Ueno-kun wa Kaihatsuzumi

[Late_Komei]

Chapter 47 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 47 Spoilers

MLT warning. What I say may not be 100% accurate.

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Manaka's two friends suggested that Manaka should write a love letter to Ueno to confess her feelings to him. Manaka initially dismissed the idea because she's too embarrassed and doesn't want to make her relationship with Ueno awkward during the tennis summer camp training. However, once Manaka got home, she decided to write the love letter anyway, lol.

There's a brief flashback of a younger Manaka about to deliver a love letter to her now current ex, but she stopped herself when she caught him talking to another female classmate.

Back to present time, Ueno saw Manaka waiting for her train to arrive to go home since her bike needs repairs. Ueno sudden appearance spooked Manaka, causing her love letter slipped out of her bag. Since Ueno noticed the letter, Manaka hastily gave him the letter and told him he can wait until after the training camp is over to give her a response before running off. Ueno opened the letter and was obviously surprised to see how much Manaka likes him. However, it also caused him to remember his recent sex sexcapades with the bully trio which made Ueno feel down.

At the day of the training camp trip, Ueno and Manaka encounter each other again at some bus stop. Manaka apologized to Ueno for handing him the letter and told him to just enjoy the training camp for the time being, which Ueno readily agrees. Meanwhile, a few tennis members of the other university that's also going on the trip were checking out the girls from Ueno's tennis club. At the final page, there's also one mysterious member from the other university who wasn't fully revealed but all signs points to that person being Manaka's ex, Riku.

Spoiler: Scene in question

Spoiler: My thoughts

It is only a matter of time before Manaka's ex returns to the story and of course, he arrives when Manaka's and Ueno's feelings towards each other are in flux. This will be a major test for Manaka if she truly got over her ex. She may have feelings for Ueno, but Manaka still masturbates to her old memories of her ex. If Manaka hook-ups with her ex during the trip for old time sakes, not only that will destroy her maiden reputation in this series, but it will also hurt Ueno's goal in trying to stop being a masochist.

For Ueno, I can't see him accepting Manaka's confession without first revealing to Manaka that he is a masochist, and that he trying to stop being a masochist in order to better himself. (Bonus points if he also admits his history and his relationship with his bullies.) If Manaka and Ueno managed to get into position to have sex during the trip, it will be the ultimate test if he can cum during sex without being bullied. If Ueno can do that, Ueno is one step closer in breaking his programming for good.

The author mentioned in a tweet that the reading experience will change for a while at this point on in the story, so I expect a lot of drama during this arc...

 

[CwHart]

Alot more drama and prolly alot less sexual situations possibly

 

[Jerslo]

Chapter 47 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 47 Spoilers

MLT warning. What I say may not be 100% accurate.

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Manaka's two friends suggested that Manaka should write a love letter to Ueno to confess her feelings to him. Manaka initially dismissed the idea because she's too embarrassed and doesn't want to make her relationship with Ueno awkward during the tennis summer camp training. However, once Manaka got home, she decided to write the love letter anyway, lol.

There's a brief flashback of a younger Manaka about to deliver a love letter to her now current ex, but she stopped herself when she caught him talking to another female classmate.

Back to present time, Ueno saw Manaka waiting for her train to arrive to go home since her bike needs repairs. Ueno sudden appearance spooked Manaka, causing her love letter slipped out of her bag. Since Ueno noticed the letter, Manaka hastily gave him the letter and told him he can wait until after the training camp is over to give her a response before running off. Ueno opened the letter and was obviously surprised to see how much Manaka likes him. However, it also caused him to remember his recent sex sexcapades with the bully trio which made Ueno feel down.

At the day of the training camp trip, Ueno and Manaka encounter each other again at some bus stop. Manaka apologized to Ueno for handing him the letter and told him to just enjoy the training camp for the time being, which Ueno readily agrees. Meanwhile, a few tennis members of the other university that's also going on the trip were checking out the girls from Ueno's tennis club. At the final page, there's also one mysterious member from the other university who wasn't fully revealed but all signs points to that person being Manaka's ex, Riku.

