Aku no Hana (The Flowers of Evil) [Archive]

frubam

2011-04-11, 23:04

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Genre: drama, psychological, romance, school life, shounen
Author/Artist: Oshimi Shuuzou

Synopsis:
The story opens as middle school student Takao Kasuga receives an F on a math test. But he doesn't even seem to notice because he's too engrossed in surreptitiously reading Beaudelaire's The Flowers of Evil. And the day goes downhill from there. In a moment of weakness, he finds and takes home the gym clothes belonging to sweet, pretty Nanako Saeki on whom he has a major crush. Unfortunately for Takao, there's a witness to the theft: Nakamura, who has a huge chip on her shoulder and a sadistic streak.

As the saga unfolds, we see Takao struggling to decide whether to confess or cover up his misdeeds at the same time that he tries to win over the girl of his dreams, and avoid the blackmail attempts of Nakamura.

Nakamura is an interesting character, I was easily reminded of Onani Master Kurosawa's Kitahara. Very similar with the blackmail scenario, but Nakamura's more enigmatic. It is very interesting to read since you do not know the reasoning behind her motives as she psychologically, verbally, and occasionally physically(though not dangerously) abuses Kasuga. You'll want to continue reading to see what she'll have him do next, what he'll do in reaction to it, and how she will react to his reaction in the end(hope that makes sense :p).

Normally, I can't stand weak male characters. I've had enough of them for the time being, and at first glance, you get the impression that Kasuga is "weak". Maybe he is, since he does freak out a lot(because of Nakamura), but as I read through the chapters, it felt like he was simply 'young'. Forced into a situation he was afraid of with dire consequences if he didn't do what he was told, I can understand why he acts the way he does. It's very interesting to see how he'll get out of the next situation Nakamura puts him in.

Translation might seem off/odd in some areas, not enough to impact the story as a whole, but this was a solo effort, so...y'know... Art is okay; not ugly, but not beautiful to look at except certain moments where they put in the extra bit of details.

Wanted to add that Saeki gave me a School Days Kotonoha vibe :uhoh:. After believing in Kasuga when Nakamura said 'she' wanted to have sex with him and disregarding the whole gym outfit affair, she gave me the impression that she'll go all out and do anything to keep the relationship going(thank god Kasuga is no asshole like Makoto). Still, with him going to Nakamura in the end of chap 14, its easy to assume that this may be a recipe for disaster :uhoh:.

Ravenblitz

2011-04-11, 23:18

disturbing i've read until the date thingy.. the MC is wearing his date's clothes

jzmagic

2011-04-11, 23:28

MC is hands down one of the most pathetic characters ever. Has there been a chapter where he's not crying or having a mental break down?

frubam

2011-04-12, 07:12

MC is hands down one of the most pathetic characters ever. Has there been a chapter where he's not crying or having a mental break down?

No, at least up to chapter 14. But that's the fun. Normally, I'd facepalm at this sort of thing, but I actually enjoy Kasuga panicking and freaking out as much as Nakamura does .

vansonbee

2011-09-29, 23:32

Its been 4 months since the last release, is this series not popular enough to be translated by anyone?

Still on chapter 17

frubam

2011-09-30, 16:40

vansonbee

2011-09-30, 17:16

The translations stopped because it was only 3 volumes at the time =0(. The 4th volume came out at the end of last month, but the translator said s/he would probably end up doing it at a snail's pace.Thanks, as long as its coming, I don't care :p

How did you know s/he stated that though? reps

frubam

2011-09-30, 20:39

Thanks, as long as its coming, I don't care :p

How did you know s/he stated that though? reps

I would occasionally hit up the blog the translator was using for his/her releases. It was stated on there.

Sean Gaffney

2011-10-01, 05:13

This title has been licensed by Vertical, who made the announcement last night at Anime Weekend Atlanta.

Bonta Kun

2011-10-08, 12:14

So gave this a little look and not sure what to make of it, on one hand it's nothing great or even good I think but on the other it did keep me reading for how many chapters are out so far.

Not greatly fond of the MC, freaking out every chance you get did wear thin pretty quickly.
The, what I can only say is a rather troubled and perverted girl didn't quite take my fancy either.
While I'm all for crazy girls and all, this one didn't quite hit the mark.
However the other girl(the girlfriend) I did quite like, she does seems to have her "issues" as well, altho maybe not as bad as the other 2...unless you want to say the semi-yandere is bad but I don' think it's gone so far for me to say so.
She's oddly charming compared to the other 2.

Now I won't question the lad's initial action at the start, I've learned to live with that type of stuff happening(even if I want to question it at times, you just can't help yourself sometimes:p) and I don't think I got the enegry to bother with it.

Will I keep reading it? Yea I think I'll give it a few more chapters, just to see if anything or what comes of the realtionship between the lad and his gf cause thats the only thing thats of interest depsite all the other somewhat crazy-ness going on.

vansonbee

2012-04-11, 16:21

Kasugas has shown he has strong feelings for Nakamaura. Even though a normal person would be disgruntled with her attitude and viewpoints. He just doesn't have the taste for normal relationships now.

I do notice in chapter 19, he was struck between cross roads, but he picked Nakamaura, but #22 shows he still has lingering feelings for Saeki when he didn't stole her underwear. He's a half ass protagonist in my book.

Kirito

2012-04-11, 16:42

How the kid is at a all time low and more pathetic. I've seen volume 5 and all I can say is: somebody just kill this loser...literally.

Tenchi Hou Take

2012-04-11, 17:05

The kid's clearly not supposed to be liked, at this point he isn't simply a character he's more a representative of a certain type of human psychology, with this story exploring that type. Looking at it from personal likes and dislikes is missing the point.

The isssue is I have no idea what the overall moral and philosophy of this story is even though their blatantly is one, and it isn't exactly being explained very well even if just to provide a rough idea.

frubam

2012-05-08, 10:02

Yandere alert :uhoh:! I'm itching to see how that ship is gonna sail.

I don't know what to make of Nakamura happily slapping Kasuga and Kasuga happily accepting such punishment(well, it's not punishment, but I dunno what to call it =0\). Maybe he really is a masochist.

Kirito

2012-05-08, 12:47

I'm sensing "School Days" vibes from Saeki, and it upsets me is that she refuses to give up on that loser.

Well don't worry it's not all day:

She rapes the main dude in a few chapters from now. I read it and I laughed hard when it happened.

Riltz

2012-05-08, 16:38

And that boys is how you turn a innocent pure girl into a yandere.

Hope to see more as i love yanderes :D

kasimmorathi

2012-05-08, 17:13

Feel free to take this for pure speculation and armchair doctorate garbage but...

The main character is somewhat sociopathic; he adopts his personality based upon the things and people around him. At the beginning of our story he has essentially read tons of books and from them derived that he is somehow different or special from others. He's not necessarily a bad kid at this stage, but very easily manipulated as we see. As the story progresses it is clear that he reaches some mid-stage catharsis on the road when he admits that he is nothing. Of course, the problem in this is that he was pushed toward this by a narcissist that he now feels he absolutely cannot give up in any way. Her happiness becomes absolute to him, especially symbolized in the way that she tears up his book and throws it in his face.

He's not a pervert, his only self-inflicted perverted action at this point has been the theft of the gym clothes which might be blamed more on panic than deliberate action. It was only when he started to become manipulated that those gym clothes took on a more symbolic meaning. Now, even when stealing panties he doesn't do it for any self satisfaction at all. He does it purely to make the crazy girl happy. This is best shown, in my opinion, when she drapes a leg over his shoulder but he doesn't try to sneak a peek or blush.. he just gives this almost insane smile straight to her. She has become his whole world and is terrified he's going to be lost without her.

Saeki isn't much better of course, she feels that she was nothing and now the boy has become her world in turn. The only saving grace may now be that she is becoming obsessed with saving him from this perceived threat. Which might just as quickly turn nasty.

Strangely dark story and I feel going to end tragically.

kaito-kid

2012-05-08, 20:25

This manga is a piece of art!
The artist accurately portrays the awkwardness that comes with being a teenager in a very over exaggerated but suggestive manner. Great portrayal of a teenagers first encounter with true fear, hate, sexuality and love.

Aesthetic Shampoo

2012-05-09, 02:32

If the author doesn't mess up the ending, this manga will be all the way up there with Onani Master Kurosawa. It's amazing.

Kirito

2012-05-09, 02:56

I just want to see how far the kid is going to screw up. At the end of the day the kid is screwed, no matter what he does, just like the dude in Uwakoi.

Kirito

2012-05-12, 07:59

Chapter 24 has been released.

frubam

2012-05-14, 09:50

Shit just got real...
Oh man, Saeki is going all out now :uhoh:. I don't expect Kasuga to do anything with her, though it'd be a shock to see if he did. It'd also throw the ball in Saeki's court for once, since Nakamura has been leading the pack since this all started. It'd be nice to see Nakamura back to her more persistent ways, like when she was trying to convert Kasuga to her toadstool. She's been having it a bit too easy for a while now compared to Saeki =02.

Kirito

2012-05-14, 13:17

The ex just doesn't let it go, can't she?

vansonbee

2012-05-14, 13:36

The ex just doesn't let it go, can't she?

