Tokubetsu na Chuutohanpa - Ch. 48 - Hollow victory.

[Dingo777]

I mean, great for her for passing. But seems like a lot of time passed with them apart and she hasnt thought about their future at all, so whats the point of meeting Misono now?

Asuna has known what she wants from the beginning, she wants to be in a relationship with Misano. Misano’s the one who’s been keeping them vague.

 

[crate90]

It's still funny that, of the two, she's struggled the most. It's like the dog that caught the car but doesn't know what to do with it. She never really thought through the circumstances of a gay relationship and what it might require in their setting, and it shows. I'm glad she was introspective this chapter and recognized her issues.

Now she has to hope it's not too late. Kudos to Misono for reaching out and wishing her luck despite their separation—it shows she still cares. She's always doing thoughtful things like that, so it's not surprising. I wonder why she hasn't responded, but I guess we'll see. Maybe she's also busy or needs more time.

Thanks for the chapter and good luck.

Let's hope Asuna trusts Misono now or else

 

[deathpigeon]

I mean, great for her for passing. But seems like a lot of time passed with them apart and she hasnt thought about their future at all, so whats the point of meeting Misono now?

surely the time that's passed isn't because asuna hasn't been thinking of the future but because she's found it difficult to approach misono without some additional reason.

 

[FreezeBlue]

like, this has been a yuri of all drama, and specifically the drama inherent to heteronormativity. if you want to read a yuri without that, then just read a different yuri because this one has always been this.

No I'm actually fine with that kind of drama
But the only thing that I tired of is that the repeated same drama with no character development and any progress at all!!
And it's getting worse with the time has passed, Misono texted her and Asuna reply and no read or reply from her at all, which is just going to make her cornered even more!!!
Sorry my friend but it's just... Damn

 

[Weebshit5149]

I imagine that we are going to have new drama, either Misano had something happen to her while they weren't talking OR she wanted to be "normal" again and is cheating with a guy.

I doubt shes "cheating" with a guy, shes been shown to be way more comfortable with who she is as a person since coming out and ending things with the first guy, shes not open about her preferences to the public but not everyone needs to be in the first place. If anything I can see her holding back a bit longer until asuna can figure her own self image and preferences out on her own cause that's the only way things end healthily n happily

 

[Weebshit5149]

At this point Asuna has tried several things to make herself feel more assured in their relationship (including crossdressing), and Misano has shot them down and offered nothing in return except words. People keep saying Misano is the only one who communicates but ALL she’s done to this point is talk.

Asuna can't rely on Misono to magic wand all her self image and sexuality issues away. That's shit she needs to work through on her own way before she can ask some one else to fix. How is misono supposed to cater to some one who doesn't know what they actually want or need that's like expecting a waiter to know your order even though you haven't looked through the menu at all

 

[Weebshit5149]

Your girlfriend, who to this point has shown 0 signs she's ever willing to take your relationship beyond anything more than a dirty secret, tells you she needs some space RIGHT BEFORE college exams and then hard ghosts you immediately after?

Sorry hun, it's not a question of "if" at this point it's a question of "who". She's either going to move on to another guy, or a girl who's more willing to let things stay secret because there is no way she's got the nerve to be out in college with you. This is assuming she hasn't already.

I can't read Japanese but a quick peak at the raw for next chapter clinches it for me. At this point best we can hope for is a flash forward where they meet again in college and hopefully Asuna's able to move on by then and be with someone who actually wants a relationship with her.

I think I you've missed a few things here in the story, their have been multiple chapters where both characters openly talked about their ideal future together and what they can and will do to make that happen, so I'm not sure how your getting a "dirty secret" vibe from that, the college exams you brought up were part of that plan you might have missed a few ch.s

 

[SrNevik]

I think I you've missed a few things here in the story, their have been multiple chapters where both characters openly talked about their ideal future together and what they can and will do to make that happen, so I'm not sure how your getting a "dirty secret" vibe from that, the college exams you brought up were part of that plan you might have missed a few ch.s

I feel like they've forgotten the earlier chapters of the series honestly. Otherwise I'm not sure where these opinions about Misono stem from.

Please, at least reread chapter 23 to freshen up about Misono's plans and the whole reason the two of them are applying to colleges in the same area and planning to live together in the first place. Also the reason Asuna's grades have improved and the reason the test mentioned in this chapter matters. That's all from Misono's work based on her goals with Asuna.

That one chapter rejects nearly everything that commenter you replied to said, and I can't imagine they remembered it before they responded or else I'd be more confused.

The idea that she's not doing anything, is "just talk" or isn't serious about their relationship is wild, considering how much the text says the opposite.

It feels like mental gymnastics and nitpicking Misono to avoid discussing the most obvious important issues which have been Asuna's lack of communication and rampant anxiety stemming from her naivety. I'm glad at least Asuna herself understands the problem though.

 

[Dingo777]

I think I you've missed a few things here in the story, their have been multiple chapters where both characters openly talked about their ideal future together and what they can and will do to make that happen, so I'm not sure how your getting a "dirty secret" vibe from that, the college exams you brought up were part of that plan you might have missed a few ch.s

I’m just saying since then I don’t really feel like she’s shown that at all. Honestly I’m currently under the assumption she changed her college choice. Like I said, she says a lot but I don’t feel like she’s done anything more than lip service and that’s why Asuna is spiraling. When push comes to shove I have 0 confidence that Misano will do anything other than what’s “normal”. Honestly I’d LOVE to be proven wrong, but Misano hasn’t really proven herself capable of taking that leap IMO.

 

[Hyacyon]

In my teen years, I would've just said "but love conquers allllllllll"

but now, I personally think there's a bit of foundational incompatibility at play-- Misono has big reservations about coming out publicly, and Asuna not only doesn't have the same issue, she actively seeks and desires to display her affection openly.

Like, if it's not now, it's going to show up another time for when this topic arises again. The issue isn't even exclusive to just them-- this is and was a big issue for a lot of same-sex couples in conservative societies/families.

Honestly can't really see a way forward without

1) Someone compromising heavily

2) They move to the outskirts outskirts / a different country


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To add to the poster above me:

I agree with your assessment that Misono is all talk lmao. She's def loves and values Asuna, but she def prioritizes herself and her own self preservation first (which in her case is flying under the radar as a normal person).

Like, she's pretty self serving-- personally I think people who cheat, regardless of the situation etc, are by definition self serving first. Compassion and consideration would be if they broke up properly beforehand.