Hirano to Kagiura - Vol. 7 Ch. 31 - Wavering Throughout Five Minutes, Our Overlapping
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I have to say I almost went feral waiting for this chapter to drop (thanks for the translations!). This chapter was really well done, all the previous chapters building up to this one really paid off nicely. I'm assuming what we saw was a half kiss? (evident from the lines on hirano's lips). I'm glad that the author went fully in with Kagi's intention to kiss, showing that he wasn't really able to control his desire for Hirano especially after that last chapter.
It's obvious to everyone that Hirano didn't really slap him out of malice, but simply out of shock. We know that he loves Kagi and doesn't want to hurt him, thus him immediately feeling guilty and asking if Kagi was ok. But that face immediately after the attempted kiss...man. I really want to applaud Harusono-sensei's impeccable art and writing here.
As someone who is also aspec, knowing that people really wanted to do stuff like kissing and realizing it was totally different. If someone else had a crush, it was fun and exhilirating for me to listen in, but when someone had a crush on me, I was constantly questioning it because it felt unreal and I couldn't understand their like towards me. UHHHH all this to say, Hirano went through the attempted kiss and fully realized that Kagi does have different intentions when he says he likes someone.
Hirano contemplates whether to initiate the kiss this time (I think he's said before he doesn't mind certain acts if he's the one initiating), but then doesn't want to. I'm sure many people have talked about this before, whether Hirano would be open to certain romantic gestures such as kissing, holding hands, and other sexual activities. Hirano not wanting to kiss Kagi here can be interpreted as him feeling like its not the best time, but I personally see it as him not having any inclination towards kissing at all. He tells Kagi so and Kagi flinches a bit (poor boy). Maybe after some time, he would be open to it and they would take it slowly, so I'm really excited to see how their relationship develops further.
OK directly after telling Kagi that he might not be part of the norm who wants to kiss and stuff, we finally get a resolute confession from Hirano! We see his aspec-ness again in his confusion about the hugging "how is this different from last time?" and they talk about his aversion to the lower-back touch. Him getting mad at Kagi for making assumptions that he was uncomfortable with the touch clearly shows that Hirano is going out of his way to try things he may not inherently want to try, but instead are things that Kagi wants, so he doesn't really want Kagi to hold back on asking to try things out. Kagi says that he's a really sweet guy and I agree wholeheartedly. So their hug finally officiates their dating relationship status?? (I am so giddy)
I wrote so much but it reads more like a summary than an analysis lol. I hope my ramblings make sense. But I really loved this chapter, and Hirano's hesitancy towards things that people normally do while dating is still there, so I'm super looking forward to see how they're gonna resolve their difference in needs, especially for Kagi who keeps wanting to kiss Hirano lol. We've also been seeing Hanzawa come up a lot, and there's still that run in with Hirano's senpai, so I wonder if there's gonna be some form of plot thread there.
It's obvious to everyone that Hirano didn't really slap him out of malice, but simply out of shock. We know that he loves Kagi and doesn't want to hurt him, thus him immediately feeling guilty and asking if Kagi was ok. But that face immediately after the attempted kiss...man. I really want to applaud Harusono-sensei's impeccable art and writing here.
As someone who is also aspec, knowing that people really wanted to do stuff like kissing and realizing it was totally different. If someone else had a crush, it was fun and exhilirating for me to listen in, but when someone had a crush on me, I was constantly questioning it because it felt unreal and I couldn't understand their like towards me. UHHHH all this to say, Hirano went through the attempted kiss and fully realized that Kagi does have different intentions when he says he likes someone.
Hirano contemplates whether to initiate the kiss this time (I think he's said before he doesn't mind certain acts if he's the one initiating), but then doesn't want to. I'm sure many people have talked about this before, whether Hirano would be open to certain romantic gestures such as kissing, holding hands, and other sexual activities. Hirano not wanting to kiss Kagi here can be interpreted as him feeling like its not the best time, but I personally see it as him not having any inclination towards kissing at all. He tells Kagi so and Kagi flinches a bit (poor boy). Maybe after some time, he would be open to it and they would take it slowly, so I'm really excited to see how their relationship develops further.
