Kasane to Subaru - Vol. 5 Ch. 43

[Mafeb]

I hope Yamada-sensei will soon be back with another story. The characters are so cute/dorky/funny I need them in my life

 

[jonnywarlock]

I'm happy because Kasane and Subaru are happy.

And because that creepy dude still lives in mortal fear of Masamune. 🤭

I'm hoping this one gets a physical English release.

 

[jolynehoestar]

Thanks for the awesome work. Wha an adorable and genuine romance story glad for both of them!!!!

 

[JumboWheat01]

Well this just ended with high levels of adorable.

 

[theonegalen]

Yay! A thoroughly adorable and satisfying ending. Kasane looks fantastic in those overalls, especially when she is excited over her product! Good to see them happy with each other and their lives.

 

[GamKHT]

I agree that it seems like an axe. We never got to see Subaru's other brother, and Kasane's family as well. Maybe the author just wanted to move on as well, but it feels like a very different end compared to their other stories.

 

[zz2000]

Looked up what other recent works the mangaka has done; turns out they did a bunch of genderbend-themed original doujinshi.
https://www.dlsite.com/maniax-touch/circle/profile/=/from/work.maker/maker_id/RG56971.html

 

[outinthegardener]

It's nice how it ended by showing them still having goals to move towards. Getting that Silbegan cameo was a highlight for me! Tied it back to the beginning of the story.

Let's talk about setting- product design. While the story showcases how the figurine industry provides comfort and nostalgia, it's a fine example of the consumerist/petroleum age. Things like comfort and nostalgia have become commodified, regulated by the exchange value instead of their use value. That's why poor Silbegan can't get a proper figure- he doesn't move units.

And behind that, it is a facet of the external costs of the petroleum age. Plastics are one of the derivative products of oil refining. All of which have negative environmental consequences- solvents and microplastics and pollution and climate change. Our lives are immersed in plastic products, plastic packaging, plastic surgeries, because petroleum is the most effective fuel for global domination. Once power gets addicted to oil, the plastic is an inevitable byproduct.

When I see those gacha products they make, I remember the happy meal toys and action figures of my childhood (I am G.I. Joe and Ninja Turtles old). All those toys I begged my parents to spend on are now in the trash. Kasane's gacha products fill us with childhood glee in the present, yet their destiny is landfill. It's very doompill.

 

[ArcadeAcedia]

A strong ending, looking forward to their next work

 

[Netflex]

Thanks for the translation!
Hope to see everyone from the comments on their next work :3

 

[Netflex]

It's nice how it ended by showing them still having goals to move towards. Getting that Silbegan cameo was a highlight for me! Tied it back to the beginning of the story.

Let's talk about setting- product design. While the story showcases how the figurine industry provides comfort and nostalgia, it's a fine example of the consumerist/petroleum age. Things like comfort and nostalgia have become commodified, regulated by the exchange value instead of their use value. That's why poor Silbegan can't get a proper figure- he doesn't move units.

And behind that, it is a facet of the external costs of the petroleum age. Plastics are one of the derivative products of oil refining. All of which have negative environmental consequences- solvents and microplastics and pollution and climate change. Our lives are immersed in plastic products, plastic packaging, plastic surgeries, because petroleum is the most effective fuel for global domination. Once power gets addicted to oil, the plastic is an inevitable byproduct.

When I see those gacha products they make, I remember the happy meal toys and action figures of my childhood (I am G.I. Joe and Ninja Turtles old). All those toys I begged my parents to spend on are now in the trash. Kasane's gacha products fill us with childhood glee in the present, yet their destiny is landfill. It's very doompill.

Well, it's not really that doompilled as you portraying it, that's your perspective on these kinds of products after all.
From my point of view the people treasure this plastic, it's not just derivative product, that's why the landfill is not the destined place for it to be, maybe just earth near someone who loved it.
So yeah, no doomposting

 

[silencers]

Ehhh the ending could be fleshed out a bit more. This author loves to do timeskips, but I'm glad it got to finish on a happy note.

 

[rh75]

Nice little, fun story.
My only disappointment is we never see Kasane in a skirt or dress.
But that is just personal preference and doesn't effect the story.

 

[Hicleric]

Just to get it out of the way, not a fan of the time skip in almost any media. It creates a disconnect and by the time I'm done reorienting I've missed at least entire scene.

...but I love this couple so much (and gremlin-Kasane at her best) that I can't knock it too much. The ending vibe is exactly what the author has been aiming for the entire series and really gives it that bonafide slice-o-life feel. It's interesting that Subaru refers to her as his "partner", is that a stylistic choice on the part of the TL or an actual Japanese term?

Either way, couple goals

Plastics are one of the derivative products of oil refining. All of which have negative environmental consequences- solvents and microplastics and pollution and climate change.

Speaking of gremlins...just wanna highlight the dangers of glitter

 

[ghostwriter.123]

NOOO ITS OVER
I thought there'd be at least a few more chapters or pages

 

[Hicleric]

OK, I just started rereading and realized I missed a fantastic opportunity for a bad joke, so here goes:

Unlike Subaru's shapely ass, the ending here feels a bit flat


(I do like the ending btw, you can blame a projected 2-hour flight delay for this)

 

[Nehtiyalyr]

Another great series of the author, adult themes, good romance and excellent character development...

Already looking forward to the next work...

 

[Joseki]

Not personally a fan of "x years later" epilogues but overall it was a great read.
See you all commenting the next author's works.

Spoiler

I need to read the hentai this author makes at some point, I'm curious.

 

[kraize]

Thanks for the work. Definitely felt like it should've been longer but rushed to say "Series has to end in 10 chapters" or something. Still really didn't like the brother chapter....

 

[narutok]

thanks for the ride!!