!

This. ^^

You know, back when I first began watching and reading Akebi, I always saw Komichi as a sort of superhero in her own way. Yes, she didn't have any powers or anything, but she does have a big heart of gold and a love for everyone.

This chapter really took me back. She was a true hero ever since she was born, literally helping to save her mom when she needed her most. And the fact that Yuwa and Komichi could've died at this point in time...no wonder why Sato feels they're too good for him.

Komichi's family is truly the best.

Where are these people that are so pessimistic they ignore what's actually being portrayed and invent some contrived scenario about their fears coming from? It's honestly baffling.

Honestly, yeah...just, where the heck did all this cynicism come from? Wowzers.

Komichi isn't afraid of saying what she feels or thinks. She's made it clear that Erika has earned that spot in her heart. They're really going to be together. I guess people are just THAT burned out by the world that they're adamant about what can be considered yuri. Not that they're COMPLETLELY wrong, but...lighten up everyone, we're just trying to have fun! >_<

And the world has changed enough where two girls being together is more or less accepted by a majority of people. Komichi and Erika are going to be okay. Just wait and see.

hey gang, didn't we have two girls kiss a few chapters ago

wasnt one of the volleyball girls... explicitly gay?

i get being traumatized by the past, but the yuri ending proof is beating us over the head imo

Yeah, pretty sure there was even an entire arc devoted to exploring different kinds of love and volleyball player Yasuko's past with a boy crush and her developing crush on Hitomi (another volleyball player) now. We're absolutely in gay territory now, there is pretty much no going back anymore.

And I'm all for it! ^_^

Awww, Komichi and her family are all out together this chapter!

So it's time for Komichi to figure out who she is. May she find a positive answer! Then again, it's Komichi, of course she will. Her family is just as supportive of her at that. ^_^

I would like to thank the beautiful bastard who told me to give this a shot. Even though i'm tired of Slice of school life this one is totally a cut waaaaaay above the rest. Komichi is probably one of the best characters I've seen when it comes to personality, her family is wonderful and the art is amazing. I mean, the author really loves to flex their perfect control and freedom of anatomy (and drawing butts). The convoluted poses are insane. The story is nice, the characters are interesting and, of course.... There is the very real possibility of this being true REAL yuri. Shipping Komichi and Erika like crazy.

However, i have, as I believe many of you have it as well, that nagging thought on the back of my head, that annoying anxious feeling in the pit of my belly, that calls the attention to the (unlikely) chance of this ending up as the so dreaded ultimate subtext and the story finishes displaying Komichi and Erika's relationship as nothing but platonic and ends with both of them older with their respective boyfriends/husbands and remain good friends "as they always were".... Just that... Really, really good..... "friends". Man, if this happens (as it happened before with other works as you all know), it'll be a gut punch by a prime gloveless Mike Tyson.

I know the story is proving this possibility wrong with every passing chapter, but still... I'm sure we all had past experiences of this happening before. Anyway... Great story, great art, great characters. As someone who is not into School life as much nowadays, this is a breath of fresh air into the genre for me. Glad i binged this.

Welcome aboard! Glad to have you with us. (insert a smiling face here)

Yeah, trust me, you're going to love Akebi (if you haven't already caught up to the latest chapter). There's a lot of positivity, wholesomeness, heartwarming, and rather relatability and gayness up ahead, and we still have a long way to go too.

I don't see Hiro backing down on making Komichi and Erika a reality if you ask me. There's many yuri moments that occur throughout that none of the girls objects against or is subverted, at least from what I've understood thus so far. Komichi's family is supportive of her too, and they already enjoyed having Erika with them too. Plus, Komichi speaks with her heart. You'll see.

That said, it's pretty understandable why you're worried it'll turn into yuribait. The stories I've heard and things I've seen from friends who are huge yuri fans...yeah...I'm not even sure how I can convince them that Akebi will be different besides just telling them to get to Chapter 71 as soon as possible. On that note, if you haven't already, get to Chapter 71 and thank me later. >_<

Hebimori and Mai being adorable as heck? Yes please!

I'm so proud of those two. And I know a friend who likes Mai and would love to see this development.

Komichi hit a little too close to home for me. I remember being just like her back in middle school, where it was really hard for me to talk to people who have gone through tough experiences. I felt like I couldn't talk to them normally since I felt guilty about it.

Same for me too, but with high school and recently. Not to mention how Komichi realized she had it easier growing up than most of her peers did. I couldn't help but find myself in Komichi's position as well...

Being the sensitive/emotional type myself, I can definitely sympathize with Komichi overthinking stuff and getting moody over things she has no actual control on. It's also just a normal, integral part of being a teenager. She has a very strong support group, so I'm not worried she'll cheer up and figure it all out in the end ! Also, I'm sure I've said that before, but Komichi's mom sure is a dish isn't she? :O The girl hit the genetic jackpot with her parents, big time.

Yeah, I found myself relating a lot to Komichi this chapter too. I actually had been very sensitive/emotional myself these past few months myself, so seeing Komichi in that same situation hit much closer to home that it ever has. Just...wow.

Good thing Komichi has her family to turn to. This was an amazing chapter already, I can't wait to see that "super fun place" Kao and Yuwa are talking about!

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Okay, just...this entire chapter...just made my entire day.

I've been cheering on Komichi and Erika since the very beginning. Seeing them like this...Komichi and Erika basically admitting they love each other...today just became the best day ever over here.

Utterly happy for those two.

I admit that Hebimori and Mai are not immediately amongst who I think of when I think of my favorite characters from Akebi, but holy hell this chapter made me love them a bunch now too. This was such a sweet chapter between those two, and Hebimori and Mai bonding was just...I don't know what else to say, it was so sweet and heartwarming!

The fact that so many people on this site are missing out on this is a travesty.

This so much! Komichi x Erika deserves so much love and everyone owes themselves a favor to check this series out!

Yasuko is in love with Hitomi, and now there is a kiss between two girls. So Komichi x Erika won't be just bait, huh.

At this point, it's only a matter of time...

I'm certainly excited to see Komichi and Erika to be girlfriends. Komichi deserves this, very much.

This was quite a heartbreaking chapter. Poor Togano...