OK directly after telling Kagi that he might not be part of the norm who wants to kiss and stuff, we finally get a resolute confession from Hirano! We see his aspec-ness again in his confusion about the hugging "how is this different from last time?" and they talk about his aversion to the lower-back touch. Him getting mad at Kagi for making assumptions that he was uncomfortable with the touch clearly shows that Hirano is going out of his way to try things he may not inherently want to try, but instead are things that Kagi wants, so he doesn't really want Kagi to hold back on asking to try things out. Kagi says that he's a really sweet guy and I agree wholeheartedly. So their hug finally officiates their dating relationship status?? (I am so giddy)
I wrote so much but it reads more like a summary than an analysis lol. I hope my ramblings make sense. But I really loved this chapter, and Hirano's hesitancy towards things that people normally do while dating is still there, so I'm super looking forward to see how they're gonna resolve their difference in needs, especially for Kagi who keeps wanting to kiss Hirano lol. We've also been seeing Hanzawa come up a lot, and there's still that run in with Hirano's senpai, so I wonder if there's gonna be some form of plot thread there.
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Oh my GOD THANK YOU SI MUCH FOR THE TRANSLATION YOU GUYS ARE SO WUICK😢😢😢 anywho I actually died reading this chapter I have no other words EEUUEGDHHUEUEUGHHHHH
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I literally yelled when I saw this update lol. I also yelled "NOOOOOO" when I saw Hirano slap and push Kagi away 
((((((( but I'm super happy that they worked it out and are mostly on the same page after their conversation.
I'm fine if Hirano never wants to kiss Kagi, but I'm not gonna lie, I still want it lol. It would be nice if they work up to it eventually, giving Hirano a lot of time to process so he can be comfortable with it.omg can you imagine Hirano giving Kagi a small peck on the cheek when he goes off to uni as a parting gift???? Aghdskekjejsjfjejej I'll die
((((((( but I'm super happy that they worked it out and are mostly on the same page after their conversation. I'm fine if Hirano never wants to kiss Kagi, but I'm not gonna lie, I still want it lol. It would be nice if they work up to it eventually, giving Hirano a lot of time to process so he can be comfortable with it.
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This isn't a "get used to" thing.I literally yelled when I saw this update lol. I also yelled "NOOOOOO" when I saw Hirano slap and push Kagi away
I'm fine if Hirano never wants to kiss Kagi, but I'm not gonna lie, I still want it lol. It would be nice if they work up to it eventually, giving Hirano a lot of time to process so he can be comfortable with it.omg can you imagine Hirano giving Kagi a small peck on the cheek when he goes off to uni as a parting gift???? Aghdskekjejsjfjejej I'll die
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Omg gosh this is going to be so controversial....... Things I wanted to write if I was not in public. Is that Kiss was okay?? Definitely No..... Even Kagi understands.. It was non-consent. Even He didn't want to do it but it's mix of hormones and an overwhelming emotion that made him cross the line. I get it... I was shouting no at that kiss as well but I am not mad at Kagi either.... He is so sweet most of the time and gets overwhelmed with feelings at times that makes him do thngs that He shouldn't.... Dare I say that they act more like Teenagers than sasaki and miyano. Doing stuff you will regret and learn. As for Hirano... So far he is not okay with the kiss... It's not something he wanna do right now and maybe not in the future as well... Or maybe will warm up to it eventually. More than anything he was startled by the kiss than hate... Again it's hard to explain.
The way the I am so like Hirano and My friend is like Kagi makes me understand why Hirano is not mad... It's hard to explain in detail... My class is going to start so I will complete this after my class... I wanna write more on this but Very bold chapters from Sensei.
Edit: Back from class so here I go.... I thought Kagi would have a bad breakdown and thank goodness it didn't happen to that extent... I feel like both Hirano and Kagiura are trying to do what the other person want of them in their own way. Hirano trying to adjust himself to Kagiura's physical needs and Kagi trying his best to be weary of Hirano's boundaries. Feels like trial and error method with a lot of hurdles. Hirano doesn't like Kagi holding back for his sake... clear from the previous chapters. Hirano's reaction is so valid... Hirano you shouldn't be feeling so sorry for hurting Kagi. If that Kiss was an impulsive act then The slap was too.... You guys are steven even..
