GraPara! - Ch. 134 - By Strip, You Mean…?

[Xain]

Man I noticed one key important detail during all of this.

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You change your pfp A LOT

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[hugorito420]

Like i said both of them probably have lingering feeling for each other because both felt impacted for losing both presences in their lives.

We saw Shinobu feeling really depressed in 131,that made even all his coworkers worry about him because he didn't answer their mensages and we saw him making a mention for Sakura,and we saw him not having any resentful feelings for Sakura even after what she did for him and wishes the best for her,and when Fumi was cooking for him he mentioned Sakura so lingering feelings still exist here but it was showed that Fumi is trying everything to support him for his work and that she'll do everything for him because she loves him and that lingering feelings that Shinobu has for Sakura made her feel insecure about herself and that was the reason why she wanted to do the sexual scene.

For Sakura's case we saw her doing a forced smile in 131 because of the blondie put her hand in her cheeks but she was really sad in the scene,in 133 she had their conversation with Nagi and Mio and once again she showed a sad face when Shinobu was mentioned and tried to do a fake smile but we clearly see that she is really sad when Shinobu's topic started and we saw her valuing her time with Shinobu with gravature work saying that was fun and in 134,we had the conversatio with Fuckboi that showed the way opposite from Fumi because he did not give the support that she wanted and we can see that their relationship is really distant for lovers, and after that we saw her having the conversation with Mio and Saying that because of Shinobu she was able to give her best because of him and now that he is gone she doesn't know what to do now that he isn't with her and we see that she isn't happy with her actress career and that Sakura's monologue in my opinion can be interpreted that she values Shinobu in both aspects(personal and profesional).I understand when people say that she is just talking about profesional aspect but i see that being really implied that she is talking also about the personsal aspect from Shinobu and it is made in a subtle way.

In short words,yes i think they still have lingering feelings for each other.And i see that they both "suffered" because of their separation and we see those lingering feelings in a subtle way.But also we see the difference how their respective partners handle their situations because Fumi shows that she'll support him no matter what and i think she is really helping Shinobu in his worst moment and we see that Shinobu has some feelings for her, and with Fuckboi will not do the same effort to support Sakura(and that makes the break up really possible to happen) and we see that she is not happy with how is her life right now.

So for me the ending with Sakura x Shinobu is possible but it would take a really good effort to make that possible and i thing the likely ending will be Shinobu x Fumi and Sakura pretty likely to be single because her relation with fuckboi probably won't last that much.But i can see a reconciliation happening because of this ligering feelings that was showed by both Sakura and Shinobu but it would take a big forced drama to that happen.

At least Shinobu and Sakura will end as friends because with Shinobu's personality and we were showed that he does not have any resentful feelings toward Sakura i see that they will end at least as friends and coworkers.

Sorry for the big text🤣

So after that text that is all i thing about the ending and let's have fun right there.

 

[diphuc1]

I think we'll see a forced drama with both ships so is 60/40 battle that Fumi so far is the favorite for the win.

Only because Sakura hasn't stepped onto the playing field yet (and still no signs she will tbf). I've said this before but the most random thing that could happen next chapter is that Sakura's "resolve" results in her looking for Shinobu instead of simply accepting the roles like everyone expects.

 

[box2024]

Only because Sakura hasn't stepped onto the playing field yet (and still no signs she will tbf). I've said this before but the most random thing that could happen next chapter is that Sakura's "resolve" results in her looking for Shinobu instead of simply accepting the roles like everyone expects.

Well that would be unexpected but could go so wrong.

 

[hugorito420]

Only because Sakura hasn't stepped onto the playing field yet (and still no signs she will tbf). I've said this before but the most random thing that could happen next chapter is that Sakura's "resolve" results in her looking for Shinobu instead of simply accepting the roles like everyone expects.

I think Shinobu and Sakura will meet in acidental way(the most realistic scenario).And she likely accept the sex scene because Shinobu would support it.

 

[hugorito420]

Well that would be unexpected but could go so wrong.

Because of Fumi?If it is i don't think she'll be there in their final meeting because the meeting need to be face to face,one-one,a fair fight and i don't that either Fumi or Fuckboi will be there for their final meeting.That would really destroy the moment that everybody expects right here.

 

[box2024]

I think Shinobu and Sakura will meet in acidental way(the most realistic scenario).And she likely accept the sex scene because Shinobu would support it.

This would be best case preferably when fumi is not around.

 

[diphuc1]

Well that would be unexpected but could go so wrong.

Would be funny though, again it's more than likely she's just going to accept that offer, BUT it just feels so lame in the end that it ends up being all she does after mustering some resolve of her own for once rather than just going with the flow like she has this whole time. So I'll hold onto some inner cope until I see it.

