I can’t really relate to all these complaints.

Agreed. Of course, matters of taste are matters of taste. But "not happy, not content" seems to be the basic mode for many people these days. I found this to be a funny story with very cute art and great characters. It was a bit different than normal, had surprisingly some character growth (lol) and had a good and clear ending which is a bit rare.

And I think that the ending wasn't THAT fast. Maybe it just feels that way for some when the chapters have been coming out at a pretty fast pace lately? I don't know.

kinda meh ending imo

Love how these authors can forever drag a good idea through the mud only to half-ass an ending.

This is 100 chapters too long and we never got closure for the true loli couple.

And I think that the ending wasn't THAT fast. Maybe it just feels that way for some when the chapters have been coming out at a pretty fast pace lately? I don't know.

It feels fast because nearly all of the progress happens in the last 10% of the manga.

I liked the ending myself.

I can’t really relate to all these complaints.

Agreed. Of course, matters of taste are matters of taste. But "not happy, not content" seems to be the basic mode for many people these days. I found this to be a funny story with very cute art and great characters. It was a bit different than normal, had surprisingly some character growth (lol) and had a good and clear ending which is a bit rare.

Yeah, it’s amazing how many people seem to have been reading this as primarily a rom-com devoted to an ultimate romantic end-game, when it’s been a (barely) subtext-y gag manga from the very beginning.

I can't believe even Hino-san have segs, but not Citrus.

This was what I'd have expected from a 2013 manga, but in the Reiwa era one expects to see actual relationships depicted in their romcoms.

laughs in literally every other popular teasing romcom like Takagi-san, Uzaki-chan and Nagatoro

Takagi-san is literally a 2013 manga, though. And it literally got an entire sequel dedicated to their life as a married couple, which has been running for 6 years. I don't think you could pick a worse counterpoint to my statement!

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Kind of a bummer that we won’t get to see the depths of Hino’s depravity in the bedroom and Koguma “reluctantly” deciding to go along with it…

This was what I'd have expected from a 2013 manga, but in the Reiwa era one expects to see actual relationships depicted in their romcoms.

laughs in literally every other popular teasing romcom like Takagi-san, Uzaki-chan and Nagatoro

Takagi-san is literally a 2013 manga, though. And it literally got an entire sequel dedicated to their life as a married couple, which has been running for 6 years. I don't think you could pick a worse counterpoint to my statement!

I mean, if you want to get all technical about it, Hino-san no Baka is a 2017 manga, therefore also being pre-Reiwa era. And the Takagi sequel is, aside from being a separate sequel series, which is not ruled out here either (even if there's probably little to no chance of it happening), from a separate author.

Now that it's over, I'm very disappointed with the relationship progression curve. I didn't like the stagnation after the third volume, it seemed like Tarou-sensei had no idea what pace to go with. And then he went and speedrunned the last 15 chapters or so, you can tell he just got bored and axed the series. I also expected more from the ending, it was very bland and haphazard, he didn't even bother with giving Chihiro and that loli any spotlight. It's a series that lasted 6 years and this is the ending it receives? Meh.

I hope this series allowed the author to improve his writing skills. Despite my criticism, I can't wait to read more of his works.

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the end of an era..
thank u kinniku tarou and translators for the lols in the past 4 years. ending felt super rushed and we didnt get much progress on their relationship till 3 years in but oh well

was hoping for a Moderate amounts of sex tag for edging us this long LOL

when it’s been a (barely) subtext-y gag manga from the very beginning

Authors of "barely subtext" manga typically don't end their manga with lesbian sex.

Thank you for informing me of that incredibly informative information.

By saying “barely” I assumed most sentient readers would understand “not quite an acknowledged relationship all along until the very end.”

The “gag series with some romantic development” is hardly a new approach to yuri manga.

And then they fucked. The End.

Please tell me there's an epilogue or something.

Considering Hino san's hobby with leather and belts, the epilogue could be really spicy "and then they fucked harder"

Would've been nice to see what happened with Omi and Rin.

It would be possible to be more satisfied with an ending than I am with this one, sure. But I liked it, it was nice.

Would've been nice to see what happened with Omi and Rin.

Would love to see Rin no Baka.

I love this series and the conclusion, their relationship was so much fun! I'm glad we got so many chapters with these two, and their relationship progression was great, thanks a ton for the translation! <3 <3 <3

They went out with a--oh, it was done already.

Owari. Thank you for all the fun.

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THE END OF AN ERA

what a great ride it was. I'll miss seeing new chapters pop up but a binge re-read will be fun to do down the line!

I am going to miss this

It's been a blast and an amazing 4 year run! I first read this during my college graduation year while having a rough time so seeing it conclude feels very sad, strange but leaves a warm feeling to me. Thanks for the funny memories! We made it!

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damn did not expect to almost cry when hino san was reminiscing about all the other things she loves about koguma besides her height.. only to laugh a moment later when they go though with the pre-diploma sex only to have it be the butt of the joke in the end. Hino San you jerk!

I haven't been too happy with the progression of this one but I'm happy with it as a whole and think this last chapter did a good job ending the story we got. however, i'll have to comeback and reread this as an entire finished work to really see what i like and dislike about the story. thank you to everyone who took the time and effort to translate this series for us to read, I cant believe its been almost 7? years?? i gotta say I'll miss seeing new chapters uploaded here..

I can’t really relate to all these complaints.

Agreed. Of course, matters of taste are matters of taste. But "not happy, not content" seems to be the basic mode for many people these days. I found this to be a funny story with very cute art and great characters. It was a bit different than normal, had surprisingly some character growth (lol) and had a good and clear ending which is a bit rare.

Yeah, it’s amazing how many people seem to have been reading this as primarily a rom-com devoted to an ultimate romantic end-game, when it’s been a (barely) subtext-y gag manga from the very beginning.

I always feel like everyone wants all kinds of stories to read exactly like a planned out novel. Episodic stories by their nature, just can't flow at the pace all readers would want, and progression and endings sometimes seem "forced' because there just isn't room to detail every change in thought and motivation.

I hope we get at least one chapter looking into their future. Though, I guess that would ruin the suspense of whether or not Koguma will surpass Hino

I can’t really relate to all these complaints.

Agreed. Of course, matters of taste are matters of taste. But "not happy, not content" seems to be the basic mode for many people these days. I found this to be a funny story with very cute art and great characters. It was a bit different than normal, had surprisingly some character growth (lol) and had a good and clear ending which is a bit rare.

Yeah, it’s amazing how many people seem to have been reading this as primarily a rom-com devoted to an ultimate romantic end-game, when it’s been a (barely) subtext-y gag manga from the very beginning.

I always feel like everyone wants all kinds of stories to read exactly like a planned out novel. Episodic stories by their nature, just can't flow at the pace all readers would want, and progression and endings sometimes seem "forced' because there just isn't room to detail every change in thought and motivation.

They should read more fan fiction - or at least more Dickens

A rushed ending is 100% better than no ending at all

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