Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu! - Vol. 14 Ch. 71 - Afterparty Antics

[jinter]

She is a canonical 9000 year old loli. /s

Also can I say how weird we can say this arc is finally over after 2 years? sure most of that was the hiatus but still...

Even without the hiatus, it's still the longest arc in the manga, it's six volumes long.

 

[shemper]

Thank you for your work!

 

[Irene-stan]

As soon as I saw page 2 I screamed in agony. I swear if the next chapter cover features this pair again I will rip my hair out.

I didn't mind this arc during the first 3 volumes but it definitely overstayed its welcome and ultimately did nothing about Kanoko's toxicity, now she seems like she's trying to get Sumika jealous of Hime? And then turns around and goes to meddle between the other two. One would believe that giving her and Sumika 6 whole volumes could make Kanoko likeable by the end but I guess that wasn't possible...

 

[SrNevik]

Maybe I'm too harem-brained but I don't think Kanoko's feelings for Sumika have to change her feelings for Hime.

Doesn't have to but I think it already has. She still has feelings for Hime but she is moving on from them and I'm sure that's what she'll talk with Hime about eventually. Hime (and everyone else, really) also seems to understand the situation.

 

[knight_evangel]

How old is the boss that she's familiar with the concept of developing film?

Beat me to it...ain't no way bruh. She's like 30+ at minimum. Crazy genetics that she can still pass for a high schooler.

 

[GLFanatic]

Y

As soon as I saw page 2 I screamed in agony. I swear if the next chapter cover features this pair again I will rip my hair out.

I didn't mind this arc during the first 3 volumes but it definitely overstayed its welcome and ultimately did nothing about Kanoko's toxicity, now she seems like she's trying to get Sumika jealous of Hime? And then turns around and goes to meddle between the other two. One would believe that giving her and Sumika 6 whole volumes could make Kanoko likeable by the end but I guess that wasn't possible...

Yeah. Kanoko, by far is worst character in the whole story. And yes. Even worst than bloody Youko.

 

[weleasewodger]

Yay, Kanako and Sumika making big, big progress. Kanako has the greatest growth arc in this story. Thanks to Sumika's support, she is discovering and developing a healthy love for her ,"big sister". Gonna be interesting to see how Author-chan plays it out, but it's looking like more than sister love is gonna be playing out between Sumika and Kanako in the future and I'm here for it

To all the Kanako haters in the chat, sorry to say it but this is the main couple 🏆

 

[Feyrwen]

Love this chapter. I'm a big fan of Kanoko and Sumika. Relationships that go through some turmoil and come out positively in the end are so nice to read. Kanoko has definitely fallen for Sumika, even if she is a bit coy about it right now (in a friendly, teasing way).

Honestly, she's sending some big hints Sumika's way. I hesitate to call this chapter's events "hints" because of how straightforward it was. Seems like it'll be up to Sumika to stand up for her feelings and not "give Kanoko" away.

It really doesn't look like Kanoko intends for anything with Hime anymore. Kanoko's admitting her feelings for Sumika to Hime right after promising to tell Hime her secrets is making me confident that what she plans to say to Hime is no longer a love confession. She's moved on to Sumika now, so much so, she's willing to confess her feelings for Sumika to Hime's face. Now it's likely about closure and finally getting it off her chest.

I am too, I really enjoyed this arc and happy to see where it goes from here and there was a lot of development, and I am curious where Hime and Yano will end up considering the changes with Kanoko.

 

[TanyaTheEvil]

I was so happy to see a chapter and it felt good reading about this wonderful manga. Thanks for the chapter and translation

 

[Whatalily]

Great chapter and wrap-up for this arc. Even though they aren't exactly going out you can really see how much Kanoko and Sumika have changed. Looking forward to the next arc. Hopefully we get Halloween at Liebe since I think the play was around the start of fall.

 

[Yuforiaaa]

Wha- huh-
Is Kanoko going from my most hated to favorite character? What's happening...

 

[Zakarath]

Drunk Yano is a force to be reckoned with

 

[tvih]

How old is the boss that she's familiar with the concept of developing film?