I think Shinobu and Sakura will meet in acidental way(the most realistic scenario).And she likely accept the sex scene because Shinobu would support it.

I believe it. Wait why would Shinobu support Sakura doing a seggs scene again? Clearly they'd have more pressing matters to talk about when they meet.

 

[SS-2010]

His suffering was those months of the time skip, now it's Sakura's turn and her time to learn the truth

I'm too positive, it's why I still think the writers can retcon/gloss over it and make it so that Sakura actually never dated fucboi. Because going back to their conversation, even if the topic was unsavory, if they've been dating then fucboi should know by now how to best control Sakura and all he has to do is stand up, get romantically physical with her a bit and she instantly gives in to his decision.

IMHO, the relationship of fucboy and Sakura was flip-flopped 3 times and made readers confused.

First instance : in chapters 129–130, the author intended to make them a couple through the blond's words.

[ The situation was terrible so Kodansha called for a meeting (chapter 130 had already been drawn) ]

chapter 131 was drawing during the discussion, so the artist "deliberately" avoided drawing Sakura and fucboy's faces to leave room for a potential plot change.

Second change : It was decided to switch from dating to one-night stand to reduce the readers' anger against Sakura and fucboy. By using Nagi and Mio who have experienced similar situations (one-time sex) to provide a symbolic perspective in chapters 132–133.

[ The attempt failed completely and Kodansha ordered an immediate cancellation. ]

Third change: To clearly show readers that Sakura won't end up with fucboy, the plot was altered so that Sakura visited him for opinion then have a disagreement that damages their relationship.

Additionally, Mio’s role was revised. Previously, in chapters 132–133, Mio hadn't seen Sakura for a long time so Sakura didn't know she had started an agency, but now she is portrayed as someone who has been keeping up with Sakura’s life all along. This change was likely to let Mio do something in the rest 2 chapters.

So, the relationship of Sakura and fucboy means nothing because the author just want to ensure that Sakura won't end up with him.

IMHO, if Airi Katsura (sensei) was ordered not to get involved with Grapara anymore and let Keishi Nishikida sensei, the artist, take over it, the change in roles of fucboy, Mio and Fumi in chapter 134 seem to push Sakura and Shinobu to meet.

We can also expected that Shinobu will forgive everything Sakura did with no condition because Sakura shows she can't live without him by her side. Shinobu will decide to be Sakura's friend or lover.

Bless you.

 

[hugorito420]

This would be best case preferably when fumi is not around.

I don't think their meeting will either Fumi or Fuckboi be present because it would crash the most antecipated moment in the story right now.

 

[hugorito420]

I believe it. Wait why would Shinobu support Sakura doing a seggs scene again? Clearly they'd have more pressing matters to talk about when they meet.

I mean Sakura wants to do that so Shinobu would support her doing that.And we will see them solving everything and probably their closure as lovers.(or comeback)

 

[box2024]

I'm going say how I want 135 to go I want shinobu to march it that office and say I don't want fumi to do the sex scene I want the producer to go ok that why we hired and stand in. Now on the day of the shoot I want sakura to show 7p after all shionbu already thinks they look alike and I want him to be both awkward and conflicted but they film the scene anyways and I want shinobu and fumi to be uncomfortable as well as Sakura. Now why do I want this drama because fuckboi who is against Sakura doing this will be abousluty crushed finding out shionbu is the director who filmed it all that's why!

 

[VuongOuki]

Sakura has been there for 120+ chapters for Shinobu as an emotional support anchor if nothing else, which empowered Shinobu to do the things he did and get him to a point where he does meet Fumi. Won't contest that Fumi does good but she wasn't there for him during his months of depression in the time skip, and she really only comes through when it's work related.

I only see Sakura giving Shinobu emotional support so that he can do things FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAKURA'S OWN CAREER. When Shinobu needed Sakura's empathy and understanding the most while he was busy juggling being her manager and pursuing his film dream, Sakura failed to do so.

 

[hugorito420]

IMHO, the relationship of fucboy and Sakura was flip-flopped 3 times and made readers confused.

First instance : in chapters 129–130, the author intended to make them a couple through the blond's words.

[ The situation was terrible so Kodansha called for a meeting (chapter 130 had already been drawn) ]

chapter 131 was drawing during the discussion, so the artist "deliberately" avoided drawing Sakura and fucboy's faces to leave room for a potential plot change.

Second change : It was decided to switch from dating to one-night stand to reduce the readers' anger against Sakura and fucboy. By using Nagi and Mio who have experienced similar situations (one-time sex) to provide a symbolic perspective in chapters 132–133.

[ The attempt failed completely and Kodansha ordered an immediate cancellation. ]

Third change: To clearly show readers that Sakura won't end up with fucboy, the plot was altered so that Sakura visited him for opinion then have a disagreement that damages their relationship.

