Kimi ni Sasageru Otokomae - Vol. 3 Ch. 32 - It's Important

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Mangamo, they also got 12cm promise

YOU GOTTA BE KIDDING. FUCK EM

 

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Goddamn that was the cutest and smoothest thing ever. No wonder she was popular with the girls.

Howdy y'all, Kiwi here

Soooo... in the month since I was gone this series has apparently been licensed, that sucks. Obviously we'll stop, but not until the official release catches up to where we are. I've put in a lot of effort for that to go to waste.

Also not sure when the next chapter is going to be, just didn't want to leave y'all hanging too long.

https://discord.com/invite/Yp8EH5P9GR

Based and SL-pilled course of action

Mangamo, they also got 12cm promise

Tomboy Romance enjoyers in absolute shambles.

alt: No! I don't want this! I wanted SL to continue until the mangas ended! No, even after they ended. 10 epilogue chapters, at least!

 

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thanks for the update!

 

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Probably won't be a popular opinion on this site but the obsession with purity culture and the first kiss is nonsense. Who cares if your gf/bf had others before you, it doesn't 'damage' them in any way. I get they're kids but it's just so regressive.

Media of course exaggerates the importance of kissing and The First Kiss in particular. It DOES seem to be important in that culture IRL though. Also they consider the Formal Confession important. Both are becoming less important as time goes on but kissing in general is still a lot more of an important step than in the West.

I asked ChatGPT about it.

Spoiler: ChatGPT

> is the first kiss actually important in japan

In Japan, the first kiss does carry cultural significance, though maybe in a different way than in some Western contexts. A few points:

• Romantic milestone: In Japanese culture (and especially in media like dramas, anime, and manga), a first kiss is often portrayed as a very important turning point in a relationship—sometimes even more so than the first date. It’s often framed as a symbol of commitment and genuine affection rather than something casual.
• Timing and seriousness: Traditionally, people don’t kiss as casually in public compared to some Western countries. A kiss—especially the first—tends to be seen as more private and intimate, so it can carry more weight emotionally.
• Gender expectations: In more traditional views, women may expect the first kiss to mean the man is serious about the relationship. For men, too, it can be a way of showing intention beyond just casual dating.
• Modern shifts: Younger generations in cities are loosening up. Some people kiss earlier in dating, and it’s not always seen as a huge step, though it’s still usually considered more meaningful than in very casual Western dating culture.

So yes—it’s important, but how important depends on the person. Many Japanese people (especially those influenced by more traditional norms or romance media) do treat the first kiss as a special memory and milestone, while others see it as just one natural step in a relationship.


Do you want me to explain how it’s usually portrayed in Japanese media (like anime, dramas, and romance novels) compared to real life?

> Yes

Great — here’s the contrast between media portrayals and real-life attitudes in Japan about the first kiss:

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📺 In Japanese Media (anime, manga, dramas, romance novels)​

• Dramatic and idealized: The first kiss is often the big climax of a love story. Entire series build up to it—sometimes over dozens of episodes.
• Symbol of true love: It usually marks the moment when two characters officially acknowledge their feelings. Afterward, they’re considered a couple.
• Settings are carefully staged: Media often depicts the first kiss at sunset, in the rain, during fireworks, or under cherry blossoms—romantic, cinematic, and symbolic of destiny.
• Shy characters: Because kissing is portrayed as such a big step, characters often get nervous, embarrassed, or surprised by it, adding tension and drama.

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👥 In Real Life, Japan​

• Still meaningful, but not always so dramatic: For many, the first kiss is important emotionally, but it’s not necessarily a “life-defining” scene.
• More private: Public kissing is still less common than in many Western countries. A first kiss is often done in a quiet or private place.
• Relationship marker: For some, it’s the unofficial moment that turns “dating” into “a real relationship.” For others, it might just be a step toward getting closer, not necessarily a long-term commitment.
• Generational differences: Younger, urban Japanese are more relaxed—some might kiss on the first or second date, influenced by global dating culture. Older or more traditional people might expect it to happen only after trust and seriousness are established.

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👉 So, in short: media in Japan romanticizes the first kiss to an almost mythical level, while in real life, it’s still important but treated more naturally—though often more reserved and private compared to the West.


Would you like me to also compare how Japanese vs Western cultures view the timing of the first kiss in dating?