First love is a wierd thing.

Kirito

2012-05-14, 13:56

First love is a wierd thing.

Tell me about it -_-!

The next chapter, well I can say this: it made me laugh still I dropped.

Utsuro no Hako

2012-05-18, 12:49

Anyone pick up the American edition yet? Mine just came in the mail and it's missing the first thirty-two pages. It's not like they fell out or anything -- there's no empty space in the binding, but when I open up the first page is labeled "33". Did I get a bad copy or is there something wrong with the whole print-run?

Awrya

2012-05-18, 15:50

Slowly I'm getting School Days vibes from this manga:twitch:
Maybe it will end up with Saeki&Nakamura killing each other, leaving a traumatized Kasuga behind?

Kirito

2012-05-18, 16:42

Slowly I'm getting School Days vibes from this manga:twitch:
Maybe it will end up with Saeki&Nakamura killing each other, leaving a traumatized Kasuga behind?

Or it could be him and Nakamura attempting double suicide but with her backing off and him actually dying. I could so see that happening -_-.

I can't wait to see chapter 26 so I can laugh at the failure that is the main character.

Aesthetic Shampoo

2012-06-07, 11:25

Well, that was new.

Kirito

2012-06-07, 11:34

Chapter 26 has been scanlated and released!

Saeki "rapes" the main dude and he's to weak of a little loser to resist, and she's end up getting more crazy by the minute. The chick just doesn't let it go -_-.

Awrya

2012-06-07, 13:57

This is getting more interesting and crazier with each chapter and I'm loving it. With each passing chapter MC is getting closer and closer to mind break, how long will he last:twitch:

frubam

2012-06-07, 18:52

Kirito

2012-06-07, 21:40

Wow, what a transformation (O.O). This is feeling like School Days more and more with each chapter(thanks to Saeki).
What I can't wait to see is Nakamura's reaction. Saeki sounded so damn confident, as if she finally 1-up'd Nakamura, but given Nakamura's personality thus far, I can easily see her twisting what Saeki did to make her(Saeki) hate herself rather than Nakamura feeling jealous. I just hope Saeki doesn't do anything stupid like commit suicide. In fact, I hope this strengthens her resolve to go after Kasuga. As I said before, Nakamura's had it much too easy, w/o ever having anything work against her, so SOMETHING needs to provoke Nakamura in some way so it doesn't just feel like she's winning all the time.

I highly doubt it because at to me, Nakamura could care less about the protagonists well-being and is using him for her own amusement. It's obvious that she's using him, but he's acting so much a obedient dog to realize the big picture here. I don't expect Nakamura to cover for him because she does have evidence and the smarts to pin everything on him if things go wrong and the police gets involved. At the end of the day, the kid dug is own grave.

vansonbee

2012-06-07, 22:20

Read 26 today and I thought the long hair girl had die in the fire, after being rejected by the boy.

Woot! Can't wait for Nakamura reaction!

Kirito

2012-06-16, 21:33

Chapters 27 and the newly released chapter 28 from the recently released 6th volume has been released.

That kid continues to f-up -_-. Seriously dude learn to burn the goddamn evidence!:frustrated:

vansonbee

2012-06-17, 02:10

^ Come on now, they didn't plan to do on intentionally. Its all girls fault for burning down the club house of weirdness.

Hmmm, I hope that notebook was just a moral point and not some big investigation twist later on.

edit*

great, in chapter 28, they did use it as a tool to search for them. Don't tell me the new looking girl is the loony girl with the long hair?

edit* woah 29 came out too. so its 27-29. I guess the series is close to ending...

Kirito

2012-06-17, 10:21

I read the raws and things get trippy and twisted later on. Trust me on this the kid has done from submissive to obsessive.

Xaturas

2012-06-17, 10:31

I read the raws and things get trippy and twisted later on. Trust me on this the kid has done from submissive to obsessive.

Care to elaborate?

I remember reading few chapters of this series long ago, and now I checked last 3-4 chapters and am wondering if I should read it again. Spoilers for future raw would be nice.

konart

2012-06-17, 10:48

Care to elaborate?

I remember reading few chapters of this series long ago, and now I checked last 3-4 chapters and am wondering if I should read it again. Spoilers for future raw would be nice.

You can easily google vol.6 raw or pm me for the link :)

As for our duo: Bonnie and Clyde :heh:

Xaturas

2012-06-17, 11:02

You can easily google vol.6 raw or pm me for the link :)

As for our duo: Bonnie and Clyde :heh:

Yeah I know I can google it and just look at pictures. But frankly this manga doesn't give me much reason to do it like I did for example with Nozoki Ana. I just wonder where the story will go from this point.
Unless there is some graphical pictures like main character being raped/raping, glasses girl killing people with her baseball bat, and dark haired girl going Nice Boat. Although last ep made it look like she won't go crazy psycho, rather she will go sacrifice lamb route.

konart

2012-06-17, 11:08

>glasses girl killing people with her baseball bat
> dark haired girl going Nice Boat, rather she will go sacrifice lamb route.

you were pretty close

Xaturas

2012-06-17, 12:52

Ok so I kinda watched volume 6.
So what are they gonna do there ... ?

Double suicide.
Or just go Pinky and Brain and tell the world that they gonna conquer it

Iron Maw

2012-06-17, 14:27

So, Ch 26-28 re-establishes what most of readers of this already manga know, everyone in here is crazy.

Oh well, I look forward to a our "Nice Boat" ending. :p

Kirito

2012-06-17, 15:33

Ok so I kinda watched volume 6.
So what are they gonna do there ... ?

Double suicide.
Or just go Pinky and Brain and tell the world that they gonna conquer it

I think it'll go both ways considering the messes that they make always seem to be coming back to them (mainly the main dude).

Kirito

2012-06-18, 19:03

Chapter 30 of the recently released volume 6 has been released!

That kid keeps getting more and more pathetic as time goes on. I truly feel for his parents I really do.

ZODDGUTS

2012-06-18, 19:37

Do they have military school in Japan?

Kirito

2012-06-18, 20:27

Do they have military school in Japan?

Who knows...? Even if he did go there Nakamura would find a way to sneak him out of there. Plus I wouldn't think he last long without Nakamura to "guide" him through the ordeal.

fertygo

2012-06-19, 01:16

oh man chapter 31

http://i.imgur.com/VOSAh.jpg

that's the only thing that I can post for this chapter, Nakamura so moe ;__;

Aesthetic Shampoo

2012-06-19, 01:18

So moe, apart from the psychopathic tendencies to strip you naked and rip at your nipples of course. Oh, and the baseball bat.

Man, this manga is great :heh:

Xaturas

2012-06-19, 05:06

Ok its up to avaible raws or so it seems. Chapter 32 out, now time for some suicide.

Kirito

2012-06-19, 07:33

Well unfortunately that's all the chapters from volume 6. We'll have to wait a few more months for the next volume to come out and the upcoming chaos that will take place at the festival.

You've got to give the scanlators props for finishing the volume so fast.

Xaturas

2012-06-19, 08:51

Iron Maw

2012-06-19, 12:47

Btw wonder why there is no magazine raws, after all it should be released in some magazine before volumes come out.

What I was going to say. Aside from better looking RAWs there's no need to wait Vol scans is there?

konart

2012-06-19, 13:26

Arkard

2012-06-19, 16:24

Kirito

2012-06-19, 16:41

Looks like...

It's going the double suicide route, but I can't help but shake the feeling that it's not quite what it seems. Sure the kerosene, lighter, and kitchen knife + the "throw it all away" and "our lives, from now on everything" phrases create the impression that they'll kill themselves, but then again those phrases are separated, and the author is deliberately vague about what's going to happen. Compare this to say, Nakamura literally asking to have her brains bashed in with a bat. No tip toeing around that. Then again, these two aren't exactly the brilliant scheming type. Mr. can't get rid of the evidence and Ms. Baseball bat to the leg just don't strike me as that devious. Gah. Such a mind ****.

I know, it's one of those things about the main dude that pisses me off to no end. I mean, everything could have been smooth sailing if the kid cleaned up after himself, but he always expects Nakamura to babysit him every single time. It sucks that Saeki wastes her "purity" on this dude for nothing.

Nakamura isn't the type to joke around, just look at actions up until now. I seriously think she's serious about wanting to die, but I can't help but feel that she or him will back off at the last second. I could be wrong, but I feel like she has a backup plan in case if they don't go through with it. She's one crafty kid after all compared to the whiny little loser we all seemingly enjoy watching him suffer, mess up, and screw himself over.

vansonbee

2012-06-19, 20:55

Caught with this series (32). Seem like the "End Game" to their psychopathic outlook in a normal society.

I thought in chapter 31, Nakamura came saving Kasuga and live "happy ever after", but I was wrong. Kasuga is the biggest "M" in my long history of reading anime/manga. The positive side of this chapter was seeing Nakamura weak side, its very touching.

Chapter 32 - I thought they were gonna kill the kids, but thank god they didn't. I'm assuming they will state their mind and maybe burn down the festival tower (people playing drums on).

