December 27, 2020

Free Talk: Kono Oto Tomare 98

This chapter is like the calm before the storm. Everyone is pretty much polishing up their performance. Exams are coming soon. They most likely will be able to pull that off with Tetsuki’s help. It is nice that they acknowledge his contribution to the club even if he isn’t playing.

I’m curious though about the part when Natsu muses aloud that he is close with Chika. Was it a casual remark or he knows more? I just wondered about it because of the last part of the chapter and Tetsuki’s reaction to that remark.

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The TV program seems to have a more or less positive impression from those who watch it. I expected something from the competitors = new conflict but it turns out that the author is going to focus on Chika’s past next with his former friends finding it interesting.

I guess they would most likely cause trouble and might involve the other club members. That is because they got Chika’s grandfather involved with their disagreement with him. So, will they just try to ruin Chika’s reputation again or just force him to quit the club?

Anyway, most likely, with this new issue...on how they’ll overcome it, they can finally finish up how they’ll play the piece. Perhaps, the theme would be something coming out of like protecting Chika and their group to complete their goal of playing together in the Nationals one last time.

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  1. Thanks Kat, I just read the chapter, it was pretty much like you said, the calm before the storm. Now we gotta fasten our belts for Chika's past. Do you think it'd also involve his family? I'm curious. And thanks again ^^
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    I think so, but the other problem is that other people might 'denounce/accuse' someone, even if it's a lie, and honestly, even if mask help nothing/very little to avoid contamination. Unless it's those that filter the air and oxygen that nobody uses.
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    No, he was released about 2y, and now it's on holidays in Cuba. At least that's what he said when the dictator of São Paulo invited him to take a shot when they'll start the vaccine program. And no, no one with a criminal record should be electable for any position, but you know how it is. Those judges - the same ones that released him - dismissed a case because for having too much proofs...
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    It's still not, but they want to start next year, by the end of january, even if it hasn't been approved yet. Then I'll ask about the so acclaimed science they always go on about, but again, we know how it is. It's all about politics and money, not about health, well being and true science.
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    Same here, the best universty of SA is here and a public one, I say public but that's actually a lie. Only very few rich people go there, then we have this quotation system that also only a few select people might get it with it and you spend tons of money preparing for their texts and in living expenses. Very few common people actually manage to enter, I know and taught two and had a friend that got in.
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    It used to be the other way around, right? People from the rural areas were viewed as ignorant low in education, now I think is more spread out, most people from cities and rural areas have bad education in general, tho I don't like to use the term education and in school teachings.
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    Like I said, no vaccines were tested in elderly and other people with any conditions, they weren't tested in children nor pregnant eitheir. Group risk? They actual people in that group weren't tested, too. There really hasn't had any time to fully test and know how it'd affect and effect in six months, let alone more. The volunteers were healthy young people, and quite a few of them presented side effects, and they want to push that into people with bad health?

    Yea, that was a very glaring slip of the tongue, you already know how it is, and the man even said that after the president took his, so he'd be, too. But then again, they might 'take it' like the guy in Israel, that took it without the needle...
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    No, but if you don't show the papers proving you took the shot, you might get fired or not get hired at all, they might suspend your pay if you're like me, that has been on sick leave or is retired from w/e reason. If you don't show the papers, you might not be able to go to school nor enroll your kids/yourself into one, you won't be able to buy house/car and might not be able to frequent supermarkets and so on.

    It does sound like what'll happen with the mark in the bible, and I'll take no chances messing with it.
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    Wow, but you know, this hellish story just goes to show how much is wrong with us/society, all the sides in the wrong and doing even worse, the one with authority and power abusing it, the other ones doing illegal stuff and acting like they're doing nothing wrong and should not be accounted for, and kids surfing the waves of bad examples all around.

    did it show how the kid and the wife react it after they were shot down like that? Who took the video?

    It is sad that things like those has become so common that we don't even think it's an absurd and should not never occur, really is.

    No, we don't have it. And the opinions on it are very polarized, too. It also doesn't help that the system is bad and rigged, too.

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    1. You're welcome, Fê. I think it should. Hm...so does it mean that the series will wrap up after the Nationals? I'm thinking most of the conflicts/issues are already resolved.

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      Ah, that 'denounce/accuse' even if it is a lie happens here...though not for the mask, it is about the killings like accuse someone of being a drug pusher/addict. One way of getting rid of someone.

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      Haha, I see. So, like the cases are still on appeal? It happened here. No criminal record but was pardoned even if they wrote that he cannot run for elections anymore. He argued, well, being pardoned = all rights are back so I can run. And, he ran for mayor, our ex-president. So, I asked if Lula would try that instead...go for lower position.

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      I see. Well, we got new news here. For some reason, intentional or not, the president asked if he can get the Pfizer one after already getting vaccinated already. Then, mentions that some military and his security group were vaccinated. It caused a ruckus because we have no govt approved vaccine and they discarded the 'who should be vaccinated first'.

      At first, the army denied it and then said, yes, it happened. So, where did they get it? The answer, you'll know someday. Lol. They claim that they don't know where it is from, how it got to the country and they're not sure what vaccine it is. They vaccinated themselves like, read the manual and that's it, easy peasy.

      According to gossips/news, it is sinopharm. Govt says it is donated but won't say who. Defense secretary says that it is smuggled. Health people are furious since they should be first. They say it is okay if it is not govt approved since it is a 'gift'. Apparently, the vaccination happened last Sept and Oct.

      Anyway, we cannot do anything since they can break the laws and we can't. One commented to think of it this way, if it works, then the vaccine is safe. If it didn't, the country is safe. ^^; And another says that the problem is they don't know how to communicate it like they should have said that the army are brave enough to be test subjects for the new vaccine to protect the health workers.

      Anyway, it's most likely we'll have a black market on the vaccine since the government is so slow in procuring the vaccine. So ya, it's politics and money.

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      Ah, we have the same issue with the top university. Though, there are some well-to-do people who go there because you know, 'top university' for credentials later when working. There is a quota, too and I think they wanted to somehow balance the well-to-do and poor getting enrolled. The issue with the school these days is the govt is red-tagging the whole school as 'communists' and the type who always go to rallies to protest. And well, these days, 'communists'/activists...whatever who goes against/protest against govt are jailed or killed.

