GraPara! - Ch. 132 - Fumi’s Breasts (Censored)

[diphuc1]

I also read it as they didn't spend much, if any, time together. That's part of the problem imo. The immediate cause-and-effect is ML mentions ex -> Fumi throws herself at him -> Foreplay commences. It's not so much rushed as just bad writing, since there isn't anything to rush. The author wrote herself into a corner by having them be separated for several months so they couldn't have any budding romance. Which diminishes the catharsis of them finally coming together.
I'm glad it wasn't a failure on my part to communicate.

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Most diabolical next chapter: ML thrusts in, Ex calls, he ends and answers.
I almost want it to happen just to see the meltdown. That would be the peak of the series.
😹

That is absolutely diabolical holy. My stoppage theory is that he suddenly remembers his first time with Sakura and just can't take that final step. However it might be the author's intention to have 132>133 mirror 128>129 (therefore the bad writing shall continue), with the difference being that Shinobu is factually not in a relationship so he's free to do as he pleases, which makes the next chapter interesting for more reasons than the obvious. On a final nitpick, I think time skip was more reasonably between 2~4 months.

 

[diphuc1]

Their is a story were the mc forgives his ex after her new boyfriend got arrested, the mc then helps her with her blacksmith job and the two start over as friends,

A ather story have the mc forgiving his cheating ex after he tryed to burned her new burn baby alive, The ex would jump in front of the flames to save her baby the mc would then heal his ex and removed the curse from the new born baby and then he forgives his ex

I like this pornhwa level plot

 

[THeVaSH]

I think you need to relax a little. 😇

What part of what I said makes these responses make any sense?
"I think it would've been better if the foreplay was cut with scenes of the ML remembering moments from the time skip that he spent with her. Each kiss, each stroke, is in a way revealing to him that he has had love this entire time. By the time Fumi is laying down and ready to accept him into her, he has come to accept her into him. Something like that gets to the same point but changes the context of the scene.

Basically, foreplay -> date memory -> foreplay -> date memory -> Passionate, lovemaking."
[emphasis added]
🧐


He has been shown to be thinking of Sakura throughout the time-skip. I would rather this scene show that Fumi has been there for him and that their relationship had been steadily growing. The fog (the breakup) he was in was obscuring the promised land (a devoted girl). The "passionate, lovemaking" would be the climax of them getting together, not the start of it. You guys are too obsessed with posting comments to read. Take some time off from raging about ntr and read something else to calm down.
😘

I think you should drop that absurd condescension. So you're bothered that they go straight to the action instead of wasting time with flashbacks of their relationship during those months without Sakura? Hell, that's even more pathetic, because if that were the case, I'm more than sure you'd be complaining about it instead of wanting it. The only one who should relax and read something else is you, because you take criticism way too personally. And let me clarify, nobody here is angry about the NTR; we're angry because this is terribly written. It could be better, but the author doesn't seem to have the ability to make it more coherent.

 

[pablomulete]

Although I suspected it, now I'm certain the author wants to surprise us again and again and is manipulating the characters to drive us crazy. Keeping Sakura in every chapter is definitely because she's going to surprise us again at some point with the most unexpected situation imaginable. I have to say the author is succeeding in that regard. The thing is, "normal" people think in terms of normal situations and can imagine something a little outlandish, but this author thinks completely differently and creates bizarre situations. Just as she destroyed Sakura in the eyes of the readers, she can destroy Fumi and even Shinobu with any absurdity.

 

[diphuc1]

Although I suspected it, now I'm certain the author wants to surprise us again and again and is manipulating the characters to drive us crazy. Keeping Sakura in every chapter is definitely because she's going to surprise us again at some point with the most unexpected situation imaginable. I have to say the author is succeeding in that regard. The thing is, "normal" people think in terms of normal situations and can imagine something a little outlandish, but this author thinks completely differently and creates bizarre situations. Just as she destroyed Sakura in the eyes of the readers, she can destroy Fumi and even Shinobu with any absurdity.