These last few weeks of release are awesome! Thank you scanlator groups ^

Xaturas

2012-06-20, 03:33

She should just stand with him neck to neck, and slit both of their throats in one slice. Of course while setting everything on fire.

frubam

2012-06-20, 08:05

I know, it's one of those things about the main dude that pisses me off to no end. I mean, everything could have been smooth sailing if the kid cleaned up after himself, but he always expects Nakamura to babysit him every single time. It sucks that Saeki wastes her "purity" on this dude for nothing.
Yeah, I have to admit, I was pretty disappointed Saeki's virginity went to waste. I didn't truly expect him to completely convert and get back with Saeki, or a 'Nice Boat' ending, but I still wanted him to waiver a bit; y'know, decide for himself by thinking about it a little. Unfortunately, it did absolutely nothing to change his 'follow Nakamura' mindset. I REALLY hope that, at least for once, he gets firm about something, before the end. I don't care what it is, just make a stand about something, and not be a doormat all the way through. Thing is, I didn't mind it at first. In fact, I enjoyed it a lot, because despite following Nakamura's orders, he consistently proclaimed that he wasn't who Nakamura said he was, and, in it's own way, that was a sense of rebellion against her. Ever since he accepted himself as Nakamura insisted he was, Nakamura's and Kasuga's relationship has been pretty dull for me. Pretty much just following her happily like a pet dog, which makes the char interaction and drama btw them dull as all hell =02.

Solace

2012-06-20, 08:36

^
It was some new anonymous guy/group. Previous scanlator emo quit after saying he won't race with someone on translating (not that I want to offend him or something, just saying).
Btw wonder why there is no magazine raws, after all it should be released in some magazine before volumes come out.

Magazine raws are harder to come by these days due to increased enforcement measures combined with lack of interest in certain magazines. Groups don't always have access as a result and sometimes it's easier to just wait for the volume release, buy it, and scanlate it, especially if your group is only doing certain titles and is focused on quality over speed.

konart

2012-06-20, 11:56

It obviously won't end as a suicide - it's the end of the volume and the next one won't be just one chapter long :D

Unless their attempt is going to take several chapters...

Xaturas

2012-06-20, 14:18

It obviously won't end as a suicide - it's the end of the volume and the next one won't be just one chapter long :D

Unless their attempt is going to take several chapters...

Or they just die.
And rest of chapters is people wondering how it could happen and some kind of psychological insight into their psyche.
But frankly its manga so nah they won't die, just do some stupid kids stuff like usual.

Kirito

2012-06-20, 14:23

konart

2012-06-20, 15:53

Even if the double suicide falls, I have a feeling that Nakamura has a backup plan of sorts. Unlike that kid, she's pretty devious and craft, makes sense considering she practically has to babysit him all the time.

I wouldn't be surprise if the author pulls the pregnant card on us in the next volume considering what happened to that loser and Saeki and all.

^He pulled his thing out right after the defloration, I doubt he had any time to reach orgasm and ejaculate, even taking into account that it was his first time.

Iron Maw

2012-06-20, 18:08

Unless their attempt is going to take several chapters...

I kinda what this to happen just for the hilarity. It would be like SZS.:heh:

smbjoshy

2012-06-20, 19:17

A couple chapters back I would've said "Somebody put this kid up in a psychiatric hospital before it's too late!", now look at where we are. Hopefully he pusses out on whatever they're gonna do (most likely suicide) but it looks like he's too mind F'd by that girl by now.

Kirito

2013-01-31, 19:58

The series is back with volume 7 and the recently released chapter 33.

Lover's suicide attempt failed. Guy was willing to die with girl but the chick wanted to die alone. Talk about selfish, right?:eyespin:

Utsuro no Hako

2013-01-31, 23:13

I was starting to wonder whether we'd get the ending before the anime comes out.

I'm a little disappointed that they didn't go out in Gotterdammerung style, but I shoulda known that he couldn't get away so cleanly.

I wonder if the author's familiar with the French film Don't Deliver Us From Evil, because there are some striking similarities:

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The girls are even reciting Baudelaire (mixed with some Lautremont) before they light themselves on fire.

frubam

2013-02-01, 21:47

Kirito

2013-02-01, 22:08

These last couple of chapters (c34-35) have taken an interesting turn. I did expect a timeskip; but more on the lines of the manga working its way to the end in this volume. I thought it would just show how Kasuga slowly integrates into his new life(or tries to), and that's what these two chaps did. Clearly he still harbors some of his old feelings about the world being trash, and how much he really liked Nakamura. However, I didn't expect him to get a chance to be subtly pulled back into things by another person, particularly a 'popular' girl. That look that Tokiwa had as she was talking to him in the bookstore gave a much heavier, morbid feeling than the cheery exterior she showed when she was with her friends. It'll be interesting to see what this book is and how it affected Tokiwa and, subsequently, affects Kasuga.

It is quite strange. While I did like the extremity of Nakamura's char, I would have never guessed at the start of this story that she would become such a strong bond of affection for Kasuga.

It makes you wonder what he'll do get that feeling of being "liberated" again. Before he got involved with Nakamura he just read books that nobody took interest in or understood, and fancied a girl who felt out of reach from him. Nakamura, despite who she was really got Kasuga to question or think about the strange juxtapositions of morality around him. Without her to "guide" or "educate" as we see now, he feels empty and lost with no real vision or reason to pursue a goal whatsoever. Him also losing his interest in reading is a great way to clarify this.

This is where things are picking up again. The Les fleurs du mal book that Tokiwa picked up, it sort of gave Kasuga that sense of "life" that he missed out during those years that time passed. The fact that the most popular girl in school is reading a book that sort of was Kasuga's epitaph, is a sense of strength that he'll possibly use to recapture that feeling he had lost before being forced into a new life he never wanted or to be a part of.

I'm interested to see how Tokiwa is going to affect Kasuga, and will it have a life changing impact just like with his time with Nakamura had. She seems off, but I'm really interested in her character and how she'll move Kasuga along in future chapters.

Kleeyook

2013-02-02, 06:32

konart

2013-02-02, 07:17

ch 35

I somehow think that the two good-for-nothing delinquents are better than Kasuga himself. Those two are assholes, but Kasuga as the egoistic maniac who question what the world worth, view everything as shit is no better. He's a freak imo. :(

Egocentrism and maximalism are pretty normal for his age, especially at middle school time. It's just sometimes those take some radical forms, like in his case. Nothing freaky here.

Kleeyook

2013-02-02, 08:25

Egocentrism and maximalism are pretty normal for his age, especially at middle school time. It's just sometimes those take some radical forms, like in his case. Nothing freaky here.

While it's true, Kasuga's just too extreme. There's always huge difference between the radical extremists and normal people who share the similar view.

Utsuro no Hako

2013-02-02, 14:37

The rest of vol 7 is out ... and it's not the end of the series. I coulda sworn 7 was supposed to be the last, but I guess I just assumed that because the incident at the festival seemed like the climax.

I'm not sure what to think of Tokiwa. After Nakamura and Saeki, I keep expecting her to screw over Kasuga in some way, but she hasn't drawn the knife yet.

The mangaka's sure doing a great job of making these chapters depressing -- the way Kasuga hollowly laughs at anything his "friends" say and agrees with them, his father turning into a loser, the repetition of images (the establishing shot of Kasuga's apartment, Kasuga sitting on his bed, etc.) -- really makes me feel like I'm trapped in hell.

At least it sounds like the wait for vol. 8 chapters won't be so long.

konart

2013-02-02, 15:26

Raws are up to ch.41 or 42 right now, so yeah - we can await some more chapters soon

frubam

2013-02-02, 16:35

Up to chp 37, that's the 1st and only panel of the boyfriend, and he already feels like an asshole >=01. I guess when Tokiwa "spent the night at a friends house", she was having sex with this guy. Well, at least Kasuga doesn't particularly have any interest in Tokiwa like that, but I can tell he's starting to become interested in who she really is. I can sympathize w/Tokiwa too; that moment where you finally find someone you can talk with and relate to your hobby/interest; it's a great feeling. Up til this point, all of Tokiwa's laughs didn't truly feel sincere, but the moment she lit up when Kasuga was replying about the borrowed book felt like a true smile =03.
The rest of vol 7 is out ... and it's not the end of the series. I coulda sworn 7 was supposed to be the last, but I guess I just assumed that because the incident at the festival seemed like the climax.

I'm not sure what to think of Tokiwa. After Nakamura and Saeki, I keep expecting her to screw over Kasuga in some way, but she hasn't drawn the knife yet. Yeah, thought the same. It felt like there would be no more story to tell after those events. Glad it isn't the last as this new arc seems interesting, though in a different way than the previous ones.
Elsewhere, someone thought that Kasuga would be to Tokiwa as Nakamura was to Kasuga. I think that's a good point. I thought, after moving, he was the same Kasuga as the beginning of the story, but these last couple of chps doesn't quite depict the same coward, afraid of what others think of him like he was before. I thought it was rather forward of him to move her hand to see her collection and be so aggressive in asking about her original work. If Tokiwa is to embrace what she really likes, then I can see Kasuga being the one to turn her thinking around. Like when Nakamura was saying Kasuga was hiding his true self in the beginning, I can see a broad similarity between that and what we have with Tokiwa in these chapters. I wouldn't be surprised if Kasuga becomes the same frantic mess as before, but, like the time he talked to those gangsters, I think if he can find his own purpose once again, he will not be afraid to embrace it and help Tokiwa do the same.

