This chapter reminded me a lot of chapters 41-44 of Bloom into You. Specifically the fact that they were kissing before being in a relationship and trying to define what changed between their relationship before and after they started dating, as well as the whole “going beyond just kissing” segment.
I'm currently re-reading YagaKimi and was at ch. 41 just yesterday, so I found the parallel rather striking as well. Didn't want to comment negatively on it, though. I mean, taking inspiration from great works isn't really a bad thing, and while I wasn't quite on board with how Kashikaze handled the start of the chapter (or rather, how closely it mirrored some of Yuu's internal monologue), it grew on me quite a bit as it progressed. [Also, YagaKimi's chapter 41 being named "Uncharted Territory" could be kinda seen as a commentary on romance, and particularly yuri romance, rarely if ever exploring how "the dating" really starts after the confession. And in the few representations I've seen, there hasn't been enough cuddling and making out. They should be all After School at this point, or at least Suddenly Suffocating (Bloom into You Ch. 22) without the negativity.]
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