Kuro Gal-san ga Kuru! - Vol. 5 Ch. 45

[Shamgarsan]

Because once the MC scores a girlfriend most shounen readers can't self-identify as him anymore. So that's where the story ends.

Ending a romcom when the couple gets together is very common beyond just shounen and has more to do with the natural arc of stories than anything else. “Will our protagonists overcome the hurdles keeping them apart?” is a simple but highly effective conflict to drive a romance story. Once that is resolved, it forms a natural conclusion. It is possible to continue in a new story direction with a new conflict driving it, but that’s basically renegotiating the terms of the deal with your audience and can be quite tricky. Some have done it very well, but others haven’t done it well, and many don’t even try.

My problem is not the “they get together and lived happily ever after” conclusion. It’s basic yet functional storytelling. My confusion and irritation stems from the Japanese tendency to insert a random separation gap between “they get together” and “they lived happily ever after.” There’s no story arc in that gap. They just separate, don’t communicate, and then suddenly reunite. Nothing actually happens. It’s a perfunctory part of the epilogue pattern for no payoff. Yet I’ve seen it many times.

Why that gap? Is there some Japanese cultural meaning they are tapping into? Or is just a cliche brought about by sloppily imitating stories where the protagonists must make a heart-wrenching sacrifice at the climax and then a reunion comes as a genuine cathartic surprise? It vexes me so.

 

[ILOVECODY]

A cute ending to this series. Even if it was nothing special in the end I really liked how comfy it was, and the fan service was nice. Another one to add to the ever growing Gyaru library.

 

[ILOVECODY]

The positives: she looks cuter with her hair down, it didn't take ten years for them to meet again, they ended up as a couple.
The negatives: I wanted to see more of them dating, we didn't even get a kiss.
Overall it could've been better, but it was nice to read.

Pretty sure they kissed last chapter at the end.

 

[orangerain7734]

Well, this is probably as good of an ending as we can get here. Thanks to the team for all their hard work.

As mentioned in the last chapter, I probably wouldn't mind a bittersweet ending, but this was okay, too. I honestly like Azuki better with her hair down at the end, and while I don't know whether she's aware of the challenges ahead of her for going serious with Kuroda, she seemed like she has matured enough to take them on, at least. Knowing the author's other works, I wouldn't mind a separate adult-oriented one of this in the future.

Realistically, I'd give this a 7.7/10, but I'll be generous and round it up to an 8.

 

[PantsuPillow]

So tamagoro's doujins are based, however this manga definitely feel like it was axed.
The first 10 or so chapters were quite enjoyable, however it quickly got stale since nothing really happened.
Like even after reading it, I can't for the life of me remember almost anything about the story, that's how unremarkable it was.

I hope he goes back to doujin's or rather co-writes his next manga with a more competent author.

 

[ijontichy]

I see bags of fun in Kuroda's future.

 

[AnotherDuck]

She looks more mature.

Nicely paced ending. No terribly dramatic ending arc or anything. Absolutely not even close to axed or rushed.

 

[Hardik_7547]

Thanks a lot for the translations, will see in your new/other projects.

 

[COMTAN]

It is a good ending 8/10 and a special thanks for Tomoshibi scanSquigglesJP Tomoshibi

 

[kuma]

that was bit rushed ending. it was okay start, directionless middle part, then in attempt to make some sort of plot, it's just become mess. at least the characters are fun. 6/10.

 

[openeeyes]

Another one of my covid comforts has ended

 

[MetalGearLiquidus]

Well, once I heard that it was ending this soon, I knew it couldn't be as good as Gal Gohan for me, but I still appreciate it for what it is. The fact that I felt like it could stand up to it was good enough, but man, am I sad that it ended a little too soon for my tastes.

 

[wallsg]

Hate to be a broken record here but it was a surprisingly better ending than I was expecting. At least it wasn't milked for hundreds of chapters like some others but I'm not sure if I would have minded seeing these two for just a bit longer

I'm glad we didn't get a really abrupt end like them getting hit by Truck-kun crossing the street holding hands. Of course then we could have an Isekai sequel. (That would be Hamita...)

 

[wallsg]

I'm expecting an H doujin epilogue. With legally distinct versions of the characters, if necessary. Make it happen, Tamagoro.

There's a lot if you search for this in a special place but nothing that looks related to this series (even without the language restriction).

artist:tamagoro language:eng

He's (gender assumption) also NTR Clean. This only finds four old references that are by other mangakas in collections.

artist:tamagoro tag:netor

 

[JaxunHero]

pretty satisfied
though I wish there was a flash forward to married life

 

[KuroeNekumi]

Hate to be a broken record here but it was a surprisingly better ending than I was expecting. At least it wasn't milked for hundreds of chapters like some others but I'm not sure if I would have minded seeing these two for just a bit longer

Honestly I feel the last volume would have been better with the transfer taking at least one chapter less, with them declaring their love and meeting up moved up one chapter and then having an entire chapter dedicated to their daily life together.

Like, having a small epilogue that's them just on a date as adults talking about how she's doing in Uni and stuff around how often they meet, if he has any plans for moving up in his career, spending the time being a bit flirty and enjoying each other's company, ending on them either going into a motel, back to his place to eat, or just on a romantic moment at night close to the moment they'd go back to their homes.

Definitely would feel more satisfying. The volume extra could just be them on the beach or spending a day together at either of their houses. Sad that now those opportunities are lost.

 

[NorseLoki]

This one was nice

 

[motheblackcat]

Thanks for all the work! Heh I liked the slap on RG, any other romcom is better at this point heh!

 

[Jeiben]

Aww that was a sweet ending, I really liked it.

Also WOW, those boobs in page 19 felt like a whiplash

 

[Siquall]

She look even better with long hair.