There is a pattern to the madness, also its good practice and helps sales by keeping readers hooked by making the story not too obvious. Right now everyone is thinking its home sweet Fumi route into an ending, but there's that ever so tiny creeping thought, "but what if?".

 

[Xain]

Well I have a hypothetical because I really think we are at the end but say we get a movie arch right where Yuma is cast opposite of fumi after shinobu and fumi start dating well that would bring sakura back around shinobu no it's not like they would reconnect but say shinobu's insecurities that would be understandable start eating at his relationship with fumi triggering our night in shining armor protective instincts there by triggering Sakura's insecurities staring her relationship with yuma. Basically you would have shinobu be NTR'd twice by the same guy and have Sakura have her boyfriend stole away by the same woman again. This would funnily enough give them not only something in common but open them up to getting back together and the ntr bros get more ntr the romcom fans get sakura X shinobu weirdly enough making everyone happy.

very bold of you to assume that romcom fans want Sakura back

 

[Apollo_Ibis]

very bold of you to assume that romcom fans want Sakura back

She can come back, but only to realize that Shinobu moved on with someone who’s much better than her. I don’t need Sakura to suffer, I only want her to realize how astronomically she fucked up

 

[A.Tanakaaa]

มาแจ้งข่าวให้ทราบครับ/ค่ะ
https://x.com/LIPTON492156/status/2075235491344175198

 

[Arysis]

Starting from Chapter 126, Sakura’s inner monologues have all been hidden. It’s not that she has no thoughts; they’ve been deliberately erased, slipping out from under the gaze of the omniscient viewpoint. Very cunning.

That vacuum-like experience of “not knowing what she’s thinking” gave me the motivation to reread everything after Chapter 100, and then the very first one or two chapters as well. I realized that even though only a year had passed, I had already forgotten most of the details about Sakura’s setup. I really had just been layering new memories week by week through the updates, held together only by a faint underlying impression.

Then, following the clues that appeared in the latest chapters and thinking backward, I started wondering why the author would so neatly cut away the heroine’s inner world, when that should clearly be the most interesting part of this kind of story.

Sacrificing the most important direct intuition just to create the effect of a final twist—I don’t know whether that can be called a good idea.

In discussions here and there, I occasionally saw people mention the idea of “disappearance,” which was a perspective I had never considered before. Then, combining that with some timeline clues I’ve recently been paying a lot of attention to—things that look like bugs—I very subjectively imagined a few key inner monologues, trying to escape the sense of losing control brought on by ignorance.

Unfortunately, I don’t like this ending, because if that’s the case, then it’s no longer a romantic comedy. It may leave you thinking about it for a long time, but all that remains are bitter afterimages. This discomfort is even stronger than my earlier doubts about the toxicity of the author’s writing.

After all, that was never why I started reading it in the first place.

