March 4, 2019

Comments for Namaikizakari 95 - 98

95 - The ring.                                         
96 - Call my name.
97 - Feverish Lovey-dovey.                      
98 - Matchmaking for Couple #2?

We have lovey-dovey moments here. Is it just me or they are somewhat more or less doing the same interactions in a different situation? ^^;

She wants to please him. Does something. When he reacts, she pulls away. He starts to brood and thinks about things. They talk. She reflects. Fix the misunderstanding. Lovey-dovey. Anyway for some reason, I'm not feeling the love. ;_;

As for Shizuka, this one is getting old already. He is really acting like a high schooler...or maybe an elementary kid. Saying cute for the sake of saying it. Such a disappointment that the mangaka has to turn him into like this just to have a rival for Shou/for comedy.

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  1. Well I think every situation has its place. I still find them the sweetest couple.

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  2. Hakamada!! boy .. give up.. there is not even 1 nano meter place for u in between them and u have no chance even if there was even a nano meter gap. and as shou said u r nothing but eggplant and cucumber, XD. they're together, was together, will be together even after they die.. its naruse u know.. he can even convince devils to let him stay with yuki after death XD

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    1. Eggplant and cucumber...Lilina, is that a sexual reference to...? ^^;

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    2. Haha I didn't think at all in that but just for comedy lol

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  3. Ah, when you said it like that, somehowe I agree too.. About the couple interaction,, But now Yuki able to show her feelings better I guess..
    Now they show more various facial expressions than the beginning,, LOL

    But story wise, where will it flow? I don't expect Hakamada become like that too,, T_T

    Still they are my favourite couple,, Their lovey dovey become more bold.. Haha, LOL

    Thanks Kat,,

    Eri

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    1. True, Eri, she is becoming more expressive. Yet, somehow, it feels that she is obligated to do certain things since she is the gf especially her first reaction before she eases up or want to do it to please him/make him happy. Still not used to it?

      I am wondering about that. Are we just going through the usual couple stuff until graduation? There seems no more major problems aside from that nonsense Shizuka thing, to play in the main team, Nationals, meet Shou's father...what else?

      =)

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    2. Yeah, that's something I'm curious about.. They flirt/dating almost 3 years, but how come Yuki still awkward around him.. I mean beside shy when lovey dovey,, I rarely see Yuki being comfortable..
      Fortunately, arc after training camp about "Feeling home" gave some dim light about that,, The love is there.. ^^
      Maybe the plot shadowing their time when they are feeling cozy/chill together,, :D

      I don't know how to treat the Hakamada plot anymore, seriously or just for comedy..
      Yes, no major issues, maybe the jobs hunting lateeer? Overlapped with Hitomi or ex? Hehe
      I always eager to see new chapter but later after happily read it, I feel something missing and feel it could be better..
      I feel the mangaka go for the safe route with the couple's lovey dovey stuffs,,
      Fyi, The newest Volume became best sellers No.1 last week, I read at FB..
      But again, don't forget this still Shoujo not Josei with heavy plot,,, haha
      So I'm still enjoying it for monthly mood booster... ^^

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    3. I don't think she's uncomfortable, but just shy, I mean she's so much affectionate in lovey-dovey that it surprised me. She won't just change radically and be the initiative. I think what kat meant isn't lovey-dovey but doing things, like with the ring. But here I think it's not like she didn't want to wear it but she just had that weird thought of saving it to not lost it since she is yuki. About the name she just said she needs some time since she's shy. So I'm actually totally Oki with the two of them. They love each other the way they are and both are Oki with it.

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    4. Yes, Anonymous so at times, it seems that it isn't 'natural'.

      Most likely comedy since everyone is saying he's 'acting strange'. He does gave others an impression of being a 'weirdo'.

      Job hunting...I haven't read/seen that one in shoujo...yet. Ex...maybe. There were possibilities before...now, I'm thinking if she'll ever appear is during one of their games. ^^; Or, chance encounter during a date?

      That's good. Hopefully, it won't make the mangaka complacent. I mean, that could mean Shizuka-related chapters are well-liked by Jap readers. 😨

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    5. UNKNOWN, shy with him? With others, yes...since she is not comfortable with public display of affection/declaration of love.

      Somehow, I wonder if after lots of sex and stuff, one can still be shy with one's partner like this. 🤔

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    6. I don't know what you are trying to say then. Maybe the mangaka is being a bit unrealistic regarding that? Like Yuki should be less shy with now? Well, smh. but for me I'm not really that bothered by that. But in their latest sex she wasn't shy and was natural and even was the initiative and her narration showed how much she's comfortable so I'm wondering what are you talking about.

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    7. About that, kat, eri, the latest volume actually out in 2 versions, normal edition that has only chapters. And a special edition that has the chapters + a special booklet that has the extra chapters (68,5. 86,5. And and a new so hot extra, hehe) the one I told you about kat. So surprisingly enough the special ver sold more well than the normal ver, usually the normal ver sells more well since the other one is expansive, but readers wanted that special hot booklet so, hehe. To the point where the copies all sold out and they need to print more, and will release it in mid-March.

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    8. Hai Kat it's me Eri again..
      So sorry my previous reply came with no name, that anonymous still me,, :))

      @UNKNOWN, I agree with "she's so much affectionate in lovey-dovey", her body language speak louder..
      She really can differentiate when they were in public and when private,,
      Then again, I feel that sometime Yuki still restrain/hold in.. <<her personality I guess, serious & over thinking :))
      But it is proved that Yuki will comfortable eventually,, For ex: They are holding hand naturally now.. <3 Just small gesture like that warm me,,

      @mary scent, Yes i knew that too.. Wow, already sold out? What a success,,
      Then Fans post teasers at Instagram a lot, hmpfft..
      Hope that new extra can come up at Internet,, :p

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    9. Yes eri that is it, it's her personality. Shy/stubborn and always needs a push/or someone to tell her to realize and do. And Shou is oki with her. But just the way kat said it.., idk. Yes! same, every little gesture warm me,,) .. and now she's holding Shou's neck so tight as he kisses her .. so sweet! Thank you eri for your reply ^^

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    10. Unknown, I'm asking she's shy to whom/what, are you referring to?

      Like in chapter 96, he was hugging her and suddenly, she is looking for her whistle. ^^; For me, it somewhat disrupts the flow. And, he is saying something important. Anyway, in the end, it is okay since it is her personality.

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    11. Thanks for the info, mary ^-^

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    12. Ah Yes you're right kat, tbh I also get annoyed when she does that.. Well, I hope she'll be more honest with him and herself.

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    13. @Eri, there's an account on Instagram who is posting some pages, → (naoryorabu) ..it's so Hot, hehe.
      Hope they'll post it all though,,)

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  4. Haha, a disappointed comment.
    Hm, it's their personalities so. Well I think you're feeling like that bcoz of Hakamada, I mean all what the mangaka did with him lately.. like she bitter it to us .. she should has stopped at least after the kiss but she made so many unnecessary and unreasonable things. .. like, she made it hard for us to be happy anymore .. one can make you hate ur loved thing if he'd do a bitter thing after the other to it. I'm actually talking about myself .. I felt like that.
    And about that, I don't think it's she "simply turns him" .. but his love for Yuki who changed, now he wants her as a woman (ch 85 was the start) bcoz of that he's being that annoying! Omg! 😑 If he loved her enough before he'd be like that too. (Bcuz of that I understood Shou more and more)

    And of course they're still my favorite Sweet couple, hehe. Their moments, I have never see like it, sooo sweettt!!

    Chapter 97 is amazing!!! OMG!! So hot! And beautiful! Aw ><

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    1. I see. Maybe that's one factor...aside from the personalities, as you mentioned.

      Ya, most likely emotions > logic for him. Is it because this is a shoujo series?

      Hehe, that means, sex, right? ^^

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    2. I’m not good with messages but the creator of Kasane has released their new series: http://www.moae.jp/comic/imakako/1

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    3. Yes maryscent I love so much and respect their personality! i still feel them so much! They're so much calming than those manga where the girl disrespect her pride just for the sake of the guy she loves, the guy who always humiliating and hurts her, and won't even apologize. While she continues to fight and do every humiliating thing as a girl for him to acknowledge her. And throw herself on him to barley seek a kiss. At Least Yuki and Shou are sweet and every one of them do the natural role in relationship.