Utsuro no Hako

2013-02-03, 11:11

Elsewhere, someone thought that Kasuga would be to Tokiwa as Nakamura was to Kasuga. I think that's a good point. I thought, after moving, he was the same Kasuga as the beginning of the story, but these last couple of chps doesn't quite depict the same coward, afraid of what others think of him like he was before. I thought it was rather forward of him to move her hand to see her collection and be so aggressive in asking about her original work. If Tokiwa is to embrace what she really likes, then I can see Kasuga being the one to turn her thinking around. Like when Nakamura was saying Kasuga was hiding his true self in the beginning, I can see a broad similarity between that and what we have with Tokiwa in these chapters. I wouldn't be surprised if Kasuga becomes the same frantic mess as before, but, like the time he talked to those gangsters, I think if he can find his own purpose once again, he will not be afraid to embrace it and help Tokiwa do the same.

There's also a similarity between Tokiwa and Saeki in that they're both pretty, popular girls who like Kasuga because he talks to them about literature instead of drooling over them for their looks. Though Tokiwa actually has the substance to engage with Kasuga on an intellectual level, whereas Saeki just liked listening to him because it made her feel smart.

Anyway, Chapter 38 is out.

Oh, look, Kasuga's made some new friends. I'm sure this is going to turn out well. I mean, they have their own clubhouse, just like the kids in AnoHana. How could this possibly go wrong?

Arkard

2013-02-03, 19:54

Normal life is clearly boring, I'll give it a few before one of the nut jobs girls from his past magically meets up with him again and/or something catches on fire.

Not too sure where the Tokiwa thing is going other then possibly more collateral damage. Probably will value Kasuga for appreciating her for her intellectual interests rather then her boyfriend who seems to be jealous/fixated on her looks. Add in his past, and queue property damage and bystander distress. :heh:

frubam

2013-02-03, 22:50

Anyway, Chapter 38 is out.

Oh, look, Kasuga's made some new friends. I'm sure this is going to turn out well. I mean, they have their own clubhouse, just like the kids in AnoHana. How could this possibly go wrong?
Well you can color me surprised. Normally I'd be skeptic of the boyfriend's behavior, but for now, I'm just going to mostly assume that he's an okay guy so far. The club is filled with an even amount of guys and girls too, so I don't expect anything 'club'-related to be negative....at least at the offset.

Not too sure where the Tokiwa thing is going other then possibly more collateral damage. Probably will value Kasuga for appreciating her for her intellectual interests rather then her boyfriend who seems to be jealous/fixated on her looks. Add in his past, and queue property damage and bystander distress. :heh:

Yeah, this is my assumption as well except the boyfriend being jealous part. I think if you heard your girlfriend was suddenly hanging out with some guy you didn't know at her school, and it being unusual for her to do so(i.e. hang out w/a guy solo), not to mention the way she told her friend, you'd probably would be a bit weary too. I can imagine the girl that told would say something like "I saw Aya leave with some boy at our school by themselves to do 'stuff'", so it's understandable to get defensive. I can't say he's completely fixated on her looks either, as they seem to get along fairly well, but that smirk still bothers me, so I wouldn't be surprised if he had motivations like that all along. Even if he didn't, I can still see him becoming some kind of bully in the long run, whether subtle or blatant if/when Tokiwa starts to change. I'd imagine Kasuga reading her original story will be a strong factor in having her turn toward him.

AcroDave

2013-02-05, 00:48

Man, really liking this arc! Was totally expecting Tokiwa's boyfriend to be some kind of delinquent, but he turned out to be a pretty normal guy. I wouldn't even call him a jerk in this chapter, his behavior was pretty relatable considering the situation.

Anyway, go Kasuga! Driving a wedge in their relationship by just sitting there eating some pizza. Impressive disruption ability there. :D

Really curious to see where the Kasuga X Tokiwa thing goes. I can't see them being more than friends... but in this manga, you never know what's going to happen.

The author does a great job of making me feel... uncomfortable... while reading this. :upset:

ID555

2013-02-05, 03:54

Really? I thought Tokiwa's boyfriend was a total a**hole in this chapter though - treating Kasuga badly under the pretense of friendliness, embarrassing both Kasuga and Tokiwa in front of other people.

Tokiwa, I really like though. She's able to see how shallow the boyfriend and the whole being popular thing is; even while wanting to remaining in that circle.

Curious whether Kasuga will become boon or bane to her.... lol

I first read a few chapters of this manga, but got turned off by how... err.. unrestrained it is. But now that I kinda see this manga's direction, I'm interested again.

@Arkard: *claps* for your correct prediction, lol

Arkard

2013-02-05, 15:53

@Arkard: *claps* for your correct prediction, lol

The rapist is back.

AcroDave

2013-02-05, 19:39

Well, I'm just saying his reaction was pretty normal for an insecure high school guy. Try putting yourself in his place. You're dating the hottest girl in school. She has other guys sniffing around her all the time. Then suddenly she has some strange dude in her room, where she has never let you go. So you invite him to hang out so you can try and figure out what's going on. The only reason it got weird was because Kasuga refused to answer some simple question. Huh? Why did he refuse? Why not just pick some random girl from his class. It's not like anyone there would know who it was anyway, since they're in a totally different town. And if he didn't want to lie, just say it was Saeki:

Touji: So who was your secret crush?
Kasuga: Ah.. that would be Saeki-san.
Touji: Aha! Was that the girl who Aya reminded you of??
Kasuga: Oh, no. She was the one that rapezored me in my clubhouse, then lit the place on fire. Haha! ... ... Sooo.... Anybody mind if I take that last piece of pizza?

Anyway, Chapter 40 was released today. Great chapter!

- Love his douche-bag friends and how they can't be happy for him and have to convince themselves he has no chance with Tokiwa so it doesn't matter.
- Kasuga disruption machine continues! Tokiwa's probably going to quit her job, and won't be hanging out with the gang anymore (assume those were her co-workers?)
- Love the part where Tokiwa gets all fired up to work on her novel. Very believable how their relationship has evolved. Just great writing.
- Interesting that after the novel review, Tokiwa and Kasuga are walking side-by-side. Before he would always trail along behind her. The author is so great at little details like that.
- I'm actually a bit disappointed that Saeki is back already. Would have liked to have had a few more chapters with just Tokiwa.
- Love the flower opening up at the end... Ruh Roh...

ID555

2013-02-05, 23:49

Yeah, ruh roh indeed... XD

Anyway, I see your point about the boyfriend's immaturity, but it just shouts "lesser man" "insignificant character" etc etc to me.

Bombo

2013-02-06, 07:21

Seriously I like this story ...well done author !

Darth SpiderDen

2013-02-06, 13:35

Chapter 41 is out.
The rapist starts to work on Kasuga.....

Kleeyook

2013-02-06, 14:05

ch 41

I think Saeki looks a bit creepier than she was. Her eyes and manner are kind of weird. She freaks me out!

Darth SpiderDen

2013-02-06, 14:10

ch 41

I think Saeki looks a bit creepier than she was. Her eyes and manner are kind of weird. She freaks me out!

She's going to bring avoc to Kasugas (unstable) sanity, that's for sure.
I bet even her was affected much more than she appears right now. What kind of disturbing thoughts has she been harboring these 3 years?
Also, I'm curious as to how she spent that year in the detention facility and why was she sent there.

konart

2013-02-06, 14:38

She's going to bring avoc to Kasugas (unstable) sanity, that's for sure.
I bet even her was affected much more than she appears right now. What kind of disturbing thoughts has she been harboring these 3 years?
Also, I'm curious as to how she spent that year in the detention facility and why was she sent there.

Because she was an arsonist?

Darth SpiderDen

2013-02-06, 14:42

Because she was an arsonist?

The police fond out it was her that did it?
Got to re-check those chapters pronto.

Bombo

2013-02-06, 14:53

ch 41

I think Saeki looks a bit creepier than she was. Her eyes and manner are kind of weird. She freaks me out!
I'm agree with you 100% she's scariest character in this series now :( .
Plus Tokiwa's mention her boyfriend look like him ... DANGER DANGER !!!

Darth SpiderDen

2013-02-06, 15:01

The police fond out it was her that did it?
Got to re-check those chapters pronto.

Re-checked, she did turn in herself to the police.
That explains it.

Arkard

2013-02-06, 15:06

I'm agree with you 100% she's scariest character in this series now :( .
Plus Tokiwa's mention her boyfriend look like him ... DANGER DANGER !!!

*gets ready to smash phone in rage*

Wait... it's been three years right? Things have changed right?

Wait she burned down my hideout!

But... She's been in juvenile detention... surely that must have straightened her out...

Wait she raped me!

But she has a new boyfriend now...

Wait... he looks like me....