Additionally, Mio’s role was revised. Previously, in chapters 132–133, Mio hadn't seen Sakura for a long time so Sakura didn't know she had started an agency, but now she is portrayed as someone who has been keeping up with Sakura’s life all along. This change was likely to let Mio do something in the rest 2 chapters.
So, the relationship of Sakura and fucboy means nothing because the author just want to ensure that Sakura won't end up with him.

IMHO, if Airi Katsura (sensei) was ordered not to get involved with Grapara anymore and let Keishi Nishikida sensei, the artist, take over it, the change in roles of fucboy, Mio and Fumi in chapter 134 seem to push Sakura and Shinobu to meet.

We can also expected that Shinobu will forgive everything Sakura did with no condition because Sakura shows she can't live without him by her side. Shinobu will decide to be Sakura's friend or lover.

Bless you.

As much as i hate Airi i don't think is out of Grapara's writing maybe she is suffering restrictions but she still doing the manga because we only have 2 chapters left for the end.

And i agree that Fuckboi and Sakura won't end together.And i think NOW that Fumi is on the same level as Sakura and Shinobu because she was showed on the last pannel from 134 so she'll be important and a drama will happen with her and that is different from Fuckboi's case.

And i don' think someone would take the risk to write the last 2 chapters of a super hated manga.

 

[diphuc1]

I don't think their meeting will either Fumi or Fuckboi be present because it would crash the most antecipated moment in the story right now.

This makes too much sense, so please let it be like this lol.

IMHO, the relationship of fucboy and Sakura was flip-flopped 3 times and made readers confused.

First instance : in chapters 129–130, the author intended to make them a couple through the blond's words.

[ The situation was terrible so Kodansha called for a meeting (chapter 130 had already been drawn) ]

chapter 131 was drawing during the discussion, so the artist "deliberately" avoided drawing Sakura and fucboy's faces to leave room for a potential plot change.

Second change : It was decided to switch from dating to one-night stand to reduce the readers' anger against Sakura and fucboy. By using Nagi and Mio who have experienced similar situations (one-time sex) to provide a symbolic perspective in chapters 132–133.

[ The attempt failed completely and Kodansha ordered an immediate cancellation. ]

Third change: To clearly show readers that Sakura won't end up with fucboy, the plot was altered so that Sakura visited him for opinion then have a disagreement that damages their relationship.

Additionally, Mio’s role was revised. Previously, in chapters 132–133, Mio hadn't seen Sakura for a long time so Sakura didn't know she had started an agency, but now she is portrayed as someone who has been keeping up with Sakura’s life all along. This change was likely to let Mio do something in the rest 2 chapters.
So, the relationship of Sakura and fucboy means nothing because the author just want to ensure that Sakura won't end up with him.

IMHO, if Airi Katsura (sensei) was ordered not to get involved with Grapara anymore and let Keishi Nishikida sensei, the artist, take over it, the change in roles of fucboy, Mio and Fumi in chapter 134 seem to push Sakura and Shinobu to meet.

We can also expected that Shinobu will forgive everything Sakura did with no condition because Sakura shows she can't live without him by her side. Shinobu will decide to be Sakura's friend or lover.

Bless you.

This actually would account for all the odd inconsistencies in the writing. Although KA being sidelined is a harder pill to swallow, but Mio's sudden presence change from 133 to 134 is a welcome change up.

 

[box2024]

Would be funny though, again it's more than likely she's just going to accept that offer, BUT it just feels so lame in the end that it ends up being all she does after mustering some resolve of her own for once rather than just going with the flow like she has this whole time. So I'll hold onto some inner cope until I see it.

I believe it. Wait why would Shinobu support Sakura doing a seggs scene again? Clearly they'd have more pressing matters to talk about when they meet.

I think the scenes will happen in the same chapter.

IMHO, the relationship of fucboy and Sakura was flip-flopped 3 times and made readers confused.

First instance : in chapters 129–130, the author intended to make them a couple through the blond's words.

[ The situation was terrible so Kodansha called for a meeting (chapter 130 had already been drawn) ]

chapter 131 was drawing during the discussion, so the artist "deliberately" avoided drawing Sakura and fucboy's faces to leave room for a potential plot change.

Second change : It was decided to switch from dating to one-night stand to reduce the readers' anger against Sakura and fucboy. By using Nagi and Mio who have experienced similar situations (one-time sex) to provide a symbolic perspective in chapters 132–133.

[ The attempt failed completely and Kodansha ordered an immediate cancellation. ]

Third change: To clearly show readers that Sakura won't end up with fucboy, the plot was altered so that Sakura visited him for opinion then have a disagreement that damages their relationship.