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    4. Hehe, stila, I don't like those stories either.

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    5. Hehe, smh. To be honest the whole hakamada's personality is unrealistic, hehe (at least to me)

      Yes, haha. And so many beautiful things! It's a couple chapter!

      Tbh I'm feeling a bit awkward discussing it with you (my love for it) since I knew your opinion, hehe. So maybe my comments will be less.

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    6. Yup, mary, same here. In a way, he comes out as so stupid that perhaps, he only got in college because he is great in playing basketball. ^^;; <- saying she's cute = kind of make her like me.

      Haha, it's okay if you want to comment about it ^^

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    7. Thanks for the info, Anonymous.

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    8. Hehe, true. And .. tbh I don't like it, hm, I think the fact that I'm that annoyed towards him isn't just because he is that annoying/rival but because he is totally not my type, it's like miyuki Mitsubishi knew all what I dislike and put them in him. haha.

      Oh, you saw how Yuki dressed up so cutesy, aw she was so pretty! I always wished she'd wear like that, it's better than those long skirts she has been wearing so much lately =_= ... We already discussed that if you remember, haha.

      Actually to me Yuki is the prettiest manga mc ever! 😚

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    9. Yes and some talk like Shou is the only one who kissed Yuki before dating while almost Nah all the other males lead did but Shou for some reason stand out! I remember a guy kissed the girl while he doesn't even loves her yet, I forgot the manga name and continued to kiss her to just obedient her and the girl was ok with them and want more, gosh ridiculous!!! Also, when the girl lead in a manga be so pushy and force herself on the guy, no one would say she's forceful or stressful!! But just ah poor her, she just loves him! Gosh Hypocrite! And even after dating him it'd a relationship just from her side where she does and begging him everything even INTIMACY THINGS. How can that even be!! Freaking ridiculous!

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    10. Oh, stila, true, Hm then I think it's because of Yuki, cause the others were Oki with it as you mentioned, so that can misleading or reduce it. Haha, I really thought of that too. Bias gender? Oh, well. Oh, right, I really did read some manga where the girl always the one who asks for the kiss, hug, and even sex! And I was very upset :(

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    11. Haha, is that so, mary. Sorry, I missed this post. ^^;

      Yup. In a way, it is a dilemma for Shou. If she dresses cutely for him, the other guys will notice. And, being in a male dominated club, won't there be more 'Shizukas' lurking around? But then, in this story, I'm sure one Shizuka is more than enough =P

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    12. It's fine.

      Haha, yes.

      Hm, you see I feel like the mangaka is going mess with his issue, like in a chapter he'd seem like he gave up, yet in the next chapter/s he'd do something, like in chapter 92 he talks normally with Yuki smh, then in chapter 94 she made him start to think otherwise/like what she reached with that issue before would all disappear, like it's not related, idk how to say it., Even now with the ring he seemed that he already accepted their relationship, yet maybe something will happen again .. it's wired,,!

      Sorry kat, but I didn't understand what Shou meant by " The Weight of my love isn't enough" ?

      Ah I really love it when he "thanks" Yuki about dressing for him, I mean I find it so sweet, thanking her.. it was better than any sweet word to me, hehe.

      Ah but I also didn't understand what Yuki meant at the end by "hurdle" 😅?

      But I wanted for her to keep calling him Shou, agh! .. you know at first I thought I will find it weird them calling each other by their first names, since I got used to their surname, but surprisingly I really love it and got used to it when Yuki started to call him "Shou" hehe.

      Oh! Namaikizakari took 1st place on February 2019 Popularity ranking, And so that was with chapter 95, 96 .. such a happy chapters. so I'm baffling why the mangaka keep going to that Hakamada's issue!! .. usually Namaikizakari would rank in top 3, but with chapter 94 it didn't make it even to top 10. .. and I think this time it ranked the 1st because we had such a sweet progress, ring and names!

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    13. Wishy-washy. Maybe, it is to portray a conflict within but it is delivered/shown badly.

      It means my 'current amount' of love isn't enough. It seems to be self-doubt.

      Yup, she took the effort for him ^^ It is 'big' since she usually tends to somewhat take him for granted. Only if something happens or he is acting differently than usual, etc, then, she would reflect on her own attitude/actions/words.

      Hurdle usually means obstacle.

      That's how it usually is in shoujo. ^^

      Well, whatever the reason, hopefully, the mangaka will realize that it is better to drop that 'love triangle' bit and think of other conflicts/storylines.

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    14. Exactly. Like she did it/is keeping it just for the sake of it.

      Oh, I see. But Why would he say/think like that?

      Yupp ^^
      And about his reaction, haha, it was unexpected to me. Well, I know he had some unexpected reactions before too but still, He just pushed her and covered his face like that, haha. Smh it makes me think that if Yuki would be straight forward with him he'd turn into a coward, hehe.

      Oh I see. But what obstacle? His fever?

      Exactly. Hopefully..,,

      Ah, I saw some spoilers about chapter 98, so I posted it in the group. there was a new girl, and fans reaction was horrible omg! Some already called her a bit** wondering if she's the ex, and why she's talking with Shou! God! They just talked!! Well, I think she's somewhat related to shouji and Shou had a talk with her for him. Aww so that's the reaction if the rival is girl but not the same smh towards a guy rival! This so frustrating to me tbh,,(//

      she's not the ex, but still, maybe just maybe, I'm thinking why if she'll fall for Shou (instead) somehow I got that impression from seeing the pics. Agh, I don't want that :+ .., if not, that's a hint for what? She just for no reason made a new girl? Agh,,( or maybe it's for nothing,,

      Anyway, I think Yuki is continuing to wear cutely, I'm so happy for that! ><♥️

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    15. Yup.

      After re-reading and the sentence after that, it seems that Shou feels that his love/trust? isn't as great as hers since he is easily fazed/jealous over other guys becoming interested in her. Well, based on what happened before he asked for a hug and told her that. In the end, self-doubt.

      Hehe, apparently, you are talking about chapter 97. ^^; Hm...usually, a hurdle means an obstacle. But from their conversation, it seems like 'bar/level'. Something like, did the bar went lower or higher? Probably referring to lovey-dovey = calling each other's names.

      Well, it's still something that they'll call each other's names in private ^^

      Ah...yes, it is usually like that. In real life, it is also like that.

      Hm...what did they talk about? Was the girl blushing? What is she like? Similar to Fuuka? I mean, character design-wise...is she like a b****h?

      That's good ^^ And, he isn't overly jealous/possessive like before?

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    16. Ohh, I see. Thank you, sorry I troubled you,,

      Oh yes chapter 97, sorry 😅 .. oh, I see. Thank you again for the explanation 🤗

      Yess, that's sweet ^^

      That's so sad :((

      I don't know exactly. No she didn't, she just somehow seemed impressed by his words.
      You know because of all the fuss over her I went and read the summary (while I didn't want to/spoil myself) And from what I understood she is Minami, the one who works with Yuki part-time job. Apparently shouji asked Shou to introduce a girl to him but Shou doesn't know any so maybe Yuki suggested her. But she somehow get angry or something in the middle of the date, then Shou went after her and told her that shouji is actually a good guy, etc.

      But they didn't have to react like that over a normal girl talking normally to Shou, unbelievable!

      Hehe, no, he is not.

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    17. Strange...that isn't something to be angry about. But then, from the looks of things, the couple are playing cupid. Haha, maybe they'll do the same for Shizuka so that he won't bother them anymore.

      That's good ^^

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    18. I know right. Oh but they don't know this story I told you about. But still.
      Hahaha, you are right. Oh even the cover is Shou with some Cupids, hehe. Haha, hopefully they'll do.

      About Shou's ex, maybe I'm the only one who never smh waited or expected her to appear! Hehe.

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    19. Ah, probably jumping into conclusion.

      Well, if there is more couples that they are 'fixing up', yup, they're cupids ^^ With Shou being the 'main fixer/matcher'.