Ah well, I'm sure it's fine. Perfectly ok to meet the person who raped me and committed arson in a jealous rage for lunch alone. What could possibly go wrong? :uhoh:

konart

2013-02-06, 15:37

And now long months of waiting...(well, maybe not so long for the ch.42, but definitely for the rest)

Utsuro no Hako

2013-02-06, 15:43

I'm agree with you 100% she's scariest character in this series now :( .
Plus Tokiwa's mention her boyfriend look like him ... DANGER DANGER !!!

To be fair, Kasuga's hanging out with a girl who looks like Nakamura.

I'm starting to wonder how the anime's going to handle all this. Even if it's a two cour series, I'm not sure this current arc will be wrapped-up in time to be adapted, and if it's only a single cour, they'll need an anime-original ending.

KleenexGhost

2013-02-06, 16:07

I gotta say, the sense of dread I'm getting while reading this is something special. For the last few chapters I've been wondering how Kasuga and Tokiwa would do. She brings a change of pace to his life, a sense of normalcy, well considering the girls who have been in his life. With the reintroduction of Saeki that feeling of dread skyrocketed. It's gonna be really interesting to see how she effects Kasuga's life, not to mention if she'll mess with Tokiwa.

It was weird when they showed her boyfriend looked eerily similar to Kasuga. Then again like you guys said, Tokiwa kinda looks like Nakamura.

kenjtr

2013-02-06, 16:16

This manga is really intresting its like i am watching love of the roses :) i didnt read it for a very long time but i returned to it , i wonder when will chapter 42 come things are getting intresting .

Darth SpiderDen

2013-02-06, 21:06

This is all going to blow in everyone's hands isn't it?

Can't wait to see that, bet it's going to be kinda depressing.

frubam

2013-02-06, 23:34

ch 41

I think Saeki looks a bit creepier than she was. Her eyes and manner are kind of weird. She freaks me out!

I got the same vibe from her too. On the surface, she seems the same, and it might just be how Kasuga is depicted around her, but like KleenexGhost said, there's this sense of dread that permeates the scenes in her presence. On another note, she's dressing more provocatively than before(high heels, cleavage showing, lipstick, etc.), though I don't know if that is attributed to growing up, or if it's some kind of psychological thing going on(we know the latter HAS to happen in this manga :uhoh:).

Kleeyook

2013-02-07, 01:56

I got the same vibe from her too. On the surface, she seems the same, and it might just be how Kasuga is depicted around her, but like KleenexGhost said, there's this sense of dread that permeates the scenes in her presence. On another note, she's dressing more provocatively than before(high heels, cleavage showing, lipstick, etc.), though I don't know if that is attributed to growing up, or if it's some kind of psychological thing going on(we know the latter HAS to happen in this manga :uhoh:).

Yeah, she dresses more like what adult does, but the female characters her age don't do that yet.

Her eyes... Her expression... Those give me a weird feeling.

I think she's already disturbed since she burnt Kasuga and Nakamura's hideout. Being a future arsonist is never a good thing. Who knows what she might set on fire next.

I thought her rape attempt failed though. :p

Saeki has changed a lot since then, for the worse. While Kasuga is almost the same as that naive, easily influenced, cynical douche.

I have asperger syndrome but I don't think my opinion is any different than the mass, the manga is very sick...

AcroDave

2013-02-07, 02:13

I gotta say, the sense of dread I'm getting while reading this is something special..

Yeah, the scenes of Kasuga in his room are so claustrophobic, and the slow pace makes it more unsettling (shiver).

I think Saeki looks a bit creepier than she was. Her eyes and manner are kind of weird. She freaks me out!

It's those cold dead eyes and sleepy smile... brr..... (though the art seemed a bit off in this chapter). Also that casual 'want to meet up tomorrow?' - uh... Oomiya and Utsnomiya are like 100 miles apart. Even in Japan that's got to be a couple hours by train? That's pretty far to go for a random get together!

It was weird when they showed her boyfriend looked eerily similar to Kasuga.

Also weird was the way she talked to him: 'I went to the live today with my boy friend.. Right Koizumi-kun???' - Huh? Is he not really her boyfriend? Why does she need to get him to confirm it? 'The live was really good... Right Koizumi-kun???' --- Just... strange.

'..a normal happiness I guess' -- WTF does that mean?? Run Kasuga!! :uhoh:

Utsuro no Hako

2013-02-07, 02:15

I thought her rape attempt failed though. :p

Look at page 21 of Chapter 26. You have to use your imagination to figure out what those shadows are, but once you see it ...

Bombo

2013-02-07, 07:05

*gets ready to smash phone in rage*

Wait... it's been three years right? Things have changed right?

Wait she burned down my hideout!

But... She's been in juvenile detention... surely that must have straightened her out...

Wait she raped me!

But she has a new boyfriend now...

Wait... he looks like me....

Ah well, I'm sure it's fine. Perfectly ok to meet the person who raped me and committed arson in a jealous rage for lunch alone. What could possibly go wrong? :uhoh:

I can't think about his situation tbh ...:heh:

To be fair, Kasuga's hanging out with a girl who looks like Nakamura.

i forget about this part too but still this girl love books unlike nakamura ..

Where's the cute saeke ? the old saeke ? The power of jealousy is too strong. :heh:

iceyfw

2013-02-07, 08:08

Also that casual 'want to meet up tomorrow?' - uh... Oomiya and Utsnomiya are like 100 miles apart. Even in Japan that's got to be a couple hours by train? That's pretty far to go for a random get together!nice observation about how far apart they live from each other. i'm not familiar at all with japans prefectures and cities. i didn't even give it a second thought. i also wasn't so sure about how she was mentally after three years and now... confirmed for more batshit crazy stuff by her later! :D

konart

2013-02-09, 09:01

http://i.imgur.com/Zj2taqK.jpg

Kleeyook

2013-02-09, 09:24

^^

Normally, I would only take a peek (stare) of her cleavage, but her face freaked me out that I had to look away immediately. :p

Ddraig

2013-02-09, 12:38

Her motive is unknown right now but it cant be anything good. Though I wouldnt mind if she try to get back together with him.

Utsuro no Hako

2013-02-09, 13:38

So I'm betting the boyfriend's gonna do something horrible to Tokiwa while Kosuga's avoiding her because of what Saeki said.

KleenexGhost

2013-02-09, 17:19

I got that feeling too. I'm dreading what's going to happen next. Damn you, Saeki!

Arkard

2013-02-09, 22:25

Saeki is up to something, and the fact that we don't have any inkling of what that something is is terrifying.

As for Tokiwa... something bad is sure to happen, and guessing her new writing will probably be the catalyst.

Kirito

2013-02-09, 23:15

Well she did keep her reading hobby and writing a secret from her friends, peers, and boyfriend and shared it with one person who loved or is now regaining his love of books again.

I get the feeling the boyfriend is going to be more aggressive and force himself in Tokiwa's room or not her--either one of the two, and I get the feeling that Saeki wants to get back with Kasuga or just wants him to regain his former self just to make her feel amused for her own self satisfaction. It seems that she really got the kid to question why he's with Tokiwa and hasn't tried to seek Nakamura out all those years...hmmm. C

Anyway, all we need is Nakamura to show up and bam! One big happy reunion... to say the least.:eyespin:

frubam

2013-02-10, 00:35

Damn, I hope not. Despite hiding her real hobbies from her friends, Tokiwa has been a wonderful character so far, both visually and psychologically. I was actually enjoying Kasuga living a bland, but normal lifestyle with the occasional hanging out with Tokiwa. I can only HOPE that Kouji isn't planning something nefarious out of bitterness for what happened, like rape in their clubhouse. If Tokiwa is to be screwed over, I'd rather it be because of something Kasuga did or said.

Damnit, it's going to be a looonnng month wait =0(.

topboy

2013-02-10, 07:41

Maybe Saeki just finished serve her role here (said Tokiwa just some substitute for Nakamura).Tokiwa been raped ,feel sad and been dumped or broke up later.Kasuga tried to comfort her and become lover.Then Nakamura come back.

AcroDave

2013-02-10, 17:44

Hmm, well this chapter didn't really go where I thought it would.

It seemed like Saeki just wanted to confirm that Kasuga is living a miserable life since it 'serves him right' for making her unhappy. The only reason she's 'disappointed' is because if he's not with Nakamura, then everything she suffered through was for nothing. Didn't really get the impression we'll see her again.

Kasuga claims that all this time he's had no reason to live (not sure why he didn't finish the job and kill himself). I'm assuming he cried at the end because Nakamura pushing him off the stage meant she totally rejected him - so no reason to try and track her down. She doesn't care about him, and never did. So if he believes what Saeki said (that he will make Tokiwa unhappy), then he will stop seeing her.

As for Touji, I'm not sure why everyone assumes he's going to kidnap Tokiwa or do something weird. Everything we've seen so far indicates to me that he's a pretty normal, popular, (jealous/insecure), high-school boy. He realized he's in the wrong, and wants to be a stand-up guy & apologize. I doubt Tokiwa would be dating him for a whole year if he had any psycho tendencies.

All those things taken together would mean we're going back to the status-quo from the beginning of this arc. However, as Akard says, that's boring. :heh: So I have no clue where the story's going to go from here...

Aesthetic Shampoo

2013-03-10, 10:34

It's a trap!

