Ogami-san Can’t Keep It In - Vol. 6 Ch. 29 - I Can't Hate A Friend

[MangaDex]

 

[Deoxyribo9]

People can have many intents and motives.

 

[blueRiver]

Thanks for the update!

 

[OniBarubary]

Man, this chapter is a pretty great microcosm of why this series is so good.

Life is messy, it doesn't have clean emotions and resolutions. Sometimes you got a bunch of shit warring in you and not all of it is great.

 

[imnotproudofthis]

This chapter kind of bugged me, the whole don't go out at night you can't defend yourself thing felt kinda sexist and controlling, that sort of thing is really big red flag, which is a shame because i really like their relationship otherwise.

 

[exxp]

wholesome-ing

 

[Brackass]

interesting seeing him actively using his "power" to reveal to improve people's self-understanding

 

[sakuchu]

@imnotproudofthis
Idk, I see it as him finally also opening up to her about his own worries and anxieties. At the beginning, he was super closed off and aloof, and now he's voicing his own concerns for her. Sure, this isn't warranted since she has a decent head on her shoulders and should be fine, but I think the fact that he's learning to voice his honest opinions to Meeko is overall a good sign. After all, a couple can't work through their problems if no one voices what they are.

 

[Flashplayer0CD]

@imnotproudofthis statistically woman who walk alone at night are targeted at a much higher rate then men usually due to a lack of self defense tools and also its easier to take advantage of due to a strength dif. Like its not "sexist" that he doesnt want her walking out ALONE its more or less that he wants someone with her. Because people dont target groups because its harder. And if youve read the story then its obviously not controlling but more worried. Why the fuck yall niggas gotta make everything "sexist". fuck outta here

 

[Yourself]

 

[Uvenam]

@Flashplayer0CD

japan is sexist in general lmao.

In a way, it was him saying he doesn't trust her to be independent. It is a valid concern, but the way you convey the information is important as well. There is a humongous difference between "You are more likely to be in danger, so please for your own safety make sure to have someone else with you to lower your chances" vs "You are weak woman and have dumb brain, more likely to follow drunk down dark alley"

 

[anon763]

@imnotproudofthis
It's not "sexist" to acknowledge the fact that lone women are more vulnerable.
Especially these days where, in many places, including Japan, the devices that equalize people in that kind of situation are illegal. Except for when the lawmaker's bodyguards carry them, of course.

 

[MacMeaties]

I'd just like to point out she's 4'10... and probably 40-50kg tops. Ya'll could steal the motherfucker as easy as lifting a bag of groceries.

 

[Purplelibraryguy]

@anon763 Actually, they seem to be much more in danger in places where those devices are legal, if we're talking about guns anyway.
Although personally, I think swords should be legal self-defence weapons. They can't be used at range, they can't readily be concealed--you know at a glance if someone's wearing a sword and can either refrain from targeting them if you had bad intentions, or give them a wide berth if you think they're someone to worry about. It's easy to insist swords be left at the door, you don't have to frisk anyone or any of that.

 

[IJustMadeThisToComment]

I was kinda expecting the "Truth Reveal" to be like,at the end of the chapter but other than that,it was pretty cool.

 

[xXPenisXx]

I'd just like to point out she's 4'10... and probably 40-50kg tops

I M A G I N E

 

[MasterPannya]

Screw agriculture.
Make him a guidance counselor.

 

[legendaryswordsman]

@imnotproudofthis in Japan this would be seen as a caring guy willing to take time out once a month to allow her out at night. This is due to as other's mentioned women are at risk of being attacked especially at night.
I'm also a little bit put off they're not married yet he's already so controlling over her who she can hang out with, trying to touch her friends so they reveal secrets, stalking (well he was looking out for her so 50/50 on that). He's giving her permission to go out once a month like he's her keeper.
How about saying i'm concerned about u so if u wanna go out at night by yourself u'll be a target so please take 1 or more friends/family with u.
or maybe suggest her taking self defense lessons, is pepper spray illegal in Japan?

 

[Loksel]

I read "fightin'" as "flirtin" in that second to last bubble...

 

[xXPenisXx]

@legendaryswordsman Anything that can be used as a weapon and has little to no utility outside that is illegal to possess without either a permit or a verifiable work-related need. Self-defense is not a right in Japan.

Edit: Rather, self-defense as a Westerner would know it isn't in the Japanese legal code. It's only allowed if there is an imminent and explicit threat to your life. Imminent ass-kicking? Just let it happen, the police must handle it.