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

[box2024]

In the end, as I was hoping, it seems fuckboi couldn't keep her happy as he said he would.

But this reunion definitely needs to happen. It's gotta happen next chapter. Though I can see it being near the end as a means of being a cliffhanger.

What I can't figure out is that comment Fumi made in regards to Sakura. It was out of left field. She said she understood when Shinobu first brought her up at her place but now she suddenly doesn't? I just can't think of what they're planning to do with her in that regard with just 2 chapters left.

So what's going on there is Arir mirroring shionbu and sakura again shionbu is indirectly tell fumi he doesn't want her to do this but he isn't telling her just no he is giving her a choice in the matter taking her feelings into account he tells her she isn't an actress only that that's not how she mainly makes her money nor is it reliant on her career advancing but fumi is not listening she is comparing herself to not really Sakura but what sakura would do or what she thinks she would do. While sakura is trying to ask fuckboi what his thoughts are and opinion but he is dismissive of the scene and thinks only of her imagine he talks at her not with her further more showing more of his narcissistic personality by saying he only cares how the public sees her not how she sees herself. There was in fact a lot in those two opposing scenes.

 

[VuongOuki]

That or her reaction will differ greatly on what Shinobu picks. But again I just don't know. As I said she's willing to do whatever it takes for Shinobu's movie to be a success even if she isn't an actress. But I just can't come up with a possibility of what could happen lol

Sorry @VuongOuki could you send this response again? I don't know if this is happening to anyone else but some responses I see are just in random other languages that isn't the superior English. My work signal is not letting me download the Vietnamese language pack fast enough to translate this response lol

Fumi has officially been with Shinobu for probably just a few days, and she knows that he once had deep feelings for Sakura. Perhaps she feels she hasn't been able to replace Sakura's memory yet and is becoming impatient. Sorry, I accidentally wrote in my native language.

 

[diphuc1]

Unless they run into each other by accident and considering that Sakura and Mio already ran into each other by accident, I highly doubt that will happen in Chapter 135; I don't see the characters wanting to meet up, especially Shinobu

Well that's why it'd be by accidrnt. Mio could even more of an mvp here and call up Shinobu which hasn't been done yet, there's plenty of ways and with only two chapters left we're going to start seeing them be less stingy with what they do because the story really has to refocus on the relationship between the main characters in order of any ending to even get a passing grade.

 

[box2024]

135 really is going to be unpredictable, but a loose prediction I'd make is that while Fumi is now at home sulking as shown on the end panel, its the perfect opportunity for Shinobu and Sakura to conveniently run into one another if the chapter picks up from the exact same night.

She isn't sulking shionbu has made the mistake of not reassuring her that he dose in fact love her nor is he paying attention to her feelings like he did with sakura he is getting wrapped up in the movie his first thought is how that scene would help the movie and fumi's acting career.

 

[Alsatia]

135 really is going to be unpredictable, but a loose prediction I'd make is that while Fumi is now at home sulking as shown on the end panel, its the perfect opportunity for Shinobu and Sakura to conveniently run into one another if the chapter picks up from the exact same night.

Ah shit, and if they wanna go down the NTR trope, the talk, or however it happens ends with the two having reunion sex.

It might leave the ending up in the air.. but maybe that's intended for a possible sequel series.

 

[diphuc1]

So what's going on there is Arir mirroring shionbu and sakura again shionbu is indirectly tell fumi he doesn't want her to do this but he isn't telling her just no he is giving her a choice in the matter taking her feelings into account he tells her she isn't an actress only that that's not how she mainly makes her money nor is it reliant on her career advancing but fumi is not listening she is comparing herself to not really Sakura but what sakura would do or what she thinks she would do. While sakura is trying to ask fuckboi what his thoughts are and opinion but he is dismissive of the scene and thinks only of her imagine he talks at her not with her further more showing more of his narcissistic personality by saying he only cares how the public sees her not how she sees herself. There was in fact a lot in those two opposing scenes.

Maybe it is still KA writing after all, but then that makes the writing inconsistencies even more annoying.

She isn't sulking shionbu has made the mistake of not reassuring her that he dose in fact love her nor is he paying attention to her feelings like he did with sakura he is getting wrapped up in the movie his first thought is how that scene would help the movie and fumi's acting career.

