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[Naphthalene]

Week 8

Yuiji coming in clutch! That was amazing! It would have been way easier for him to just say “you can’t see anything”, going “yeah boys do kiss, what about it” is so much more powerful. Not much left to reply except (even more) blatant homophobia.

It’s interesting (albeit unsurprising) to see that Doi’s motive is “I don’t hate him, I’m just a POS”

俺ホモはじめて見たわ

I promise you you are wrong. Statistically, there are 2-4 with you in the room.

Okay, I am officially shipping Seki (Kazutaka) and Yamato. (And want Yuiji to be some flavor of aro/ace). Please author.
Seki being stunned then blushing when Yuiji told him why Yamato is not opening to him was so cute.

Actually, the face Seki makes when he says

もやもやしてん性に合わない

It’s official, I am a Seki simp now. There’s no turning back.

When Doi and co are in the restaurant, I was hoping he didn’t dare go to Akito’s job… but they did. Yup, POS confirmed (I mean, that’s not a surprise, really, but still, I’m impressed by the consistency).

Oh god the girl just coming to diss Natsumi. Well, you are ugly inside, so whatever, I guess?
I hope Mayu and Yuiji can be friend again. The fact that she is directly talking to him is a good sign, even if it’s awkward.

Hibino is cute aaaaand also seems like he has a vested interest in the current events.

@暁のルナ

I’ve half-forgotten the character relationships. Is the Yuiji look-alike character upset b/c he’s not Yuiji’s number 1, or bc he’s not Yamato’s number 1?

He is upset because he is supposed to be Yamato’s number 1 (well, very close friend at least), knows that Yamato has a secret (but doesn’t know what) and is jealous that Yamato opened to Yuiji but not to him.

@暁のルナ

Man - what a weird pretext for bullying

In this context, it’s not bullying. He is probably just interested in the girl who he knows is interested in Yamato and is trying to show that he is on her side or something. I see what he is doing (it’s really dumb and is at best not win her, at worst going to push her away, but I can see it).

@shitsurei

I’ve tapped out and I’m now just reading the scanslation and I still half the time don’t know what’s going on, so at least it’s not my Japanese, this manga is just confusing.

@暁のルナ

I checked reviews on Bookmeter, and didn’t see anyone there write about it being confusing. So I still wonder if some of it is a genre thing for me (maybe I’ll have to read more BL to find out?)

@shuly

@shitsurei

I’ve read a lot of BL and this is the first one that’s given me this type of trouble, even for books above my reading level.

THIS

On the other hand, I really don’t have any problem following along, soooooo I don’t know where the issue would come from.

@Belerith

Maybe it’s a lack of practice with same-face-syndrome (looking out for other hints like hair/accessories/speaking & clothing style and the like)?

That’s also how I distinguish them. Kyosuke with a wig always throw me for a loop for a sec

@shitsurei

I kinda want to make anki cards for everyone’s names and faces

I think it does help that I took time to remember their (well, most) names during week 1.

[暁のルナ]

@Naphthalene

On the other hand, I really don’t have any problem following along, soooooo I don’t know where the issue would come from.

I think for me it’s a lot of “same face, same build, similar body language and speech style”. Like I’m going 90% on clothes, whenever I have trouble

@Naphthalene

I think it does help that I took time to remember their (well, most) names during week 1.

Ya know I think you’re onto something here. I was lazy & not invested at the start. Most things I read, I can figure out who ppl are later on, even if I can’t remember their name… which clearly failed me here. Also I think the week by week thing might not be helping me, personally…

re week 8

@Naphthalene

Yuiji coming in clutch!

Exhibit A - I thought the first character was Yuiji, and was confused who the hell the 2nd char was… Although somehow by the 2nd scene with them, I realized who Yuiji was, and couldn’t remember who Seki was (besides being in the first scene)… tho now it seems obvious

@Naphthalene

He is upset because he is supposed to be Yamato’s number 1 (well, very close friend at least)

I have somehow forgotten that Yamato and Seki are friends, beyond being in the same group

@Naphthalene

In this context, it’s not bullying. He is probably just interested in the girl who he knows is interested in Yamato and is trying to show that he is on her side or something

I don’t see how that’s not bullying, but I guess we can say “physically and verbally assaulting, and intimidating”. I got the “trying to win favor with the girl” part (and hope she’s able to distance herself)

@Naphthalene

I hope Mayu and Yuiji can be friend again. The fact that she is directly talking to him is a good sign, even if it’s awkward.

I’m lost… I only see him talk to Na-chan, and then in that same scene a girl with short, light hair who looks nothing like Mayu (even if she had hypothetically cut her hair).

@Naphthalene

Hibino is cute aaaaand also seems like he has a vested interest in the current events.

I’m definitely curious what his deal is, besides “being one of the only people with a working brain”

@Naphthalene

When Doi and co are in the restaurant, I was hoping he didn’t dare go to Akito’s job… but they did.

Is that supposed to be Sakura? Or just another lookalike, but with prettier, combed hair?

