Noa-senpai wa Tomodachi. - Vol. 6 Ch. 58 - Noa-Senpai and A Hug

[KamikoAki]

I agree with the people who are conflicted here.

I think he needs to be more direct with her about some of the things she does rather then just shrug it off.

I don’t think she needs to change, but feeding into unhealthy habits isn’t really the right thing to do either.

But all of that is overshadowed by him getting drunk to do something he also seemed to have wanted but usually would apply too much rational thinking to avoiding doing anything.

This is just my take but trying to put myself in his shoes I think he likely has a desire for a physical connection which he normally wouldn’t allow to be showed given how he acts around people. I think his personality may slightly be a way to show less of what he wants for his own sake (atleast that’s how It is for me, normally trying to avoid showing any emotion as some kinda cope around people, but I’m also weird idk). Just from how he acted at the end there it felt very “I want this deep down but if I think about it at all I could find issues with taking this action easily— but I still want it”

Although it kinda puts their relationship further in limbo, she basically wants him to be a partner in all ways other then actually dating which is a recipe for a mess in most cases since then one person can easily move on since there wasn’t anything official etc.

 

[dont]

I agree with the people who are conflicted here.

I think he needs to be more direct with her about some of the things she does rather then just shrug it off.

I don’t think she needs to change, but feeding into unhealthy habits isn’t really the right thing to do either.

But all of that is overshadowed by him getting drunk to do something he also seemed to have wanted but usually would apply too much rational thinking to avoiding doing anything.

This is just my take but trying to put myself in his shoes I think he likely has a desire for a physical connection which he normally wouldn’t allow to be showed given how he acts around people. I think his personality may slightly be a way to show less of what he wants for his own sake (atleast that’s how It is for me, normally trying to avoid showing any emotion as some kinda cope around people, but I’m also weird idk). Just from how he acted at the end there it felt very “I want this deep down but if I think about it at all I could find issues with taking this action easily— but I still want it”

Although it kinda puts their relationship further in limbo, she basically wants him to be a partner in all ways other then actually dating which is a recipe for a mess in most cases since then one person can easily move on since there wasn’t anything official etc.

Yea if this wasn't clearly a strategy of hedging that women (men can do it too obviously) deploy to extract validation and affirmation for themselves without making themselves as vulnerable or obligated in kind. I find people realize the woman's culpability for this problem when you relate it to something abstracted away from sex.
If someone proposes a business partnership that involves both parties investment but only requires one parties investment up front, it can be seen as worthwhile depending on the risk and potential payout. However most investors would find putting their own resources in that risky position makes you seek confirmation. The creditor in this hypothetical scenario is NOT being unreasonable for wanting to get more intimately involved with the operations of the business they are invested in. It's also deeply suspicious when the debtor avoids confirming the status of the investment funds or even the potential payout. This behavior naturally and rationally gets scrutinized and often investigated as fraud.
Now someone would also be valid in pointing out how this analogy is evoking a transactional relationship. This type of interpretation is less than ideal in regards to romantic affairs. However it's self evident such an analysis isn't inaccurate and the generalization of it's sexed double standards also sustain scrutiny unharmed.
Given this analysis I would argue for the sake of both Noa and whomever they wish to affirm themselves with change needs to occur on Noa's part. There is nothing but asymmetrical extractions of emotional validation or affirmation happening when Noa can't at minimum define their intentions or relationship status. Noa is operating like an emotional Private Equity firm. Clearly this works for Noa but it's the responsibility of the public to identify and hold these entities responsible for eroding trust and harming the sustainability of future cooperative endeavors.

 

[derpman568]

He could bring her the sun and moon and she'd ask "where are the stars and other planets"

 

[LeonsamaX]

It's funny seeing a lot of guys here go "awooga booba I'd fold just for her folds" when that's probably exactly what Noa's Exs did. And they still dumped her ass quick. Even if you think crazy is OK , it'll make you miserable and it doesn't help her nervous attachment issues

 

[GIN_8_6_]

After that hug rihito got a boner while pressing against Noa's p*say and noa became horny

Afterwards they did a lot of unholy wrestling match

 

[mifti]

YOU GUYS ARE DOING GOD'S WORK

 

[mifti]

I will comment this again, I am still unsure what the author thinks of Noa's behavior. Does the author think Noa's behavior is bad or good?