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      True.

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      Indeed. I guess we will have data on the elderly soon since they are the ones getting it first in other countries. Well, their reason is people with bad health/elderly tend to get covid easily and had worse symptoms that usually lead to death so, weighing it out, just risk the vaccine. I guess this is more true in nursing homes-type of places. Of course, the other 'bad way' of looking at it is, you're going to die soon anyway so...

      True. Interesting though that in other countries, they have videos and everything but here, it is done in secret. Again, personally, I'm not sure if it is bad because if they want to be guinea pigs, why not? But of course, if it works, it is unfair in some sense.

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    2. Wow, it seems your govt is really crazy about 'mandatory' = punishments. That is kind of scary.

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      It only showed the kid's reaction. She was unfazed as if it is nothing that is why people are saying that she is already used to it. It is no big deal. They just walked away. There are some rumors about the policeman telling his daughter something like 'problem solved' as they left.

      The one who took the video is probably someone from the victim's family. Actually, we won't probably know because the police chief made a veiled threat by telling people not to take videos of a crime [<- talking about it regarding this case] because the 'criminals' might get back at them. He claims that he is saying that for the safety of the people. It is somewhat crazy though that they are even looking for witnesses when it is so clear what happened in that video. I guess, it is for the court stuff.

      True.

      I see. That is one reason there are people against it - the system is bad and rigged.

      Anyway, happy new year Fê. Hopefully, the next year will be better in some way compared to this year ^^

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    3. Hii, sorry for the late reply. got trouble with the site that didn't accept my replies for some time.
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      Uhm, now that you said it, I think so, yea. It's already reaching 100 chaps and had an animation, too. If the author really plans to finish after this arc, I can see only the pairing to be solved, if it'll be solved that is. Again, I don't expect them to win, but now I can more or less see it happening if the story won't go much further.
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      It happens every time here, now they just added more things to the list. Tho it's not as bad as you mentioned over there. Only the masks, but again, only for some people. There are places that barely anyone is using, others if you don't use you can't even get near, tho I'm guessing if one's to be beautiful/rich they can, as usual.
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      He shouldn't be allowed to run for anything, not even as janitor for his apartment complex. But yes, some cases are still open, because he is convicted in more than one. But he put the right people/judges in the right places so he's free and probably will die as so, hopefully won't try to run anymore, we never know, tho.
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      And did you here that a lot of people that took that pfizer caught/are now diagnosed with c19? Not only this company, but all of them are using us as guinea pigs because there simply wasn't enough time to test in any right, sane and proper manner.

      Besides, is there really a need for such thing when more than 90% of the infected cured themselves without even any medication? Again, this is all about money and power, no other explanation.

      But how did they took the vaccine when it wasn't even out yet? I think only Russia had by sep and it was clearly far from being anywhere applicable. Unless they're lying just to divert the attention.

      You, me, all of us can be absolutely sure there'll be a black market for it. Especially in countries like ours, where corruption not only runs deep and thick, but has no repercussion at all.
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      Unfortunately, that's a correct, if not fair assumption to make. Over here, most universities are fulled to the brim with activists and most of them are all communists/leftists, tho like I pointed awhile ago, the whole country is very much polarized between left/right, still, most are the crazy communists that love to preach it but hate to be the ones to obey what they themselves preach.
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      Another correct assumption, but I'm not taking it and if it were up to me, no one I know'd take either. No children were tested too, but how are they going to school if they're saying the parents should force their own kids into it? It's a whole new level of stupidity that I'm seeing and what saddens me the most is not being able to do anything about it.

      And they claim, you should take the vaccine, if you don't, you don't care about w/e. I'm always wondering, how is that I'm not taking will influence anyone that took it? If they'll be safe and immune afterwards, why the need to force me and anyone that don't want it? There's something very wrong in there.
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      Ha, yea, and they call it democracy. I guess they really learning from china, cuba and north korea how to implement/install the best democracy method. You know, the dictator that calls itself gov from my state went to Miami for vacation, saying he worked too hard and deserved it, after announcing another lockdown for both christmas and new year, but the week in between was fine. Makes sense, for him and the people that lives in his own private world, I guess.
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      That's really awful, and to be so used to that is also a very sad thing. Guess I am, too. I can't really be surprised by such things anymore. So the guy made a public threat in disguise, uh? Did most people caught on or just a few, as usual?
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      Yea, and the ones that could actually fight it, simply give in or wholehearted join the system, the profits are just too much to let it pass.

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    4. Thanks Kat, for you and your family, too. I don't really think it'd be any better, seeing how things are going and how the people in power are 'leading', but we can only hope to be better ourselves. Stay strong, true and always faithful. May God bless you ^^

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    5. It's okay. At least, it is just the site and not any other real life issues ^^
      Ya, I'm thinking probably the anime will properly end = the same with the manga, too, by that time. Speaking of end, it is already announced that AoT will end on April.
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      True.
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      Ya, just like the ones here. They put their people there so they'll be protected later on after their term. And well, if the opposition wins, they can also sabotage whatever the current admin is doing so that they’ll use that to win in the next election.

      By the way, if like he cannot even be a janitor, how is he supposed to live? I mean, where will he get money to live? Or, on paper that is how it should be but in real life, it isn’t applied.
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      I only heard of a couple. The excuse was she didn't get the 2nd shot yet. The other one has an allergy. Anyway, I did read that it isn't a 100% efficacy so, there will be people who will still get infected...but at least, less infected people than usual. The hope is, it works on a lot of people and the effect is for a long period of time.

      But yes, in the end, we are indeed all guinea pigs as they try out the vaccines and hopefully, it will work, more or less.

      Hm...but there are many who die from it, right? Assuming, they are indeed all from covid. Like US for example. A lot of people believe that it is just a flu. Perhaps, it depends on the country's population if there are a lot of old or sick people. Though, I agree. There are money and power involved. Like here, we are required to wear face shield made from China. Apparently, some friend/s of the govt imported a lot and wanted people to use it = money. Perhaps, we are also helping China's economy.

      That is one question that isn't tackled. Some people wonder, maybe that's why people in China are going out already with no mask. Then, there is new news about 100k Chinese workers in online gaming in our country also got vaccinated last Oct. By Nov, only 1 got covid so...it works more or less?