Thats also the thing, neither Shinobu or Sakura shown saying I love you to their supposed partners in the current, it's an interesting detail. Things are probably getting into another 0-100 sequence next chapter.

 

[VuongOuki]

So what's going on there is Arir mirroring shionbu and sakura again shionbu is indirectly tell fumi he doesn't want her to do this but he isn't telling her just no he is giving her a choice in the matter taking her feelings into account he tells her she isn't an actress only that that's not how she mainly makes her money nor is it reliant on her career advancing but fumi is not listening she is comparing herself to not really Sakura but what sakura would do or what she thinks she would do. While sakura is trying to ask fuckboi what his thoughts are and opinion but he is dismissive of the scene and thinks only of her imagine he talks at her not with her further more showing more of his narcissistic personality by saying he only cares how the public sees her not how she sees herself. There was in fact a lot in those two opposing scenes.

The issue with ShiFumi is simply that Fumi lacks a bit of confidence regarding whether she can replace Sakura. This problem can easily be solved as long as Shinobu genuinely loves her and gives her a proper confession. Sakura and the playboy's issue is far more serious—from the way Sakura stands and talks like an employee meeting her boss, to the playboy speaking as if giving orders without even bothering to look at her, it's clear their relationship is way too toxic to be saved.

 

[jonasadan]

Well that's why it'd be by accidrnt. Mio could even more of an mvp here and call up Shinobu which hasn't been done yet, there's plenty of ways and with only two chapters left we're going to start seeing them be less stingy with what they do because the story really has to refocus on the relationship between the main characters in order of any ending to even get a passing grade.

Idk, it seems a little too convenient to me that two chance encounters would happen on the same night, but who knows with this manga hahahaha

 

[Alsatia]

Fumi has officially been with Shinobu for probably just a few days, and she knows that he once had deep feelings for Sakura. Perhaps she feels she hasn't been able to replace Sakura's memory yet and is becoming impatient. Sorry, I accidentally wrote in my native language.

No you're fine! It just confused me cause my comment was also in Vietnamese. No fault of yours, again my signal just doesn't allow quick download speeds.

To my knowledge I don't think it's official that they're dating. Save for the sex, we haven't seen them holding hands or anything.

What i'd like is for Sakura and Shinobu to meet. They catch up, maybe clear the air.. but she then tells him she's going back to Guavure work. With Mio being there Shinobu will support this choice since someone they know is to be looking after her.

At the same time this talk steels his resolve to keep Fumi safe? I think that'd be a good ending surprisingly since I'm just now thinking of it. Sakura will feel that assurance with Shinobu supporting her as a friend rather than a lover or manager like the old days.

Though it'd also show the love she had really was shallow.

 

[diphuc1]

Ah shit, and if they wanna go down the NTR trope, the talk, or however it happens ends with the two having reunion sex.

It might leave the ending up in the air.. but maybe that's intended for a possible sequel series.

Nothing that quick even if it'd be nice. At this point I don't think anything they do could warrant a potential sequel barring a complete cast swap, and even then the reputational damage is done unless they switch writers and continue with the artist then maybe....Make Shikura happen!

 

[box2024]

The issue with ShiFumi is simply that Fumi lacks a bit of confidence regarding whether she can replace Sakura. This problem can easily be solved as long as Shinobu genuinely loves her and gives her a proper confession. Sakura and the playboy's issue is far more serious—from the way Sakura stands and talks like an employee meeting her boss, to the playboy speaking as if giving orders without even bothering to look at her, it's clear their relationship is way too toxic to be saved.

Thing is she isn't replacing Sakura she is fumi she thinks she is replacing Sakura hence why is said shionbu is repeating his mistakes with Sakura by not reassuring her of his feelings for her or in fumi's place saying he loves her we picked up on the lack of romantic gestures after sex between them so has fumi it seems sudden because it's not explicitly shown.

 

[elisias]

She isn't sulking shionbu has made the mistake of not reassuring her that he dose in fact love her nor is he paying attention to her feelings like he did with sakura he is getting wrapped up in the movie his first thought is how that scene would help the movie and fumi's acting career.