Getting mixed signals here.

have u considered the author may not be creating from a moral & ethics standpoint

 

[mifti]

gosh some of y'all on the comments just really hate women lmao

 

[Rh0n]

Although it kinda puts their relationship further in limbo, she basically wants him to be a partner in all ways other then actually dating

Thing is, it's not that what she actually wants. She tries so hard to condition herself that being friends for life with Rihito is the best and safe position she could get even due to her horrible romantic trackrecord. Which why I'm excited for upcoming content, their relationship is definitely not in limbo.

 

[Alex646]

gosh some of y'all on the comments just really hate women lmao

Noa is exactly that type of women that could be hated easily.
Just look closer, Noa's tricks are the same which toxic women usually use in relationships. Especially romantic relationships.
I'd like to see how Noa grows, becomes better person for friendship, for loving. In current state she's just horrible... And Rihito can't fix her because it needs tremendous time and efforts. He is just not such person. He was even failing on stopping Noa's antics in this chapter while Noa just crossed all adequate limits and boundaries.

 

[syhoa]

At this point, they will fuck and say that is friendship gesture

 

[IIILordIII]

I need her so bad it's unreal.

 

[Highorse]

That was heavy, kinda made me like Noa less.

My brother in christ when has she NOT been heavy

that said this entire series hinges off of rihito taking no bullshit and a genuine prayer (on my and some readers, at least) that Noa changes for the better (though reading the comments there seem to be plenty who would be happy with her now)

 

[guygarelard]

Y'know that one quote by the Sailor Moon Author about her ideal man being "kind, capable, and pathetic"?

I think the author here is the same, but with the genders swapped

 

[Chuito]

If my memory is correct wait for like 9-12 chapters till we get a new status quo between them

The raws that far ahead?

 

[Chuito]

Isn't established very early? Multiple break ups affected her perception of romance so much she desperately clings to more safe "friendship" relationship. If Noais this worked up and fearful of not losing Rihito in the "friend" status, the thought of losing him when she is much in love with him would break her completely, I doubt she ever recovers in case of ultimate rejection.

She would definitely spiral if Rihito abandons her this far in considering how badly she has fallen for him.

In her mind, if its romantic it will fall apart and she would end up abandoned again. As you said, she most likely won't be able to handle a break up with him now so it must stay as friends no matter what. Thus she has deluded herself so.

Rihito also isnt that much better either, he just goes in the opposite direction and never gets close to anyone. Least he could do is visit his family before or after the dinner date with Noa. He is still human after all, we cant live in solitude without slowly going insane.

Im starting to think one could argue Rihito also likes her back a lot but doesn't know it. Many times now he has been surprised with himself at how comfortable he was when Noa pushed to get closer. He did tell her he was happy just having her around recently. (Being feverish aside)

 

[Whoopswrong]

If my memory is correct wait for like 9-12 chapters till we get a new status quo between them

Now this is something to look forward to. 9 - 12 chapters is crazy though. Thank you!

 

[draxdeveloper]

Their relationship will get bumped to a new level soon. And I feel like plenty of people would be particularly happy about certain development that got prophesized in comments.

This is not what romcom veterans would qualify as "progress-lacking" series and it has continuity that often flows chapter to next chapter, it's not even that episodic compared to many of similar type. And their relationship is growing, we literally getting status quo upgrade in 10 chapters.

I mean, their relationship is surely growing. But that's not my issue. I am talking about her progress.
In the series it's acknowledge she has emotional issues that need to be dealt with, thus, we get this expectative

 

[GreenOwlRanger]

I'd agree she was pretty bad, if she wasn't so easy to talk down.

 

[Rh0n]

The raws that far ahead?

Raws are at chapter 82! So yeah, that's why I hope our team picks up the pace.