Spoiler: Scene in question

Spoiler: My thoughts

It is only a matter of time before Manaka's ex returns to the story and of course, he arrives when Manaka's and Ueno's feelings towards each other are in flux. This will be a major test for Manaka if she truly got over her ex. She may have feelings for Ueno, but Manaka still masturbates to her old memories of her ex. If Manaka hook-ups with her ex during the trip for old time sakes, not only that will destroy her maiden reputation in this series, but it will also hurt Ueno's goal in trying to stop being a masochist.

For Ueno, I can't see him accepting Manaka's confession without first revealing to Manaka that he is a masochist, and that he trying to stop being a masochist in order to better himself. (Bonus points if he also admits his history and his relationship with his bullies.) If Manaka and Ueno managed to get into position to have sex during the trip, it will be the ultimate test if he can cum during sex without being bullied. If Ueno can do that, Ueno is one step closer in breaking his programming for good.

The author mentioned in a tweet that the reading experience will change for a while at this point on in the story, so I expect a lot of drama during this arc...

Ueno didn't seem too keen on the idea of answering her love letter, maybe he already made his decision and it's probably not a positive answer

 

[swosho]

Never would've guessed how good this manga will turn out based on the first chapter

 

[Late_Komei]

Chapter 48 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Next chapter's spoiler

Surprisingly, the bully trio is on the trip as well?! They were invited to join the trip because the tennis club were short on members, and since they had nothing better to do, the bully trio decided to join, much to Ueno's horror. ( Read chapter 3 & 5 to see how the trio justified being there when Ueno claimed they're not members, lol)

After the bus ride, the tennis group reached their hotel. There's a lot of banner about how pretty Kanako is, Manaka's friends asking about the letter, bro talk, etc on the bus ride and inside the hotel rooms. At the boys hotel room, Ueno made a comment to himself that he never fell in love before/ doesn't understand romance.

Later on, Ueno's tennis group met up with the other school's tennis group. The boys in the other group seemed to make Ueno's group uncomfortable and the bully trio also looked bored as well being there. Some of the other boys made ome crude comments about Kanako within earshot of her, which her sharp glare in response caused them to shut up, lol.

After leaving the event, an unknown man walked past Manaka & Ueno. The man noticed Manaka and called her out, stunning her. The man introduced himself as Riku, Manaka's ex, ending the chapter.

Spoiler: My thoughts

I definitely didn't expect bully trio to be involved in this arc but their presence will be a wild card. Since Chisaki and Manaka are in a love triangle with Ueno, will Chisaki be the surprising voice of reason to her? Chisaki and her friends were there when Riku announced himself as Manaka's ex boyfriend after all.

 

[Seraph_Dalgon_]

Chapter 48 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Next chapter's spoiler

Surprisingly, the bully trio is on the trip as well?! They were invited to join the trip because the tennis club were short on members, and since they had nothing better to do, the bully trio decided to join, much to Ueno's horror. ( Read chapter 3 & 5 to see how the trio justified being there when Ueno claimed they're not members, lol)

After the bus ride, the tennis group reached their hotel. There's a lot of banner about how pretty Kanako is, Manaka's friends asking about the letter, bro talk, etc on the bus ride and inside the hotel rooms. At the boys hotel room, Ueno made a comment to himself that he never fell in love before/ doesn't understand romance.

Later on, Ueno's tennis group met up with the other school's tennis group. The boys in the other group seemed to make Ueno's group uncomfortable and the bully trio also looked bored as well being there. Some of the other boys made ome crude comments about Kanako within earshot of her, which her sharp glare in response caused them to shut up, lol.

After leaving the event, an unknown man walked past Manaka & Ueno. The man noticed Manaka and called her out, stunning her. The man introduced himself as Riku, Manaka's ex, ending the chapter.

