Normally I really hate crossdressing in manga. What can I say, though? Akira is a freaking genius both in story-telling and in art. There is so much here that shouldn’t work but it just does and it’s amazing.
@MrEd It couldn’t possibly be because this is the story they want to write? Why don’t you go back to redpill or 4chan and continue your indoctrination somewhere I can’t see you.
Personally hope he ends up with the receptionist. The unrequited love is sad, but it takes away the depth of their relationship if he just gets her even after death. Despite the series rapidly approaching a conclusion this has been one of the best fantasy mangas I've ever read. Just the right...
Do you think the guy on the cover is drawing his blade, sheathing it, or just holding it like that, no motion implied?
Personally I think it's number two, as a visual metaphor for vaginal penetration. This also explains the girl's O face.