Kono Koi wo Hoshi ni wa Negawanai - Vol. 3 Ch. 14 - My Girlfriend

[Colorsparks]

I feel physically sick, like Eri please figure your shit out. I really hope she doesn't stay with Kyou after this, even if it takes her longer to realize how in love with Fuyuki she is.

 

[Colorsparks]

Most likely Eri is bi, since while they never worked out she did seem at least okay with the previous relationships.

She might be bi, I want to be clear, but she's only shown interest towards a girl, Fuyuki. She says when she dates someone she starts to like them but she probably doesn't see it as romantic. It's also worth noting at least two of her exes were abusive so I think she really just doesn't understand romantic love.

 

[nhudles]

it hurt to see that kyou ended up being so forceful to the point eri had to kick him away. and it makes it all really sad too, because even kyou who was her childhood friend, ended up being violent with her AND cheated at the end. and the fact that the same happened with all her past relationships, emphasizing that eri would only ever want to be with and depend on fuyuki like she originally wanted before dating him... good writing, amazing chapter, but OUCH

 

[beThereShortly]

As much as Eri-chan can get portrayed as the "bad guy" in all this. I really feel bad for her.
She's in a very confusing situation due to how close she's always been to Fuyuki without ever needing to come to term with her romantic feelings for her.
And she's partly to blame for this, of course, but so is Fuyuki.

And Kyo... after the last chapter I felt really empathetic for him. It's a big mess for the three of our main characters.
And as much as I want to continue to see in him in a good light. After all I do understand wanting to be "number one" in the eyes of the person to love.
His behaviour here is really unacceptable. And if he goes for the rebound girl... Man what a shit head.

Bref. Thank you very much for the chapter. I can't get enough of this author.
The "title page" for this chapter (page two that is) is really, really good. I want it signed and framed on my wall.

 

[katxts]

all I have to say is kisaki best girl

 

[Kaguya-Sama]

Eri’s Birthday was just over a month after Kyo and Eri started dating, so they’ve been together for 2-3 months max.

I'm sorry but it seemed you guys are right which unfortunately make Kyo even dumber. Sorry but there is no reason to keep holding on to that relationship if that relationship isn't even that long in the first place lol.

 

[Kaguya-Sama]

If I'm him, I would have dumped Eri before that mess since I know she isn't putting me over her "friend" ESPECIALLY if I already went out of my way to talk to her about it which Kyo did. Also Eri should've broken up with him too that moment since it IS clear that they aren't seeing eyes to eyes, especially if her boyfriend break the agreement between them.

 

[Wachtail]

Holyshit Eri went from bad to worst...
Also, whilst it'll probably not happen that quickly, I really hope Kyo ends-up with his kouhai. Especially after getting dumped like that.
Kisaki still best girl. And even though she still hasn't any romantic feeling towards Fuyuki (yet?), I still really wants her to win.
Also also, Fuyuki went from eating something too spicy, to drinking alcohol due to the panicking. Hecking cute.
Thanks for the chapter!

 

[Kaguya-Sama]

Also, whilst it'll probably not happen that quickly, I really hope Kyo ends-up with his kouhai. Especially after getting dumped like that.

What Eri said is true. She did say that she would put Fuyuki first. While Kyo is a victim, Eri is clear about who is the number one for her from the start. Kyo should've broken up with her if he didn't like that.

 

[lloyd998]

I just started reading this whole series today so I am a bit late to the chat, but I wanted to yap a bit about my thoughts on the chapter.

But, before I do that... I just gotta say this one thing...

WE EATIN' GOOD TONIGHT WITH THIS ONE!!!! YESSIR!!!!

DAMN THAT CHAPTER WAS GOOD!!!

 

[lloyd998]

Anyway, Yapping commence:


Summary/Cliff-Notes:

Kyo is scum.

I honestly believe his built-in misogynistic ideas on women and relationships were the main cause of his actions. His actions were completely inexcusable. He was never a real friend to Eri from the beginning, he actively attempted to drive a wedge between Eri and Fuyuki despite the fact that he agreed to be placed lower than Fuyuki in Eri's Mind when Eri agreed to go out with Kyo.