I didn't expect Hirano be like "come on!!! Give me a Slap". I didn't expect that.. I had a good laugh at it... Hirano was more concerned about hurting the person he cares for the most and it was because of him that Kagi is suffering...
And there comes the thing that I love about Sensei's writing.... The Healthy communication!!!!! They talked through things about what they want... What is Love to them... Hirano understanding that he got things more than staying together was gold.... also Hirano initiating the Hug was soo cute... He even used his tommorow's time.... This is not going to be the kind of first kiss that they are going to look back fondly... Maybe this will be the incident makes Kagi not cross that line... He is going to be filled with guilt and regret for his action.
The way Sensei handles them is what made me feel like I am okay with this... Main question, are these two going to get anyway sleep tonight? Am I gonna get any sleep tonight? And did Hanzawa stand there for 5mins?! If so, he might've heard them speak.. yea he knows or atleast suspects.. Poor Hanzawa doesn't want them to be like their brothers... I get why it was Sasaki and miyano who made him think that his brothers will be fine because they don't fight but on the other hand Hirano and Kagiura fight.
These two definitely want more than ten seconds to touch. I am looking forward to the abolition of ten second rule ( I am talking like it's a government rule or something lol) than them dating. Did Hirano hit his lips against Kagiura's Teeth or something?... Also I can't believe Sensei didn't hide much like she does Sasamiya... I am grateful for that it makes so much sense to show more in this case.
Team thank you so much for the translation and chapter... You guys were so fast.
The way the I am so like Hirano and My friend is like Kagi makes me understand why Hirano is not mad... It's hard to explain in detail... My class is going to start so I will complete this after my class... I wanna write more on this but Very bold chapters from Sensei.
Edit: Back from class so here I go.... I thought Kagi would have a bad breakdown and thank goodness it didn't happen to that extent... I feel like both Hirano and Kagiura are trying to do what the other person want of them in their own way. Hirano trying to adjust himself to Kagiura's physical needs and Kagi trying his best to be weary of Hirano's boundaries. Feels like trial and error method with a lot of hurdles. Hirano doesn't like Kagi holding back for his sake... clear from the previous chapters. Hirano's reaction is so valid... Hirano you shouldn't be feeling so sorry for hurting Kagi. If that Kiss was an impulsive act then The slap was too.... You guys are steven even..
I didn't expect Hirano be like "come on!!! Give me a Slap". I didn't expect that.. I had a good laugh at it... Hirano was more concerned about hurting the person he cares for the most and it was because of him that Kagi is suffering...
And there comes the thing that I love about Sensei's writing.... The Healthy communication!!!!! They talked through things about what they want... What is Love to them... Hirano understanding that he got things more than staying together was gold.... also Hirano initiating the Hug was soo cute... He even used his tommorow's time.... This is not going to be the kind of first kiss that they are going to look back fondly... Maybe this will be the incident makes Kagi not cross that line... He is going to be filled with guilt and regret for his action.
The way Sensei handles them is what made me feel like I am okay with this... Main question, are these two going to get anyway sleep tonight? Am I gonna get any sleep tonight? And did Hanzawa stand there for 5mins?! If so, he might've heard them speak.. yea he knows or atleast suspects.. Poor Hanzawa doesn't want them to be like their brothers... I get why it was Sasaki and miyano who made him think that his brothers will be fine because they don't fight but on the other hand Hirano and Kagiura fight.
These two definitely want more than ten seconds to touch. I am looking forward to the abolition of ten second rule ( I am talking like it's a government rule or something lol) than them dating. Did Hirano hit his lips against Kagiura's Teeth or something?... Also I can't believe Sensei didn't hide much like she does Sasamiya... I am grateful for that it makes so much sense to show more in this case.
Team thank you so much for the translation and chapter... You guys were so fast.
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Genuinely one of the best asexual love stories (even if not explicitly meant like that) I’ve ever read. Thanks for the update!!! They’re finally on the same page!!!