Chapter 1 ——I finally said it... that I want to become a gravure idol. If I can do it, I’ll be fulfilling my childhood dream, and Shinobu-kun can be proud of me too, right? Chapter 116 ——Shinobu-kun finally said it: he wants to make movies... just like I did back then. This time, it’s my turn to support Shinobu-kun’s dream! Chapter 125 ——Ms. Kyoka invited me to join their major agency... but from now on, I still want to keep working hard together with Shinobu-kun... ——Just now, Shinobu-kun suddenly said he was going to quit being my manager... and focus on making movies... Fumi even said she’d work hard together with him... even though I was the one who was there first... …… …… ——I ran away earlier, but I really do need to talk to him properly, face to face... ……??? ——!!! Chapter 127 ——He saw me completely fall apart, and then I ran away like that... After all these years, I still haven’t changed... ——I see... The heroine in Shinobu-kun’s heart hasn’t been me for a long time... ——He said it was because little Fumi was there that he was able to make it this far... Then what am I...? ——Back then, I smiled as I cheered little Fumi on... saying things like I hoped everything would go well with Mr. Director... I was such an idiot... ——Shinobu-kun must still be looking for me. If he finds me, he’ll probably keep apologizing, stop talking about ending our contract, and maybe even completely give up on his dream of making movies. No, if he’s the Shinobu-kun I know, he definitely would. After all, back then, he was the one who set everything aside just to support me with all he had. ——He’d probably draw a clear line between himself and little Fumi too, even though that girl inspires him so much more... ——But if I take one step back here, we’ll just go back to where we were before: the two of us stuck in place, neither of us able to move forward. Even though I’d already made up my mind to support Shinobu-kun’s dream... and stop being the thing that ties him down... ——It’s frustrating, but maybe I really have... without even realizing it, become an obstacle standing in Shinobu-kun’s way. ——So... is this the only way? If realizing both of our “dreams” at the same time means we have to separate, then this time, I’ll be the one to take the first step. ——Nakanishi-kun is a good person too. He sat across from me for almost an hour just now, but he didn’t say a word... If it’s him... if he can erase me from Shinobu-kun’s world... ——Looks like he’s coming back. I can’t keep silent any longer... If I can’t even pull off this much acting... how am I supposed to become an idol? Chapter 129 ——My phone lit up again. I can’t read what it says, but there’s no doubt—he’s the only one who would call. But this time, I’ve made up my mind. I don’t want to be your fallback anymore, Shinobu-kun. ——And... ——Goodbye forever. Chapter 130 ——Was it really this empty here from the very beginning? ——Now none of us can turn back. So I really should give this back to... …… …… ——Sorry, but this one thing—I’m not giving it back to Shinobu-kun! ——!!! 13:45 [We can’t see each other anymore] ——Nakanishi-kun went to see Shinobu-kun. Coming from him, Shinobu-kun is sure to be hurt badly, right? I remember the atmosphere between them was terrible the first time they met. But please, Nakanishi-kun—this time, make absolutely sure he hates me. Chapter 131 (Several months later) ——If I just secretly saw him for a moment... No! ...I’ve already made up my mind. Hold it together, Sakura Katsuragi, until that day comes... ——Shinobu-kun, do you still hate me? Knowing you, the only person you’re capable of hurting is yourself, right? I’m sorry... But please forgive my selfishness. This is the only way I have left... ——I’ve been working hard all this time, Shinobu-kun. Can you see it? I’ve kept moving forward. You’re about to begin too, aren’t you? ——Shinobu-kun, pull yourself together. Surpass me in your own way... If even you give up on your dream, then what meaning would all my “acting” up to now have had? Chapter ??? ——I met Fumi. That girl really says whatever she wants. But after everything that’s happened, learning all this now is already... ——Ahh~ I really am an idiot. So now, the only dream I can carry is my own... But Shinobu-kun’s half will be all right too, I’m sure. After all, Fumi has been supporting you all this time, desperately... in the place that was supposed to be mine... …… …… Chapter ??? ——I saw your movie, Shinobu-kun. It was wonderful. This is what your dream was supposed to look like, isn’t it? I guess if you keep working hard, it really does come true. Come to think of it, I really wish I had kept working hard alongside you back then—you as the director, and me, as your... [The End]

 

[SS-2010]

ใช่แล้ว หลังจากตอนที่ 129 ความเชื่อมั่นในสามัญสำนึกของคัตสึระนั้นต่ำกว่าแรงโน้มถ่วงของหลุมดำเสียอีก

Agree. Airi Katsura destroyed Grapara and herself at the same time with chapter 129. Moreover, what angered people was her boasting and distortion of the truth, claiming that chapter 129 received praise and hit number one. In reality, readers in both Japan and abroad were dissatisfied. They hate Sakura and fucboy and don't want to see both characters in manga anymore.