Utsuro no Hako

2013-03-10, 12:06

Ah, I was hoping the series wouldn't have a bad ending -- at least not a completely bad one. But this doesn't look good.

And you know, sitting behind Kasuga has to be the worst seat in class.

KleenexGhost

2013-03-10, 12:40

Definitely seems like a trap. I even got the feeling Tokiwa was throwing hints at him to not come.

Arkard

2013-03-10, 12:52

Bleh, hurry up and trainwreck already.

lightbringer

2013-03-10, 18:20

Hmm, well this chapter didn't really go where I thought it would.

I can extend that to the whole series. Like, I have no clue where this is going, but in a good way.

mican

2013-03-12, 14:13

Looks like Saeki still hasn't gone over him, and she takes out her anger by condemning him. Can't wait to see what happens next

Dark Wing

2013-04-08, 17:09

I truly feel bad for Kasuga he put all is faith into Nakamura who was obviously using him for her own twisted amusement. He was even willing to die with her and considering the fact that he almost went through with burning himself alive on a stage in front of watchful eyes. It takes guts to live your life, but it takes a lot of guts to end it and in the most gruesome, drawn-out way possible to boot.

Now he's an empty shell just trying to keep himself together, and find out what he really wants and needs at this point. He made Saeki into an obsessive, narcissistic, sociopathic bitch but what Nakamura did to him was much worse.

KleenexGhost

2013-04-13, 22:38

Re-read chapter 43 and the raw of chapter 44.

Confession, perhaps?

konart

2013-04-15, 13:08

Re-read chapter 43 and the raw of chapter 44.

Confession, perhaps?

Yep,

Tokiwa-san, I love you. Go out with me.

Arkard

2013-04-15, 17:45

Oh, how will this go wrong... so many possibilities. :twitch:

Bombo

2013-04-15, 22:06

No More Drama after crushing the flower? kasuga go go !!

KleenexGhost

2013-04-15, 22:10

Oh, how will this go wrong... so many possibilities. :twitch:

Which is why, while I love this development, I also dread how it can go wrong. :(

Cirno

2013-04-15, 22:28

What a jerk...

konart

2013-04-15, 22:40

What a jerk...

Who is? :eyebrow:

Fwarlord

2013-04-16, 04:35

Lol... I can't belive it... Kasuga has gone insane at last:rolleyes:
I hope the bf will beat the crap out of him the next chapter for trying to steal his gf;)

Utsuro no Hako

2013-04-16, 09:26

Lol... I can't belive it... Kasuga has gone insane at last:rolleyes:
I hope the bf will beat the crap out of him the next chapter for trying to steal his gf;)

You can't "steal" a girl. They have wills of their own and are perfectly capable of making decisions.

Dark Wing

2013-04-16, 11:52

Lol... I can't belive it... Kasuga has gone insane at last:rolleyes:
I hope the bf will beat the crap out of him the next chapter for trying to steal his gf;)

Such closed minded thinking. if Tokiwa is unhappy with her current situation then why should she be forced to stay? after all it's obvious that Kasuga makes her happy so she has every right to pursue that happiness.

Tokiwa's current boyfriend doesn't truly love her which is evident by him not even caring to know what her personal interests are while Kasuga understands her passion and by extension the real Tokiwa.

taichi-kun

2013-04-16, 19:19

Finally he grew a pair :)

Tokiwa doesn't love kouji ... I don't even know why she is still with him :frustrated:

Good job kasuga,now It's up to her.

I can't see this ending well for them :(

lightbringer

2013-04-16, 19:40

You've got to be kidding me. Shit just got way real. He's got guts to say it at her workplace and right in front of her boyfriend :heh:. But I also think (like his ex) that he will make her unhappy if for some reason she decides to go out with him instead.

topboy

2013-04-16, 23:12

Nothing good will come from be friend or lover of Kasuga.Nakamura and Saeki are living proof.
Still I don't understand his imagination world meaning,why mannequin of Kasuga and Tokiwa (not Nakamura)?

Aesthetic Shampoo

2013-04-17, 08:13

He sure looked like a mess during the confession. But hey, he made up his mind about something. Good for him! But yeah this won't end well.

DorkingtonPugsly

2013-04-17, 10:22

He crushed the flower... yet confessing in front of the dude is probably not going to lead anywhere nice. I'm just gona hope for the best for him... but only time will tell.

Dark Wing

2013-04-17, 12:24

Nothing good will come from be friend or lover of Kasuga.Nakamura and Saeki are living proof.

Personally I believe all that bad stuff that happened all those years ago was more Nakamura's doing then it was Kasuga. He and Saeki just got caught up in Nakamura's madness. If it wasn't for Nakamura both Kasuga and Saeki probably would've turned out some what normal.

ID555

2013-04-17, 21:45

Finally he grew a pair :)

Tokiwa doesn't love kouji ... I don't even know why she is still with him :frustrated:

Good job kasuga,now It's up to her.

I can't see this ending well for them :(

Same reason she still hangs out with her "friends". Just to fit in.

Jerkboyfriend is totally going to beat up Kasuga, hahaha.

frubam

2013-04-17, 22:43

Personally I believe all that bad stuff that happened all those years ago was more Nakamura's doing then it was Kasuga. He and Saeki just got caught up in Nakamura's madness. If it wasn't for Nakamura both Kasuga and Saeki probably would've turned out some what normal.

But they wouldn't have had any type of relationship. Would Kasuga had fair any better being with a group of people who didn't understand him and having a crush that would never be realized?

-Sho-

2013-04-20, 17:43

Dark Wing

2013-04-23, 20:02

Read the manga till the end. Glad that i read it instead of waiting for the(crappy) anime vers.
I like this manga , so much psychology & dark stuff.
But looks like Kasuga grow up & will try to get a good life now.

So should read some of the mangaka's other works like Boku wa Mari no Naka. It'll surprise you how compelling the characters can be.

topboy

2013-05-08, 20:57

Arkard

2013-05-08, 23:38

ch 45 :
Tokiwa break up with her boyfriend,said sorry to him.Then leave the shop together with Kasuga.They hold hands,then hug.Last page is picture of withering flower.
Picture from : http://kohada.2ch.net/test/read.cgi/ymag/1365605722/978

Seriously? Oh shit is gonna get real when boyfriend snaps out of the wtf just happened to revenge. :twitch:

Aesthetic Shampoo

2013-05-09, 05:13

Oh my

:love:

Give them at least one chapter of happiness please

Bern-san

2013-05-09, 15:21

Manga is going to end, they haven't specified when exactly but we are approaching it
http://img1.ak.crunchyroll.com/i/spire4/c4aadca5f184c8c3840c3d07337379d51368102663_full.jp g
source (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2013/05/09-1/soul-eater-and-flowers-of-evil-manga-appear-to-more-towards-endings)

Happy ending with Tokiwa please

Arkard

2013-05-09, 21:32

Utsuro no Hako

2013-05-09, 21:44

Well, we have to find out what happened to Nakamura and I expect that'll take a couple chapters at least. It would help if we knew what the last chapter in volume 8 was so we could estimate how far we are into volume 9.

KleenexGhost

2013-05-09, 22:57

Such a heartwarming moment, yet at the same time I get the feeling that things can go very, very wrong.

kyp275

2013-05-09, 22:59

Such a heartwarming moment, yet at the same time I get the feeling that things can go very, very wrong.

same, though I really hope things will end well this time, dude's suffered enough.

KleenexGhost

2013-05-10, 23:13

same, though I really hope things will end well this time, dude's suffered enough.

You and me both, but with this series you never know.

Randrak42

2013-05-12, 12:20

This won't end well............I really want it to (the kid's been through enough, any more is just to produce rage) but considering this manga's track record, this really won't end well.

Arkard

2013-05-12, 19:03

What I expect is some terrible gang rape soon. But lately what this series has done has been unexpected, ex. Didn't expect Tokiwa to actually break up with her bf and go with Kasuga... so.... who knows.

Let's just hope his new love interest doesn't follow the pattern as the others. First love interest : physically raped him and burning his hideout down. Second love interest: Mentally raped him and tried burning both him and her down...

Kirito

2013-05-12, 20:22

There's happiness now, but there's still the ex and the "final boss" character that he'll most likely encounter. There's definitely to be one happy reunion for sure.:eyespin:

ID555

2013-05-13, 00:15

Oh. If manga is ending, does that mean they want to sync with the anime?

KleenexGhost

2013-05-13, 00:45

There's happiness know, but there's still the ex and the "final boss" character that he'll most likely encounter. There's definitely to be one happy reunion for sure.:eyespin:

Final boss will probably be Nakamura. That'll be the true test.

Bern-san

2013-05-13, 06:54

Oh. If manga is ending, does that mean they want to sync with the anime?

I don't think so. My speculation is that it will end in chapter 32 or 33 if they can or an anime-original ending.

Also, the magazine is monthly and it only said that it will reach the ending but not when so the anime won't have time to cover everything.

Dark Wing

2013-05-13, 11:51

Final boss will probably be Nakamura. That'll be the true test.

Yea I can see that happen after all Kasuga can't truly move forward until he lets go of his past completely. Which means he's going to have to tie up the loose ends that are Nakamura and Saeki.