[Naphthalene]

re week 8

@暁のルナ

I’m lost… I only see him talk to Na-chan, and then in that same scene a girl with short, light hair who looks nothing like Mayu (even if she had hypothetically cut her hair).

It’s Mayu , Natsumi even calls her by name (well, family name, Nemoto) in that scene.

@暁のルナ

Is that supposed to be Sakura? Or just another lookalike, but with prettier, combed hair?

It was Akito (Sakura). Doi even mentioned to Yamato later that he went there and that “your [boy]friend is pretty cute”.

I didn’t expect anyone to have that much trouble telling the characters apart, but I guess it does make everything a lot more confusing

@暁のルナ

I’m definitely curious what his deal is, besides “being one of the only people with a working brain”

My guess is that he is gay/bi too and looking for someone he can talk to (and/or is just generally pissed by homophobia because of that)

[暁のルナ]

re week 8

Thx for the clarifications

@Naphthalene

It’s Mayu , Natsumi even calls her by name (well, family name, Nemoto) in that scene.

That’s on me for being lazy about names then, but she looks nothing like she did in that first chapter we see her talking to Yuiji nor the summer festival, imo

@Naphthalene

It was Akito (Sakura). Doi even mentioned to Yamato later that he went there and that “your [boy]friend is pretty cute”.

He said the “cute” line to his friends in the shop, not to Yamato.

@Naphthalene

My guess is that he is gay/bi too and looking for someone he can talk to

Makes sense with that bleachers scene

[Naphthalene]

re week 8

@暁のルナ

He said the “cute” line to his friends in the shop, not to Yamato.

Ah true. Not gonna lie, I don’t really care about what Doi is saying at this point, so I may mix up instances.

@暁のルナ

@Naphthalene

It’s Mayu , Natsumi even calls her by name (well, family name, Nemoto) in that scene.

That’s on me for being lazy about names then, but she looks nothing like she did in that first chapter we see her talking to Yuiji nor the summer festival, imo

I recognized her immediately, though . She has the same eyes and hair color (and the same vibes, but that’s harder to quantify).

[shuly]

yeah finally finished ch8…

ugh the high school insanity… still not loving it
want to just bonk them all on the heads and tell them to grow up haha

been super busy and haven’t had much time for reading this week
hopefully next week things will improve a bit.

I think overall I just don’t like this authors style writing/story telling personally… but 64% done…so might as finish it…

[eefara]

Managed to squeeze in week 8 before shitsurei rolled us over to next week.

@Naphthalene

@shitsurei

I’ve tapped out and I’m now just reading the scanslation and I still half the time don’t know what’s going on, so at least it’s not my Japanese, this manga is just confusing.

@暁のルナ

I checked reviews on Bookmeter, and didn’t see anyone there write about it being confusing. So I still wonder if some of it is a genre thing for me (maybe I’ll have to read more BL to find out?)

@shuly

@shitsurei

I’ve read a lot of BL and this is the first one that’s given me this type of trouble, even for books above my reading level.

THIS

On the other hand, I really don’t have any problem following along, soooooo I don’t know where the issue would come from.

I’m with Naph and Belerith on this one; I have had issues parsing the flow of conversation sometimes, but it’s definitely not because I’m mixing people up, thankfully. I know it’s happened to me before in a manga or two, but titles aren’t immediately coming to mind.

[shitsurei]

	Chapter	Pages	Page count
Week 9	9 (part 1)	189 - 247	58

And so starts our penultimate week.

If we can trust 3 months ago me, this should be the last page in this week's reading

I tried to find a break in the flow by just looking at the pictures, but if anyone is reading ahead and found a better break, lmk

[shuly]

@shitsurei

And so starts our penultimate week.

omg my other half loves using this word
makes him so happy

[eefara]

@shitsurei

I tried to find a break in the flow by just looking at the pictures, but if anyone is reading ahead and found a better break, lmk

Can confirm, this is a great place to end the week!

Week 9: 唯司’s mom cracks me up.

[暁のルナ]

Maybe I’m just in a good mood today, but this was my fav week so far

week 9 (Ch 9 pt 1) thoughts

Yuiji hugging him was really sweet… And the whole “I like you, I hope you’ll learn to like yourself”

Yuiji’s mom is great… I kinda feel like she maybe ships them a bit

So much hugging today. Also I appreciate how innocently supportive Kyousuke is, not knowing that Yamato used(?) to have a crush on him

Sudden sleep over! Of course Yamato is in the middle - representing his transition from previous to current/upcoming(?) crush. What do you mean I’m reading too far into a sleepover scene?. Also I love those panicked “we woke up with our faces inches away” type scenes lol - yes please author, continue to tease me like this (I mean I’ve seen worse, but still )

I’m glad his sister was all supportive and stuff, but omg the ノーブラ comment

Soccer kouhai and yay for the captains treating him like normal. Love that he had that choked up expression afterwards. Cool that Akiyama came to deliver the message. Also that he told the two guys to shut up

Everybody is really into 好き in this chapter. Anyway yay Seki being a great friend. I feel like Yamato should just tell him at this point - but I guess he’ll do it in his own time.