He should have communicated directly with Eri how he was truly feeling about how he felt in his relationship, ended the relationship with Eri and supported Eri and Fuyuki from the start of the relationship up to this chapter. He grew up with Eri so he should have a good read on how Eri communicates and how she understands the world.

He is a terrible person, as far as I'm concerned. If he doesn't get therapy or some form of treatment, he will forever be alone and angry. Fine by me though, good riddance tbh.

Eri is akin to an airhead when it comes to relationships, it seems.

She is trying to navigate her way with relationships but consistently bad experiences with men and women makes her terrified inside. I feel really, really, REALLY bad for her. She doesn't deserve any of the trauma or abuse that she has had to endure her entire life. She deserves so much better.

Fuyuki

I think she's suffering on the inside. I don't know what is going on with her hand/fingers and why her hand is always getting more and more bandaged up. I'm worried about her.

Sempai is the Goat rn.

I think she knows what she's doing, pushing Eri's buttons like this. She's awesome and I am enjoying what she is doing.

Note: I deleted my detailed thoughts on this but I think my summary is cohesive enough for y'all to get the big picture.

 

[Moosan]

Damn it. I just now realized that the previous scanlator used Kyo as Kyou. Technically the correct one is Kyou and I don't know why I used Kyo but maybe out of my habit. Should I change it from the next chapter to Kyou? Honestly, I wanna change all from ch.7 but I'm just too lazy to do that

 

[shittycoolusername69]

It kind of tickles me that despite the character development and backstory Kyo is still such an NPC. I get that in a yuri manga you don't want to make the male love rival too sympathetic or interesting, but man... Says he'd be different from those other guys, but then he's the same. I don't even hate him, he's just so basic

 

[kazeninaru365]

It kind of tickles me that despite the character development and backstory Kyo is still such an NPC. I get that in a yuri manga you don't want to make the male love rival too sympathetic or interesting, but man... Says he'd be different from those other guys, but then he's the same. I don't even hate him, he's just so basic

The fact that Kyou is the same as other guys Eri dated is the whole point.

Dude is simply a plot device, as he has always been.

The brilliance with Shinoa is that you learn about characters through the other characters’ lens + internal POV.

The reason why there is some het is because Eri for the sake of her life couldn’t comprehend “romantic love > friends”
To her, Fuyuki being number one > romantic love.

But at the same time can’t connect Fuyuki and romantic love for her sake.

Eri always and forever in her POV considers that Fuyuki is her number one. She can’t think of Fuyuki as romantic partners because to Eri up to now, romantic love is like checking boxes and following the norms (people around her seeing romantic relationship as normies stuff).

Other manga and even in real life, we have seen this with people having difficulties getting together with their “friends” because to them romantic feelings are not as precious as “the person” themselves (quote Skip and Loafers - similar to experience of Shima - literally said that “Person” is greater than “Lovers” and Yuzuki - extremely hurt to be seen as a prize to get rather than be appreciated for who she is).

Anw, I feel like Shinoa-sensei is opening things up in chapter 15 so that they can lean one way or the other between senpai and Eri at this point. Let’s see what endgame we get

 

[loveistheplan]

I think she's suffering on the inside. I don't know what is going on with her hand/fingers and why her hand is always getting more and more bandaged up. I'm worried about her.

It's a bit blink-and-you'll-miss-it, but it's self-harm/an anxious habit. She keeps scratching herself and rubbing the skin raw to the point her nails are damaged and the skin is bleeding. You get a good look at it when Kisaki picks her up near the end of chapter 8. It's really heartbreaking.

She is trying to navigate her way with relationships but consistently bad experiences with men and women makes her terrified inside. I feel really, really, REALLY bad for her. She doesn't deserve any of the trauma or abuse that she has had to endure her entire life. She deserves so much better.