      The president said yesterday that there will be no investigation about it. Haha, when he was the one who brought it up in the first place. ^^; Then, all other agencies suddenly changed tune and practically shut up about it...for now. It doesn’t seem to be a distraction. He tried using some other thing as a distraction like naming a list of politicians who are corrupt. The problem though is he has no evidence and some of them are his allies. The latter part was funny because people make jokes – you thought you were an ally after all the brown-nosing you did and now...

      Perhaps, because of this, local governments/mayors are now planning to do their own vaccination programs with health workers are priority. They are now allotting money for it that the govt have to say, hey, don't do that without the national govt. Lol, so a few have to declare that they are working with the national govt. It is basically, you're on your own. Even private companies want to bring in vaccines on their own for their employees rather than wait for the govt. I guess, with that, they'll bring in/use their preferred vaccine. Maybe that is why the govt doesn't like it at first...they want the Chinese made ones.

      Well, the election is still on 2022 but it is practically, campaign year already. Politicians are showing off their 'concern' for people. They plan to bring back the biggest TV station they closed down because you know...they need ads and stuff. Vaccines are possible source of kickbacks. There are also gossips that they plan to use the pandemic for no election scenario, aside from using it to stop people from holding rallies.

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    6. Yup. And, with that case, everyone claims to have no clue. How did the vaccines got in the country? Customs have no clue. Don't know who gave/bought it. Don't know what vaccine it is. Don't know who got the vaccine. Only fools will believe that. They even dare to remove the license of any doctors who use any unapproved vaccines...as long as it isn't their people = the one who injected the smuggled vaccines on them.

      Well, currently, according to survey, only like around 30% from the capital wanted the vaccine and most wanted the Pfizer one. For me, I think those who wanted/needed it should have it like health workers, old people in nursing homes, etc because they have a bigger risk of getting it due to interaction with strangers/outsiders and might die from it. Just like any other medicine, it is like weighing in the pros and cons. If healthy and high risk of getting it, it might be recommended to get it and hopefully, the side effects/it won’t kill them. Then, later on, if it is good, perhaps, the rest.
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      That’s interesting. I thought it is only here that it is like that. But then, that only applies for the top university. For the others, they aren’t that ‘known’ for such. It is mostly known for which school has a great basketball team, which school is best for your course, etc.
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      Somehow, I think our country is fond of ‘we are all going in this together, no ifs no buts and we’ll punish you if you don’t obey’. Kinda like a strict parent wherein you have no say at all. Ah, are there enough vaccines to be shot on everyone there? There’s no ‘who has to do it’ first? Enough vaccines for everyone? Ah, this is Sinovac, right? Has it started?

      Here, it will be limited because their funds are limited...local govt. Well, for national, it seems to have been gone. Not sure, some days they say they have money some days they say they don’t. The rich if they want it, can easily get it.

      Hm...maybe, they have some sort of deal to buy a number of vaccines so they are forcing people there to have it. It is definite that they don’t really care about people, right? I’m just wondering of possible reasons other than real concern. Kickbacks, most likely.

      Wow. That gov is really something. Hm…was it some private resort? I’m thinking there are a lot of cases in Miami. Here, so far, politicians don’t show that...except for Tiktok spokesman who is touring the local destinations for promotion of tourism though it might be early campaigning. The other one is showing off a party with no mask and distancing...no arrests whatsoever. Only celebrities – showbiz are reported going abroad and living it. Hehe, it helps to have a private jet.

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    7. A lot of people did so he revised it to make it sound tamer. I think he’ll keep on making slip of the tongue. There is a huge case now wherein a flight attendant is dead. The police say that it was a rape-slay by her gay friends while they were drunk with drugs on New Year. Case closed.

      The police reason that gays will become sex maniacs when drunk. The chief is saying now all suspects and have to surrender themselves or we’ll arrest you...and maybe, shoot you to death if you resist/do not come out. Something like that. Some people pointed out, how can you do that when there is no arrest warrant. No details like who exactly rape the girl and who killed her.

      Politicians are offering bounties. Some had come out and say that they didn’t do it. They even brought her to the hospital. The autopsy is out. There are no signs of rape and drugs. But then, they are doing it on an embalmed body. Basically, it is a very messy and chaotic. Though, not surprising because our police, most of the time, do not rely on forensics but rather on, witness’ testimony and their own logic like the reason above.

      And it is funny that with so many things that are unknown, it is case closed – it’s definitely her gay friends. ^^; But the one with a video, nope, we are still investigating if it actually happened.
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      True. If it’s not that, they will do everything to ruin you and make what you want to do be unsuccessful.

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      Yes. Same to you ^-^

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    8. I really don't know what's the issue. Sometimes it's fine, other's not and the site isn't computing my likes on any topics/threads. I even disabled my adblock/cookies and still gives me strange issues.

      I almost read AoT as KoT, ahahaha. Yea, I thought it was too abrupt to end on dec/jan as it was at first, tho it's still abrupt to end in another three/four chapters, I can at least see it happening because of how things were rushed with the latest ones.
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      I don't think Lula has ever worked in his entire life, all the money he has/made was stealing from public money as his own and 'donations' for the syndicate and political parties. And so, he lives off those. Poor guy.
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      They first said it had more than 90% of efficacy, but never show the result of the last/phase 3 test, and the law the permits the use of emergency is of at least 50%, that to me, tells a lot.

      A lot of people died, indeed. Just here is about 200k. It is a lot, for sure. But, more people die of common colds/flu, even with vaccines for them. And what the mass media isn't showing is how much people recovered, only here, more than 7 million recovered by the end of nov. It is much more recovering than dyeing, but that's not to say it isn't serious or just another small flu. We need to be fair and since people love to bring numbers and quote it as scientific, we make use of them to see what's really going on.

      They're going to shot the elderly first, but all the tests made so far were in healthy young people. And again, no companies are guaranteeing the efficacy, and all of them have in the contracts a clause saying the sole responsibility of any side effect lies only on the people that took the vaccine, they can not be responsible/sued for anything. That, also, tells me a lot.