Omg - he kissed Yuiji to say thanks?!?!?!?! Yeah um there’s no way you’re convincing me he doesn’t have feelings

More seriously though - what is he saying Yuuki probly hasn’t noticed here?

Looking forward to finishing up next week (tho I might just read early to clear up my reading slate for upcoming book clubs. Update: I finished, but will refrain from sharing thoughts until then

[shuly]

finished this weeks reading

adorable and badassery at the same time

looking forward to wrapping this book - some of it I like and other parts are just a drag…if it weren’t for this club I would have dropped it halfway through vol 1! so yeah…thanks for helping build my reading stats

[暁のルナ]

It’s week 10 now, right?

final week thoughts

Damn Na-chan is awesome!!

And yay, we finally got the Yuiji punching Doi moment we’ve all been waiting for

Yamato if you’re gonna step in, at least block the punch

So Yuiji gets suspended, but Doi doesn’t get in trouble for slamming Na-chan into a desk?! Wtf

Why on earth did Yuiji make the comment about you really have given up on Kyousuke? He’s practically saying hold my hand please

And poor Yamato is definitely realizing his feelings and now feels tortured over them

Omg that fucking ending!! The kouhai asking him out. That makes me want to keep reading - and I guess we’ve got our love triangle now

Overall: I liked this a lot better than volume one. It’s certainly not my favorite thing I’ve read (esp as art style goes, I don’t like it so much), but the leads are interesting enough, and the ending would convince me to read the next volume, if there was one.

[Naphthalene]

@暁のルナ

It’s week 10 now, right?

It is.

I’m done too.

Week 10

I liked seeing Doi getting recked. I understand where the teachers are coming from when punishing Yuiji, but damn it felt good.

Not super happy with Yamato declaring he is not gay (slur). I don’t see what good would come out of it.

Called that Hibino was gay (technically, I said “gay or bi”, so I was edging my bets a bit, but still called it)! I did not call for him to like Yamato, but I sure am loving it.

@暁のルナ

So Yuiji gets suspended, but Doi doesn’t get in trouble for slamming Na-chan into a desk?! Wtf

We don’t know what happened to Doi. I would say that he got suspended too, since he punched back (even though it landed on Yamato)

@暁のルナ

Why on earth did Yuiji make the comment about you really have given up on Kyousuke? He’s practically saying hold my hand please

I’m also confused about that. I don’t really understand where that came from.

@暁のルナ

And poor Yamato is definitely realizing his feelings and now feels tortured over them

I don’t know if it’s his “feelings” yet, but there’s certainly more potential for it now than at the beginning of the series.

@暁のルナ

Omg that fucking ending!! The kouhai asking him out. That makes me want to keep reading - and I guess we’ve got our love triangle now

Also I want Yamato to just come out to Seki already, gdi. But yeah, looking promising.

@暁のルナ

the ending would convince me to read the next volume, if there was one.

There are a few more chapters published since then. I wonder how hard they would be to come by.

Edit: well, I’ve been trying for more than 20 min, and no luck right now.

[shitsurei]

@暁のルナ

It’s week 10 now, right?

Yes
I just realized right now that I totally forgot to set up the thread last night.

Week	Chapter	Pages	Page Count
Week 10	9 (part 2)	248 - end	41

[eefara]

Done!

Week 10 Thoughts

This felt surprisingly short. I was a little surprised at Yamato declaring himself not gay, but I can understand, too. Even if he’s taking steps to accept himself, he probably doesn’t feel ready to really put it out there.

It’s probably just me, but I always feel like characters are vaguely threatening if they just show up and ask to go out. “Hey, I know we play sports together or something, but let’s date.” Does Yamato, uh, even know you at all dude? Your timing feels off given all the crap you know Yamato’s just been going through due to all the gay rumors…

I did end up liking this volume more than volume one, but I don’t know that I’ll read any eventual volume three. Maybe if other people here do I might to chime in as well, but overall the series was just okay for me.

[shuly]

finally done and free!!! hahaha

the completionist in me will drive me to read vol3 eventually (if it ever is released) but really don’t want to slog through more high school drama

thanks for leading the club @shitsurei
(may the next book be better and have some spice) haha

this does free up some time for other clubs and the bingo card
and a little some of the newer doujins haven’t had time to read

[shitsurei]

@shuly

may the next book be better and have some spice

I don’t know about better but I do have good news for you otherwise

[shuly]

don’t think im joining the next bl club for a while…already have too much to read and daily writing is chewing up precious reading time …

if just the “right” title gets picked then I may join again

the typical ikemen guys aren’t really my thing

[Belerith]

Congrats for finishing!

I’m a little bit sad most of you didn’t like it, but nothing to be done for that. Tastes and all that. It was interesting reading along what was and wasn’t working for people, and what topics were brought up in the club. Thanks for reading one of my favs.