      I wouldn't have expected her to appear but then, when she was 'shown', I thought maybe that is like a hint of 'coming soon' just like with Shou's father and sister. I'm slightly curious what she is like.

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    21. Hah you didn't see my reply again, I would just think you don't want to talk with me, hehe. I deleted my comment anyway,,)

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    22. Apparently, I did miss it again. ^^;;; Sorry.

      Checking it, it was one minute behind my last reply for the day - 24th. I tend to base my new replies from where I left off so I didn't see it behind my last replies on the 24th. ^^;

      Sorry if you think that way.

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  5. Haha, what I'm gonna say not because of your comment but I was gonna say it anyway, but that coincidence, lol

    SO YEAH I KNOW WHAT I WANT NEXT FOR NAMAIKIZAKARI. I WANT NARUSE’S EX GIRLFRIEND TO COMEBACK. SO YUKI CAN SEE HOW NARUSE’S LOVE FOR HER IS BIGGER AND GREATER THAN WITH HIS PAST GIRLFRIEND.
    I really want to know more about Naruse’s past and relationship. Because we know a lot about Yuki, that’s normal because the story is told from her point of view, but if we meet Naruse’s ex girlfriend, it could emphasise the love he has for Yuki. 😍 And I want to know more about him.

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    1. But it's not like I'm bored with them now, not at all! They're so exciting and Sweet as honey 😍

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    2. I’m not good with messages but the creator of Kasane has released their new series: http://www.moae.jp/comic/imakako/1

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    3. I didn’t mean to reply to your message ��

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    4. Then just post that in that kasane-thing column.

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    5. I think it would be interesting if she appears, ROSA. Those things can happen among other things. But somehow, I begin to wonder if she'll ever appear. I mean, that is more interesting to read than sticking it out with Shizuka = rival.

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    6. I know right! That Hakamada issue became so boring and old 😒 he's freaking annoying!!! I got so much irritated when he kissed Yuki! I mean he just kissed her like that because he felt jealous while she isn't even his girlfriend then if she was his girlfriend what would he do! Kill her!! Argh! IDIOT!! 😡

      What I hate in him too is how he listens to just what he likes, I mean when Shou tells him for the 100 times to stay away from Yuki he'd not listen! When Yuki rejects him for a 100 times in a different ways he'd not listen! But when that bastard Kira tells him something he'd immediately apply it no matter how bad and a no-no it is! Ahh!! I wanna destroy him 😡🤬 ... What a weak person who always put the blame on others!! And is going like a pure-poor guy while he did all the bad things! In the name of love-excuse >> Argh Life doesn't go like that man 😒 agh😡

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    7. That's an interesting scenario. What if she is his girlfriend, how would he take it when he learns that his girlfriend got kissed by some other guy? Kill her...nah, he doesn't show any signs of violence. Maybe throw himself on her? And, what would he do to the guy? Will it be the same reaction as Shou's?

      Ah...there are people who are like that...who would want to listen to the 'good things' and shut off the 'bad things'. I actually don't expect him to listen to Shou given their relationship. I would expect him to at least listen to Yuki but perhaps, he is in denial stage?

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    8. I know right! Shou reaction was so mature even though the situation was hard. but that guy think he didn't do anything horrible and went to provoke him more instead of apologizing and regret!! Yes I did it and will do more!! IMAGINE that happen to you! Idiot 😡 even the real jerks in manga didn't reach that level!! OMFG!! HE'S being an obsessive guy not a guy in love!

      He should have understand already!! 😡

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    9. Haha, well, I've read much worse. But then, it depends on which shoujo magazine it is serialized in. ^^; Sometimes, I wonder if I'll enjoy this 'rivalry' better if Shizuka actually had brains. But then, I thought, nah, this series isn't going for that since it is going more on comedy/lighthearted genre.

      Ah...nope. There are indeed people who won't listen to people 'they don't like' and listen only to the people 'they like/admire' even if it is very logical, reasonable and morally right.

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    10. No, there's no such kind! If it is, it was a guy who wants to take revenge of the ml so he did something to his girl, but never ever a rival went seriously and try to steal the mc from the ml/her BF!! Namaikizakari Perfectly has the most shitt* love triangl ever!! 🤬 AND GUESS WHY! IT'S BECAUSE IT IS NOT NECESSARY OR REASONABLE ANYMORE!!! what's happening is just craziness!!!!! OMG!
      MAYBE I can get it if the ml is the kind who treats his GF/mc badly and cold , so maybe it'd be ok from the rival to interfere, but Shou is all over Yuki and they're in good terms! so yes that's just insanity!!! 😒

      He isn't listening to Yuki as well, so he is listening to just what he likes!!! So bratty 😒

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    11. Ah...the revenge thing. I was focusing on what the rival can do. Though, isn't that possible in soap operas? Stealing other's bf/husband? ^^;

      Not listening to Yuki...like?

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    12. That's just horrible aw!

      Yuki already rejected him big and clear yet he still stalk her like a creep. so! 😒

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    13. Regarding that, that is why I think she has to put more effort or rather firmly tell him off. Obviously, simply rejecting him isn't working. We can say that he's dense, stubborn, bratty, etc...but I think if she really tells him that he's bothering her, he will stop. I get the impression that he dosen't want to look bad in front of her.

      Until then, it is highly likely that such scenes will continue.

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    14. Oh yup that's true. But she doesn't need to 😑 But oh well! 😑 Ah, he already looked bad, ENOUGH!

      How annoying 😭😓


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    15. Ideally, she doesn't have to. But then, there are people who...you know. Yup, and apparently as long as she is 'no comment', he won't think otherwise. <- based on how things are. I recall the others did mention of his stalking...and he just shrug it off. Shou even confronted him but nothing. So, maybe it has to be Yuki. If not, haha, lost cause...drastic measures probably needs to be done...that is if they want him to stop.

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    16. Oh yes, tbh Yuki's reaction is awful! Omg! Which girl would let another guy besides her BF be that touchy with her without even tell him off! So annoying 😑😭
      ikr! he's so pushy and cringe! 😑 ..Now I remembered how he got away with hugging her last time like he did nothing!! Ahh I'm so mad 😤
      True! Like reporting him to the school! 😡

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    17. Indeed. Well...apparently a girl like Yuki would. ^^;

      Yup. Well, we can only hope that it will be resolved soon. Hehe, I cannot even hope anymore about it not happening again. ^^;; After all, I thought that it was over after the stolen kiss.

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    18. 😑😔

      Yes I really want that too, it's so annoying how the mangaka always delays it and let it unresolved like that! Argh😔 .. I can feel you, no one can hope anymore I think, since abnormally we'd always go back to it 💔((

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  6. @Anonymous About new manga from Daruma Matsuura the mangaka Kasane..
    That's so amazing, I'm getting the thrill even though don't know the story at all,,,
    Thank you so much for sharing that web.. ^^
    Btw, what web is that? Promotion from publisher or independent scans??

    Eri

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    1. Eri, it seems to be a promotion. It is filed under 'trial reading list' even if there are webcomics there, too.

      From the drawings, I think he can 'see' the dead/scenarios where a person died? Like in the art class, the girl hears sounds. She ran away. He removed his glasses and 'sees' the easel in a different position.

      The young girl can hear the dead. She hates the sound so she always wear earphones. Perhaps, the plot is about the two teaming up to find out the death of the dead woman embracing him?

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    2. This is Eri..

      Thanks for the info Kat,,
      I get the same glimpse from the girl too..
      But I missed about the man & glasses, and that's a good theory too,,

      I have saw all 5 posts​ about that manga..
      And somehow I got the feeling that just short series,,
      At the last page, it's so peaceful, not as cliffhanger or thrilling like previous chapters..
      It was such a pleasant feeling, combination from mystery- thriller- drama, the mangaka emotions conveyed well even without knowing the story details,, :D

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    3. No problem, Eri ^-^

      5 posts? There's more to that 1 chapter?

      I also get a feeling that it is a short series. Lol, I thought it is just one chapter after browsing over it once ^^;;

      Yup.

