I know it’s premature to ask now, but on the off-chance there’s interest in going beyond book 1, I’m going to continue posting my thoughts on future chapters here. I’ll just say, the beginning of vol 2 shot my respect up quite a bit, and I’m more convinced I want to read the story now. Update: yeah I liked vol 2 more
Ch 6 thoughts
I was really impressed with the portrayal of 犬童’s reaction to the kiss. It wasn’t just the usual flustered, but like there’s that touch of trauma and insecurity, like Kagami just really uprooted things for her. It was an unexpected, forceful act, without her consent - basically claiming her - and you can see that in her reaction.
I appreciate Ooba for the fact that she’s trying to talk sense into Kagami, but also don’t like the fact that she’s just taking at face value that their relationship is ok, considering how obviously not ok Indou is. I do agree with her that Kagami is being selfish by not doing the 稚児 thing… Basically キープする. I wonder if tm well actually see other upperclassmen make a pass at Indou.
Also wtf is up with her roommate?? Why is everyone in this place so eager to abuse? Also I didn’t get if she was upset cuz of the assembly, or bc of the interaction with Ooba - but if the latter, then wth?
Ch 7 thoughts
Oooh no, someone plz explain to this girl what the 稚児 system actually is!! Also my guess that Hasebe is jealous over Ooba seems likely.
Oh yay, Kagami clarified that she’s not her 稚児, and then continued to act possessive, as if she were her 稚児… Cuz that’s not gonna send mixed messages. I loved that Indou slapped her away
ch 8 thoughts
99% sure that person dragging Indou away is Kagami’s mother. Interesting that Kagami is お嬢様. Miharu is adorable, and such a great friend
ch 9 thoughts
Indou!! You don’t just go giving away people’s personal details like that!! Guess it was 人違い tho. Guess it wasn’t her mother at all
Can’t help but think of the stereotypical fixing the tie thing, but it doesn’t match the ribbon here. But now they both have their hair tied back
Poor Miharu getting totally left behind
ch 10 thoughts
Russia girl was annoying, but useful plot device, and interesting story. Also holy shit, she’s Shinobu’s おばさん?! I thought she looked the same at the beginning of the shower, but still!!
Also Shinobu catching feelings for Kagami… idk if I find it convincing just yet
Vol 3
ch 11 thoughts
Interesting that かがみ can mean “mirror”, and Kagami’s behavior/thought mirrors her mother’s
ch 12 thoughts
Ahh the necessary conflict and confrontations that will probably lead to the couple finally getting together
Still wondering whether Ooba has an interest in Shinobu. It doesn’t quite seem like it, but it doesn’t seem out of the question either. She does seem bent on getting them together tho
ch 13 thoughts
Seems like Ooba may finally be getting through to Kagami.
Miharu having the “I’m a lesbian, you probably are too” chat was really awesome - great addition!
ch 14 thoughts
I love that it goes into Shinobu grappling with her feelings more, and saying maybe they shouldn’t cuz they’re in military school, maybe it’s better if she tries to just erase the feelings, etc
Also that was my quite the 告白
ch 15 + omake
This girl seriously thought Shinobu was into. Ooba?! Like I’d get that at the beginning of the story, but 今更！？
Kagami’s response was a little underwhelming, but also beautiful in its own way… But also like “are y’all using the title or not then?!”
Also I’m getting a really bad feeling from that cliffhanger, like “here’s the unnecessary drag things out volume 4” feeling. Really hoping I’m wrong on that count
The omake was great, and confirmed that Hasebe was at last partially jealous over Ooba. I’m curious if the author put it in NYC the next volume will focus on her more, or just as a “fill in the remaining blanks” sorta deal
I’m general I like that in theory they’re supposed to say things directly. It helps the plot along with stuff like this
Vol 4
Ch 16
The “1st & 3rd years are suddenly bathing together today” for no apparent reason thing made me roll my eyes, but at least it was put to good use. I love that the characters actually communicate in this, even if one of them (Kagami) sucks at it
Also I got confused for a sec with the other girl with black hair, cuz I thought she was Kagami. It would be nice (in a spicy sense) to see the other upperclassmen actually try making some kind of move… or like some sort of action between any of the other students. To be fair, it’s not like she could do that, with Kagami right there
Ch 17
Ugh, sports + the “hurt myself running” trope… At least it was quick. And the “let’s be our best for each other” thing was fine too. Hard to read おばさん’s expression/reaction at the end
Ch 18
Oh, are we in the “switch to side couple” phase now? I hate 運動会 arcs, but they’ve made the training decently interesting. 頑張れ Miharu!!
Tho also how much can you really feel for someone you met for like a few minutes, years ago? I wonder if they’ll do something interesting, like she turns out to be totally different than Miharu imagined. Also, why does she look like she’s probably Indou’s mom or something? I’m hope I’m just misinterpreting that
Ch 19
Sports fest part 1 was enjoyable, and they actually did something interesting with the crush!! She remembered her (that seemed unrealistic tho), but she’s also engaged, but seriously gives off lesbian vibes!! And of course Miharu had to learn that the image she constructed in her head, and the real person were not the same
Ch 20
That was really cool and inspiring talk + the horseback archery, but that ending… Wtf is Kagami’s Mom up to?! Don’t trust this woman at all
Vol 5
Ch 21
That student director is so pathetic yelling at Shinobu like that. Wtf is this bullshit about either of them being unqualified?! (I mean it’s obviously related to whatever bs Kagami’s mother is pulling, but still)
Ch 22
Glad the 少佐 seems to be a decent person… And fairly quick on the uptake with that letter (well it’s a kinda obvious conclusion, but still)
Shinobu seems close, but far to figuring out whatever’s up. I’m glad Kagami is letting her stay close, and even holding hands with her
Ch 23
Interesting thing about the silver watch. Was that a custom at the time, it just something that was coincidental to FMA?
This mother is unbelievably vile and terrible to her daughter… So it sounds like she’s grooming Shinobu in some way - at least in her own warped mind
ch 24
Had a feeling that’s where this was going. I feel bad for Kagami that she’s been blaming herself this whole time, but also seriously her mother is horrible and abusive - on top of the creepy grooming. Anyway it’s obviously not Kagami’s fault
I’m so glad Shinobu is the sensible one here, and had the clarity to tell Kagami that none of this is on her
Ch 25
I don’t understand how Kagami and Shinobu never met when they were younger then. Also regardless of the whole taking her in thing, in amazed Shinobu can feel comfortable around her
The end of the chapter was sweet. And I really wish Kagami would still comparing herself to her mother, bc they’re really barely alike
Also how is it that the school is fine with disrupting the lives of 8 students, by switching their model student ppl, at the whim of someone who hasn’t been in the military for years, and seemingly isn’t supporting the school in any way. What could she have said to even convince them that there was some actual concern? It seems very nonsensical
ch 26
A sweet ending. Normally I’d complain that it ended in this fashion… But honestly, I feel like this got so much done in 5 volumes that I’m ok with it.
I finished the series. I’ll say it definitely won me over in various ways. Definitely worth the read for me. As the Class S influence/resemblance goes, I’d say it’s faint, but it’s there… I’ll have to reevaluate that, once I’ve gotten through more of the historical stuff
