Kusunoki-san wa Koukou Debut ni Shippai Shite Iru - Ch. 41.2 - My relationship with Kusunoki might be changing (Second part)

[FatUglyCrazyKid]

Respectfully, I don't feel that Kusunoki is ACTIVELY rejecting the prospect of liking MC like some users are claiming - that assumes she knows anything about romance and what it takes to like someone. She's most likely playing into the very cliche anime trope of "innocent girl doesn't understand her own feelings because she hasn't experienced love before" instead of actively recognizing it, understanding it and deciding to put it on hold like some people are claiming.

Felt like even the "why am I special" is a little too pushy for someone as innocent as Kusunoki now. He probably realized mid-way after hearing her response that it was too bold so he suddenly transitioned into some really vague response when asked about it himself.

Anyway regardless of what Kusunoki truly feels about this it's obvious the relationship will be put on hold for now. Aware of it or not she is still preoccupied with her main goal of making friends and being sociable and MC also has stuff to sort out with snake girl

 

[KanzakiYuu]

calling is like, nuclear option. you get a couple of texts or discord pings, but after like 15-20 minutes of no response, you're getting a call if I have any cause for concern.

also of note: hebikawa isn't one of his contacts. it says right on the screen to add her to call. He didn't want anything to do with her, I reckon. For me, that'd be an unlisted number and I'd ignore it.

Which, smart, because why the fuck would you ever want to talk to someone like that?

Right, I didn't notice the "add to your friends list" message. But the point is he gets a phone call and decides to not even check who it's from; when it can be an emergency (or not). Personally, I will still see who it is and then decide to pick up or not. That's all.

Edit: if Keisuke has to add Hebikawa to call her, would that mean Hebikawa has his contact saved? That's kinda cute.

 

[USB3pt0]

Right, I didn't notice the "add to your friends list" message. But the point is he gets a phone call and decides to not even check who it's from; when it can be an emergency (or not). Personally, I will still see who it is and then decide to pick up or not. That's all.

Edit: if Keisuke has to add Hebikawa to call her, would that mean Hebikawa has his contact saved? That's kinda cute.

I don't use LINE. Does it have contact lookup or friend-of-friend stuff? Could be that.

 

[USB3pt0]

I'm more than aware of how it's likely to go.

I have my personal wishes for what might happen in a manga like this, but I understand the difference between what I, an individual, would be happy with, and what is statistically likely to actually occur.

But I appreciate the constant smugness that you've been leaving through your comments over the last couple of chapters. I'm glad you're excited in your superiority in knowing the basic formulae for romcom manga, and aren't afraid to showcase it at every opportunity.

Beats bitching and moaning about the plot in a manga written for japanese teenagers because your girl lost.

 

[kaijuwega]

the "Nope, figure it out yourself" reeks of "female hands authored this."

 

[KanzakiYuu]

I don't use LINE. Does it have contact lookup or friend-of-friend stuff? Could be that.

Same, I haven't used line in over a decade.

 

[LeonsamaX]

His phone is at literally 1%
Completely kills the drama of him "ignoring her" when he couldn't even answer that without his phone shutting down 😂😂

 

[AAlvin]

Can't wait to see our snake queen

 

[Loukhx]

I have my personal wishes for what might happen in a manga like this, but I understand the difference between what I, an individual, would be happy with, and what is statistically likely to actually occur.

I am certainly convinced that it is not just your individual preference for how this story should go. Just look at the comments on the last few chapters - Hebikawa is the only character that makes this manga actually interesting for a lot of people (dare I say, the majority). What is the argument behind going with the Kusunoki route? I also think it's very obvious that it's boring and I hope that the author is aware of this too.

 

[tbax99]

If I had to guess, Hebi likely ran away from home after her creepy step-dad tried to do something to her.

That's my guess too. She is probably asking to stay at his place and will guilt trip him into allowing it.

 

[GetRekdm8]

Why would Hebi be calling him late at night? Did something happen to her and she is calling for help?

I smell a snake rescue arc incoming.

Ugh, hope not. She's an insanely unlikeable character and the story is really worse off trying to fit her in and stumbling over itself to redeem her, especially after seeing her backstory.

 

[freedomseekr]

People are out here calling Kusunoki boring when it's been hinted at that there's stuff we don't know about (yet). The little tomboy said she changed severely between when they saw each other in elementary school for the last time and meeting again in high school. And it's been patently clear from the first chapter that her desire to do a change-up for high school isn't probably just a flight of fancy.

Would not be shocked if there was some serious drama coming our way once we finally delve into Kusunoki's past. Probably once we've resolved the issues surrounding Hebikawa.

 

[animan095]

I hope Ririsa's plans work out and make Kusunoki break!