Koibumi to 13-sai no Actress - Vol. 6 Ch. 26 - Hero? (Second Half)

[Huichelaar]

So I've been stewing on this chapter for the past week still. And I would like to also add how awful Akari's behaviour is in this chapter. Instead of discussing in what way she's dissatisfied with her relationship with Isshiki, she lets the issues stew, drops them on Isshiki one day, doesn't give Isshiki any time to reflect (or space for that matter, because who's going to listen to someone who just told them they're selfish and pretend to be nice?), and then walks away. From his perspective, she ended their friendship all of the sudden due to issues she only brought up the day she decided to end it.

Now, to be fair, Isshiki also realized he'd been feeling good about being needed and helping someone out and he did feel guilty for this. It's not completely out of the blue. Although I'd still argue there's nothing wrong with feeling good about helping others.

Then, when things go bad and Akari needs help, she ends up trying to rely on one of few supporting pillars she had, Isshiki. She personally burnt this bridge when things were going fine, and then wants his help when things are not so fine. So now his help isn't so pitying anymore? Now she's fine accepting help despite her problems with it before?

From what I can tell this chapter is framed around criticising Isshiki's behaviour, but at the end of the day I find Akari's behaviour far more objectionable. I hope there'll be some reflection on this in a future chapter, but the flashback ends here, so I'm not holding out hope.

 

[BuzzBacksArmstrong]

They are trying to frame it like he was in the wrong for not going "save" her from the media, but there was no reason for the guy to destroy his life by showing there AND there was literally nothing he could do about the current situation, if anything he showing up would only make things worse by reaffirming the current narrative of her having a boyfriend.

They could keep calling each other or messaging to keep the moral high, but asking him to go there and basically commit social suicide was not the right thing to do for any of them.

He could say that instead of just not showing up and not even talking to her about it. I’m sure she’ll hate him still but at least there’s some reasoning presented

 

[BuzzBacksArmstrong]

Holy truth

Fumi WAS selfish, WAS a coward, but was also COMPLETELY sympathetic (and also just a victim of forced drama writing lol)

Dudes are just mad that he "fumbled" a potential romance which he didn't even reciprocate. "It should've been me" type shit, they are soooo obvious. I like big tits too (xD) but man these ppl in the comments are legit brainless gooners LMAO.

He could just tell her he can’t show up because he’s afraid or something. Are you sure you talk to people? Nobody would do this to someone they know so well.

 

[jcuum]

He could just tell her he can’t show up because he’s afraid or something. Are you sure you talk to people? Nobody would do this to someone they know so well.

That is LITERALLY what I meant by "victim of forced drama writing" bruh

Reading comprehension devil really is powerful, people even need forum comments explained to them now

 

[Nyaaa]

As expected, he's pathethic. Especially in this situation. This scandal is so fuxking easily fixed. Remember the dying father? You can use that as the excuse. Hell, it's not even an excuse. It's the real thing. Make a big deal about all this. Do a big press conference and explain the events and the circumstances around her father and how you became friends with him and her by chatting with the father about your passion, tv shows.

Then again, I'm not japanese. I don't have the mindset of "what about the (fuckers) others? Can't shake the boat~ can't make too much waves~).

 

[culuami11]

Nah, based on the title, there's no way the main character would fall in love with someone else

 

[BuzzBacksArmstrong]

That is LITERALLY what I meant by "victim of forced drama writing" bruh

Reading comprehension devil really is powerful, people even need forum comments explained to them now

The reason people are complaining is because of the bad writing. Not all that nonsense you typed out

 

[jcuum]

The reason people are complaining is because of the bad writing. Not all that nonsense you typed out

The "people" that mentioned bad writing was me and the person I replied to. LITERALLY one look in the first page of this comment section already proves my point.

Like look at that RakshaJaeger dude, man's just as pathetic as Eren. Him plus a bunch of others, brother just read for once lol

 

[BuzzBacksArmstrong]

The "people" that mentioned bad writing was me and the person I replied to. LITERALLY one look in the first page of this comment section already proves my point.

Like look at that RakshaJaeger dude, man's just as pathetic as Eren. Him plus a bunch of others, brother just read for once lol

I don’t even understand what you’re trying to say

 

[hangspotenzy]

Dear Fumi, KYS!!

 

[GlasswareGrass]

Ya know japan media always illustrated as disgusting obsessed and delusional bastards.
What I hate more is, how there was never EVER been anyone trying to show me otherwise. Nor have anyone tried to change it.
It's disgusting, and always will be disgusted in my eyes.
And Fumi, hard to decide for him what he should do. But for the present, Ayano can handle the rest.

 

[Cryozenics]

Although it's unlikely, I hope Fumi and Akari can at least meet once more for him to find closure and overcome his trauma. Also want to know what happened to her and her dad afterwards. Judging by the empty house, her dad either got moved for a palliative care like she said or he had already passed away.

 

[youkame]

You know
I think it'd be based if Director Umeda just tells Fumi to go kill himself.

 

[LeonsamaX]

I could sat so much about this but nobody wants to read an essay.
My tldr is he fucked up but she's also not faultless in this situation either. The whole meltdown could've been avoided with a few words, but I guess that's life.
Miscommunications and misunderstandings run rampant destroying relationships so it's up to YOU to speak your mind.

 

[LeonsamaX]

But tbh it would be great if Fumi helping Ayano gives him real confidence and by twist of fate Akari shows up again

 

[Callidus]

Did people miss the point that this entire background was explaining how he acts with Ayano now?
He's regretful of his inactions which is why he's more proactive in protecting Ayano and being more responsible in the present. He was what 23 dealing with an idol scandal in a workplace that abused him telling him to keep away, yeah of course he's going to freeze up anyone in that situation would of lmao.

Didn't you know? Everyone here in the MangaDex forums are super mega chad studs that would've banged Akarin, the director, everyone in the office, the dad, then proceed to show their dangly bits to all the people on the internet in response to the controversy with middle fingers up cause they're all super mega chad studs that do everything perfect. That's why they're reading manga alone in a basement or apartment, cause otherwise the super mega chad stud energy would throw the world into turmoil.

 

[Umbrum]

I'm sorry but I want him to get together with Akarin, at least let them reconcile.

 

[RiffRaffROTFL]

Is anyone bothered by the fact that if you're taking a closeup pic of a drink, there's absolutely no way you can make out the face of someone over a hundred feet away in the background?

 

[jefferychan]

Yeah, I don’t get this mc, did he love Akari or not ? He never was honest with her nor himself. He did nothing, things just happened to him and he went with it, and kept avoiding getting involved with Akari, cuz she’s an idol. Even though she said she wasn’t serious about it, just doing it for her dad and all, but nah he did nothing. So she got fed up and left him, the photo get leaked, she calls him, he avoids her call to « protect her », but in the end it’s just to protect himself, he does nothing, just going with the flow and hiding himself like always.
And now he has a new jobs, a 13yd girl is in love with him, he had the perfect woman but nah he let her go, now the only option he has is grooming a 13yd. Shinzo Abe is dead because of dudes like him. Useless bastard
Thanks for the translation

We gotta remember this is a fictional character. Though he's def selfish (in the way he gave her zero support after the actual scandal). The least he could've done was replied to her call, or check up on her from time to time. Though this was all foreshadowed in the last half of the manga, so I can't say I'm surprised. he just better do something the next time he's in a scandal.

 

[jefferychan]

No payoff with regard to that cunt of a director is going to make my blood pressure spike. Fuck that guy. I know it's not that kind of manga but mannnnnn...

Yeah. Too bad he's just a villain, and no one can do anything about it since he's at the top of the totem.