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    4. It's Eri,,
      Yes Kat, at bottom page there are 5 links available.. and last link just recently up date,,

      Go ahead, look all posts..
      I'm curious about your impressions,, hehe :)

      And Google translate apps can be helpful to translate important scenes, screenshot it than open the apps.. ^^;

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    5. Thanks, Eri. Browsed through all of it.

      Apparently, he sees how things were before...the 'past'. His lover died during a typhoon when the house/shelter was swept into the river/bridge. I guess he wants to talk with her. And, after learning that her remains weren't found and the girl figured out where the gf was, he tried to commit suicide there.

      The figure that saved him...wasn't she the adult version of the girl? She talked about future. Ah...the two will end up together?

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    6. Waah, thank you Kat.. This is Eri again,, ^^

      Oh I thought it was tsunami (but there aren't earthquake) or flood, but typhoon more likely too,,
      Yes I agree..
      Then, the sound the girl hear, I try to read it, looked like "chirin" sound of chime, ching-ching
      At first I thought creaking sounds or crowded sounds..

      Hmm, I feels she became apprentice? He became the mentor? Or he drawings again? Because "her future self" want to see his drawings..
      *The age gap was too wide for them became couple,, T.T
      At the last page it seems the man have made peace with himself, and could face the future realistically​..
      They end with, "Do you want to draw something from now on?" "Is it an angora rabbit ..."

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    7. There is a typhoon which caused floods and it caused the house to be swept away.

      I found a Chinese scanlation up to chapter 3. I just fast read this so it isn't totally accurate.

      His lover is a curator. They were classmates. She likes to socialize while he is a loner. She went to see him to appraise students' works as thesis, I think. Anyway, she learned about his 'power' which he loathe. After a few more encounters, she asked if he really like being lonely. They start to live together after she graduated.

      After 8 years, he sees her holding a charm. She doesn't know if it is a gear or a charm from the water god. It is said that there is a shrine beneath the river where their house is located.

      It seems that he isn't painting much anymore and she urges him to paint what he wants using his power. She suggests that he starts with a small painting. So, during the typhoon, she is already in a shelter when she learned that there will be flooding by the river. Against his wish, she went back with hopes to save that painting since it is about to be finished.

      He wanted the girl to help her 'hear'. He wanted to know if his lover is still in the house waiting for him to come back. The body wasn't found and it has been two months since then.

      The girl wanted to help him. The flashback was she wanted to do it before with her deceased father but there were 'other sounds', not just her father's. So they went to the place and she lied about not hearing anything. She can hear the chime. She doesn't want the sound to take him away.

      So yup, it is for him to draw again.

      Hehe...she is already in middle school. Well, this is manga. I recall when I read Card Captor Sakura. I was shocked over an elementary kid + teacher romance. ^^;;

      I see. Thanks for the info ^-^ That encountered had finally help him move on from his grief.

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    8. This is Eri..
      Awww, you are so sweet Kat,, <3
      Thanks so much..

      Ah, I see,, And then he got a called about her lover and attending her funeral then go to river to suicide..

      Oh, if it is middle school, I can tolerate,, I thought she still at elementary.. haha

      My God, Yes Sakura, I read it when elementary, and I realised about that relationship not that long ago (at college after 15 years),, Such a slow response.. LOL
      Fortunately I was still innocent back then and don't​ think much about that student-teacher relationship,, LOL

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    9. No problem, Eri ^-^

      Yup.

      Hehe, ya. She corrected him when they first met ^^

      Haha, is that so. Back then, I recall counting the number of years. I guess I'm aware of it because I recall a manga/comment about a manga mentioning about a 15 was it or-more age gap...it is like a 15 year old and a baby. ^^;;

      Regarding Kasane, do you think she'll end up with Kingo...romantically? There are some Japanese stories about the daughter ending up with the mother's lover or her father figure.

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    10. This is Eri,,
      Hmm, maybe my interpretation was that was daddy long legs relationship,, But tbh I don't remember much about their interactions.. ^^;
      I was focused at the Sakura & cards,,
      Iirc I read article about Sakura's facts that mentioned student-teacher and her brother relationship.. I was quite surprised, the subplot was delivered subtly & smoothly, that Sakura has some mature content for kids reader,,
      Btw, do you know there are Sakura sequel recently? I thought the story continues at high school, but it still at middle school,, Somehow I don't have any desire to read it yet... Haha
      Release gap is too far, but from the story timeline is not,,

      Btw, in reality at my neighbourhood, 10-15 gap still acceptable when both are adult, the female >25 y.o :)

      Wow, China translation so fast... I guess the mangaka's projects very welcomed there,,,
      Kasane has unpredictable plot imo.. Tbh, I still haven't read the English scans fully, mostly I read your summaries,, (I'm visual person, so I still need to read in English directly to made better understanding..)
      I'm surprised that the last chapter was up 2 months ago.. I thought there were no group picked​ Kasane, after few first chapters that seemed no hope for another update,, Hehe
      I have some inkling that Kasane still has some lingering feeling for Nobuhiko.. With Kigo I guess more like father figure/daddy long legs,,
      Afterall, romance not on her top priority.. haha ^^;

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    11. Ah, I see. Iirc, the interactions are tame like gifts and cards, etc. I do recall Sakura commenting on how her classmate is quite mature.

      Indeed. Huhu...I'm shocked over the brother-friend relationship since I like them and it turns out that they are...😭

      I read a couple of chapters and kind of forget about it. 😅 I think she is collecting cards again. Lol, perhaps new merchandise to sell? I tend to be weary over series that are 'revived' after a long time by the same mangaka. I would think, ah, is it because your current series are flops/no new ideas-storylines so you go back to your previous hit series.

      Here, it can raise an eyebrow and usually, one would think that one of them is after the older person's wealth. There is a joke here about how to get rich fast. That is to marry someone who is rich, nice and will die soon.

      Yup.

      Haha, true. She won't be alone anymore. I guess even if they managed to get the lipstick, they won't use it anymore, right?

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  7. Happy because Yuki met Naruse (specifically) he's perfect for her, if isn't him/his way she'd never be the current Yuki!

    both, They complete each other really well! Naruse taught her to be more open up about herself. And the fact that he’s thoughtful is good for her since she always keeps everything inside.

    And I feel like Yuki is calming Naruse. He’s never been a frivolous guy but he was hard to deal with, I believe she helped him find his way, I mean the best way for him to live.

    And it's cute when Naruse is acting a bit cowardly/weak... you can see that he’s really cherishing her, Before he was really "cold" if I can say it that way... it felt like nothing could reach him or his feelings, but When he’s with Yuki, he becomes kinda weak.

    Ahh so sweet!

    WHEN HE SAID "IF WE HAVE A BABY" MY HEART MELTED! HE DOES ALL THAT IN HIS AGE!

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    1. I love how Shou talked in chapter 90 like they are gonna be forever together... awww Naruse is like... the one in the couple who believes the most in them

      What I love about him too, is the fact that he’s been in love with Yuki for sooo much longer than her! He watched her for hours before even talking seriously with her, soooo sweeet

      Since the first chapter I was like « huuuu how did he fall in love with her so fast » but then you see how he behaves and you notice that not at all : he was in love for a long time already.

      Love so much too, The way he understood what true love was when he met her... (like the chapter when they were talking about his ex who said « you’re fine even if I’m not around » and then he said « i didn’t understand back then but now, if you’re not around I really wouldn’t be well »

      The Way He Fell In Love With Her, And How He Never Looked At Anyone Else.

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    2. Hm...that can be interpreted in a different way. It's possible that he is the more idealistic. Haha, speaking from reality, that is. In manga-verse, yes, he has a lot more faith about them being together forever.

      True.

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    3. Aaaaaah imagine their kids being rebellious! Like the big sis who isn’t listening to them and run after a boy who looks down on her and who just broke up with her... so she’d be heartbroken and asked Yuki how she overcame that... but Yuki says that her first and last true boyfriend was Naruse, And Naruse would give advice about love while Yuki is here... MAMA THATS BEAUTIFUL!
      AH MY HEART MELTED WITH MY OWN FANFIC😂😂😂

      Ahh I remember that chapter when Naruse dreamt about Yuki being very straight forward with him 😂 and I really liked how he was super surprised and a bit reluctant about that😂😂

      Hm On the one hand I think he wouldn’t dislike it. But on the other hand I feel like he will think that she’s not her anymore and she’s trying to please him too much... and I find that so adorable of him!!💕

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    4. Hehe...so Yuki would be 'useless' to run for romantic advice regrading that kind. ^^;;

      Well, it is good and bad. ^^ Maybe, it is more on 'keeping whatever he likes about her'?