      And again, China is the country which economy thrived the most during 2020, and the one who also grew the most and had the most profits. The whole world needed to buy medical utensils from them, too.
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      Ha, brown-nosing, hahahaha. But yea, 2022 will the the next presidential elections here, too. And this whole ordeal is only making it clear that they only care for elections, money and power. The sad part that most people don't even try to understand, the judges prohibited the president to do anything about the crises other than release money/funds to states/provincies/govs/mayors, the country itself was already in a financial/economic crises, most of the funds/money were stolen by the ones the judges said should take care/administrate/manage the crisis, govs and mayors. Just so you know, the same dictator that went to Miami - which, by the way, has one of the biggest elderly population in US and the least death cases by c19 - wanted to increase the taxes after locking everything down, especially on remedies and food. The mayor rose his salary in almost 50% after also locking everyone down and causing the biggest loss of jobs in history in the biggest and most important city of south america.

      But yea, there's not for everybody, so like you mentioned, only a few select groups of people will go first and in São Paulo, where all the havoc above happened, it's said to start next 25th, tho the tests haven't been approved yet. Not only sinovac, they're calling it coronavac here, but pfizer, moderna and I guess other few will also be 'available'.

      Need I to say that the one getting rich off the deal with china for the vaccines is that dictator, I mean, gov that went to miami?
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      Wait? Was the body in so bad a condition that they couldn't exam it or the whole rape/slay scenario just invented? Because if the friend brought her to the hospital, something might've happened, right? Again, the saddest part is that we can't even ask who's telling the truth, but need to ask who's lying.

      So they just go on with the prejudice just like that, uh? If anyone said anything about gays over here, they'd be sued, jailed and probably beaten in public.

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    9. I see. For me, it usually acts up when typing like after typing a long one then when I sent it, it vanishes. So, I have to remember to copy first...just in case. ^^;

      Haha. I see...so the finale is a fight all out war-type of scene? I'm still contemplating on how to watch the anime. Watch the old ones for 'review' or just watch where I left off in the manga. ^^;

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      Hehe, of course. I'm actually wondering if it is the common person. Thinking about it, perhaps, I should wonder about it here, too. Like who would hire someone with a criminal record so most likely, one has to have a business of one's own so that no one needs to scrutinize your background. By the way, is it easier/better to have a business there? Here, it usually is. As compared to like US, it is hard to start a business...more the experience of people around me...well, relatives.

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      That's right. They allow even 50%.

      True. I think it is somewhat better to be on the safe side. I mean, if you actually say that to people, they would be like careless and think, is that so...then they all go out without mask and everything. Hm...just look at the US. By the way, were the patients there tested again to negative = recovered? As I told you before, here, we just assume that you have recovered after two weeks especially if there is no symptoms.

      Haha, true...there is no total guarantee. It is still a trial drug that everyone wanted to be test subjects because of the potential benefits. Well, it is kind of like a flu vaccine...as they say. By the way, has the vaccination there already started? Here, so far it is only some of the President's men...well, that is known.

      Haha, true.

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      These judges...are they like the Supreme court? Here, well, there is no excuse for the president because the congress, senate, supreme court, police and military are already under his hands = almost no opposition. By the way, what did the judges prohibit the president from doing? Like what for example?

      Here, it is somewhat the opposite. The national stole the money/debt. It is mostly the local govt - mayors who are doing what they can. Of course, some of them are from the opposition and they kinda outshine the national govt. Since elections is near, that can be somewhat not good because they won't like others outshining them. The poorer cities/provinces are the ones at a disadvantage.

      Hm...based on that, I wonder if it will also happen here. If the money is directly given to the local govt. Would it also be stolen and everything? You can count on your fingers those who are transparent.

      Ah, so there is no protest about that? Are the chances high that he'll get away with it? It is like higher taxes for his higher salary.

      Why coronavac? Because it came from China? Here, it seems like Astra Zeneca is the favored one among the local govt. Iirc, it is the cheapest one...and not from China. I guess that is partly thanks to saying that he is prioritizing his men that the local govt decided to go ahead with what they want. So much for sinopharm and sinovac which the govt favored.

      Yup, you mentioned that they have a deal so it will be China made vaccines for your city whether you like it or not. I guess that was how it was suppose to be here but thanks to big mouth...it is no longer the case. Though for now, it is like that. Who knows if they won't approve the ones the local govt wants and only the China made ones. They want everything to still pass through them.

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    10. The body is in good condition. As to why it was embalmed first before autopsy...the official excuse is, she might have covid so you know...it is our procedure to have it embalmed like cleaned and everything before autopsy during this time of the pandemic. The other theory is, there was a cover-up.

      Yes. She was found unconscious in the bathtub after vomiting a lot. There is a cctv in the hallway which is out in the news. It shows the girl and gay friends went to another room. For some reason, girl keeps on going to other room that have an acquaintance and some unknown men. Gay friends kept on fetching her from the other room.

      The police and politicians threatened the gay friends and everything complete with bounties, death penalty even if we don't have that but a reason to have one, etc. Scared for their lives, they immediately went to media to air their story. An arrest warrant was denied due to lack of evidence.

      For some reason, no one is talking about the people in the other room who might have drugged her or something. Rumors have it that it might be a big shot so they got the body embalmed first before autopsy without the family's consent.

      There is another theory that this is being used to distract people from the smuggled and illegal vaccination of the president's men. The mother is doing some fake crying which is kind of obvious like she was shouting and everything with no tears then when someone said that the TV interview is over, she suddenly stops and act as if everything is fine. She also kept on saying the wrong things like wanting the president to punish these people and that is usually mean assassinations. And, saying that her daughter is a sacrificial lamb blah blah. She immediately lost a lot of people's sympathy.

      Anyway, it is like inviting the people to gossip and become detectives. Someone even leak the autopsy report. People are going through the interviews and judge people there from their sincerity and what jives or not. The national investigation agency stepped in. After like 4-5 days since the incident, they are now going to do csi/get evidence from the room. Lol, they claim there is no need for toxicology...just count the wine bottles by the bed and witness testimony. And, well, now we know why a lot of criminals can get out due to lack of evidence, tampered evidence, etc. They did a 2nd autopsy. Not sure if they'll get something out of it or they'll invent something. People forgot about the smuggled vaccine already.