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I really resonated with the part about others having a crush me part. Don't worry I adore ppl writing a lot about the things they like.... The Passion maybe?lol... I wrote a lot as well. I was going feral whole last month
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I get you what mean. I am on Aroace spectrum and a lot of us are suprisingly or understandably ( idk anymore) are not mad at Kagi at all.... Maybe because we get where he is coming from.. Even within the spectrum ppl are so different. For me I Hate ppl been interested in me... Ik it's not their fault but I don't know that I can be that repulsed by that.... I literally cried when I got confessed for the first time... because I know I can't return what they want of me and it's not their fault for liking me either... My regret would that I couldn't talk a bit in detail with them about why I can't date them. As for Kagi... I feel bad for him... Hormones and overwhelming emotion got the best of him.. he did something he is going to regret. As for Hirano's reaction.. I get him..he is so like me but I don't know how to explain because it might not make sense in a logical sense... I am too overwhelmed to even write about Mairuma this time lol.
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Aaaahhhthhghfgfhhhhhh I love them so much :-((( <3 <3 <3 God this whole scene felt so real, the way they both had these split-second reactions stemming from completely different feelings (Kagi kissing Hirano out of joy vs Hirano hitting Kagi out of shock/discomfort) and then immediately feel equally guilty and want to take the blame for hurting the other.... I really love how considerate they both are, even Kagi who's quite impulsive and often acts before he thinks is quick to realize when he's done something bad. It's great to see healthy communication and boundary setting like this when so many BL manga just completely ignore those aspects of a relationship. I'm so glad and relieved that they talked things out right away and that Hirano was able to convey his feelings honestly, both the things he wants to and doesn't want to do, and that Kagi accepts him as he is. Having to compromise on something as significant as physical intimacy must be quite an emotionally taxing workload, but I have faith that they love eachother enough for things to turn out okay in the end.
I hope they're able to keep things steady now without many more misunderstandings and uncomfortable moments, this is such a good place for their romantic(?) relationship to start and it'd be lovely to see more cute moments now after SO many chapters of angst and perpetual anxiety lol. (Not complaining cuz I love every single chapter of this manga, it's just that fluffy times after ages of slow burn is the best thing ever to me and I would be sooo happy to see that soon.) Also the way Hirano confessed was the sweetest most Hirano-esque moment ever ughh ;__; I love him sm
Ik I literally just said I'm hoping for less angst but . I'm actually really excited to see if/when? Hanzawa decides to step in between them, he's such an intriguing character to me because of his whole "hey stop being gay" thing and I'm curious to see how this manga will handle it compared to Sasaki to Miyano, since this one is a little more bold with the heavier themes I think.
Thank you so much for the quick translation, this was a pleasure to read as always!!!
I hope they're able to keep things steady now without many more misunderstandings and uncomfortable moments, this is such a good place for their romantic(?) relationship to start and it'd be lovely to see more cute moments now after SO many chapters of angst and perpetual anxiety lol. (Not complaining cuz I love every single chapter of this manga, it's just that fluffy times after ages of slow burn is the best thing ever to me and I would be sooo happy to see that soon.) Also the way Hirano confessed was the sweetest most Hirano-esque moment ever ughh ;__; I love him sm
Ik I literally just said I'm hoping for less angst but . I'm actually really excited to see if/when? Hanzawa decides to step in between them, he's such an intriguing character to me because of his whole "hey stop being gay" thing and I'm curious to see how this manga will handle it compared to Sasaki to Miyano, since this one is a little more bold with the heavier themes I think.
Thank you so much for the quick translation, this was a pleasure to read as always!!!
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Little bold with heavier themes exactly
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Hah.
I'm honestly kinda anxious about their relationship, from a realistic perspective.
It was a source of tension with my grey ace ex.
She was also abusive, but...
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Well, SasaMyaa gets heavy with every coming out Sasaki has.
Hanzawa's backstory, Miyano having to convince Sasaki that he also is willing to be open and not reluctant/timid...
And now we have Sasaki signalling a desire to bottom (at least sometimes), and a friend who's an ally or perhaps more, on top of Sasaki keeping things low-key at college. "He has a girlfriend" "🤦♀️"
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Oh, it's gotta be meant like that.
The author is very much a queer ally. She told me (just chatting livestream) she puts effort into realism, with anxiety about doing it right.
This was before it was clear what was up with Hirano. I was thanking her for stuff like coming outs, sexual awakenings, etc.