Spoiler: My thoughts

I definitely didn't expect bully trio to be involved in this arc but their presence will be a wild card. Since Chisaki and Manaka are in a love triangle with Ueno, will Chisaki be the surprising voice of reason to her? Chisaki and her friends were there when Riku announced himself as Manaka's ex boyfriend after all.

(Guts Theme intensifies)

 

[Late_Komei]

Volume 1 is getting another reprint and so is volume 2.

 

[Late_Komei]

Chapter 49 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 49 Spoilers

(MLT warning. Might not be accurate...)


The majority of the chapter is a flashback dealing with Riku's descent into becoming an emo womanizer.

The chapter first starts off with Riku walking with Moka after school. Moka asked Riku if he's free tomorrow, but Riku said he's going with his friends to do karaoke. At the karaoke, one girl became intrigued with Riku and the two had sex later in a room. The girl was surprised to find out that Riku had a girlfriend, but she also mentioned that she's dating someone as well. After some talk, the girl gave Riku some advice, telling him to become more confident in order to get more women.

...Which he did! He started to talk with more girls at the school and started to woo them, one by one. His friends started to notice how much attention he's giving to the girls, which they started teasing him about. Moka also noticed his increased attention to talking to girls and brought it up to him on the way home from school. Riku dismissed Moka's worries, saying that the girls he's talking to are only friends and that he's exclusive to Moka.

Cue the next scene of Riku having sex with a bunch of different classmates, including the scene with him having outdoor sex with Moka, where she tells him that she wants to only have sex indoors next time. Riku also had sex with the girl he met at the karaoke again, who warns that Moka will find out about Riku's cheating ways since he is fucking her classmates. Riku told her that Moka is a naive person, so the chances of her finding out the truth are zero. When asked if he likes Moka, Riku listed the positive and negative qualities of Moka, with the best part about Moka being her sexual chemistry with him.

After Riku and Moka had sex once again, Moka noticed Riku now wears an earring. Moka told Riku that his earring doesn't suit him at all. Riku brought up that Moka is wearing makeup now and that she shouldn't tell him what he should wear, as that is inconsiderate of her to do so. The last scene of the flashback is him listening to music about cheating after having sex with the girl from karaoke, saying how emo it is.

Finally, the scene switches back to present day with Riku announcing himself that he's Moka's ex-boyfriend, with Moka looking shocked. Chiskai intervenes, saying that Riku is making Moka uncomfortable and he needs to back off. The bully trio escorted Moka away from Riku, with the chapter ending with Riku introducing himself to a friendly Ueno.

Spoiler: My thoughts

So far, nothing in the flashback hints that Moka is secretly some sexual freak which spooked her ex-boyfriend away like some people were theorizing about. She also didn't find out about Riku's cheating ways yet, but I assume she will at one point in a different flashback after discussing about it with Chisaki. Speaking of Chisaki, it was nice for Chisaki to protect Moka from Riku, showcasing their friendship between the two. Riku hanging out with Ueno next chapter is an interesting direction. After probing around Ueno's relationship with Moka, Moka and Ueno in general, Riku might give Ueno (faulty) advice so Ueno can become more confident or Riku will think Ueno as a threat and will try to undermine him.

We'll see next chapter.

 

[Boyism]

Chapter 49 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 49 Spoilers

(MLT warning. Might not be accurate...)


The majority of the chapter is a flashback dealing with Riku's descent into becoming an emo womanizer.

The chapter first starts off with Riku walking with Moka after school. Moka asked Riku if he's free tomorrow, but Riku said he's going with his friends to do karaoke. At the karaoke, one girl became intrigued with Riku and the two had sex later in a room. The girl was surprised to find out that Riku had a girlfriend, but she also mentioned that she's dating someone as well. After some talk, the girl gave Riku some advice, telling him to become more confident in order to get more women.

...Which he did! He started to talk with more girls at the school and started to woo them, one by one. His friends started to notice how much attention he's giving to the girls, which they started teasing him about. Moka also noticed his increased attention to talking to girls and brought it up to him on the way home from school. Riku dismissed Moka's worries, saying that the girls he's talking to are only friends and that he's exclusive to Moka.