      The rape part is from some bruises on her body. I'm thinking that it is possible that is from carrying the body. From the cctv, they are pushing her on a wheelchair with no feet rest so someone held her ankles which were bruised. I'm not sure if there are other bruises. From the first autopsy, the cause of death is a ruptured vein in the heart.

      Haha, does it sound like some soap opera or comedy? The result for the 2nd autopsy will be after a week, I think. I think by then, we have new news to talk about.

      Yup. Oh, is there such a law there? Here, they wanted to have one though I'm not sure if it was passed yet or not. It was such a ruckus because of the equal rights thing because the straights are saying that they will be discriminated and such. Most use religion as the excuse for it like it is the end of the world if we give rights to lgbt = no discrimination and stuff.

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    11. I'm also doing that, copying the text before sending. But the problems I'm having is being unable to login/send the text or compute likes and such. Also noticed that on yt, especially with the likes.
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      That's what's looking like so far, and it's pretty bad. A new chapter just came out, I'll read sometime later today, still not feeling quite well since yesterday night. Think you'll be fine watching from where you left the manga, if you didn't catch the last season, watch the last epi of the second one, I'd say.
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      I guess it depends on what kind of business, where and most important, the people behind it. I know very few people with business that worked around here. Very few indeed. It's too much taxation, makes almost impossible to have profit and pay the fair share of the employees.
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      The problem I see is most news only report the death, refuse to report the ones that recovered and down right refuse to even mention any pre care, as taking vitamins C, D, magnesium and when the first symptoms show, those medications they say don't have scientific value, but everyone who took got better and cured with no issues.

      If you can spend at most 100$ in such treatments that are efficient as shown by it's results alone, we shouldn't need to spend 5k% per person for experimental vaccines with no clue of collateral.

      About masks, I always said that these ones people are using serve for nothing. How can normal cloth prevent any kind of virus from passing through? It's literally like trying to block the sun with a sieve. If only they were those with oxygen filter.

      The agglomeration is true, tho. But then again, the measures everyone took only made it so there'll be even more crowded people everywhere, so in that regard, it also doesn't make sense. I'll show the example of where I live again, they decided to shut down almost everything and make the ones there weren't shut are forced to work less hours. They also cut reduced the number of bus, trains and metros, what's the obvious results? More people crowded in less places.

      And they keep doing it, that's the worst part of it!
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      Yea, the STF, translates to supreme federal court, but I have to call such people as supreme. They were/are lula's friends and do everything for that agenda. It's a big embarrassment to any sane person, so I just refuse to call them that way. Judges is already much more than they deserve.

      The president/federal gov can't have any say on the measures taken by mayors and especially govs. So the examples I told you above from my city, he can't do anything about, for better or for worse, he just can't interfere with it. So there's no national program for any combat against the spread of the virus, nor national efforts to prevent it and so on.
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      They changed the name to fool people into thinking they are the ones doing the vaccines, waste even more money on it and try to dissociate the virus from china, because like I said, some people are getting even richer.
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      Indeed, it does sound like a suspense movie script, and for the sound of it, I'd be much more inclined to think that bad things were happening in the other room and they all know/are involved.

      It also screams distraction, because while it is sad and it should be thoroughly investigated, as any crime for that matter, the black market of the vaccine is more urgent and as so should have priority in any news and kind of investigation.

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    12. Most people that claim equal rights actually want privileges. But let's just say, I try to follow what the bible says and practice that faith, if a gay person makes a pass on me and I don't respond in the manner they'd want/like, I can be taken as intolerant, racist, bigot, fanatic and all such things, but they can't ever try to understand my faith and where I stand.

      Things must always go their way, not only gays, btw, I'm talking in general. As weird it sounds, I've been discriminated for being white, male and having faith in God, in Jesus and in the whole bible. And that's a crime over here, our constitution is clear about it, no one should ever be discriminated for color of skin, difference faith nor financially or socially.

      That means, everyone should actually be equal according to the law.

      The thing about gay marriage is the bible has a stance and make it clear, but the law of men is entirely different, they can/should marry legally in front of the estate, the church isn't an estate, however, so wanting to force their wantings isn't right nor equal by any means.

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    13. Hm...is it possible that it is because of the browser? I used to have some issues with a govt site. It turns out that they prefer IE. ^^;

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      Oh, hope it isn't nothing serious. Hope you'll get well soon. I see. Thanks. I actually just watched the first season. ^^; Haha, not too enthusiastic to go through all that damsel in distress Eren. ^^;;

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      I see. What's the popular business there? Here, it is food + buy and sell of basic goods. The poor with a small amount of money to work on can easily make a business like selling vegetables and stuff and there is cooked food. In those kinds, there are no taxes. But then, sometimes you have to pay off the police if your stall is on the sidewalks. There are also food carts.

      In our place, such illegal vendors are very popular especially during holidays. They cover the streets with cheap goods like clothes, toys, school supplies, mostly from China.

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      Ah, I see. That's right, there is usually no mention on what to do with mild covid. Being healthy + vitamins, exercise, etc can help the immune system. I'm not sure there but vitamins are a hot sell here during the pandemic. Some are even out of stock.

      Hehe, well, aren't masks suppose to lessen saliva projectiles? Like, it would be smaller particles + small amount of virus than say, droplets of saliva? Basically, have some bit of protection than none. Actually, here, usually, that is for the poor since it is reusable. For the somewhat well to do, they use surgical masks. For some, it is health stuff like a copper mask, masks with valves, v-shaped cup masks. And, well, we also have the face shield. Some govt people even insists that it be worn by bicycle riders/drivers without even knowing that it can cause visual distortion. So, some mayors have to say, it is okay for bicycle riders not to wear the face shield, you won't get arrested/fined in our city.

      Some are even promoting portable air purifier. Look, the president is wearing it so it must be of help. It kills the virus and germs, purifies air in front of your face. It is a necklace. Basically, a lot of people are profiting from the pandemic if you just know what to sell.

      Ah, there is still a lockdown there? Yup...like someone was ranting, look at the bus, it is filled with passengers, that is a no-no. One of the passengers answered that they are forced to do it because it is already late at night and they were waiting for hours. They would risk covid...especially at that time when they are tired from work and want to go home already.