Rhapsody

2013-05-14, 01:42

I kind of feel like after some conflict, there really will eventually be a happy ending. I also don't expect to really see Nakamura again either. If we do, she'll be changed or different this time.

ID555

2013-05-14, 01:54

I don't think so. My speculation is that it will end in chapter 32 or 33 if they can or an anime-original ending.

Also, the magazine is monthly and it only said that it will reach the ending but not when so the anime won't have time to cover everything.

I see. THanks.

frubam

2013-05-17, 14:48

You'd never think after all that he's gone through with Nakamura that he'd have the balls to confess to a girl; at her workplace, in front of a store full of customers, on xmas eve, in front of her boyfriend (O.O ). No matter how much I'd love a girl, no way could I do what he did. I almost feel sorry for Kouji because he really seemed broken over this after seeing her flushed face. I say "almost", because he never really tried(or never had the chance) to find out Tokiwa's true love is(i.e. reading/writing). I don't think he'll come for revenge, esp if he didn't do anything about Tokiwa letting Kasuga into her room.

Anyway, this is probably the happiest I've seen Kasuga since going out with Saeki, except this time, everything that led up to being a couple was done of his own volition. I think he deserves Tokiwa since he fought hard against his own darkness, despite the overwhelming circumstances against him, to be with her. Even if things go straight down to hell after this chapter, I'm glad that Kasuga obtained something he desired so much with his own determination. I think it's this determination that will finally help him face Nakamura in the end. I kind of feel like after some conflict, there really will eventually be a happy ending. I also don't expect to really see Nakamura again either. If we do, she'll be changed or different this time.
Yeah, I was thinking Nakamura might have already ended up like Onani Master Kurosawa's post-story Kitahara by now.

taichi-kun

2013-05-17, 16:32

I'm so happy right now!!

For me the manga can end right here :p

Fwarlord

2013-05-17, 22:27

User68604

2013-05-31, 05:43

I don't understand a thing.:upset:
Since when they loved each other that much?
And how could Tokiwa dumped her boyfriend so mercilessly?
To me, Tokiwa and Kasuga are but two unhappy persons who tortured in despair so they tried to find someone to fill their emptiness.

pretty sure Kasuga was attracted to her from the get-go

and she starting becoming attracted to him when she started to expose her true self (with the reading/writing). she made herself vulnerable to only one person; its only natural for her to fall for him too

and with that said, that's probably why she dumped Tokiwa so "mercilessly." she probably never really loved him

and i think they're a great balance with each other. but this is a story of Kasuga and Nakamura. I'm sure she will come back into the picture and shake things up soon

cant wait. this manga is one that im the most excited for

Suzuku

2013-05-31, 07:20

Can't wait to see how this crashes and burns. I wonder if it will be Saeki sabotaging the relationship or Nakamura showing up again and Kasuga going crazy? I wonder if Kasuga will be able to turn Tokiwa into a nut case too.

KleenexGhost

2013-06-07, 16:23

Raw for chapter 46 is out.

User68604

2013-06-16, 18:32

chpt 46 translated finally came out

Arkard

2013-06-16, 18:34

Kirito

2013-06-16, 19:26

Just saw the chapter and can't wait to see how everything will unfold when the "final boss" shows up. It'll be one happy reunion with Tokiwa at the center of the chaos. The author sure knows how to crush the hopes of hopeful readers.

Randrak42

2013-06-16, 19:44

OMG The whole time I was reading this happy chapter I kept thinking "This will end so badly soon."
You just know something horrible will happen next chapter.

Utsuro no Hako

2013-06-18, 00:18

At this point I'm thinking this whole arc is a dream Kasuga's having as he burns to death at the festival.

Kirito

2013-07-14, 20:40

frubam

2013-07-14, 21:06

Alright chapter 47 has been scanlated and released!

Looks like the Flowers of Evil have started to bloom again. Why I say that? It's simple, Kasuga is about to return to the place where it all began. Incoming final boss confrontation...:eyespin:

Looks like things are soon about to get real...sooner than we realize. This could take awhile...:uhoh:

Actually, Kasuga and Tokiwa have been on cloud 9 for sometime now. For this manga, its more like 'getting real' has been long overdue :heh:.

But the moment Tokiwa mentioned going back to his hometown, I knew it was inevitable. He HAS to go back; to face the demons that continue to haunt the depths of this conscience. The symbolism of the flower crushed to dust in his hand shows that even though he's gripped this new destiny, like a flower, there are still remnants of it left, which can always bloom again at some point. I didn't think some lame cliche' like family getting sick would be the catalyst for him to go back, but oh well (>.>)....

Kirito

2013-07-14, 21:18

Actually, Kasuga and Tokiwa have been on cloud 9 for sometime now. For this manga, its more like 'getting real' has been long overdue :heh:.

But the moment Tokiwa mentioned going back to his hometown, I knew it was inevitable. He HAS to go back; to face the demons that continue to haunt the depths of this conscience. The symbolism of the flower crushed to dust in his hand shows that even though he's gripped this new destiny, like a flower, there are still remnants of it left, which can always bloom again at some point. I didn't think some lame cliche' like family getting sick would be the catalyst for him to go back, but oh well (>.>)....

So sue me. My point was getting to the general subtext of the current issue with this chapter. I'm aware of Kasuga and Tokiwa's relationship progressing smoothly, but the moment his old town was mentioned the evil flowers have begun to "bloom" unconsciously in his mind. It's like you said; he has to go back to face his demons because it's his true test to see whether he can break free of the chains that still bind him or lose the happiness he embraced for the short period of time he obtained it.

I'm still doubtful that he'll be able to fight off Nakamura because she still has a small presence of mind inside him, and at the fact that their history will be too heavy to fight off the temptation of returning to the "deviant" that she molded (or himself in someways) with her own hands.

ID555

2013-07-14, 22:56

Wow, surprisingly, Kasuga hasn't done anything to screw up their relationship so far.

And him having the courage to go back is a pretty positive sign.

Is the manga speeding things up, because it's suddenly the end of a school year?

Utsuro no Hako

2013-07-14, 23:05

The movie Kasuga and Tokiwa go to see is Ghost World, based upon a graphic novel by Daniel Clowes.

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kCWgZJRxxro/UeNsZPUMjUI/AAAAAAAACdQ/v876pJ51m0M/s640/akughost.jpg

The story's about a pair of recent high school graduates, Enid (the green haired one) and Rebecca (the blonde) who are trying to figure out what to do with their lives. Enid finds middle America with its endless strip malls and middle class homes suffocating and yearns to, as Nakamura would say, go to the other side of the mountain, but Rebecca is leaning towards settling down for a life of conformity which makes Enid sick just to think about.

This particular scene is when the girls stop to talk to an old guy they always see waiting at a bus stop that they know has been discontinued, though he insists they don't know what they're talking about.. (If you look at the bench, it actually says, Life Not In Service.)

So, a very appropriate movie for Kasuga.

Arkard

2013-07-15, 21:18

Actually quite surprised that there wasn't some Tokiwa's ex bf gang rape revenge scheme. Guess this just means the hometown is gonna get messy as heck. :heh:

ID555

2013-07-16, 01:52

Actually quite surprised that there wasn't some Tokiwa's ex bf gang rape revenge scheme. Guess this just means the hometown is gonna get messy as heck. :heh:

Uggh...... I sure hope that never happens to Tokiwa. But, given this manga, yeah, your trepidation is not entirely unjustified.

omimon

2013-08-12, 09:42

Raw for 48 is out. Nothing cringe worthy....yet

DarkRaven

2013-08-14, 19:35

well Mc meeting kinoshita after a long time, we might learn what happened to nakamura from her

Utsuro no Hako

2013-09-12, 10:42

The raw for chapter 49 is out, and the big news is ...

...the author is a huge tease. All that set up, and all we get is Kinoshita saying, "So, you wanna hear about Nakamura?" on the last page.

topboy

2013-09-21, 23:34

Not much has happened in chapter 49 except for the last page.
It's ok for skip all of chapter and jump right to read last couple page.

omimon

2013-10-11, 16:12

FUCK FUCK FUCK, shit is about to hit the glorious fan!!!

Mach56gs

2013-10-11, 16:24

^Totally unexpected.

Nah it'll be interesting. I dun think we'll get a good ending but I can hope.

liro

2013-11-11, 21:11

Finally Kasuga confessed everything to Tokiwa including the part when he got raped but the result was quite unexpected, she gets mad and wants to see Nakamura with him.

That kiss was so awkward and with her eyes like that, she already knows how that will end.

http://i.imgur.com/vmff9zj.jpg
She looks like nakamura. Now she has lost it, it's shattered.

Arkard

2013-11-12, 00:55

Her tearing up her story was what got me.

Utsuro no Hako

2013-11-12, 01:05

Kasuga, you do not want your girlfriend to realize you're attracted to her because she looks like your psycho ex. Do not let Tokiwa anywhere near Nakamura.

Dark Wing

2013-11-12, 02:19

Finally we're getting somewhere!

