Kusunoki-san wa Koukou Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru - Ch. 55 - I don't dislike that about him

[MangaDex]

 

[tracker2010]

The Snake is falling for him

 

[johncortex]

I was actually planning on releasing both chapters at the same time coz of the cliffhanger in ch 54.2, but then they hit the fucking second tower.

I had to rush a bit, so if there are any mistakes, lemme know on discord, I'll fix them later.

 

[Mangamoz]

I was actually planning on releasing both chapters at the same time coz of the cliffhanger in ch 54.2, but then they hit the fucking second tower.

I had to rush a bit, so if there are any mistakes, lemme know on discord, I'll fix them later.

Mf got sniped and went:

 

[icantnotthink]

Thank you for your work shadowsama. I prefer a frontlines soldier over a sneaky sniper

 

[Litreara]

This chapter looks like character growth on the surface, but when you take a closer look, nothing has really changed.

Yes, Hebikawa called Keisuke for support. Yes, she's starting to realize she's developing feelings for him. Yes, Keisuke offered to be there for her. On the surface, all of that feels like progress.

But here's what's still missing: she hasn't abandoned her original plan. She hasn't thought, "I was wrong to think about using him." She hasn't realized that everything she's been doing so far has been wrong. At her core, nothing about her character has actually changed.

And let's not forget that she got herself out of a dangerous situation that she created. She knew exactly what kind of person she was dealing with. Keisuke had already stopped him once before. She admitted she knew he was a predator. Even so, she still chose to meet him, deliberately provoke him, and then coldly drop the act. Luckily, she got out unscathed.

Calling someone when you're scared is a moment of vulnerability. It isn't the same thing as growth. You can develop feelings for someone and still use them. You can trust someone in one moment and still manipulate them in the next.

Right now, Hebikawa is simply someone who had a frightening experience and turned to the person she felt safest with. That's not character growth. That's a natural emotional reaction.

Real growth would mean recognizing that what she was doing was wrong, taking responsibility for it, and changing her behavior. None of that has happened yet. Her feelings may be new, but her plan is still there. Her worldview is still there. The fundamental conflict driving her character is still there.

I think a lot of readers will treat this as though she's already changed, when in reality she hasn't even begun to. This chapter sets up the possibility of growth, but it isn't the growth itself.

The reason is simple: that's not what Hebikawa's character arc is about. If this were Kusunoki, whose arc revolves around self-understanding, an emotional realization like this could count as growth. But Hebikawa's arc is about accountability. It's about whether she'll recognize the harm she's causing, both to others and to herself, take responsibility for it, and choose to change. Until that happens, she hasn't grown. She's just had a moment.

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[koga88]

It still feels like the snake is the better character here for him to end up with, either that or the sportsy girl. I know the main girl's name is literally in the title but this is one of those stories they should literally have them stay as friends only and let one of the better girls actually win.

 

[NighS]

Bro cooked

 

[LordofLeechers]

You snake bros are eating good tonight.

 

[ciera]

🐍

 

[sied]

I will NOT fall for snek propaganda

 

[UncannyLuck]

Kick it again!

 

[Rickachu]

Ooooh, hit him in the weak spot for MASSIVE DAMAGE

 

[arczyx]

This chapter looks like character growth on the surface, but when you take a closer look, nothing has really changed.

Yes, Hebikawa called Keisuke for support. Yes, she's starting to realize she's developing feelings for him. Yes, Keisuke offered to be there for her. On the surface, all of that feels like progress.

But here's what's still missing: she hasn't abandoned her original plan. She hasn't thought, "I was wrong to think about using him." She hasn't realized that everything she's been doing so far has been wrong. At her core, nothing about her character has actually changed.

And let's not forget that she got herself out of a dangerous situation that she created. She knew exactly what kind of person she was dealing with. Keisuke had already stopped him once before. She admitted she knew he was a predator. Even so, she still chose to meet him, deliberately provoke him, and then coldly drop the act. Luckily, she got out unscathed.

Calling someone when you're scared is a moment of vulnerability. It isn't the same thing as growth. You can develop feelings for someone and still use them. You can trust someone in one moment and still manipulate them in the next.

Right now, Hebikawa is simply someone who had a frightening experience and turned to the person she felt safest with. That's not character growth. That's a natural emotional reaction.