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      Ah, I see. Yup, similar here...putting friends, people from the same city, etc in positions. Oh, so it is a federal govt there. Hm...so in that kind of govt, the national govt is only concerned with foreign affairs while mayors/govs are for domestic and do whatever they want with their cities? The current admin is pushing for that. As I mentioned before, it benefits the family dynasties.

      Right now, instead of focusing on the pandemic, the congress and senate plan to tinker the constitution. They want to change the economic stuff which is letting foreigners own land, 100% of business and some utilities, iirc. We all know that it is mostly for China's benefit. Of course, we don't exactly trust them to do only just that since they would most likely want to extend their terms especially since elections are coming. Actually, most corrupt presidents always talk about constitution change every time elections is coming up soon.

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      True, true...a lot richer. So now, they say that they sealed the deal with Sinovac. Titktok spokesman said, don't be choosy with the vaccines, it is all the same. Since it is voluntary, somehow I think a lot won't get it and it will end up expired. Waste money though they will most likely get kickbacks. I read a comment, how come we cannot choose, that is taxpayers money paying for it and you bought the expensive one and less effective. He has a point but well, who listens to taxpayers.

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    14. Yup. It is quite unfortunate that a lot of people are already having their theories and thinking of the worse...the girl's reputation is kinda tarnished. Well, we still don't know about her gay friends but they are pretty much still in the 'wanted' list with bounties.

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      Wow, is that how it is there? So far, no such thing that I know happened here with gays. I mean, getting called that when they don't like the response. Haha, they'll probably call you some other things though like jerk perhaps. ^^;

      Ah yes. What's in the law isn't practiced. We have a lot of that here. They even say, we have one of the best constitution but too bad, few follows it. It is like what we talked about before, no laws are broken as long as one isn't caught.

      By the way, how are you discriminated? Last to be served in restaurants? That type?

      Ah, so there's gay marriage there? Here, it is still a no-no. Their reason for it is, they need protection in case the other dies, one can get the inheritance. That kind of stuff. For this bill, it is more on, companies cannot choose to not hire you because you are gay. Be treated differently...there was an issue about a transgender went to the women's bathroom and the female janitor drove 'her' out. You can forcefully 'out' closet ones. Stuff like that. A lot of people doesn't want it because if you give a hand, they'll want an arm = gay marriage.

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  2. Weird to be posting this under a post not related to skip beat but I had something that I needed to say.
    I’m sort of getting annoyed with Kyouko’s character lately especially with how she isn’t careful with hiding her feelings regarding Ren in front of the others which led to Kimiko manipulating her so easily.Kyouko has always been naïve but she needs to learn to be more careful since there is no mercy in the showbiz world and for her to react the way she did these last chapters is truly worrisome because it seems like she doesn’t get it. Even Lory talked about how she might be targeted by paparazzi from now on when they took the pic of her and Shou. It’s true that in the end everything worked out great (finally both know how the other feels) but I’m still annoyed that Kyouko is letting her guard down especially now that there dangerous people around like Kimiko and her manager who won’t think twice before hurting her and she needs to understand that if people figure out what’s going on with her and Ren then her carrier is over because the fans won’t support her since she will be seen as not good enough for Ren and without a fanbase then no matter her talent her carrier would be over ( her face betray her emotions like how Koga understand on the spot that she was in love with Ren)
    Let’s not forget Cedric who is most likely Ren’s bully and that dude seems to be as messed up as Kimiko, I’m pretty sure he will join the case and I would assume he would end up interacting with Kyouko because of Ren and might even target her because of him so she needs to step up and not let people see through her, otherwise who knows what they might do, like how Kimiko manipulated her. She really need to understand how merciless the showbiz world is. Just look at what Ren went through in the U.S the bullying he suffered was enough to drive insane so I also hope he talks some sense into Kyouko for her to be careful and keep a poker face or at least use her acting to hide the truth and protect herself.
    Though, I’m expecting Kyouko to be back to her usual greatness with her Momiji role ^^
    As for Cedric if he is indeed Ren’s bully which is I’m sure is like 99% guaranteed to be the case. I think what happened in Ren’s past is even more messed up that we originally thought since we know that uncle Tiger/ the father of winner is his grandpa and based on the conversation he had with Lory in one of the recent chapters uncle Tiger is also Ren’s grandpa because in the conversation there was talk about how uncle Tiger understood the pain of not being called grandpa and Lory telling him that he shouldn’t help Ren at all otherwise his efforts would be in vain and he should just like at Maria’s party not let him enter his field of vision and uncle Tiger telling him how this time he will definitely protect Ren. So based on this talk Cedric and Ren are cousins which is pretty messed up if he is Ren’s bully cause this may imply that Ren’s trauma is way deeper than what we initially thought.
    I guess we might go deeper into his past if Sara turns out to be his mother in disguise.

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    1. True, yamato though I guess it is understandable. I mean it is something like, 'falling in love' = 'uncontrollable feelings'. In a way, it is like what Kyouko said before, love is a 'weakness'-kind of thing. Hm...but then, now that I think of it, those incidents were mostly due to insecurity [white day gift] and jealousy so maybe, she'll handle it better later on after the confession.

      I'm sure Kyouko will go beyond if she learns who bullied her Corn. Hehe, perhaps, it helps that she knows how to fight now? I think it is different with Kimiko because at that time, Kyouko doesn't know her standing with Ren.

      If they are cousins, it makes me wonder if it's from the mother side or the father side. I'm thinking that it is very messed up because of what Reino mentioned when he touched corn the rock. Hm...there was a woman beside the bully and if it is Cedric, does it mean the aunt also has something to do with it?

      True.

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  3. I hope so for her own safety and her own future as an actress she needs to be really careful. Again Ren had a mental breakdown and basically has a split personality as a result of the bullying he suffered so I just don’t want Kyouko to be so foolish as to let herself open because people will take advantage of her. I mean even before the recent chapters people like Amamiya noticed that she likes Ren so she needs to watch out.

    I think he is his cousin on his mother side at least I would assume so. But, yeah Ren’s past is probably more messed up than we originally thought. I think we will soon learn more because of Sara and I wonder if Ren’s real identity won’t be revealed in chapter 300 ? I have a feeling he won’t be the one to tell Kyouko, perhaps if Cedric joins the cast. Btw if he is indeed Ren’s bully then him and Kimiko are a match made in heaven.