 

[SS-2010]

Starting from Chapter 126, Sakura’s inner monologues have all been hidden. It’s not that she has no thoughts; they’ve been deliberately erased, slipping out from under the gaze of the omniscient viewpoint. Very cunning.

That vacuum-like experience of “not knowing what she’s thinking” gave me the motivation to reread everything after Chapter 100, and then the very first one or two chapters as well. I realized that even though only a year had passed, I had already forgotten most of the details about Sakura’s setup. I really had just been layering new memories week by week through the updates, held together only by a faint underlying impression.

Then, following the clues that appeared in the latest chapters and thinking backward, I started wondering why the author would so neatly cut away the heroine’s inner world, when that should clearly be the most interesting part of this kind of story.

Sacrificing the most important direct intuition just to create the effect of a final twist—I don’t know whether that can be called a good idea.

In discussions here and there, I occasionally saw people mention the idea of “disappearance,” which was a perspective I had never considered before. Then, combining that with some timeline clues I’ve recently been paying a lot of attention to—things that look like bugs—I very subjectively imagined a few key inner monologues, trying to escape the sense of losing control brought on by ignorance.

Unfortunately, I don’t like this ending, because if that’s the case, then it’s no longer a romantic comedy. It may leave you thinking about it for a long time, but all that remains are bitter afterimages. This discomfort is even stronger than my earlier doubts about the toxicity of the author’s writing.

After all, that was never why I started reading it in the first place.

Chapter 1 ——I finally said it... that I want to become a gravure idol. If I can do it, I’ll be fulfilling my childhood dream, and Shinobu-kun can be proud of me too, right? Chapter 116 ——Shinobu-kun finally said it: he wants to make movies... just like I did back then. This time, it’s my turn to support Shinobu-kun’s dream! Chapter 125 ——Ms. Kyoka invited me to join their major agency... but from now on, I still want to keep working hard together with Shinobu-kun... ——Just now, Shinobu-kun suddenly said he was going to quit being my manager... and focus on making movies... Fumi even said she’d work hard together with him... even though I was the one who was there first... …… …… ——I ran away earlier, but I really do need to talk to him properly, face to face... ……??? ——!!! Chapter 127 ——He saw me completely fall apart, and then I ran away like that... After all these years, I still haven’t changed... ——I see... The heroine in Shinobu-kun’s heart hasn’t been me for a long time... ——He said it was because little Fumi was there that he was able to make it this far... Then what am I...? ——Back then, I smiled as I cheered little Fumi on... saying things like I hoped everything would go well with Mr. Director... I was such an idiot... ——Shinobu-kun must still be looking for me. If he finds me, he’ll probably keep apologizing, stop talking about ending our contract, and maybe even completely give up on his dream of making movies. No, if he’s the Shinobu-kun I know, he definitely would. After all, back then, he was the one who set everything aside just to support me with all he had. ——He’d probably draw a clear line between himself and little Fumi too, even though that girl inspires him so much more... ——But if I take one step back here, we’ll just go back to where we were before: the two of us stuck in place, neither of us able to move forward. Even though I’d already made up my mind to support Shinobu-kun’s dream... and stop being the thing that ties him down... ——It’s frustrating, but maybe I really have... without even realizing it, become an obstacle standing in Shinobu-kun’s way. ——So... is this the only way? If realizing both of our “dreams” at the same time means we have to separate, then this time, I’ll be the one to take the first step. ——Nakanishi-kun is a good person too. He sat across from me for almost an hour just now, but he didn’t say a word... If it’s him... if he can erase me from Shinobu-kun’s world... ——Looks like he’s coming back. I can’t keep silent any longer... If I can’t even pull off this much acting... how am I supposed to become an idol? Chapter 129 ——My phone lit up again. I can’t read what it says, but there’s no doubt—he’s the only one who would call. But this time, I’ve made up my mind. I don’t want to be your fallback anymore, Shinobu-kun. ——And... ——Goodbye forever. Chapter 130 ——Was it really this empty here from the very beginning? ——Now none of us can turn back. So I really should give this back to... …… …… ——Sorry, but this one thing—I’m not giving it back to Shinobu-kun! ——!!! 13:45 [We can’t see each other anymore] ——Nakanishi-kun went to see Shinobu-kun. Coming from him, Shinobu-kun is sure to be hurt badly, right? I remember the atmosphere between them was terrible the first time they met. But please, Nakanishi-kun—this time, make absolutely sure he hates me. Chapter 131 (Several months later) ——If I just secretly saw him for a moment... No! ...I’ve already made up my mind. Hold it together, Sakura Katsuragi, until that day comes... ——Shinobu-kun, do you still hate me? Knowing you, the only person you’re capable of hurting is yourself, right? I’m sorry... But please forgive my selfishness. This is the only way I have left... ——I’ve been working hard all this time, Shinobu-kun. Can you see it? I’ve kept moving forward. You’re about to begin too, aren’t you? ——Shinobu-kun, pull yourself together. Surpass me in your own way... If even you give up on your dream, then what meaning would all my “acting” up to now have had? Chapter ??? ——I met Fumi. That girl really says whatever she wants. But after everything that’s happened, learning all this now is already... ——Ahh~ I really am an idiot. So now, the only dream I can carry is my own... But Shinobu-kun’s half will be all right too, I’m sure. After all, Fumi has been supporting you all this time, desperately... in the place that was supposed to be mine... …… …… Chapter ??? ——I saw your movie, Shinobu-kun. It was wonderful. This is what your dream was supposed to look like, isn’t it? I guess if you keep working hard, it really does come true. Come to think of it, I really wish I had kept working hard alongside you back then—you as the director, and me, as your... [The End]

