Ane no Tomodachi - Vol. 2 Ch. 14

[Miriable]

 

[Selfisch]

She needs to fucking say it directly to him. All of his self doubting has been directly caused by either her actions or words. It's starts with him being in MS while she was in HS and he overheard her telling his sister that he was like a little brother (repeated here). She also does things like trying to make him feel flustered by having him do her underwear, which instead make him believe she doesn't see him as a man (same page). She kissed his cheek and denied it meant anything. Along with that she vehemently denies to his sister that she asked him on the aquarium date right in front of him.

She has no one to blame but herself for being coy and constantly pushing him away.

I get what you mean, but I can't fully agree with your examples, two of them come from the first chapter, which obviously is going to have some points that make the MC doubt that she has romantic feelings, also one of them is a flashback to two years before the story (feelings can change you know), same thing with the repeat of that flashback. And the other two just look like she is getting flustered, it's not like she is really teasing him on purpose in these ones.

I get that she needs to go on the offensive more (and more importantly since she is doing that already, stand by what she is doing), but I just don't think making her think she might actually be misunderstanding his affection is a good way to go about that, at least not at the point where we are now.

All in all, obviously I think both of them should just be honest about their emotions, but like that's pretty much what this story was from the beginning, so I am not going to fault either one of them for not reaching that point yet.

 

[EulBassist]

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[FiddlePop]

Just invite him on a little date and end the date with a kiss on the cheek or lips under the moon lit night for maximum attack power. The attack has a lasting effect called love charm inflicted onto the receiver of said attack

Since Hii-chan is a lit major, is saying "The moon is beautiful tonight" part of her faction rizz buff or is it a sacrilegious act

 

[Totemslap]

The more I read of this manga the more frustrating I find the MC. Maybe it's because I can't relate to idol otaku in the slightest - in fact I find having that sort of obsession over real life celebrities to be pretty unsettling. But the way that's being used as a plot point to ostensibly drive a wedge that doesn't actually exist between him and the female lead is just totally unrelatable. His behavior is also beyond oblivious; it's just downright insensitive.

I dunno. This series feels like it's losing its charm.

 

[KanzakiYuu]

Ughh this mini arc is annoying to read. Why does it always have to be too over the top when it involves hobbies considered niche for most men?

Please less about this other chick and more on Hii-chan. I'm begging you, author!

 

[zerio]

This is a kind of frustrating translation.
Stan is not directly equivalent to Oshi: the oshi is the target of affection, while the stan is the source. You can stan someone, which makes you their stan, and them your oshi. Saying that someone is your stan indicates that they are an obsessive fan of you.

Not sure if the page has been fixed.
But here she said "Asahi is your [Hina's] stan".
So, is this correct then? Since Hina is Asahi's oshi?

 

[wallsg]

Why is she surprised he's not seeing her romantically? From the very beginning it was "he's like a little brother" and "I thought he invited me" denials anytime he even starts to wonder if she might like him.

 

[Mithgol]

Is ”Stan” used correctly in the context of this chapter’s translation?

No.

Currently the 3rd page says “he's my stan” where it should have said “he's my oshi”.

Currently the 4th page says “I don't love my stan” where it should have said “I don't love my oshi”.

Currently the 5th page says “stans…” where it should have said “oshi…”.

Currently the 17th page says “Asahi is your stan” where it should have said “Asahi is your oshi”.

Currently the 18th page says “stan” where it should have said “oshi”.

Currently the 19th page says “loving your stan” where it should have said “loving your oshi”.

Currently the 20th page says “stan” where it should have said “oshi”.

Yes, “oshi“ and “Stan” are not direct translations of each other, but it doesn’t matter. This manga is being translated for an English-speaking audience. Terms like ”senpai” or honorifics like ”-san” don’t have perfect direct translations either. The important part is that we capture the essence of the original text, and I think “stan” does that perfectly.

No.

You seem to be greatly confused about the meaning of the words “stan” and “oshi”.

They are not slightly imperfect translations of each other, they are direct opposites: if an X person is a stan of the other person Y, then Y is an oshi of X.

They differ like “parent” and “child”, like “senpai” and “kouhai”, like “teacher” and “student”, and especially like “idol” and “fan” (where “idol” is “oshi” and “fan” is “stan” if the adoration is huge).

It looks exactly like neither you nor the translation group ever watched “Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou” (or “Oshi no Ko”).

It looks exactly like neither you nor the translation group ever read the Urban Dictionary explaining what “stan” really is (or listened to Eminem's “Stan” on YouTube). Damn.