In defend of our boi Shinobu, how can he do that in this speed of light pacing lmao

Last 2 chapter would also be time skip fest, not enough pages to cramp things down

 

[diphuc1]

Idk, it seems a little too convenient to me that two chance encounters would happen on the same night, but who knows with this manga hahahaha

There's only two chapters left, if we were getting another volume and 10+ chapters until the true end then I'm with you that things will not go down this fast. Knowing that there are only two chapters though, its why 135 will be a bit unpredictable, because the events will be condensed down/rushed where writers feel it appropriate in order to save space. Even in this chapter the conversation between fucboi and Sakura going like that felt a bit forced in how they were so emotionally distant from one another for a couple that's been together for months supposedly.

 

[diphuc1]

Thing is she isn't replacing Sakura she is fumi she thinks she is replacing Sakura hence why is said shionbu is repeating his mistakes with Sakura by not reassuring her of his feelings for her or in fumi's place saying he loves her we picked up on the lack of romantic gestures after sex between them so has fumi it seems sudden because it's not explicitly shown.

KA's quirks are so annoying. Only ShiKura with the lewdest post seggs handholding and saying "I love you"s. If this actually hints the final ending 3 weeks from now I'll have a good chuckle and move on from this thing with a shit eating grin.

 

[VuongOuki]

Thing is she isn't replacing Sakura she is fumi she thinks she is replacing Sakura hence why is said shionbu is repeating his mistakes with Sakura by not reassuring her of his feelings for her or in fumi's place saying he loves her we picked up on the lack of romantic gestures after sex between them so has fumi it seems sudden because it's not explicitly shown.

I actually think ShiFumi is pretty sweet. In chapter 133, they were happily shopping together, and Fumi was sleeping soundly next to Shinobu while he was working. In chapter 134, Fumi came to pick Shinobu up after his meeting with the producer—small actions like those, yet I see so much affection in them. It's just that Fumi lacks a bit of confidence; Shinobu simply needs to make his feelings clear. He seems to love Fumi very much too, given how bothered he was at the thought of her with another man.

 

[jonasadan]

There's only two chapters left, if we were getting another volume and 10+ chapters until the true end then I'm with you that things will not go down this fast. Knowing that there are only two chapters though, its why 135 will be a bit unpredictable, because the events will be condensed down/rushed where writers feel it appropriate in order to save space. Even in this chapter the conversation between fucboi and Sakura going like that felt a bit forced in how they were so emotionally distant from one another for a couple that's been together for months supposedly.

I think I agree, that’s why I think 135 will start with the sex scenes and the whole fuckboi and Sakura thing, maybe they’ve already had some tense moments. it seems this manga likes to have things happen off-camera

 

[diphuc1]

In defend of our boi Shinobu, how can he do that in this speed of light pacing lmao

Last 2 chapter would also be time skip fest, not enough pages to cramp things down

Pacing was never on Shinobu's side. Depends on how much they have left that they want to fit into these two chapters. Things like the movie and sex scene role offer could be sidelined if all they want to do is plot conveniently refocus on the relationship between Shinobu and Sakura in how it should end (reunited vs friendzone).

 

[diphuc1]

I think I agree, that’s why I think 135 will start with the sex scenes and the whole fuckboi and Sakura thing, maybe they’ve already had some tense moments. it seems this manga likes to have things happen off-camera

Agreed, some of the off screen stuff is weird, like Mio knowing about fucboi now. Also Mio's offer that if anything happens just come to her, will be interesting if that goes anywhere.

 

[whorainzone]

Shinobu and slutkura wont see each other again.
The last two chapter will show how shinobu is losing fumi and slutkura going with mio and accept the sex offer.
Last chapter will be just shinobu directing a new movie without partner. And than switch slutkura is fucking another guy. Thats it. Fumi will be irrelevant for the last chapter. Slutjkura just for the degenerates and shinobu for the self inserts. Airi will say to the reader "fuck you all" and that will be it. Mark it

 

[VuongOuki]

Agreed, some of the off screen stuff is weird, like Mio knowing about fucboi now. Also Mio's offer that if anything happens just come to her, will be interesting if that goes anywhere.

I think quite some time has passed since their cafe meeting, as Shinobu has already finished writing the script in the meantime (and writing a script usually takes at least 1 to 3 weeks, in my opinion). During that time, Sakura might have been texting Mio or something, revealing that she's currently in a relationship with the playboy.