Thank you so much. That's why we all angry at the Sakura's character.

Shinobu gave her everything to help her succeed even going so far as to break up with her so she could enjoy sex with the fucboy and join a better agency.

Sakura completely forgot everything he had done for her. She threw it all away by acting like a cheap, brain-addled character from a low-quality doujin just because she got hooked for one night. She didn't even offer a word of thanks, despite owing Shinobu a debt she could never fully repay.

Honestly, the person we should be angriest at is the author, Airi Katsura, for writing a story that lacks any coherence as if she completely forgot what happened in the earlier chapters.

 

[diphuc1]

Thank you so much. That's why we all angry at the Sakura's character.

Shinobu gave her everything to help her succeed even going so far as to break up with her so she could enjoy sex with the fucboy and join a better agency.

Sakura completely forgot everything he had done for her. She threw it all away by acting like a cheap, brain-addled character from a low-quality doujin just because she got hooked for one night. She didn't even offer a word of thanks, despite owing Shinobu a debt she could never fully repay.

Honestly, the person we should be angriest at is the author, Airi Katsura, for writing a story that lacks any coherence as if she completely forgot what happened in the earlier chapters.

The writing seems mostly on the wall atp, Sakura happy at work, fucboi mia. A lot of feelings can change with certain reveals (nature of fucboiXSakura's relationship) and whether Nagi and Sakura have anymore interactions that lead somewhere concerning Shinobu. Shinobu himself seems poised to move on which is good, but the dominoes haven't finished falling.

 

[MrPP118]

Ok so yep fumi and shinobu will have sex next chapter.

So 133 will be fumi shinobu sex

134 will be the aftermath of that sex we will see if shinobu gets fully over sakura

135 likely we will see the conversation between nagi and Sakura happen here

136 is the tough one see we could see Sakura and shinobu having a real talk the simply leads to closure between the two and them going there separate ways I know some of you think that we will get a 137 but the volumes are 9 to 10 chapters long I think this will be a 9 chapter volume.

Now what we are seeing isn't really an arch but the ending to two almost separate arch's for both Sakura and shinobu one involving fuckboi who sakura had an attraction to at first sight and fumi who shinobu was attracted to at first introduction.