Additionally, Mio’s role was revised. Previously, in chapters 132–133, Mio hadn't seen Sakura for a long time so Sakura didn't know she had started an agency, but now she is portrayed as someone who has been keeping up with Sakura’s life all along. This change was likely to let Mio do something in the rest 2 chapters.
So, the relationship of Sakura and fucboy means nothing because the author just want to ensure that Sakura won't end up with him.

IMHO, if Airi Katsura (sensei) was ordered not to get involved with Grapara anymore and let Keishi Nishikida sensei, the artist, take over it, the change in roles of fucboy, Mio and Fumi in chapter 134 seem to push Sakura and Shinobu to meet.

We can also expected that Shinobu will forgive everything Sakura did with no condition because Sakura shows she can't live without him by her side. Shinobu will decide to be Sakura's friend or lover.

Bless you.

Fuck I'll take it.

 

[Xain]

IMHO, the relationship of fucboy and Sakura was flip-flopped 3 times and made readers confused.

First instance : in chapters 129–130, the author intended to make them a couple through the blond's words.

[ The situation was terrible so Kodansha called for a meeting (chapter 130 had already been drawn) ]

chapter 131 was drawing during the discussion, so the artist "deliberately" avoided drawing Sakura and fucboy's faces to leave room for a potential plot change.

Second change : It was decided to switch from dating to one-night stand to reduce the readers' anger against Sakura and fucboy. By using Nagi and Mio who have experienced similar situations (one-time sex) to provide a symbolic perspective in chapters 132–133.

[ The attempt failed completely and Kodansha ordered an immediate cancellation. ]

Third change: To clearly show readers that Sakura won't end up with fucboy, the plot was altered so that Sakura visited him for opinion then have a disagreement that damages their relationship.

Additionally, Mio’s role was revised. Previously, in chapters 132–133, Mio hadn't seen Sakura for a long time so Sakura didn't know she had started an agency, but now she is portrayed as someone who has been keeping up with Sakura’s life all along. This change was likely to let Mio do something in the rest 2 chapters.
So, the relationship of Sakura and fucboy means nothing because the author just want to ensure that Sakura won't end up with him.

IMHO, if Airi Katsura (sensei) was ordered not to get involved with Grapara anymore and let Keishi Nishikida sensei, the artist, take over it, the change in roles of fucboy, Mio and Fumi in chapter 134 seem to push Sakura and Shinobu to meet.

We can also expected that Shinobu will forgive everything Sakura did with no condition because Sakura shows she can't live without him by her side. Shinobu will decide to be Sakura's friend or lover.

Bless you.

I dont think Nishikida would want to do anything with the story at this point because no matter the ending, people will still hate it and it will be very bad for their reputation. They probably just want to get it over with, without any further involvement other than being the artist. If word gets out that they had some part in the story, people will start to hate them as well which could be bad for their future works.

 

[box2024]

I dont think Nishikida would want to do anything with the story at this point because no matter the ending, people will still hate it and it will be very bad for their reputation. They probably just want to get it over with, without any further involvement other than being the artist. If word gets out that they had some part in the story, people will start to hate them as well which could be bad for their future works.

The artist is also a fan of Arir and wanted to work with her so all that is kinda hard to believe. Manga's sometimes have mis manged endings and that's what I think we see here?

 

[diphuc1]

I mean Sakura wants to do that so Shinobu would support her doing that.And we will see them solving everything and probably their closure as lovers.(or comeback)

Comeback! but I don't think he would support her doing, I don't think she'll even bring it up with him.

I only see Sakura giving Shinobu emotional support so that he can do things FOR THE BENEFIT OF SAKURA'S OWN CAREER. When Shinobu needed Sakura's empathy and understanding the most while he was busy juggling being her manager and pursuing his film dream, Sakura failed to do so.

Both MC's were by intentional design being distracted by the respective side characters on both sides so you can't blame Sakura solely. Shinobu himself was getting confused and distracted by Fumi to notice what Sakura was feeling.

I'm going say how I want 135 to go I want shinobu to march it that office and say I don't want fumi to do the sex scene I want the producer to go ok that why we hired and stand in. Now on the day of the shoot I want sakura to show 7p after all shionbu already thinks they look alike and I want him to be both awkward and conflicted but they film the scene anyways and I want shinobu and fumi to be uncomfortable as well as Sakura. Now why do I want this drama because fuckboi who is against Sakura doing this will be abousluty crushed finding out shionbu is the director who filmed it all that's why!

Ayyy we had a similar idea? Mine just ended at Sakura's role somehow being a part of Shinobu's movie doe...

 

[diphuc1]

The artist is also a fan of Arir and wanted to work with her so all that is kinda hard to believe. Manga's sometimes have mis manged endings and that's what I think we see here?

Reserve the ever tiniest bit of judgment till we get the rest of it. Didn't know artist is a fan of KA, things might still work out in the end then who knows. Power of friendship and rom-com compels thee.