Cue the next scene of Riku having sex with a bunch of different classmates, including the scene with him having outdoor sex with Moka, where she tells him that she wants to only have sex indoors next time. Riku also had sex with the girl he met at the karaoke again, who warns that Moka will find out about Riku's cheating ways since he is fucking her classmates. Riku told her that Moka is a naive person, so the chances of her finding out the truth are zero. When asked if he likes Moka, Riku listed the positive and negative qualities of Moka, with the best part about Moka being her sexual chemistry with him.

After Riku and Moka had sex once again, Moka noticed Riku now wears an earring. Moka told Riku that his earring doesn't suit him at all. Riku brought up that Moka is wearing makeup now and that she shouldn't tell him what he should wear, as that is inconsiderate of her to do so. The last scene of the flashback is him listening to music about cheating after having sex with the girl from karaoke, saying how emo it is.

Finally, the scene switches back to present day with Riku announcing himself that he's Moka's ex-boyfriend, with Moka looking shocked. Chiskai intervenes, saying that Riku is making Moka uncomfortable and he needs to back off. The bully trio escorted Moka away from Riku, with the chapter ending with Riku introducing himself to a friendly Ueno.

Spoiler: My thoughts

So far, nothing in the flashback hints that Moka is secretly some sexual freak which spooked her ex-boyfriend away like some people were theorizing about. She also didn't find out about Riku's cheating ways yet, but I assume she will at one point in a different flashback after discussing about it with Chisaki. Speaking of Chisaki, it was nice for Chisaki to protect Moka from Riku, showcasing their friendship between the two. Riku hanging out with Ueno next chapter is an interesting direction. After probing around Ueno's relationship with Moka, Moka and Ueno in general, Riku might give Ueno (faulty) advice so Ueno can become more confident or Riku will think Ueno as a threat and will try to undermine him.

We'll see next chapter.

This whole Riku things reminds me of school days where a ordinary boy becomes depraved and fucks almost his entire school

 

[Late_Komei]

This whole Riku things reminds me of school days where a ordinary boy becomes depraved and fucks almost his entire school

For Riku's sake, he better hope that his ending isn't like a School Days bad ending, heh.

 

[Late_Komei]

Moka is the cover girl for volume 4? You have to wait longer, Chisaki.

 

[WanTsuSuri]

Chapter 49 is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 49 Spoilers

(MLT warning. Might not be accurate...)


The majority of the chapter is a flashback dealing with Riku's descent into becoming an emo womanizer.

The chapter first starts off with Riku walking with Moka after school. Moka asked Riku if he's free tomorrow, but Riku said he's going with his friends to do karaoke. At the karaoke, one girl became intrigued with Riku and the two had sex later in a room. The girl was surprised to find out that Riku had a girlfriend, but she also mentioned that she's dating someone as well. After some talk, the girl gave Riku some advice, telling him to become more confident in order to get more women.

...Which he did! He started to talk with more girls at the school and started to woo them, one by one. His friends started to notice how much attention he's giving to the girls, which they started teasing him about. Moka also noticed his increased attention to talking to girls and brought it up to him on the way home from school. Riku dismissed Moka's worries, saying that the girls he's talking to are only friends and that he's exclusive to Moka.

Cue the next scene of Riku having sex with a bunch of different classmates, including the scene with him having outdoor sex with Moka, where she tells him that she wants to only have sex indoors next time. Riku also had sex with the girl he met at the karaoke again, who warns that Moka will find out about Riku's cheating ways since he is fucking her classmates. Riku told her that Moka is a naive person, so the chances of her finding out the truth are zero. When asked if he likes Moka, Riku listed the positive and negative qualities of Moka, with the best part about Moka being her sexual chemistry with him.

After Riku and Moka had sex once again, Moka noticed Riku now wears an earring. Moka told Riku that his earring doesn't suit him at all. Riku brought up that Moka is wearing makeup now and that she shouldn't tell him what he should wear, as that is inconsiderate of her to do so. The last scene of the flashback is him listening to music about cheating after having sex with the girl from karaoke, saying how emo it is.

