I'm glad the author included Takezou's thoughts/reactions to Hiro here! I love how even when he is internally dying at how adorable Hiro is (which she is) he still seems calm on the outside. He's so funny sometimes!
I think Tokise will get second place but even though there will be tears and upset about it the overall lesson/message will be "We came here, together, and overcame so much/have so many people on our side now/can walk forward with heads held high" that them not getting first place won't be the...
Part of me thinks she wrote herself into a bit of a corner with Kiyo, who is really nice and quirky and sweet but doesn't really do anything for the narrative the way Sumire and Kenta do. Not to undervalue Kiyo's role in the story - she is a HUGE PART and the series has shown her importance to...
Thank you for the translation!
This series is really special. In any other story I would have given up in frustration at two perfectly able-minded high schoolers struggling to even say "Good Morning" consistently, but here I'm just enjoying the ride and rooting for them both. I think it's...
And she meets up with Tozawa in the restroom where she introduces herself, they get along all sweet and nice, and when they leave they see some ~Other Girls~ hitting on their guys and both go full Demon Mode on them, this further cementing their bond.
It's absolutely true that it isn't so much raw talent that will help you achieve a lifetime goal but hard work, a willingness to make mistakes and learn, and good mentors to help along the way.
Good going, Kenta. You have what it takes for sure.