GraPara! - Ch. 134 - By Strip, You Mean…?

[VuongOuki]

I do believe Fumi's feeling are sincere and genuine, but I wonder how the actual writer feels about Fumi's feelings, how much of it is out of guilt for causing the misunderstanding and just her wanting to atone in a sense for her mistakes (she initiated the kiss) vs a pure unshackled love. Remember even their first time together could be considered something catalyzed by Shinobu showing his lingering attachment to Sakura. This could be the determining factor for the ending.

I think Fumi's love is the purest in this manga.

 

[box2024]

For the next part, I envision a scene at the end of Chapter 134 where Shinobu is walking near Sakura’s condo just as Mio is dropping her off. The three of them run into each other by chance, and Mio gives them some space to talk. Shinobu explains that he didn't cheat on her; upon learning the truth, Sakura bursts into tears, overcome with regret, and apologizes to him.

I can't see that happening why would she believe him now and he isn't anywhere near her and fuckbois place he is in front of the producers office I think of course she could be going there for some reason.

 

[diphuc1]

I think Fumi's love is the purest in this manga.

I don't doubt that for a second, but It's also because of her character that she's vulnerable to the potential feelings of guilt, and it shown in this chapter where she brings up Sakura out of nowhere when there was no need to.

 

[diphuc1]

I can't see that happening why would she believe him now and he isn't anywhere near her and fuckbois place he is in front of the producers office I think of course she could be going there for some reason.

She's been joy riding around with Mio, plot convenience is plausible and can always be used when time is short as it is.

 

[VuongOuki]

I don't doubt that for a second, but It's also because of her character that she's vulnerable to the potential feelings of guilt, and it shown in this chapter where she brings up Sakura out of nowhere when there was no need to.

It seems Fumi lacks confidence, fearing that she will forever pale in comparison to Sakura's image in Shinobu's heart.

 

[box2024]

I don't doubt that for a second, but It's also because of her character that she's vulnerable to the potential feelings of guilt, and it shown in this chapter where she brings up Sakura out of nowhere when there was no need to.

Dude she has thought of sakura more than shionbu since 132.

 

[VuongOuki]

I can't see that happening why would she believe him now and he isn't anywhere near her and fuckbois place he is in front of the producers office I think of course she could be going there for some reason.

Or maybe Sakura was determined to accept the spicy scene, so she went straight to the agency to agree to it. It just so happens that Sakura's agency office and Shinobu's are in the same building, and since Shinobu was standing right there, they ran into each other face-to-face—no need for anything complicated like I thought.

 

[box2024]

She's been joy riding around with Mio, plot convenience is plausible and can always be used when time is short as it is.

Yes she is driving with mio but mio is giving her a ride to where? Also odd that she was in the middle what would be the point of that the author hasn't shown us a shred of evidence she has pointed sakura is shinobu's direction at all. So she is a b plot character right now. Shionbu and fumi are the highlight of the ending.

 

[diphuc1]

Dude she has thought of sakura more than shionbu since 132.

That could end up being why she loses out if the writers feel like it's enough of a reason. We don't know how things will go when Sakura appears in front of Shinobu again (if she does....they could very well fumble these 2 chapters or choose a darker ending even with the extra time because they can't figure it out).

 

[box2024]

Or maybe Sakura was determined to accept the spicy scene, so she went straight to the agency to agree to it. It just so happens that Sakura's agency office and Shinobu's are in the same building, and since Shinobu was standing right there, they ran into each other face-to-face—no need for anything complicated like I thought.

Could be it looks like an office building and they may have multiple companies using those offices.

 

[diphuc1]

Yes she is driving with mio but mio is giving her a ride to where? Also odd that she was in the middle what would be the point of that the author hasn't shown us a shred of evidence she has pointed sakura is shinobu's direction at all. So she is a b plot character right now. Shionbu and fumi are the highlight of the ending.

Don't need to have a particular destination, just having a good time on the highway while talking. Sakura is FMC and nothing has changed that, even the ending panel detail could be a foreshadow, why IS Sakura in the middle of ShiFumi?

 

[diphuc1]

Could be it looks like an office building and they may have multiple companies using those offices.

Oh boi is this how they meet, it makes too much sense

 

[VuongOuki]

Oh boi is this how they meet, it makes too much sense

It's the fastest and most direct route.

 

[SS-2010]

So sakura actually cohabitating with yuma, you can see that she changed her footwear from shoes in previous chapter into slippers in this chapter while still wearing the same suit, she also call him yuma without honorific, so she indeed agreed to be his girlfriend. After that she went out again to vent out because of her dissatisfaction of yumas reply. We can see that she return back to wear her shoes while waiting for the traffic green light. Shinobu may not be cohabitating with fumi from the looks of it, he still outside for god knows what while fumi thinking over the offer lying on her bed.
so up to chapter 134:
sakura-yuma = had sex around 100 times
shinobu-fumi = had sex around 30 times

Please do not attempt to incite hatred using distorted and unclever information.