Real growth would mean recognizing that what she was doing was wrong, taking responsibility for it, and changing her behavior. None of that has happened yet. Her feelings may be new, but her plan is still there. Her worldview is still there. The fundamental conflict driving her character is still there.

I think a lot of readers will treat this as though she's already changed, when in reality she hasn't even begun to. This chapter sets up the possibility of growth, but it isn't the growth itself.

The reason is simple: that's not what Hebikawa's character arc is about. If this were Kusunoki, whose arc revolves around self-understanding, an emotional realization like this could count as growth. But Hebikawa's arc is about accountability. It's about whether she'll recognize the harm she's causing, both to others and to herself, take responsibility for it, and choose to change. Until that happens, she hasn't grown. She's just had a moment.

Thanks for the chapter!

WTF AI slop in manga comment section

 

[LordTrollbias]

I for one am very glad that the author forwent the usual trope of having the MC show up magically out of nowhere to resolve the situation for Hebikawa but instead actually had her be the one to remove herself from the situation.

Even though she tried to play it cool, she was still terrified in the end. And with the situation her mom the way it is, having Keisuke offer himself up as someone she can seek solace in is really impactful for her. I am also glad he shut down her trying to downplay the situation and judging by both their reactions I don't think she will willingly put herself in a dangerous scenario like that again. Man really rizzing her up by just showing her basic human decency. Snek stock on the up.

I don't know if this is the last we've seen of the guy. I do think he'll probably try something one more time later down the line and then that's when the two of them will get the police invovled.

 

[ranrastel]

snek is love snek is life

 

[joomba]

Author definitely reads Kanokari cause just went don't dislike with the snek girl on full self delusion. She's fully favored right now. Kind of makes me totally uninterested in Kusunoki. Which I feel is deliberate. Gave her a totally skin deep relationship trauma and then hits us with our MC's trauma causer coming to him for advice. They have a covenant now. If you're in trouble, I'll come running.

Damn, I knew this shit had the sauce.

 

[Shionp]

HEBIKAWA WIN!!

 

[Litreara]

WTF AI slop in manga comment section

Dunno what you're talking about. I wrote this four days ago, when the Spanish team released their version.

 

[untruc]

This chapter looks like character growth on the surface, but when you take a closer look, nothing has really changed.

Yes, Hebikawa called Keisuke for support. Yes, she's starting to realize she's developing feelings for him. Yes, Keisuke offered to be there for her. On the surface, all of that feels like progress.

But here's what's still missing: she hasn't abandoned her original plan. She hasn't thought, "I was wrong to think about using him." She hasn't realized that everything she's been doing so far has been wrong. At her core, nothing about her character has actually changed.

And let's not forget that she got herself out of a dangerous situation that she created. She knew exactly what kind of person she was dealing with. Keisuke had already stopped him once before. She admitted she knew he was a predator. Even so, she still chose to meet him, deliberately provoke him, and then coldly drop the act. Luckily, she got out unscathed.

Calling someone when you're scared is a moment of vulnerability. It isn't the same thing as growth. You can develop feelings for someone and still use them. You can trust someone in one moment and still manipulate them in the next.

Right now, Hebikawa is simply someone who had a frightening experience and turned to the person she felt safest with. That's not character growth. That's a natural emotional reaction.

Real growth would mean recognizing that what she was doing was wrong, taking responsibility for it, and changing her behavior. None of that has happened yet. Her feelings may be new, but her plan is still there. Her worldview is still there. The fundamental conflict driving her character is still there.

I think a lot of readers will treat this as though she's already changed, when in reality she hasn't even begun to. This chapter sets up the possibility of growth, but it isn't the growth itself.

The reason is simple: that's not what Hebikawa's character arc is about. If this were Kusunoki, whose arc revolves around self-understanding, an emotional realization like this could count as growth. But Hebikawa's arc is about accountability. It's about whether she'll recognize the harm she's causing, both to others and to herself, take responsibility for it, and choose to change. Until that happens, she hasn't grown. She's just had a moment.

Thanks for the chapter!

Well, that sure didn't change her worldview but that did put a crack on it.
Sure this isn't real growth, but this moment can be the base to start one.
Already admitting that she feel the safest with the guy she just planned to use to hurt the FMC is a contradiction she would have to answer to eventually.
So I wouldn't go as far as saying that nothing as actually changed