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    5. 😂 yes!

      Yes there's that too💕, but I think he'd feel like she isn't herself anymore, I mean you won't like it and feel weird when the one you admire change too much, even if the change is good 😂 but little changes is oki and he is liking them!

      Ah I would love it if the author found another way for them to marry but as sweet as they are 💕 At their image... a proposal like them 💕 ... Like throwing a basketball at yuki after a match and it’s written « MARRY ME »
      haha, I keep fanfic 😂

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    6. Haha, true. But then, in real life, it can be scary especially if one day, the other person would say, you're not the person I fell in love with. 😨

      Hehe...that's a good scenario. Hopefully, she caught it ^^ And not hit her face or something. ^^;;

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    8. Haha😂 you're putting it in the Scary way. Hm, but this is not the case here. Plus I'm sure he'll love her in all her cases!

      Ikr😂 she's so bad at basketball even though she's the manger, I mean she never shoot the ball even if Shou lift her up and get so close to the basket, 😂😂

      Hm, I’ve always found it weird when couples call each other by nicknames... like "honey, baby, darling..." For me... it’s 100 times better to hear the person you love calling your name... ofc everyone calls you... but to hear the person you love saying your name is 1000 times sweeter, and it feels so special... And I thought of Namaikizakari all of a sudden. When Naruse was so moved not because Yuki used a couple nickname, but because she called him by his first name. Huhu💕

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    9. Lol, so I wrote 'in real life'. ^^

      Hm...anyway, marrying would most likely be after college in most shoujo. Will he still be playing? Will she still be a basketball manager?

      For me, I think it depends on the person. I read that a nickname can be special because it is something that no one else would use to call you.

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    11. Well, it was just a guess from me anyway, we don't know what shou would do 😂 .. hm, but knowing him I'm sure he'd love her whatever!💕

      Well, it doesn't matter, haha, they can just go to the court and he'd do it 💕

      Oh, true. When Shou called Yuki "baby" AHHHHH💘

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  8. I didn't know that forcing a kiss on Yuki like that and with that face, and continue to force hugs on her, and claiming that he'll do anything to steal her is comedy, That's new. Of course the author sometimes would show it as comedy and make Shou bickering with him, etc, But that's just a way for her to don't deal with it seriously, because if she's going to normally deal with his behaviors it definitely won't be like that. He's fully aware of what he's doing. Actually I have never liked Hakamada's personality and how he does thing, but now I simply loathe him. It's amazing how he's the most manga character who doesn't have a character/life/progress but just a troublemaker.

    Thank u.

    Milly.

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    1. Indeed, Milly. For those hugs and kiss, I think it is for drama to 'liven up' the series/readers by agitating them. For the rest of the time, the stalking, saying she's cute = he's a weirdo, etc...I think it is comedy.

      True and quite disappointing, really. And from the chapter covers, he's suppose to be important.

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    2. Yes and his saying cute > make her like him > steal her so the fact that the author is showing it as comedy and just an innocent step is so disappointing and annoying.


      Milly.

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    3. True...and kind of idiotic. ^^;

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    4. Yes exactly.

      Milly.

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  9. I wonder when they'll release 97. I'll scream if Hakamada is the first person I see😂😂😂 , nah, seriously u can't imagine how much it frustrates me when he appears,and does his thing to Yuki, agh alas,,

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    2. Haha, that's exactly the word. Actually I recovered a little with the Sweet recent chapters 😂

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  10. I didn't expect that reaction of shou when Yuki called him by his name 😂💘 She broke him 😂 and I absolutely love it. When he shows these type of expressions... Be that worked up for her...💕
    I love this series so much, it’s ridiculous. It's really my stress reliever.

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    1. True, Anne. He is always not ready when she does what he hopes she'll do. Hm...he has low expectation for it to happen, I guess?

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    2. Haha, I think so too. He definitely has a low expectation since she's Yuki. Tho Like this is more Sweeter to me , haha. Though even when he doesn't hope or ask her like in chapter 75, when she'd spouts some unexpected things from her own, haha.

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  11. There's a popular japanese site that post summaries, Namaikizakari's 97 is the first rank with so much views, even higher than Yona, and other fantasy manga, wow!! But you should have an account to see, ugh, they post pics too. From my little Japanese understanding the comments are overwhelming, they said usually the couple's lovey-dovey would be just at the end of the chapter but unusually in this chapter it's all fully, haha. The chapter did so well selling and online. They said it's amazing, and so I'm so waiting for the trans!!

    Nanna.

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    1. Hehe, is that so, Nanna. I don't read Yona anymore. Just checking it once in a while.

      Ah, a full lovey-dovey chapter.

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    2. Same! Just to tell how it's doing well while it's a shojo-romance, beside fantasy, war, etc. Especially this chapter, haha.

      Nanna.

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  12. These days, the story was so weird, but 95, 96 was the best in a long time.

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  13. I'm more curious as to see who is the dad than the ex. **

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    1. Hm...you mean like he is some celebrity?

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    2. Smh, they mention him Everytime yet we won't see him, so I'm so curious *-*

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    3. Ah, I see. Maybe the mangaka is still thinking of how to introduce him.

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    4. Oh Maybe. damnn..,i imagined how handsome his father is to have such a beautiful and handsome child 😂😂

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  14. It's getting pretty cute for every update... Really tired of the corny mangas with rivals n stuff... Just have kids already 😂😘

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  15. You see when Yuki was talking about the ring.. i like the way Shou pays attention to listen to her.

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  16. I will always be touched by the rings on their fingers, haha <3

    Nana.

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  17. Shou reaction after Yuki kissing him while calling him Shou, AW! HE WASN'T READY FOR ALL THIS THOUGHTFULNESS I THINK HE MUST HAVE THOUGHT "I’m always the one doing effort" and then... she’s coming... with the BIG THING that puts him KO😂

    Ah "Yuki-senpai" is a respectful way to call her but when he does it it's kind of sounds intimate.


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    1. Yup, Elena ^-^

      Hehe, I wonder if there is a special 'tone' he uses when she calls her that.

      By the way, I saw this certain newspaper advertisement the other day. I recalled your marriage proposal scenario. I thought, if this happened, it would probably 'kill' Shou. It was a scene wherein it is the girl proposing to the guy ^^ And, the guy was all 'oh my--' What do you think?

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    2. Ohhh yupp! Ahh when I heard it in the CD drama I was like AW 🔥 when they're lovey-dovey and he says it in a sensual way, it's just 🤤

      OHH I think he would get a more strong pulse racing that could give him an actual heart attack this time😂

      But I think it would be the best! Because Shou was the first one at everything... he asked her out first, was the first to kiss and hug her, So if she’s proposing it would be just HAJDJAJD

      He would put his hands on his face so she can’t see him, haha. and then hug her (like when they pre-started going out) and say something like "I can't breath, senpai, I’m so happy"

      Or No something like when he thanked her for being a manager, he just then turned shy and hide his face on her lap, AWW💕

      What if he’s playing his last match at University just before his graduation, and she comes to cheer on him. And she takes the ball he threw that made his team win, and write on it! AH THAT WOULD BE SO SWEETT!!

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    3. I see ^^

      Yup, that's what I thought. ^^ No matter how it is done, I think if it is done that way, it would be truly amazing. Lol, just to see Shou's reaction, it ought to be priceless ^^

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    4. Yep, he isn't used to Yuki's affection 😂 he would always give a priceless reaction/face, you know I might want Yuki to be more initiative intimacy with him, but I actually love it like that for when she surprises him with something that makes him react like that😂💕

      Oh and also he is the only one who calls her "Yuki-senpai" AW SWEET SWEET!