In Japan, you must remove your shoes when entering even your own home and guests are no exception ! If you have read enough manga, you are likely already aware of this custom. Many households provide slippers for their guests because they also use them. Additionally, it is customary for the host to arrange the guests' shoes so that they face outward toward the exit, making it easy for guests to wear them on and leave without having to turn around.

If it's her home why did the fucboy sit and she stand like she came here to visit for a short period just to ask for his opinion and then leave?

We can't confirm Sakura and fucboy relationship during time skip but this scene is just to show us that no matter the relationship was, it'll be broken in the future.

P.S. Here’s an observation for you to consider regarding whether they are dating. Sakura was talking to fucboy at dusk then she was standing lost in thought on the street after it had already turned dark. This implies that, following their conversation, she spent about half an hour to an hour somewhere. Perhaps she spent the time in his room having sex (though would she really agree to sleep with him after he’d upset her? LOL) or simply walking around outside. If you want to believe they are a dating, feel free to interpret it however you like. But it's not important anymore because chapter 134 is to cut their relationship off.

 

[baabaaboo]

Please do not attempt to incite hatred using distorted and unclever information.

In Japan, you must remove your shoes when entering even your own home and guests are no exception ! If you have read enough manga, you are likely already aware of this custom. Many households provide slippers for their guests because they also use them. Additionally, it is customary for the host to arrange the guests' shoes so that they face outward toward the exit, making it easy for guests to wear them on and leave without having to turn around.

If it's her home why did the fucboy sit and her stand like she came here to visit for a short period just to ask for his opinion and then leave?

We can't confirm Sakura and fucboy relationship during time skip but this scene is just to show us that no matter the relationship was, it'll be broken in the future.

Relax, im not trying to incite hate at all and not in a position to force anyone to agree on my comments.
I read the chapters, i develop my own understanding of those. So even if it deemed unclever i have no objection. Its not about whether im right or wrong. Its about pouring out ones thought.
So, please just relax.

 

[SS-2010]

Sakura has a different outfit from the one in 133, there's also a bit of a time gap going from 133>134 and the shoe change is just a common courtesy in JP to not wear outdoor shoes inside homes, I don't think it's adefinitive giveaway of their cohabitation, especially when you compare the mood of the conversation they had.

Sorry I disagree about her dress, Sakura wore the same outfit as the end of chapter 133 when she met her manager. It's the same day she visited the fucboy.

Maybe, chapter 133 and 134 was only one day because it's her day off. (The blond surprised Sakura came to the office) Sakura met Nagi and Mio in the morning then changed her clothes in the afternoon to see her manager. Later, she visited fucboy in the evening to get his opinion without any intention of staying the night (no sitting down, no drinks, just a quick chat and then leave). IMHO, on her way home, she walked losing in thought till she ran into Mio and Mio drove her back to her place.

 

[VuongOuki]

LOL, it seems reading this manga is really boosting our observation and deduction skills, huh?

 

[Des0]

In my opinion, Chapter 135 will begin with Shinobu going to Fumi's apartment. We already saw in the previous chapter that it's normal for Shinobu to stay over at Fumi's place. He may not have officially moved in yet, but after seeing them shopping together, it's pretty clear that they've essentially been living together while working on the screenplay. Since the script still needs revisions, there's a good chance Shinobu will continue staying at Fumi's place.

I also think it's still too early for Shinobu to meet with the producer. The producer only recently asked him to think about the proposal, so he would probably give Shinobu at least a day to consider it. Besides, it's already late at night in the story, well outside normal working hours. (In Japan, people generally take business hours quite seriously. Unless it's an urgent matter, discussing work after hours—especially with someone in a senior position—is uncommon and difficult to arrange.)

As for Shinobu and Fumi's conversation, I think Shinobu will finally confess his feelings clearly, telling her that he loves her for who she is and not because she reminds him of Sakura. I also expect there to be a few pages showing them sharing an intimate moment. Personally, I think if this conversation were instead used to reject or break Fumi's heart, it would negatively affect Shinobu's film. With so few chapters remaining, that would only make the story even harder to wrap up properly.

On Sakura's side, I think Mio will drive her to Mio's grandmother's house to let her rest, where everyone involved will explain Shinobu's situation to her firsthand. They'll tell her how he spent months struggling with depression and isolating himself until his new project finally gave him a reason to move forward, which is why he had been staying somewhere else. As Sakura learns all of this, she'll gradually realize that she has misunderstood Shinobu all along.

The following day, Shinobu will present an alternative to the sex scene to the producer. Personally, I think he'll draw on his previous experience gravure to come up with a substitute that conveys the same emotional impact without requiring an explicit sex scene. This idea may even have come to him after Fumi unintentionally mentioned Sakura, prompting him to reflect while walking alone. The producer will find the concept interesting and ultimately accept the proposal.

Meanwhile, after learning the truth, Sakura will confront the fuckboy and break up with him. During their argument, he might accidentally reveal the same things he previously told Shinobu at the café. After that confrontation, Sakura will likely decide that she needs to meet Shinobu, setting up the events of the following chapter.