It honestly baffles me the amount of hate she gets. Finding her frustrating or annoying is like whatever, but for experiencing the same confusion most people do when figuring out they're LGBT+? To the point she's the big villain in the same chapter we see her misled and manhandled in the same way she was by abusive exes? We r losing the plot.

 

[NIPHY]

thank you for the update!

ERI-CHAN SHUT THE FUCK UP. WE LOVE YOU SENPAI

Lmaoo you wouldn't know how much I chuckled after reading this lol ahahahahaha

If we we're the authors will be writing and ending this manga with fuyuki and senpai . In their happy anniversary while kyou and erin trying to find themselves

 

[lloyd998]

Random Question:

I recently switched over from anime to manga and does anyone have any manga recommendations similar to this story?

 

[kazeninaru365]

Damn it. I just now realized that the previous scanlator used Kyo as Kyou. Technically the correct one is Kyou and I don't know why I used Kyo but maybe out of my habit. Should I change it from the next chapter to Kyou? Honestly, I wanna change all from ch.7 but I'm just too lazy to do that

Don’t worry too much about it OP. You’re the GOAT for completing the translation. I’m very happy to see more readers for this manga. This peak needs more recognition.

Random Question:

I recently switched over from anime to manga and does anyone have any manga recommendations similar to this story?

Welcome to the manga appreciation club!
If you want a juicy love triangle without het. Try How to Break a Triangle. (Please read the manga with an open mind)

I’m planning to write a deep dive for this trio on Reddit after all of my wrap-ups with KoiHoshi, would love to see more people jump onboard to analyze and discuss about peak manga 🔥

I love your wrap-up up there too. I personally have a passion for character development and manga literature, so I appreciate when other readers are objective and thorough with their comments. We need that rather than just commenting for the sake of commenting

 

[kazeninaru365]

It's a bit blink-and-you'll-miss-it, but it's self-harm/an anxious habit. She keeps scratching herself and rubbing the skin raw to the point her nails are damaged and the skin is bleeding. You get a good look at it when Kisaki picks her up near the end of chapter 8. It's really heartbreaking.


It honestly baffles me the amount of hate she gets. Finding her frustrating or annoying is like whatever, but for experiencing the same confusion most people do when figuring out they're LGBT+? To the point she's the big villain in the same chapter we see her misled and manhandled in the same way she was by abusive exes? We r losing the plot.

Better yet, Eri in chapter 15 upcoming said that

Spoiler

if she knew that Fuyuki loves women, Eri would want to be her girlfriend

The thing with chapter 16 after this is that:

1. Vol 3 ending in chapter 15 is like the sales estimation point for publisher. If the book sells well, they make keep funding and not rush the manga to end earlier.
2. Shinoa is a sadist of a mangaka lol, now that I think more about it, I feel like we may have to brace ourselves whether an ending with Fuyuki x senpai or Fuyuki x Eri is more painful to readers
3. Personally, I doubt that Fuyuki will love senpai as much as she loves Eri, but the scenario where Fuyuki gets together with senpai is not impossible (this doesn’t mean that she stops loving Eri - it’s more like the idea of giving up and moving on because your friend is “straight”)
4. I need these two to communicate, such as Eri please speaks out first like when she was little. Little Eri is just my favorite, her being protective, strong and responsible as an invidual is great.
5. If the series doesn’t sell well, we may not get any of little Eri’s POV from when she is in elementary (being bullied, family negligence) up to high school (dealing with social awkwardness, violent abuse, bullying). Just think about it is depressing.

I don’t want this series to end yet…

 

[Konpeitorio]

Random Question:

I recently switched over from anime to manga and does anyone have any manga recommendations similar to this story?

Maybe this story has similar vibe.

- Tsumetakute Yawaraka
https://mangadex.org/title/36bd3ec2-b2a0-4131-8412-82e3e0588134/pinky-candy-kiss
- Philia to Eros no Aida
https://mangadex.org/title/1c5cd04a-8b08-47c5-997c-b3952f66a310/philia-to-eros-no-aida