 

[lemurmoo]

I'm still shocked they just randomly introduced a girl cuter and better than the main girl the manga is named after >.>. She also seems bi, cuz she seems to be struggling with the affection towards the brother or the sister

 

[Rougerentap]

Scarle? is that you?

 

[SalvySaroj]

I don't understand that mindset either, these stan worshipers just want everything but say they only idolize them.🫥

 

[kato20]

Literally why didn’t they use the word bias or ult-bias (for more emphasis)?
Theyre already using kpop related words like stan, hyung and maknae anyways

 

[Kosnope]

Pillow with :3 face on it on page 11 is the same as in artist's other manga, Mii-chan wa Kawaretai (example on page 32 in chapter 8 here)

 

[albrev]

It's because you've turned this man into a monk with how you are. Now you have to go above and beyond to illicit a reaction.

 

[AdmiralSilver]

Will she ever make it out of the stanzone? find out next time in 10 billion years

People are still reacting to this?

 

[wallsg]

No.

Currently the 3rd page says “he's my stan” where it should have said “he's my oshi”.

Currently the 4th page says “I don't love my stan” where it should have said “I don't love my oshi”.

Currently the 5th page says “stans…” where it should have said “oshi…”.

Currently the 17th page says “Asahi is your stan” where it should have said “Asahi is your oshi”.

Currently the 18th page says “stan” where it should have said “oshi”.

Currently the 19th page says “loving your stan” where it should have said “loving your oshi”.

Currently the 20th page says “stan” where it should have said “oshi”.

No.

You seem to be greatly confused about the meaning of the words “stan” and “oshi”.

They are not slightly imperfect translations of each other, they are direct opposites: if an X person is a stan of the other person Y, then Y is an oshi of X.

They differ like “parent” and “child”, like “senpai” and “kouhai”, like “teacher” and “student”, and especially like “idol” and “fan” (where “idol” is “oshi” and “fan” is “stan” if the adoration is huge).

It looks exactly like neither you nor the translation group ever watched “Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou” (or “Oshi no Ko”).

It looks exactly like neither you nor the translation group ever read the Urban Dictionary explaining what “stan” really is (or listened to Eminem's “Stan” on YouTube). Damn.

The intense discussion made me look up the difference. Here's what Gemini AI had to say:

It’s easy to see why these terms get lumped together—they both describe being a "superfan." However, they come from very different cultures (J-Pop vs. Western Stan Twitter) and carry different vibes regarding how you actually interact with your favorite celebrity.
Think of it as the difference between devoted support and obsessive identification.

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At a Glance: Oshi vs. Stan​

Feature	Oshi (推し)	Stan
Origin	Japanese Idol culture (AKB48 era)	Eminem’s song "Stan" (Stalker + Fan)
Core Meaning	"The one I support/push forward"	An overzealous, obsessive fan
Vibe	Respectful, protective, communal	Intense, protective, often competitive
Usage	"My oshi is [Name]."	"I stan [Name]."
Boundaries	Generally respects personal space	Can involve "clout chasing" or "defending at all costs"

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1. The Oshi (Japanese Context)​

The word comes from the verb osu (推す), meaning "to push" or "to recommend." When you have an oshi, you view yourself as a patron or a booster. You are "pushing" them toward success by buying their merch, voting for them, and showing up to events. It is a relationship built on support from a distance.

• Oshikatsu: The act of "oshi activities" (going to concerts, buying specific colors).
• The "Pure" Angle: In Japan, it’s often seen as a healthy hobby that brings joy to your life, though it can certainly become expensive.

2. The Stan (Western Context)​

Coined by Eminem in 2000, "Stan" originally described a fan who was dangerously obsessed. Over the last two decades, the internet (specifically Twitter/X and TikTok) has softened the term.


To "stan" someone now means they are your absolute favorite, but it carries a more aggressive edge.

• Stan Wars: Stans are known for "fighting" for their idols online, defending them against critics, and streaming music on a loop to break records.
• Identity: Being a "stan" is often a badge of honor in digital subcultures, signaling that you are part of an organized "army" (like the BTS ARMY or Swifties).
  
  

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The Nuance: Why it Matters​

The biggest difference is intent.

• An Oshi relationship is often about the fan’s quiet devotion to the idol’s growth.
• A Stan relationship is often about the fan’s public loud-and-proud affiliation with a brand or "tribe."

While the lines have blurred (especially with the global rise of K-Pop, which uses both concepts), an "oshi" is who you cherish, while a "stan" is how you behave.