Finally, the scene switches back to present day with Riku announcing himself that he's Moka's ex-boyfriend, with Moka looking shocked. Chiskai intervenes, saying that Riku is making Moka uncomfortable and he needs to back off. The bully trio escorted Moka away from Riku, with the chapter ending with Riku introducing himself to a friendly Ueno.

Spoiler: My thoughts

So far, nothing in the flashback hints that Moka is secretly some sexual freak which spooked her ex-boyfriend away like some people were theorizing about. She also didn't find out about Riku's cheating ways yet, but I assume she will at one point in a different flashback after discussing about it with Chisaki. Speaking of Chisaki, it was nice for Chisaki to protect Moka from Riku, showcasing their friendship between the two. Riku hanging out with Ueno next chapter is an interesting direction. After probing around Ueno's relationship with Moka, Moka and Ueno in general, Riku might give Ueno (faulty) advice so Ueno can become more confident or Riku will think Ueno as a threat and will try to undermine him.

We'll see next chapter.

Him being a cheating piece of shit gives me some hope that Moka won't falter. edit well FUCK

 

[Late_Komei]

Him being a cheating piece of shit gives me some hope that Moka won't falter.

I'm just wondering about how much Moka knows about Riku's infidelity. If she knows Riku slept with multiple people hence the reason why they broke up, the sexual chemistry and his manipulative ways must be incredible for Moka to still masturbate to Riku and not be instantly disgusted upon seeing him again. Again, I hope Moka have the willpower to resist Riku if he tries to convince her to fuck/be his girlfriend again, especially if Ueno doesn't accept Moka's feelings and/or Chisaki isn't around to ward off Riku. Time to move on from Riku, Moka.

 

[Late_Komei]

Volume 4 have two extra chapters. One of them is a special the author did a couple of months ago. It's about each member of the bully trio having their way with Ueno in one day.

Spoiler: The other extra

The other extra is a genderbent version of the main cast.

(And yes, the bully trio still use Ueno as their toy for their own purposes).

 

[Late_Komei]

Chapter 50 milestone is here; it is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 50! spoilers

MLT warning. What I say might not be accurate.

Chapter starts off with some banter between Ueno's classmates and the rival school at a tennis court. The rival school still act as douchey as ever to Ueno's classmates. One of them openly mentioned that Moka's friend looks similar to a porn actress they saw online which shocked and upset Ueno's classmates.

Meanwhile, Chisaki and Moka went to a different room while Tsubomi and Kanako wait in their own room. While Tsubomi and Kanako talk about Moka's ex, Moka said she's heading back to meet up with Ueno and Riku. Chisaki said she's coming too after she had a smoke because she can sense that Moka didn't look comfortable being alone with Riku. Once Moka went down the stairs, she encountered Riku and Ueno again. Moka tried to brush Riku off, but Riku confessed that he still has feelings for Moka which shocked her.

While that is going on, Chisaki meets up with Tsubomi and Kanako and tell them that she's going downstairs to watch over Moka. Tsubomi and Kanako both decided to join Chisaki which the latter fixing Chisaki's shirt which caused Tsubomi to blush, lol.

Meanwhile, Moka dismisses Riku's confession, saying that she hates Riku, and she found a new person to like (Ueno). Riku asked Moka if she and Ueno are dating. Moka told him that no, they are not dating. In response...

Spoiler: Next scene

The panels speak for themselves.

Riku: (Paraphrasing) "Our kissing compatibility is still the best, right?"

Spoiler: My thoughts

HOLY FUCK! No resistance, Moka?!? Imagine if Chisaki didn't snap Moka out of her trance! Chisaki can't defend Moka from Riku if Moka isn't firming putting her foot down against him. As for Ueno, for the guy who doesn't understand love, seeing Moka and Riku kissing in front of him is not helping at all. I can't imagine Ueno accepting Moka's confession as of right now, but I think Ueno still need Moka as someone to confess his true nature. It would be nice if Moka and Ueno help each other expel their desires that they're trying to move past from.

