Yancha Gal no Anjou-san - Vol. 5 Ch. 55 - Anjou-san Wants to Play Catch

[BigBoiClappa]

Anjou will turn Seto into a god one step at a time

 

[FredFriendly]

@Arx724

You're comparing throwing it at a 60° angle downward at a 5m distance and not throwing it right next to a person at 15-18m (according to google, EU so not too sure about baseball regulations).

Huh? When did I ever make that comparison? I am basing my opinion on what I actually saw from several years as a baseball coach. There are those that seem to have been born with a baseball in their hand and are naturals at accurately throwing the ball on target yet, on the other end of the spectrum, there are those that can't get the ball to go where they want it to no matter how they throw it. Like Seto, there are some people who are just not good at sports.

 

[Tamerlane]

Bullseye. I was about to comment the same thing

That's why I like these two so much is they're natural foils for one another yet there is examples that Anjou is secretly insecure herself and hides it under a veil of extroverted mannerisms whilst Seto is usually socially inept and very judgmental of himself, if he genuinely believes something or wants to do something, he can do it without an issue. He does try to see the good in people and even when everyone else around him is calling Anjou essentially a slut, he will defend her at his own detriment. It's a good dynamic.
@Happily_Grim

 

[Arx724]

@FredFriendly

He's beyond the level of "not being good at sports", he's practically disabled if he can't throw an item across a room.

 

[Happily_Grim]

@Tamerlane - They have an incredible dynamic, indeed! Without actually being together, their relationship and understanding of each other at times exceeds that of people who have known each other for years. They genuinely personify what a healthy relationship should look like by decidedly making a conscious effort to elevate each other in a positive way without being smothering, or denegrating their individual shortcomings. Sure, Anjou teases a bit, but I think you know what I mean. For instance, when she does, I feel she typically finds a way to encourage Seto in the end.

It's as you say: a truly good combination of an extrovert and an introvert. I also feel like it's really cool how the author can make Anjou's insecurities so endearing in a way that shows the amount of effort she really puts in. At the same time, we get a view of Seto who has lived a life that has given him the impression that he's inadequate, and has already come to terms with the belief that he's not worthy of a pretty girls attention. When it actually does happen he can't help but feel it's a joke, and puts up walls of excuses and reasons as a defense mechanism. Yet, in the end, I still think he's really hopeful, and a small part of him wants to embrace her affections, if not for the fear of rejection or that he's misinterpreting her actions.
As much as he's oblivious to a lot of Anjou's signals, I think a part of him notices it, but just can't actually accept it yet. His lack of literally any experience in the past makes it much more difficult to decipher for him as well. I related my experience earlier, right? Those were situations where I was totally aware of the girls feelings. It wasn't even a secret to everyone around. Yet, even with that, my self-confidence still wasn't high enough for me to make an approach. So I can't say how I'd actually act if I were in Seto's position; where any type of relationship with a girl aside from acquaintance had never existed for me up until 16/17-years-old. It's honestly hard to even imagine.
I think a part of what stories like this can do so well is -- like @liquidsword more or less said -- help others relate and empathize, and even perhaps, make small steps in their own life. Regardless of the demographic or setting, a decent story should always invoke a bit of self-reflection -- if that makes sense?

To end this, let me apologize for making such a long post. I truly don't blame anyone for "Noping" right past it! I just enjoy talking about good characters, and human behavior. I probably got a bit carried away. Sorry! Thank you for indulging me!
Hope everyone has an awesome day, or night, and can live happy.

 

[Halesy]

There is bad at sports, and then there is this. This is worse than anything I’ve ever seen before

 

[liquidsword]

@Arx724 There’s no point in using real life logic. It’s fiction, so him being bad at sports was made more cartoonish or comedic with the throw directly at the ground.

 

[relic626]

@Happily_Grim LOL you're reading way too much into this and giving the author way too much credit. This is how most gal-trope mangas go. Though i have to admit this is better most i've read.

 

[need4speedrazor6]

@Happily_Grim
you are a classic case of fanboy crediting the author with doing something really deep when he's really just pulling a classic trope

 

[Big_Boss]

Thanks for the translation!
Also aftre 3 chad chapters from Seto this one is really lacks his determination.

 

[liquidsword]

@need4speedrazor6 I don’t see how looking deeper into a manga and it’s character makes someone a fanboy. And what he said really wasn’t “really deep.”

@relic626 Like I told the other dude, just because it’s a trope doesn’t mean you can’t look into it and speculate. That’s all just your opinion.

 

[Happily_Grim]

@relic626 - Maybe I am. How would you know what the authors intentions are anyway? I never said there weren't tropes either. If anything I'd say tropes are an industry standard at this point, and any author that can make their work really standout above their contemporaries is due some credit. They're basically an inevitable, and unavoidable editorial standard at this point. Nothing is original anymore. It's all been thought of or done. Yet here we are. To me, it doesn't mean a person can't interpret or enjoy something as they please while knowing that. Plus, it's fun in itself to fuck around and talk about shit with others. Sorry if you got triggered or something.

@need4speedrazor6 - You are a classic case of an insecure cynic who immediately tries to pile on to someone when you see others do it first. Attempting to build yourself up by tearing others down. A follower. Unable to confidently express yourself because you want to fit in. Scared, and seeking the approval of others. Unoriginal. A walking trope yourself. (Cool name, btw...)
I could continue, but then you may become attached, thinking you made your first friend because someone is talking to you.

 

[need4speedrazor6]

@Happily_Grim
jesus fuck mate i call you a fanboy and you write me an essay about how im a loser? i wont judge how you spend your time, but i mean... what a waste of it

 

[Happily_Grim]

@need4speedrazor6 - Says the guy who felt the need to lazily copy the post before his to jeer a stranger.
A few sentences that took a minute to type is an essay... What a world we live in.

 

[balenol]

FACEPALM IS BACK

 

[Xxjuggernaut]

I swear. In my mind She's on the verge of dragging him into a dark corner and fucking the daylights out of him. That's the feeling I get with her interacting with him.

 

[musicfreak12]

@urtoast
Another lewd joke in there something about Seto finally did it as she lay down all hot and sweaty

 

[Disguised22]

@relic626 What he wrote wasn't even reading into it, it's practically spelled out in the manga that the characters feel that way.

 

[JaxunHero]

ANJOU

 

[Darudius]

And now facepalm go dark for months(hopefully not)