      AH I LOVE IT SO MUCH WHEN SHOU CALLED YUKI WIFEY! HE REALLY LOVES HER AND IT SHOWS,
      THEY LOVE EACH OTHER SO MUCH .. AJXKZKXKKD I DIDNT WANT THE CHAPTER TO END 😂

      WHEN SHE CAME BACK FROM HER SHOWER WEARING SHORTS AND NARUSE COMPLAINING ABOUT THAT, I WAS LIKE "SO ITS GONNA BE LIKE THIS EVERYDAY WHEN THEYLL BE MARRIED? ANJDKKD SO SWEET!

      AND HOW HE KISSED HER NECK ANJDKZKDK HES BEYOND ADORABLE! ~~

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    5. Ah! When Yuki said "the reason why he was so warm and his pulse was racing is because he was feeling unwell" I was like 😂😂poor Shou, you have a dense girlfriend 😂

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    6. Haha...and perhaps, that's part of what he likes about her. ^^

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    7. Sh That's true 😂💕

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  18. Honestly I hate Hakamada, if there's some girls still like him it's because they like to be on Yuki shoe, liked by many handsome boys, so they forgive him. imagine if it's a girl being clingy to Shou, the girls readers would hate her to death, even if her personality is similar to Hakamada.

    Cherry.

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    1. Aha I think so too 😂

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    2. Cherry, maybe though I would think that it is because he is their type.

      Say, female readers would hate that kind of girl but for some male readers...

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    3. Well that leads to the same point, girls would defend guys and guys would defend girls. Since this is a shoujo manga (most audiences are girls) guys falling for them MC is way more acceptable.
      But, The fact that some would defend their favs no matter how wrong they do is just very immature and horrible.


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  19. But knowing them, I know they’re gonna be like Romeo and Juliet.. Naruse will be like "lets be together beyond life, beyond death" so he will kiss her so bad and for so long that they will die together because they didn’t have enough oxygen.. Tragic death .. THE END..
    Last page: "I lived a long and great life. With the one I love. And the one who killed me. I was smart but I died so stupidly .. But a beautiful way of death" -> Yuki after dying from asphyxia.
    The mortal kiss lol 😂😂😂
    Don't mind me😂😂

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  21. I think Namaikizakari is following its reader’s age, The readers are growing up like the manga. That's why it’s soft at the beginning (for high schoolers) and it’s starting to get more mature in the last two years, because the readers are now college students. Like Yuki and Shou. AH I love that 💕🔝👏

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  22. Uuugghhhh !!! I've waited for that chapter long, 97, but I'm beyonddd satisfied ... So wortthhh of time reading .. It made my heart flutter .. Even though I'm guy I can't erase all the hearts around my eyes and the smile on my face ... So lucky to be reading this manga .. 💖❤

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  23. I though Hakamada was fine, but after all, I grow to hate him now. Just go away, srl! got some random couragement out of somewhere and doing things that would probably ruin both reputation. Ugh, this guy is not innocently cute, but is annoyingly scum.

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  24. I'm so happy with the recent Sweet chapters yup❤️
    But chap 94 and its idea!?!? I dont understand this manga anymore. i really loved reading it in the beginning but now what is this bs? its like encouraging people to break apart relationships, to like force oneself onto another person. its not called courage okay? its called HARASSMENT YOU POS! STOP TOUCHING AND HUGGING A GIRL THAT DOESN'T LIKE YOU BACK. honestly, the last couple chapters are extremely frustrating.

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    1. True, Karen. It does make one think...what is the mangaka implying or is it just for the story?

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  25. they are so cute and different so far from shoujo manga I have read.

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  26. But Hakamada's thing is annoy me a lot! He's too pushy. Seriously. She already said that she loves Naruse. Hakamada Just need to stop forcing his crush on her. It's disrespectful.

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  27. Thanks to Shou, Yuki became pretty cute because of the ring, especially the hairstyles, hehe, <3

    Lily.

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  28. I found it quite nice how shouji asked Shou to introduce a girl to him out of everyone, I think cause he sees that be has a successful relationship, as he mentioned, hehe. Since Shou doesn't know any girl beside Yuki.

    I also like how Shou changed somehow and is caring for his friends love life openly than before. Though he still that pridey guy cause he said I'm going to the toilet rather than I'm going to talk to Minami when Yuki asked him, hehe.

    And how Yuki changed that she's now more courageous and confident, that now she thinks that one should be strong for their love and not run away, cause before she was always scared to fight, always let things go.., but when she met Shou he learnt those things to her. :)

    Lily.

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    1. Yup. Hopefully, the mangaka keeps it that way and not throw those Shizuka doing this and that to Yuki unresolved scenes.

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    2. You're totally right! It's really unresolved Everytime and like get away with it in a very weird way. and it became very unreasonable and unjustifiable. It just upsets me, :/
      chapters like this are more meaningful, to the manga and the characters. Rather than that meaningless rivalry. ,,)

      I love when Shou told Yuki 'im grateful to have you as a girlfriend' and when shouji said 'you two have a good relationship' and when Yuki said 'Naruse, you always see the good parts in people' ...That was indeed beautiful. :)

      What I love too is that Shou this time didn't do it for Yuki, or to make her happy. But he did it from his own, for shouji. :)

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    3. Lily. (Forget to write my name)

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    4. Yup. And if the mangaka wants rivalry, why not just stick to the basketball rivalry? I'm wondering if there as to be a 'love triangle' because this is shoujo ^^;

      Indeed.

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  30. Chapter 97 was so sweet, Hope no break up situation thingy and I hope that other guy stop already... She's obviously not into him...

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  31. Shou and Yuki successfully passed all the difficulties.. I don't know but recently I started to be more sure that they won't break up ,I hope that they will continue to be strong and protect their beautiful love.

    I don't know if we can even call this chewing gum (Hakamada) a difficulty, Shou trusted Yuki from the beginning, he trusted her about Hakamada (he said nothing to her when she told him he kissed her)
    and Shou and Yuki both don’t even mind Hakamada, they’re too busy breaking the bed.

    Like, he is just a decorative element now!
    He already kissed Yuki ... what can he do more ? He already hugged her and all. What more? If he forces her
    Im really gonna break my leg!

    It doesn’t even make the manga go further, i just think he has been put here because the author doesn’t know what to do with him.

    He doesn't even really know her. he doesn't even have her phone number, he just saw her like 7 times. It's not love but a stupid pride stuff.

    He's weak, A strong guy would be moving on.

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    1. Hm...what makes you think they'll break up, Elena? I mean over what?

      Actually, he's not though at times, Shou somewhat makes it an issue. I do wonder if things will be a lot better if Shou ignores him instead.

      Forces her...unlikely. It won't be in this series and I can almost guarantee it 99% since this is comedy-romance.

      Actually, I think the mangaka could have put him to better use instead of that usual thing. I'll repeat my 'dream plot' of him ending up with Shou's ex so we'll know more about Shou's jr high and ex + Shizuka moving on and stop being a bother. Then, probably develop his character more and stuff. Unfortunately, she decided to regress his character and he is what he is now.

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    2. Oh no I don't think they will, over anything. I'm just referring to that 'casually break up step in manga' 😂 but I don't think that will happen with our couple/in this manga 💕

      I don't think it's Shou's fault 😂 especially recently. Actually the way Shou behaving with him is so thoughtful. If it was me 😂
      Plus it's easy to say than to do, I mean if you see your lover crush wondering always around them and hint on and touch them, you'd surely be irritated 😂
      And now Shou is actually ignoring him when he catches him flirting with Yuki.

      Yup! Oh with Shou's ex?! Well whatever you're right, ex or another girl, That would have been better in all sides, you're right! We'll get many things on one go

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    3. I see. So you mean breaking up temporarily due to other factors?

      True. I guess totally ignoring isn't exactly a good option because like right now, Shizuka is still doing it since it is 'ignored/not a big deal'. The drawn line seems to be no kissing.

      Yup.

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    4. Like using break up to trigger or prolong their manga.

      Exactly!! That's why I got surprised when u said that before 😂 , cause I think in addition to Yuki, Shou also is going very light on him. More like kind with him no matter what. and also acting like nothing happened/happening.