 

[Boyism]

Chapter 50 milestone is here; it is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 50! spoilers

MLT warning. What I say might not be accurate.

Chapter starts off with some banter between Ueno's classmates and the rival school at a tennis court. The rival school still act as douchey as ever to Ueno's classmates. One of them openly mentioned that Moka's friend looks similar to a porn actress they saw online which shocked and upset Ueno's classmates.

Meanwhile, Chisaki and Moka went to a different room while Tsubomi and Kanako wait in their own room. While Tsubomi and Kanako talk about Moka's ex, Moka said she's heading back to meet up with Ueno and Riku. Chisaki said she's coming too after she had a smoke because she can sense that Moka didn't look comfortable being alone with Riku. Once Moka went down the stairs, she encountered Riku and Ueno again. Moka tried to brush Riku off, but Riku confessed that he still has feelings for Moka which shocked her.

While that is going on, Chisaki meets up with Tsubomi and Kanako and tell them that she's going downstairs to watch over Moka. Tsubomi and Kanako both decided to join Chisaki which the latter fixing Chisaki's shirt which caused Tsubomi to blush, lol.

Meanwhile, Moka dismisses Riku's confession, saying that she hates Riku, and she found a new person to like (Ueno). Riku asked Moka if she and Ueno are dating. Moka told him that no, they are not dating. In response...

Spoiler: Next scene

The panels speak for themselves.

Riku: (Paraphrasing) "Our kissing compatibility is still the best, right?"

Spoiler: My thoughts

HOLY FUCK! No resistance, Moka?!? Imagine if Chisaki didn't snap Moka out of her trance! Chisaki can't defend Moka from Riku if Moka isn't firming putting her foot down against him. As for Ueno, for the guy who doesn't understand love, seeing Moka and Riku kissing in front of him is not helping at all. I can't imagine Ueno accepting Moka's confession as of right now, but I think Ueno still need Moka as someone to confess his true nature. It would be nice if Moka and Ueno help each other expel their desires that they're trying to move past from.

While it would be very nice to see Moka and Ueno do that the fact that this manga has no romance tag just lets me know that it ain't going to happen and that Moka stock will fall down A LOT, but Riku really only after Moka for compatibility even if they still get together again Riku will still cheat on her. also the author said on 47 that the reading experience will change so I know for a fact we are not in for a good time

 

[Late_Komei]

While it would be very nice to see Moka and Ueno do that the fact that this manga has no romance tag just lets me know that it ain't going to happen and that Moka stock will fall down A LOT, but Riku really only after Moka for compatibility even if they still get together again Riku will still cheat on her. also the author said on 47 that the reading experience will change so I know for a fact we are not in for a good time.

Even if they don't get together at the end, some words of understanding between the two will go a long way as they're kindred spirits in trying to break out of their programming. If Moka caves in and sleeps with Riku or decides to rekindle their relationship again this arc, then she failed miserably...

I'm just really curious how Moka's birthday chapters will play out in the future.

 

[WanTsuSuri]

Chapter 50 milestone is here; it is out and currently free to read. For those who want a summary.

Spoiler: Chapter 50! spoilers

MLT warning. What I say might not be accurate.

Chapter starts off with some banter between Ueno's classmates and the rival school at a tennis court. The rival school still act as douchey as ever to Ueno's classmates. One of them openly mentioned that Moka's friend looks similar to a porn actress they saw online which shocked and upset Ueno's classmates.

Meanwhile, Chisaki and Moka went to a different room while Tsubomi and Kanako wait in their own room. While Tsubomi and Kanako talk about Moka's ex, Moka said she's heading back to meet up with Ueno and Riku. Chisaki said she's coming too after she had a smoke because she can sense that Moka didn't look comfortable being alone with Riku. Once Moka went down the stairs, she encountered Riku and Ueno again. Moka tried to brush Riku off, but Riku confessed that he still has feelings for Moka which shocked her.