    Another thing that pissed me off since I have been re reading some of the chapters. I really hate how after all the shit Saena put her daughter through after all the trauma she caused and not even wanting to have a relationship with her kid to the point of denying even having a kid, it’s Kyouko who had to say I will try to earn your approval I won’t give up until you love me, are u kidding me ? I know a big part of the story is for Kyouko to learn to love again but not with her mother she doesn’t deserve to be part of Kyouko’s life. The worst thing is that before we got the flashback I thought her mother was raped and that’s why she couldn’t bear to look or touch Kyouko but turns out she was just tricked by a dude who stole intel from her. Yet when you look at how she treated Kyouko you would something much worse had happened for her to be like that with her kid. Yet it’s Kyouko who has to still work and try with her mother ? when said mother didn’t make any effort? I really hated that part very much, I wish sensei would have gone the other way around with Saena trying to redeem herself and work to earn Kyouko’s forgiveness and be part of her life but it’s always Kyouko who has to take the first step even when the person doesn’t deserve it which is clearly the case with Saena.

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    1. True.

      Hm...it depends if this is the arc wherein they'll tackle Ren's past/identity. My rough guess is one arc = 1 year in our time though that has been somewhat extended since the pages had become shorter than usual. So far, we have a new character who might be in disguise and might be the way for Kyouko to go to US. Regarding Kana, perhaps, that is closure for the last arc? Something for the media not to bother them for some time and that's it?

      Yes. Somehow, I'm thinking about Cedric + Kimiko vs Ren + Kyouko in some way. 😅 Kyouko still didn't get her 'payback' from Kimiko.

      True. I guess that is being a typical goody female lead in a shoujo, right? And, no matter what, a parent's approval is something...right? Hehe, in a way? Though, it isn't like she'll be a better person/actress just for her mother so I kind of think that it is okay. Something like two birds in one stone.

      The author most likely went for Saena isn't going to change that easily after all this time and after meeting with Kyouko.

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    2. I think Ren's past might be tackled either at the end of this arc or in the next one. I think if Cedric is indeed the bully it will be fully addressed when he enters the stage and Ren will have completely moved on once he faces Tina. Either way Ren dealing with his past is something which will happen sooner or later and I also believe that his return/ debut in the U.S is really close. I think while he debuts in the U.S, Kyouko's career in Japan will take off and perhaps a time skip for her to catch up and join him in the U.S as a world renowned actress.

      Perhaps she will go after Ren once he will leave, you know the whole masquerade ball thing that Sarah mentioned perhaps that's how they will reunite in the U.S ?

      Yup, if Cedric is indeed the bully then it will be him and Kimiko vs Ren and Kyouko. Two actors who play dirty/ dangerous what they want vs two others who work hard to get their roles and like you said Kyouko still need to pay her back.

      I guess you are right and I'm thinking perhaps this is a cultural thing? Like it's super important for Japanese folks to have their parents' approval even when said parent was abusive. So, now what ? she will approve of her once she becomes famous ? That's horrible if you ask him and I really hope that we never see her again since the couple at the place where she is staying are doing a much better job at parenting Kyouko than her birth mother.

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    3. Most likely. So, his identity would have to be 'out' first before tackling the past, right?

      It's possible. Though, given their current status, I'm not under the impression that Kyouko will go to US for Ren...at the moment. Going to the princess castle...a big yes ^^

      True. I'm still wondering what would be the possible set-up? Would it be for a role or outside of that? Okay, most likely acting for finale? And, perhaps, at that time, the two will be in a series/movie together.

      Yes. I think if ever she'll reappear is if the father's story will be tackled. Hehe, ah, if he will be, somehow I'm theorizing that he 'escaped' to the US that is why they cannot find him in Japan anymore.

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    4. Yeah, I think before we go deeper into his past or at least before Kyoko learns of his past so she can connects the dots, so she can understands who was that person who took over during the heel siblings’ arc she needs to understand that ren is corn before going into his past and all the horrible stuff that happened to him and what he had to deal with him. I’m hoping she learns from his past and be extra careful since I’m assuming she will be becoming more and more famous and people are noticing her feelings for Ren.
      Hopefully, she doesn’t go for Ren’s sake like follow him there the same way she did with Shou when he came to Tokyo. Hopefully, she focuses on her own career and when she gets there it will be thanks to her fame and for having been offered to act in the U.S, most likely along side Ren but if chasing after Ren becomes an objective I will be seriously disappointed.

      Speaking of the dad, it’s kind of sad that she curses the man whom she never knew yet she is still longing for the affection of the woman who abused her, her entire life and never once resented her for it. So, I’m wondering if she won’t pull a cold blooded Saena like attitude when/if she meets him. I still wish we never see Saena again but I’m sure that once Kyoko is world renowned actress she will be good enough in Saena’s eyes who will come to love her.

      By the way, Ren is a quarter Japanese or is he half Japanese ?

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    5. True, she should be more careful. Although, I'm wondering if the author is considering that kind of conflict wherein the paparazzi knowing about their relationship, then there are angry fans/admirers making life hard for Kyouko... Haha, just thinking that if we go there, this series will take a long, long time to end. Somehow, I think things are just 'capped off' with Kana and let's just go cover the loose ends. Haha, that is I'm thinking that the author is planning to end the series soon. Soon = might take a lot of years in our time though.

      From the looks of things...based on the confession in the elevator and talk in the dressing room, the author isn't going for that. My theory is most likely, through Sarah's invitation, Kyouko goes to the US. Before or during, learns about Ren's identity. Resolve Ren's past. Goes back to Japan to become well-known while Ren probably stays in US to do like what Kyouko is doing in Japan. Time skip. Reunion. The end. What do you think?

      Hehe, well, you know...I'm guessing it is in Asian culture...not sure in Western, that kids tend to always long for/are close to the mother rather than the father. It is easier to hate someone one doesn't know = think of the worse. Hm...wasn't Kyouko resentful of her mother? Though, it didn't cross into total hate. Iirc, she decided to go above that.

      It depends perhaps on what kind of reaction the father would have towards her. He didn't know she existed, right? If he starts bawling and ask for forgiveness, I'm not sure Kyouko can do the same with Saena's attitude. I guess so, perhaps, the glasses guy with her will help her with that. Hehe, do you think that they'll end up together? I get the feeling that he is interested in Saena.