Now if 136 doesn't end the way I think we will see a volume 14 so for the sakura bros who haven't lost hope the only reason to really do that is if the author intendeds to break those two off from there new partners and bring them back together but at this point it's a big if.

The reason I don't think we gat a chapter 137 this volume is because the volumes come out a week or two after there last chapter.

Now those who think fumi will cheat on shinobu we learned something about her character she has not sucked and fucked her way to were she is now in show business she is in fact innocent and I'm willing to bet shinobu will be her first also I think she has inverted nipples because when shinobu was playing with them he said they came out, plus it looks like shinobu isn't bothering to wrap it so her first time will be raw.

Means that likely sakura and fuck boy also hit it raw at some point the first night.

Now we may see a mirror of Sakura calling shinobu only to be ignored in Shinobu's case because he wouldn't think it's her calling.

So bat him not going all the way in which I will have no idea what the author would intended from there.

Of course the title they will connect could mean sakura and shinobu but if that were true wouldn't that be they will reconnect?

Sakura NTR'd herself.

I'm still not convinced this is ending yet and unfortunately I think Fumi and Shinobu won't work out even though I want it to.

 

[Alsatia]

The writing seems mostly on the wall atp, Sakura happy at work, fucboi mia. A lot of feelings can change with certain reveals (nature of fucboiXSakura's relationship) and whether Nagi and Sakura have anymore interactions that lead somewhere concerning Shinobu. Shinobu himself seems poised to move on which is good, but the dominoes haven't finished falling.

There has to be a good reason for Nagi to be back. I'm pretty sure she's been the most consistent side character to show up when it comes to other side characters, save for Chico and Ryusei.

Something is brewing here. It'd just be strange for Nagi to show up then vanish. Does she still have feelings for Shinobu or did she move on?

If this is the climax and build up for the next volume will other side characters show up and it'll all affect Sakura in some sort of way?

Will we get the uncensored chapter today?

There's just so many variables!

 

[SS-2010]

I know hes just messing around with the override comment. Ive seen him say it multiple times when we discussed it the previous threads and he backs up his argument with explanation.

It is fiction yes, but how often do you see authors allowed to do these types of tropes in a published romance. It would be different if we were discussing independent work with no railings to hold back the author, but going by what we have seen with even erotic/mature manga, there is still a bar that stops it from going full hentai.

Many people agree with you including me. Airi Katsura has no sense of what is right and wrong and no sense of what should and should not be done.

As I actually saw a doujin artist replied to Airi Katsura on X, noting that what she depicted was acceptable in doujinshi but not in official manga. And that reply received a lot of likes. LOL

She also replied that she understands NTR is Airi Katsura's style as in the tag "NTR love comedy" but asked where is the "love comedy" in Grapara? LOL

You guys could try looking it up. It might still be there. They're replies posted when chapter 129 came out and people were unhappy about it.

Again, Airi Katsura seems to lack of common sense. LOL

 

[Cross-21-]

Many people agree with you including me. Airi Katsura has no sense of what is right and wrong and no sense of what should and should not be done.

As I actually saw a doujin artist replied to Airi Katsura on X, noting that what she depicted was acceptable in doujinshi but not in official manga. And that reply received a lot of likes. LOL

She also replied that she understands NTR is Airi Katsura's style as in the tag "NTR love comedy" but asked where is the "love comedy" in Grapara? LOL

You guys could try looking it up. It might still be there. It was replies posted when chapter 129 came out and people were unhappy about it.

Again, Airi Katsura seems to lack of common sense. LOL

This is where the editor had to do his job, but i guess he/she is even more incompetent then her... It's a shame, if the Artist was alone in this project, it would probably be waaaaay better.

 

[SS-2010]

We got the gynoslave to talk about what's right or wrong.
thank you so much Xir, do you want some reddit alongside your moralistic worshipping attitude for women, goddamn you're pathetic.
What causes this absurd behavior?

