Really, the greatest trick Tarou-sensei could pull right now would be not deceiving us: an actual kiss, because none of us really believe that it could actually be true right now. We've been conditioned to not take what Hino does and what we're shown at face value (just like Koguma), and the greatest payoff will eventually come through not fooling us.

Really, the greatest trick Tarou-sensei could pull right now would be not deceiving us: an actual kiss, because none of us really believe that it could actually be true right now. We've been conditioned to not take what Hino does and what we're shown at face value (just like Koguma), and the greatest payoff will eventually come through not fooling us.

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world they did not kiss."

(Sorry, just had to.)

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That's me at this point, and why I keep spamming with possible ideas. One more:

Hino's about to lean in to whisper something into Koguma's ear.

Or maybe posing for an 'imminent kiss' to wait or Koguma to wake up, as if catching her mid-act

Actually, that would be pretty great: Hino wants to kiss Koguma, but is afraid to, so instead for the standard MO of teasing. By way of waiting in the perfect 'caught just before kissing her' pose.

And waiting.

And waiting.

And waiting.

And Koguma just won't wake up, so Hino gets tired from holding the pose / needs to stretch, gets up... and then Koguma wakes up. :p

And waiting.

And waiting.

And waiting.

Speaking of waiting, I guess we'll also be doing a lot of that for the next two weeks :D

Also speculating. A lot of it. And I'm okay with that.

I think its a clear fakeout, will probably end up being a forehead temp check or something.

But it doesnt matter, the rest of the chapter was so fucking good I dont mind the (possible) fakeout

Yuki Kitsune posted:

At this point, they could be in the midst of hot, ardent sex, and Koguma would still be thinking, "But does Hino really like me that way?" The only thing this series likes to do more than trolling Koguma is trolling the readers. I'll believe nothing until it's explicit.

I mean, isn't that the plot of the whole manga?

Counting the pores on the forehead. Thank me later

And waiting.

And waiting.

And waiting.

Speaking of waiting, I guess we'll also be doing a lot of that for the next two weeks :D

actually just one week, because it took me a week to get this chapter out due to holiday stuff. next sunday!!!

LETS
FUCKING
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

And waiting.

And waiting.

And waiting.

Speaking of waiting, I guess we'll also be doing a lot of that for the next two weeks :D

actually just one week, because it took me a week to get this chapter out due to holiday stuff. next sunday!!!

Thanks as ever for your work bringing us this delight. Sometimes a torturous one, but always a delight.

WHOOOOOOO YEAH BABY
THATS WHAT I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR!
WOOOOOOOOO

IT'S HAPPENING.gif

actually just one week, because it took me a week to get this chapter out due to holiday stuff. next sunday!!!

My, what a way to start off the year!

Is it just me or has Hino-san become the title on Dynasty that currently gets the most community engagement in terms of forum posts and involvement per chapter?
Sure, it's been going for a few years and has 92 chapters now, but 3600+ posts in the thread is nothing to sneeze at. Not even Futaribeya or Hana ni Arashi have as many posts, though then again Bloom into You has more than twice as many :D The power of having an anime adaptation I guess?

Imagine Hino getting an anime, the thread length would break.

At this point, they could be in the midst of hot, ardent sex, and Koguma would still be thinking, "But does Hino really like me that way?" The only thing this series likes to do more than trolling Koguma is trolling the readers. I'll believe nothing until it's explicit.

...in the next chapter it would show up that they were actually only exercising and it was just a play of the angles.

At this point, they could be in the midst of hot, ardent sex, and Koguma would still be thinking, "But does Hino really like me that way?" The only thing this series likes to do more than trolling Koguma is trolling the readers. I'll believe nothing until it's explicit.

...in the next chapter it would show up that they were actually only exercising and it was just a play of the angles.

That reminded me of the first scene of Agent Aika (the OVA), which I was probably too young to fully grasp when I first saw it...

Hino, you dummy.

I know it’s probably bait, but I reeeeeeeaaaaallllly want it to be a kiss :,(

cute n gay

I went and read the raw for the next chapter and.... looking forward to the reactions.

I went and read the raw for the next chapter and.... looking forward to the reactions.

ominous, but I'm not going to peek

I went and read the raw for the next chapter and.... looking forward to the reactions.

ominous, but I'm not going to peek

Given what this series is, it's gonna be a fake out. It wouldn't be the first time.

Or maybe there will actually be a plot twist and it was real for once.

I have no idea how often I've already refreshed the "new chapters" page today... I literally am anticipation incarnate.

I have no idea how often I've already refreshed the "new chapters" page today... I literally am anticipation incarnate.

stayed up late to get this one out for you cuties. enjoy <3