While that is going on, Chisaki meets up with Tsubomi and Kanako and tell them that she's going downstairs to watch over Moka. Tsubomi and Kanako both decided to join Chisaki which the latter fixing Chisaki's shirt which caused Tsubomi to blush, lol.

Meanwhile, Moka dismisses Riku's confession, saying that she hates Riku, and she found a new person to like (Ueno). Riku asked Moka if she and Ueno are dating. Moka told him that no, they are not dating. In response...

Spoiler: Next scene

The panels speak for themselves.

Riku: (Paraphrasing) "Our kissing compatibility is still the best, right?"

Spoiler: My thoughts

HOLY FUCK! No resistance, Moka?!? Imagine if Chisaki didn't snap Moka out of her trance! Chisaki can't defend Moka from Riku if Moka isn't firming putting her foot down against him. As for Ueno, for the guy who doesn't understand love, seeing Moka and Riku kissing in front of him is not helping at all. I can't imagine Ueno accepting Moka's confession as of right now, but I think Ueno still need Moka as someone to confess his true nature. It would be nice if Moka and Ueno help each other expel their desires that they're trying to move past from.

Just looked at the raws. holy fuck. That was far more brutal than anything in Daredemo

 

[Late_Komei]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1980598839125152112

In the attempt to sell more copies, the covers of the digital version of volume 1+2 will change. Chisaki finally got her own volume cover now. Tsubomi's updated cover looks cute.

Noticeably, the updated covers removed the girls bullying Ueno, just like in volume 3+4.

 

[Late_Komei]

Chapter 51 is out and free to read. For those who a summary...

Spoiler: Chapter 51 Spoilers- MLT warning.

The chapter starts off with an angry Chisaki grabbing Riku by his shirt, asking if he forced himself onto Moka. Riku did admit that while he did force a kiss onto Moka, but he also said that Moka enjoyed it because she stuck her tongue out for him. Riku also mentioned that he already programmed Moka (she already been developed, get it?), and that he's going to have lots of sex with her again. Moka is in denial, telling Ueno with tears streaming down her face that she didn't stick her tongue for Riku. Seeing Moka crying caused Chisaki to grab Riku by his shirt again, with Kanako trying to calm Chisaki down. Meanwhile, Tsubomi comforted Moka as Ueno stands around stunned by not only by this development but by learning that Moka is just him. Riku then told Moka not to cry anymore and that they'll talk again later.

The scene changes to Ueno meeting up with his tennis club. I think one of the members told Ueno the status about the opponent's team and how they're going out to drink instead of playing tennis with them. Ueno's members asked about Moka which the scene transition to Kanako, Tsubomi, Moka's two roommates watching Moka under the sheets. Moka said she just feeling under the weather. Kanako mentioned it would be easier if her roommates will watch over Moka and that she and Tsubomi will head back to their room. Meanwhile, Chisaki was in the smoking room, taking a smoke as she reflects on what happened. When she steps out, Ueno was waiting for her, asking about Moka. Chisaki scolded Ueno for not doing anything to stop Riku from kissing Moka, saying how pathetic it is for Ueno to not protect his friend.

The scene then changes to the opponent's team at a karaoke. One of the members asked what happened to Riku.

Well, you see Riku in the bathroom, fucking NOT Moka but one of his classmates, showing how Riku didn't change one bit. As that happened, Ueno was sitting in his room with his classmates, reflecting about the situation with Riku-Moka and Moka's confession. The scene ends with both Ueno and Moka looking sad and pathetic.

Spoiler: Scene in question

Spoiler: My thoughts

The most noticeable thing about this chapter is Ueno realizing that Moka is programmed just like him. Instead of her being a masochist, Moka is a slave to her lust towards her ex. Moka's sister told Ueno that if he can't overcome a challenge alone, he needs to find someone with a similar goal in order to beat it together. Now, he found someone at last to share his desires to break his programming. Ueno needs to find his resolve and admit the truth to Moka. They don't have to be a couple at the end but admitting the truth will be the biggest turning point for both Ueno and Moka.