 

[VuongOuki]

In my opinion, Chapter 135 will begin with Shinobu going to Fumi's apartment. We already saw in the previous chapter that it's normal for Shinobu to stay over at Fumi's place. He may not have officially moved in yet, but after seeing them shopping together, it's pretty clear that they've essentially been living together while working on the screenplay. Since the script still needs revisions, there's a good chance Shinobu will continue staying at Fumi's place.

I also think it's still too early for Shinobu to meet with the producer. The producer only recently asked him to think about the proposal, so he would probably give Shinobu at least a day to consider it. Besides, it's already late at night in the story, well outside normal working hours. (In Japan, people generally take business hours quite seriously. Unless it's an urgent matter, discussing work after hours—especially with someone in a senior position—is uncommon and difficult to arrange.)

As for Shinobu and Fumi's conversation, I think Shinobu will finally confess his feelings clearly, telling her that he loves her for who she is and not because she reminds him of Sakura. I also expect there to be a few pages showing them sharing an intimate moment. Personally, I think if this conversation were instead used to reject or break Fumi's heart, it would negatively affect Shinobu's film. With so few chapters remaining, that would only make the story even harder to wrap up properly.

On Sakura's side, I think Mio will drive her to Mio's grandmother's house to let her rest, where everyone involved will explain Shinobu's situation to her firsthand. They'll tell her how he spent months struggling with depression and isolating himself until his new project finally gave him a reason to move forward, which is why he had been staying somewhere else. As Sakura learns all of this, she'll gradually realize that she has misunderstood Shinobu all along.

The following day, Shinobu will present an alternative to the sex scene to the producer. Personally, I think he'll draw on his previous experience gravure to come up with a substitute that conveys the same emotional impact without requiring an explicit sex scene. This idea may even have come to him after Fumi unintentionally mentioned Sakura, prompting him to reflect while walking alone. The producer will find the concept interesting and ultimately accept the proposal.

Meanwhile, after learning the truth, Sakura will confront the fuckboy and break up with him. During their argument, he might accidentally reveal the same things he previously told Shinobu at the café. After that confrontation, Sakura will likely decide that she needs to meet Shinobu, setting up the events of the following chapter.

That's a great script, my friend. I think it's pretty plausible too; the key thing is that Shinobu needs to clearly convey his love to Fumi.

 

[SS-2010]

https://mangadex.org/chapter/2680858f-c187-498f-afa7-fff821082e49/12
My mistake, I got the chapter wrong; it was chapter 127.

Might've just been going for a walk to vent some steam from that mini fallout, and then Mio just decided to take her for a drive towards nowhere in particular to have that conversation because Sakura was visible annoyed about some thing.

Fucboy's room in chapter 127 seems smaller than in chapter 134. If it's the same room, he must rearranged it. We can see he removed the giant TV from the table and replacing it with a smaller wall-mounted TV. The space where the original TV stood has been replaced with a computer with a keyboard.

Sakura and fucboy's relationship is unclear but Mio immediately senses that Sakura is uncomfortable by fucboy's words. This means Mio knows about their relationship or even knows that the person she had one-time sex with was fucboy. (Sakura forgave fucboy but said she couldn't be his girlfriend but a close friend)

IMHO, Sakura tells Nagi and Mio that she had sex immediately after realizing Shinobu cheated on her (in her view). So, Nagi was drawing a parallel to her own similar experience and soothing Sakura that it actually helps when performing nude or sex scenes.

Then, Sakura visited fucboy and felt disappointed by his opinion after receiving the sex scene offer in the afternoon (she met Nagi and Mio in the morning because this is her day off). That is why she stood because she didn't expect to spend so much time in his room and he didn't let her sit or provide some drink as well.

FYI, in Japan, if the homeowner wears slippers, guests must wear them too. If the homeowner does not wear slippers, guests simply need to remove their shoes without switching to slippers. And that the homeowner is responsible for providing slippers for visiting guests if they themselves wear slippers inside the house. In chapter 127, fucboy didn't wear slippers in his room but he wore them in chapter 134 so he must provide Sakura the slippers in chapter 134 too.

For the non-romantic conversation, if I were Sakura's boyfriend, I'd clearly say "(Honey) I don't want you to do it." instead of saying like fucboy said that "You definitely SHOULD decline." It's obvious that fucboy avoided to use the words that include his feelings for Sakura because his feelings for her couldn't convince Sakura to reject the offer. That means... you guys can guess?

Fucboy's words implies he can give only opinion because there is a gap in their relationship. He can't say anything like he's a Sakura's family member or a person she cares. I think the author brought fucboy back just to twist the story that Sakura did not dating him. The author changed the story in order to reduce the damage from chapter 129. We can think that fucboy is out of the story now because only 2 chapters left.

I believe the author intended to convey these points to redeem Sakura's image. But all attempts failed. The anger and hatred directed at her following chapter 129 caused readers to view everything negatively, effectively severing the author's ability to communicate with the readers.

The ending can be anything since it is clear the author no longer cares about narrative consistency regarding events prior to chapter 132.