      Ah, talking about that arc made me remember...where were Shou's parents...weren't they suppose to visit?

      I remember that he was a quarter. That is assuming his father has American-Japanese blood.

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    6. That’s also what I thought about that if her relationship with Ren gets exposed then her raise to fame will be compromised because of all the angry fangirls but you might be right that since won’t go that road since it would extend the story even further and I doubt sensei would want that since I also believe that the story is reaching its end.

      I agree, I also think that Kyouko will go to the U.S one time to solve Ren’s past and then they will separate so each can focus on their career. Ren in the U.S and Kyouko in Japan and after a time skip they will reunite and I think Kyouko will end up leaving Japan for the U.S because she will become a big name in the showbiz world and also because of Ren whose goal has always been to return to the U.S. But, either way I’m pretty sure we will get a time skip where Kyouko is older, famous and in a relationship with Ren since right now they aren’t exactly dating.
      I feel like it is especially the case in Japan, maybe ? But I really wish Kyouko ended up cutting ties with her horrible mother but that’s wishful thinking. I feel like she has no real reason to hate the dad since she doesn’t know him but she spent years with her cold blooded mother who abused her for years, yes I’m talking about emotional abuse especially to a child that must be so traumatizing and we have seen how deeply wounded Kyouko is. Yet, Kyouko not once resented the mother but kept hoping for her approval and love and still wants to try !!!! I really hate Saena, you know if let’s say she was a rape victim I would’ve understood her behavior but since we know what actually happened, I just hate her very much. Even going as far as to deny Kyouko’s existence, if that ain’t cruel I don’t know what is.
      Who know if we even get to see him, but yeah I’m guessing you are right it depend on his reaction. Yeah, I also believe that for whatever reason he has a thing for Saena which I don’t understand since he seems like a serious but a nice dude yet she is a cold woman. I hope not I really hate the idea of her being happy.
      At least his mother is supposed to but you are right they were supposed to visit.
      Just wondering because at some point muse-sama and even Reno called him a foreigner and his looks like he has blonde hair and green eyes and I’m assuming if he was a half he would at least have some Japanese features like black hair but he doesn’t.

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    7. Yup. Hm...do you think that before Ren goes to the US they will already be dating hence, it will be a long distance relationship? Or, after many years, they realize that they still love each other and start dating when they are together?

      True. Hm...perhaps, when Kyouko is older, she would get to realize more that she doesn't have to do that to get her mother's approval/love. I mean, she is still a teen here, right? After years that kind of treatment and years of being tormented by it = thinking that she has to be somebody for her mother's approval = love. Basically, I'm thinking that realistically, it won't happen so fast after years of mind conditioning. But then, yes, denying her existence is way too much.

      Well, maybe he saw something in her...ah, didn't he kind of break the cold exterior? Hehe, is that so.

      I see.

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    8. I don’t know perhaps Ren will try to play the adult and let her go since he will be resuming his life in the U.S and years later he meet a grown Kyouko and they will date officially or they will maintain a low profile and “date” until Kyouko is older and goes to the where they can date officially.
      I really hope because if you look at the big picture, Kyouko should cut all ties with her abusive mother. The denying of existence was the last nail on the coffin and the I will suddenly love you equals when you suddenly because famous is messed up.
      Poor guy , not only does he have poor sight he also has poor taste.

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    9. I see.

      True.

      Haha, for me, I don't feel sorry for the guy though. But then, it makes me wonder if they married and stuff, would her mother still be that demanding with grades? Most Asian mothers are like that.

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  4. it is indeed nice that tetsuki is acknowledged and i always wondered why he never joined the club but i guess he doesn't like to be confined to a specific club/activity. i guess i get natsu since he knew about chika from middle school you would assume that most people near him were just gang members and they wouldn't bother to have a long-term bond with him so i'm assuming he saw tetsuki in middle school and seeing him again and the way both him and chika are interacting casually it showed him that both were indeed friends and not some gang related association but that's just my assumption
    i honestly thought the program might give the competition some Intel on tokoise i never thought it would be the door for gang return, really they are annoying they already ruined things for chika once i wonder why they can;t leave him alone i guess they live in misery and they can't stand it to see someone happy , this will be a painful arc for chika specially that he easily blames himself for a lot of things , i hope the positive thing would be that people in school will realize that a lot of the things about him in middle school were false news since chika never bothered to correct people
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    1. and i've just seen amu's twitter update for the next chapter and it seems that for years she had in mind to talk about chika's past and she finally had the chance to do (or so i understood with some googletrnalsate) next chapter coming tomorrow so i guess we will see where this is going
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    2. True, emmahoshi.

      Possible though why a special interest in Chika? Ah, wait, the gang members aren't from his school? If they are, I'm just thinking of all the possible delinquents in school, he got interested in Chika and it is kind of because of him that he got interested in the koto club, right?

      True, it is usually like that with gangs - easy to get in but hard to get out if you can get out. Yup.

      Ah, so, it is going to deal with the past. Hm...do you think the series is ending? I'm thinking that that is the last issue that needs to be resolved in terms of personal problems...aside from Natsu's.

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    3. i've seen the raws and it was not what i was thinking !!! and i'm not going to spoil it because i think you didn't read it yet but good job with the observation of natsu on chika and tetsuki, I do think the manga is in the final arc which is the nationals (which i think will take 12-15 chapters alone which is 1-2 years or more) but in deed chika's issue is the other think that needed to be solved and now we will do that since chapter 99 is chika focused i'm assuming it's because chapter 100 needs to be special so more or less more chika next month too but really wow my theory was wrong and i didn't see this coming
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    4. Thanks for not spoiling ^-^

      That's good if it is so...I'm actually not sure if it would still be fun to read if some characters are missing/replaced in the group.

      Ah, so it's time to deal with Chika's issue. Can't wait for the scanlation then. ^^

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  5. 99 is ooouuuuuuttt!!!!

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  6. I just read 99. Made me so sad bc of the author's plot twist. I'm going to have faith things will work out and they can stay friends

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    1. Wishing for more romance lol we got just a little bit this time ��

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    2. I'm sure they will.

      Yup ^^

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