      Well it is like that in every manga though 🤷🤦

      Ah I have been thinking about that, I think Shou was more like warning her about those guys rather than prevent her from talking with them. Since she still talk with them after everything, And not just in club needs. And Shou doesn't seem to stop her. but in the end he fell and that kiss happened.
      He told her 'what if he said he likes you, will you also be ok' and that means he knows her, even if she knows that Hakamada likes her she would be/act the same with him (no defence, etc) and he was right.

      U know I think whatever Shou say is right. sometimes I won't understand it in the moment but then I would understand how much deep and forward he talks. And how much he knows Yuki.

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    5. Ah kat I think you forgot this reply! I'm here notice me 🖐️😂

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    6. Opps, sorry about that. ^^;

      I see. Usually, that involves a third party, right?

      Yup. If Shizuka is a cunning person, he can actually use their traits to get away with things. Like, Shou would most likely let him off if it isn't kissing. Yuki will let him off, too...and she most likely won't tell Shou about the stolen hugs/touches. And of course, it will be a totally different manga yet for me, an interesting antagonist. =P

      Hehe, it's hard to have a clueless lover, right? Apparently, warning and telling her about those guys/Shizuka didn't work. Would telling Shizuka/other guys off will work? He'll come out as an overly jealous bf but then, he has a gf who would let other guys touch/hug her without permission.

      Shou knows how Yuki is and how the other guys are. She doesn't. And even if a stolen kiss happened, it is treated like 'nothing much' since he can still get away with stolen hugs. What to do? I guess, in the end, perhaps just let it be and hope for the best that she'll avoid worse case scenarios?

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    7. Well I don't think they'll break up tho 😂 that will just break my heart into pieces 😂

      Ah do you mean using Yuki that she is hiding Those hugs/touches? Like telling Shou "I hugged your girlfriend and she didn't tell you" ? 🤔

      Totally hard 😂 especially Yuki omg! She's one of a kind 😂

      Yeahh. here is it, if Shou is telling those guys off just because they're talking to Yuki maybe he'll consider an overly jealous bf but they're/Hakamada not just talking with her but hugging and touching her, and even so he isn't telling them or her off. And he won't act like that when Yuki talks and interacts with Abe, amamiya, etc. It's just hard for him to solve it, poor him!😂

      I remember he'd be a bit annoyed when he sees her talking with him before but since he started dating her and especially recently he is really not, like in chapter 42, 84 and in the cafeteria in 96, etc. Like he matured. but his maturity is coming on the wrong time, is one Hakamada decided to be a jerk 😂

      Exactly! I'm really wishing that and as worried as you, you know 😂 about a worse scenario.

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    8. That's possible. I'm thinking of doing more hugs, etc = Yuki isn't going to tell Shou anyway and she isn't that bothered about it.

      Yup.

      Indeed. Actually, it is mystifying that Yuki still lowers her guard with someone who had stolen a kiss from her. And, if Shou is going for a kiss or whatever and she doesn't like it, she reacts instantly. Very strange to the point of unbelievable for me. I guess that is why I can understand why some would think that maybe, there is something there when it shouldn't be. Then, the mangaka makes it up by lovey-dovey of the couple and everything is okay again.

      Hehe...if this is real life, yes. Since it isn't and given this genre, no, it isn't going to happen. =P

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  32. So when Yuki is flustered and don’t do a thing about Shizuka and other boys being all touchy with her... it drives me nuts cuz you never see naruse being like that ... He only sees her

    She is kind of an unusual main lead girl, she’s not too ninny and dumb (except the « Im so kind to everyone! » part) This is her only defect. I find her selfish though sometimes with Shou... but she’s starting to change and I like that?

    I liked her a lot at the beginning but she’s letting Shizuka touch her too much...

    Somehow, i think that she lets him do that because she doesn’t take him seriously, like... there’s nothing to be scared of. When with Shou at the beggining, she always tried to push him away cuz she knew she started to fall in love 🤔

    And maybe she was scared that he would stop loving her if he spent too much time with her 🤔

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    1. It's possible, Elena. After all, in their first meeting, she was like that too = like how she reacted with Shizuka. Perhaps, for all the guys she isn't in love with. But with the one she does, she is ah...playing hard to get and act more natural like she isn't used to it and be vocal about it? ^^;



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    2. Haha that sounds good too 😂 right? Like, « I'm only like that with you » 😂💕

      I just think that Naruse likes her like that, or at least he is totally Oki with her 🤔😂

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    4. Or I think and I believe that she’s mature enough to mesure her feelings. She knows she loves Naruse, so she’s not keeping her guards up with others.

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    5. Yup, something like that ^^

      Yup.

      Possible. Or, she just doesn't see them as potential 'wolves'. Actually, I get the impression that she thinks of Shou as the only 'wolf'/only one who is lewd in the world among men. 😅

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    6. Haha, poor shou 😂
      But that was before Hakamada forcing a kiss on her. Plus he did hug her many times. Well, I think cause he blushs, etc, one can get the wrong impression about him. Cause of that I don't like him 😂 and about suwa, didn't she know that he is a total playboy! I think Namaikizakari has some hiccups 😂

      But I really like how Namaikizakari shows the simple way ppl look at/think of others.

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    7. Ya, but it seems that she is still like that until now. ^^; I still think Shizuka is harmless. I believe that if Yuki ever tells him off, he'll cry/mop or even leave her alone.

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    8. Bcuz he's a hypocrite wolf who knows how to disguise 😂
      Ahh he's harmful, he did many real things that might hurt them! Just cause they didn't break up or fight over him doesn't mean he's harmless, but just cause they're strong! My couple are legendary 😂
      it's not Yuki who should tell him off cause he clearly knows that he shouldn't do what he's doing. he's being a total scum TBH!

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    9. Kat, To be fair, the fact that Yuki is already dating someone should've already been a pretty clear message to any normal person that she isn't interested... and she already rejected him before, too. Honestly, Hakamada is the one that needs to stop forcing his feelings onto her.

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    10. Hehe, strangely enough Elena, he didn't come on as that kind of person to me. Perhaps, there is this feel of 'stupidity' and that usual 'regret' that goes on which makes me think that it isn't exactly deliberate. It is like letting his emotions get the better of him.

      Hehe, I guess 'harmless' is relative because I think his antics are too childish/lame. Though you're right, there are couples who would break up over a stolen kiss, or perhaps, quarrel when one of the lover is staring at the rival's awesome gameplay.

      I suggested that because apparently, he is still doing what he shouldn't be doing. He won't change or stop it so shouldn't Yuki tell him off?

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    11. That's right, Elizabeth. But we aren't exactly dealing with a 'normal' person, right? What if the guy couldn't/won't stop forcing his feelings onto her? For me, I think something should be done and not wait for Shizuka to stop it and act properly.

      Ah, that is under the assumption that I'm Yuki who is bothered by this Shizuka's hugging antics/stuff. If not, hehe, there's nothing to discuss. ^^;;

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    12. What I meant is that he as as a human being also has desires, want to hug, kiss, sex, etc. But since he act like that Yuki/one may think that won't cross his mind. And recently it is deliberate. Other thing, if he can't control himself that much then I think he has a mental problem. 😂

      Well, kiss and hugs aren't really lame.
      Yeahh yeah told ya they're legendary 😎 aha but the 2nd goes for Shou, he's being a mature and goals boyfie 👍😂

      Yeahh! But god! WTH is with that shizuka, like are we supposed to beg him or figured a way out for him to stop being a jerk! Aha he really came out as the worst rival like how people are saying!

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    13. Elena, haha, true. Though in real life, there are a lot of those kinds from jerks to perverts. Still, I think it is very easy to intimidate Shizuka. I'm thinking something along the lines of making everyone know that he is hitting on someone's gf. If Shou wants to, he can make some girls harass Shizuka and threaten him to not be in a room alone with Yuki. I'm 90% sure that those will be effective in keeping Shizuka away from Yuki.