Much like vinyl, film is back to being "cool" again.

 

[aiyumi86]

All I can say is that I’m just ecstatic this series is ongoing again. Finally the whole gotou is over and hope we never see her again. I’m glad things with Sumika and Kanoko has gotten better to where it’s not so dramatic anymore. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for the whole cast. It be nice to see them back working for a bit and more events with Liebe Cafe.

Actually I think next it be kinda interesting to see Mei’s background. When did she discover Liebe back story book (forgot the name of book), deciding to open up the cafe, how she started the business. I’d like to see her background story and maybe her past romance. She so calm, observant and steps in when needed to. I hope we get to hear and see her story.

 

[Irene-stan]

Is Kanoko going from my most hated to favorite character?

propaganda I ain't falling for

 

[BryanPliskin]

LETS FUCKING GOOOOO

 

[abxgh]

I'm just glad to see Sumika and Kanoko having fun again. Holy they were messy for like 70% of this manga please be happy already.

 

[AuraLily]

Love this chapter. I'm a big fan of Kanoko and Sumika. Relationships that go through some turmoil and come out positively in the end are so nice to read. Kanoko has definitely fallen for Sumika, even if she is a bit coy about it right now (in a friendly, teasing way).

Honestly, she's sending some big hints Sumika's way. I hesitate to call this chapter's events "hints" because of how straightforward it was. Seems like it'll be up to Sumika to stand up for her feelings and not "give Kanoko" away.

It really doesn't look like Kanoko intends for anything with Hime anymore. Kanoko's admitting her feelings for Sumika to Hime right after promising to tell Hime her secrets is making me confident that what she plans to say to Hime is no longer a love confession. She's moved on to Sumika now, so much so, she's willing to confess her feelings for Sumika to Hime's face. Now it's likely about closure and finally getting it off her chest.

Same. I understand some people are burnt out on this arc but Kanoko has become my favorite character. She's one of the most grounded depictions of a teenager, struggling with new emotions and their budding sexuality, I've seen depicted in a manga in ever. And if you pay attention her development has done a great job of avoiding the obvious tropes she was set up for, and instead gave her realistic development.

Kanoko had her fixation at the start, seeming to be set up for a yandere antagonist role, but it never manifested much beyond just grumbling to a friend who told her she'd listen. And when she had the chance to have Hime to herself again, she instead tried to rally the cafe and Yano into convincing Hime to save. Knowingly saving Hime and Yano's relationship. Also, she failed to read Sumika's changing feelings correctly until after she took Yano's advice, because realistically a 15/16 year old wouldn't understand romantic feelings that well. But then when it does hit her she's extremely repentant, to the point it actually throws off the power dynamic with her girlfriend because Kanoko will do literally ANYTHING Sumika asks of her, including giving up her body, especially if it hurts her(Kanoko's) self.

Honestly, I wasn't a fan of the breakup at first, and I still hope they don't wait until the finale to get together together. But it's reassuring seeing Sumikano basically confirmed as endgame. Looks like this break will be good for resetting the power dynamic and giving them a healthier start next time. Already in this chapter we see Kanoko and Sumika's communication is the most open and accepting in the series now.

As for how things will end with Hime. If Kanoko does "confess" I don't see it being a normal "will you go out with me" confession, but more of an apologetic "these were the feelings I had and I'm sorry for hiding them". It's not like Kanoko ever believed a relationship with Hime was possible, and any fantasy of unrequited devotion seems to be gone. All Kanoko needs now is closure on that era of her life. Some feelings may linger until then, the heart isn't logical after all, but she's clearly not interesting in holding onto them anymore. She's even openly accepted her own feelings for Sumiko.

 

[AuraLily]

Also that last page. Sumika finally got a picture where Kanoko was genuinely smiling at her the way she always wanted <3

 

[Angel326]

Earth calling Kanoko...how much longer are you going to give Sumika hope? Can you please tell Hime that you like her, or rather that you used to like her, because at this point you no longer want Hime as a partner; you've already changed your target. All that's left is for you to have the courage to reveal to Hime that you once loved her, and as you said, you've already found someone else who loves you and who you love.