Pal, just click "report" to tombrody's message. It's no need to give him your time. Take care,

 

[Absent666]

Shinobu himself seems poised to move on which is good, but the dominoes haven't finished falling.

It can go scorched earth if we condider Cuckatsura's style.

It may just take Nagi meddling into Shinobu's life by telling him about Sakura's days and Sakura reappearing (and Fumi committing the mistake of gloating her advances with Shinobu to her) to have Sakura fuck up his mind once again. Mayhaps Sakura pulling a woman moment by giving him back the necklace and a goodbye sex to make Shinobu pick the hint and chase her. Fumi sees them doing it, truth gets revealed, Fumi did this mostly because she was envious of Sakura, not bc she truly loved Shinobu, Sakura purposefully enters into yakuza jav territory expecting Shinobu mans himself up, Shinobu (with the help of his friends) saves Sakura from getting into hotter shit with Fuccboi amd his asspulled ties w/ yakuza, but he also sees Sakura's intentions and unintentionally burns every bridge by yelling he hates her (meaning her world, projecting his frustration at life for not being able to protect his virginity and for making her make him almost drop his future for her). Fumi gives him a contact with an important agency as an apology so he can move forward and also parts ways w/ him. The 3 of them end emotionally destroyed and on very odd terms. Shinobu cuts ties with almost all the people he met, uses his anger at Sakura as a fuel to become a recognized yet notorious movie director with a self destructive lifestyle (hard drugs abuse, track record of having several hookas, pink press being on his nose because of his countless "lovers", overworking, have a track record of being hospitalizated due to overdose and overworking), Sakura's career as a gravure idol ends being short lived, eventually settles down with an abusive husband, and cucks him by finally drowning into JAV industry, but could never move on from Shinobu, Fumi reconciles with herself and settles with a Shinobu substitute, rekindles her friendship w/ Shinobu, but can't spprove his self destructive lifestyle snd hopes he can find some peace sometime... or somewhere. Nagi's the only one who gets a happy end.

tl;dr Nagi's meddling only causes things to end in a catastrophical way.

 

[SS-2010]

This is where the editor had to do his job, but i guess he/she is even more incompetent then her... It's a shame, if the Artist was alone in this project, it would probably be waaaaay better.

In the chapter 131 discussion, it's being told that the MagaPoke editorial team has an NTR fetish and forces manga authors to insert the NTR elements into their stories. If it is true, it's disgusting. But I don't think Airi Katsura is being forced. LOL

 

[Wyrm666]

After all, that was never why I started reading it in the first place.

Thank you for the detailed interpretation of Sakura's monologue.

I really do not think it's that deep, though.

She has been shown be the ntr cliché heroine who freezes and loses herself when the plot requires and bites noses when it doesn't.

So, even though there is the chance that she indeed resolved to move on because she thinks it will be the best for Shinobu, the events and reactions show that she was largely swept away by her own emotions rather than making conscious choices. If anything I think her lack of contact with Shinobu is more due to shame than wanting to set him free.

I also think that is very bad writing, regardless of the format, to hide points of view or inner monologues that were once shown just to generate suspense or for plot convenience. It's lazy. Because now everyone is going "what is she thinking" when previously in the story we knew exactly what was she thinking.

For example, after her "private guidance session" with the director, we knew what she was going through. And then now where it would be important we don't. It allows the mangaka to generate tension just by showing tidbits and leave the readers fill in the blanks and generate content themselves. Like we're all doing here.

The last chapter was a good one because it kinda broke the status quo and shows Shinobu moving on. But even now everything is open and the story can go anywhere. If we had known for sure if Sakura was still with fuccboi or what were her thoughts ("i did it all to set Shinobu free from me" vs "i lose myself so now this is my path and i don't deserve to talk to him again") the mangaka would have to work harder to make an interesting plot around it. Now she doesn't.