      I'm saying 'lame' as in not that creative and damaging enough. What you mentioned above is better ^^ I guess I'm thinking more of an antagonist who uses his head to steal someone's lover. Stolen kisses and hugs aren't enough to break up a couple especially if the hugs are secret and the 'target' isn't exactly reacting romantically like s/he isn't seduced ^^;; Haha, anyway, I guess that would be for heavy drama/TV soaps type of thing.

      It seems so. He knows it is wrong but cannot stop doing it. Then, somehow justifies it, well, the kiss. The hugs seem like natural/no big deal based on the last one. Before, he can still be shocked/cannot believe he did that. What is the definition of a 'worst rival'?

      Hm...maybe I should revise my term on 'harmless' rather, I think Shizuka isn't a threat that can break the couple up because of his antics. Actually, if the mangaka kept Suwa an antagonist...I think he is more of a threat to the couple than Shizuka.

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  33. I thought if that kid was their child it would be very nice. Naruse will become a good father.

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  34. You know, I love Naruse and Yuki so much. It must be stupid I know but you can't imagine how much they're important to me,, so when author made Yuki look at Hakamada in chapter 94 and when she saw him with the jersey I was very very upset, that really broke my heart, I couldn't sleep and was just thinking.., because it's like my second world broke too.., I mean you know in real life there is a lot cheating and bad relationships, so I came here to read Beautifully where there is no cheating but just real love, even if they're not real it's fine .. but then.., it's still bothering me and makes me so sad. I know Yuki didn't cheat on Naruse but still.. I know what I'm saying. I really hate that author, ah. I'm really sensitive over those things.., I just .. don't like them. 💔💔💔💔 ..Agh!
    In the same time it was very unrealistic, I mean Yuki would never look at him, she never did, she never cared about Hakamada, it was weird, especially suddenly like that!. Yuki would never do that. If author let Yuki goes normal that was never happened. How frustrating that she dared do that.., how frustrating that something like that happened. I don't know what to do or think anymore. Just wanted someone to advise me or rather help me. I know I'm so weak, especially over such things.. because of that I can't think straight and know how to take it.
    Thank you.

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    1. She's not answering the comments. Oh, don't stress yourself :/ that was nothing. they're fine. I agree though that was unnatural and unrealistic. And i also don't like the author way to trigger the readers recently. But I believe she did that for Naruse and Yuki's case, But in a wrong way smh. After every arc Naruse and Yuki would get more closer and progress a step naturally. They don't mind him at all. So let's just enjoy the Couple :) .. don't stress yourself :))

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    2. I guess Vivian, it would be better to put a different context with that 'look' like ah, 'my lil bro' whom I watch playing since high school now wears a college jersey...playing really well, how he has grown and a fitting rival for my Shou.

      Hm...actually, she did looked and cared about him but not just romantically. I would think of it as admiration over a cool basketball game play rather than going hearts and gaga over him. Perhaps, it is something like going wow/awe over someone doing something extraordinary say a singer, actor, sports athlete, etc.

      So, I hope that helps in some way ^^

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    3. Thank you so much mira! For your kindness and caring ❤️:) .. and I think so too :))

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    4. I don't think she did, she was more like only congrats him, wishing luck. Plus it's her character to care about everyone. (But with Shou she was/is different) I just felt that time was unnatural.

      But since you told me that, I think differently and I feel fine :) I think it's really like that :) thank you very much ❤️ you really helped me a lot kat 😊
      I might got emotional and couldn't think straight 😅

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    5. Hehe, that's just my imagination especially when she's watching the game ^^ True. I guess it is like 'treated differently = you're special' kind of thing?

      No problem and glad to be of help ^^

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    6. Like, I didn't get that she cared enough for him as a brother for that to happen. I mean the author didn't work enough on that before for it to look natural. So it was unnatural to me, and kind of unrealistic step according to the Manga. that was sudden, and not normal. So I got that she did it just to promote her manga without any well done or good work (beforehand)


      In the past Yuki was cheering for ryuhoku so she never looked at his play. Even when he asked her to come to see him in chapter 46 she didn't care at all while watching. Also in the practice game in chapter 86 she didn't really care like that. So yes that was sudden and unnatural. I don't know but I felt it like that. :)

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    7. Good point. So, I'm thinking either that game play is extraordinarily good for her to be mesmerized by it or the scene is just 'made up' as a way to force Shou to practice more to catch up.

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    8. Oh thank you ,,))
      yup, those was the reasons according to the Manga. I just felt weird with Yuki's one. If she mentioned before that Yuki likes his play, or made her look at him before, that step would look natural, but it just looked like a step that would never happen to me. :) Especially since in chapter 46 he also tried to play good cause she was watching.

      I feel bad for Shou though; Cause he saw that, and it must hurt. Besides being in the bunch he saw This. But he didn't show it, or be angry or doubt or misunderstood Yuki at all .., I keep respecting him. :))

      Thank you to listen to me and sorry if you didn't want to talk but I dragged you,, since the person above said you don't want to answer the comments or something. :P,

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    9. True. Maybe it was an inspired gameplay that just mesmerized her at that time. Shizuka did put in a lot of effort and everything to make her pay attention to him. Apparently, it worked.

      Ya. Possible though I think he can understand why she looked at Shizuka's gameplay like that. I would guess that instead of harboring negative feelings, he channeled it into something positive like he'll do better in playing by practicing more.

      No problem. Ah, I just answered the comments here late since I was busy doing a summary. Hehe, I also wanted to read the latest scanlation first before answering comments so that I'll know what to say. ^^;;

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    10. Yeah, but the jersey look seemed an overly sudden care. But you explained to me about it so it's fine ^^ .. just to show you that the image in the manga Wasn't going like that.

      Yup, exactly, and that was impressive and maybe a bit surprised to me, how he didn't make it a thing. It's good to be like that of course, since he knows his girlfriend and trusts her. But still the situation was hard, to be honest.

      Please take your time,) whenever you're free or like to answer, thank you for keeping it up with Namaikizakari :) it's relieved that we can come here and discuss our frustration and happiness, it's just comments but it helps. It was helpful to me to hear your thoughts. :))

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  35. This is my favorite manga. It made top 1 as it's so beautiful! What I love the most about it is the reality of the story. before I considered Maid sama as my top 1 but there is too many surreal parts, Usui isn't human and Misaki isn't too, XDD.
    here Yuki and Shou are so cuuuuuuute and real humans with their warts and qualities who live a normal life together <3<3<3
    They're not perfect, they made mistake and are clumsy many times, that's why they're so cute (≧ω≦)~💜

    And what draws me the most about this story is the journey and time they took to develop their relationship too. I love seeing how Shou and Yuki grow in their relationship. Most shoujo are too quick.

    we saw them grow in their relationship as we see them growing up and becoming more and more mature/adult, We started the story when Shou was a freshman in highschool, now they're in college. there isn't many Shoujo that do this! It's good to have a reaaaaal life time shojo :3
    I don't know about you but we kinda can identify with them ❤️

    And I don't know but the awkwardness of Yuki with Shou really hits me in my heart. Haha.

    And Even though they're a couple now, you still see the awkwardness between them, And their stories are so relatable to the real world. That's another reason why I'm in love with this story a lottttt.

    Shou and Yuki are so cute and lovable.

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    1. Lol, Elise.

      True. About being quick...I think it has something partly to do with the sales.

      =)

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    2. Yup. but in Namaikizakari even in the first chapters we got years passing. Also there are manga who have anime but they didn't go past high school. I think authors won't bother, to make a masterpiece. That demand so much work and emphasis. Miyuki is really great!!

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    3. True. I'm thinking either small sales or writer's block/want to move to another story.

      This series is indeed a special case that it went past high school up to college. It is rare for a shoujo to do that. It is good that she knows that she has a very good series and work on it well.

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  36. It's just me or isn't Shou was so handsome even though he was sick 😂 especially with the mask on his face! Whhaa! Haha.
    I wish he'll be sick again 😂 Poor, but Yuki will cure him. Hehe.
    because of her, he blushes more than ever.

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    1. Haha, Milenika. Unfortunately, this is usually a one time thing in shoujo series.

      I'm sure he'll blush more if she keeps on doing things for him and saying things that he wants to hear. ^^

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