ID555

2013-11-12, 06:56

Come to think of it, what did you expect would happen if you revealed something like that to an adolescent girl? Bwahahaha. Oh well, if it's all going to end in flames, please make it as entertaining as possible...

liro

2013-12-08, 19:01

http://i.imgur.com/RaqYtcm.jpg

User68604

2013-12-09, 20:21

chpt 56? do u mean 52?

and whered u find it!@!

topboy

2013-12-09, 21:08

^
It's ch 52. where ? > senmanga
Not much happens just Kasuga+Tokiwa meet Nakamura.

Hassou Tobi

2013-12-09, 21:56

She asks him "Nani sono kao?" ("What's (with) that face?")

Sawa actually looks quite pretty! The longer, darker hair suits her. I'm anxious to see what she's like now. Unfortunately I can see the author eventually pulling the Kasuga-dumps-Tokiwa-for-Nakamura card...

frubam

2013-12-09, 22:55

Kasuga, you do not want your girlfriend to realize you're attracted to her because she looks like your psycho ex. Do not let Tokiwa anywhere near Nakamura.Even if that was the initial reason, I think their relationship has progressed far enough that Tokiwa is loved on her own merits. I mean, they do share the same hobby, which is what truly drew him to her.

Come to think of it, what did you expect would happen if you revealed something like that to an adolescent girl? Bwahahaha. Oh well, if it's all going to end in flames, please make it as entertaining as possible...

But you have to give Kasuga some credit to have the balls to actually be upfront and tell Tokiwa everything, and I mean everything that happened, up to the last detail. This has a more acceptable impact than, say, keeping it a secret, then Nakamura or Saeki comes trolling back, causing Kasuga to start getting into his sweat panics again =0\.

Arkard

2013-12-13, 20:01

And so they meet once again, although I have to admit, I had to go - who the hell is that?

Aesthetic Shampoo

2013-12-13, 20:18

So Nakamura might just have wanted to be with her mother the whole time? She looks alright (stable), and the town is called "the other side".

frubam

2013-12-13, 20:34

And so they meet once again, although I have to admit, I had to go - who the hell is that?

Yeah. That whole thing about Tokiwa looking like Nakamura can at least be tossed out the window now. If they had some similarities before, they certainly don't now, at least on the physical side of things.
So Nakamura might just have wanted to be with her mother the whole time? She looks alright (stable), and the town is called "the other side".
I'd be impressed if something that simple was the case, esp considering how...difficult she was being before. Then again, when it came to Kasuga, that calm face is no stranger to him. She could be still as twisted as she was before, and just not letting others around her see it, but given the nature and tone of this series, I'd expect more of an explanation as to how she's moved on in her life(like I mentioned before, like OM Kurosawa's Kitahara).

User68604

2013-12-13, 20:40

uncanny resemblance to Saeki...

omimon

2014-01-07, 10:25

Okay I'm beginning to think shit WILL NOT hit the fan. Everything is going just smooth enough that things might end up okay. Also Tokiwa confirmed for best girlfriend. So understanding.

konart

2014-01-07, 11:55

^ Chapter 53 is out?

omimon

2014-01-07, 19:36

^ Chapter 53 is out?

The chinese are out.

ID555

2014-01-08, 02:44

No no no that can't be right. There has to be one last crazy before the show ends. I'm fine if that comes from his first crush....

konart

2014-01-08, 04:42

The chinese are out.

okay, found it (for some reason there was no chapter at my "usual" place)

Well, I hope everything goes smooth to the end. We don't need another stupid drama out of nowhere.

ukulelembo

2014-02-07, 19:34

Kasuga, Tokiwa and Nakamura now became triad.
Happy threesome ending incoming!

http://i.imgur.com/3BPxK5Il.jpg
Such happy people.

KleenexGhost

2014-02-07, 22:15

Kasuga, Tokiwa and Nakamura now became triad.
Happy threesome ending incoming!

http://i.imgur.com/3BPxK5Il.jpg
Such happy people.

That shot. Things have been going so well for Kasuga, yet I'm constantly worried that somethings gonna ruin it.

Somethindarker

2014-02-09, 01:31

You can tell their eyes are manic from the way they're drawn. The crazy is coming.

Mach56gs

2014-02-09, 12:57

You can tell their eyes are manic from the way they're drawn. The crazy is coming.

This guy knows his stuff.

Everyone brace for impact!

taichi-kun

2014-02-10, 14:49

Did he fail ?

He didn't get an answer to his question ( I really wanted to know..:mad:) and nakamura doesn't want to see him again(is it because kasuga is normal while she is the same as always ? )

Poor Tokiwa :(

omimon

2014-03-07, 14:12

New chapter out. Happy ending for all?

topboy

2014-03-07, 23:04

Is this end yet?

I like Tokiwa old look (short hair) more.

ID555

2014-03-08, 04:20

frubam

2014-03-09, 17:06

Maybe the real villain will be the first girlfriend. She didn't seem okay after meeting Kasuga, lol.

Also, this seems like a trap by the author. Give him happiness, yank it all away later >.>

Seems like it continues next issue?

Possibly. They did leave that thread hanging, without even so much a mention of it. I'm actually surprised they did another time skip. I can't imagine how sane Saeki will be after all this time, but, even considering their previous encounter, it's hard to believe she still carries a thing for Kasuga at this point.

KleenexGhost

2014-03-09, 21:57

It's possible. Last time we saw her she was dating a Kasuga look-a-like.

Bombo

2014-03-10, 01:11

Chapter 55 is out

They are in university now and toki's slept with kasuga <3

anonfr

2014-03-10, 01:34

Chapter 55 is out

They are in university now and toki's slept with kasuga <3

Yes!

Finally a normal sexual relationship. No rape or perverted weirdness. I'm happy for him.

He seems different in a good way though, all in all. Definitely seems to have himself more together.

Utsuro no Hako

2014-03-10, 11:09

You know, it's been more than twenty chapters since anything bad happened to Kasuga. I'm starting to think this series might have a happy ending.

Mach56gs

2014-03-10, 11:56

You know, it's been more than twenty chapters since anything bad happened to Kasuga. I'm starting to think this series might have a happy ending.

Hahahahahahahaha

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

That's rich.

Just you wait.

Hassou Tobi

2014-03-10, 12:40

Honestly, I think he's put his dark past behind him. This latest chapter was pretty telling: he understands Les fleurs du mal quite differently now that he's older. Kasuga has:

-Made his peace with Sawa
-Successfully continued dating Aya
-Seemingly found his place in the world; going to college and holding a part-time job.

Really, finding closure with Sawa was the one real thing holding him back. He still appears to be rather quiet and somewhat withdrawn, but at least he appears to be at peace with himself.

If the author throws some giant fuck-you roadblock in his way, I will rage.

taichi-kun

2014-03-10, 21:59

It seems like kasuga and tokiwa attend to different colleges

lightbringer

2014-03-13, 22:48

Looks like they'll be fine from now on. Actually that felt like an ending, I'm surprised, albeit pleasantly, that it will continue next time.

ukulelembo

2014-04-05, 10:50

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-05/the-flowers-of-evil-manga-ends-next-month

frubam

2014-04-05, 11:48

http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2014-04-05/the-flowers-of-evil-manga-ends-next-month

So, the author isn't going to continue the story. That's good =03. It's at an appropriate ending point, and there's no real need to continue with further drama after the most important part, which was with Nakamura, was cleared up. Still kinda wondered about Saeki, but I guess that's not going to be brought up, despite the implications at that time that they would do something with it. As long as Kasuga addressed his past, I guess that's all that matters =03.

omimon

2014-04-06, 10:51

Alright last chapter next month. Hopefully shit doesn't hit the fan now.

ID555

2014-04-08, 03:19

Alright last chapter next month. Hopefully shit doesn't hit the fan now.

I'll be expecting the worst finale. That way, I won't be surprised...:mad:

(something like it was all a dream and he's living in a dumpster and hugging an old dude next to him)

Mach56gs

2014-04-08, 09:25

Alright last chapter next month. Hopefully shit doesn't hit the fan now.

Don't have high expectations. This manga was pretty unforgiving throughout.

konart

2014-04-08, 12:48

So.... CH 56 is out and...

At least there is not so much text to translate. Almost no text at all, lol

Okay, dear Mr.author, you got me.

Utsuro no Hako

2014-04-08, 13:17

What a troll chapter.

That last image of Nakamura freaks me out, but as long as it's a dream we should be okay.

Right? I mean, Oshimi's not going to spring a Nice Boat ending on us now?

ID555

2014-04-08, 23:36

*scratches head*

Bombo

2014-04-08, 23:56

Tsk tsk tsk ...... <----- that's me after ch.56 XD

@GEMC

2014-04-09, 00:31

can someone tell me what happen in the last page and what was the letter in his table?

Raine721

2014-04-09, 01:35

Just a note from his gf...as far as I can understand o.o

Utsuro no Hako

2014-04-09, 02:26

can someone tell me what happen in the last page and what was the letter in his table?

Something like, "You were sound asleep so I left before you woke. Call me later. Tokiwa." It's just a continuation of the scene in the previous chapter where they went to bed together.

anonfr

2014-04-09, 03:32

Something like, "You were sound asleep so I left before you woke. Call me later. Tokiwa." It's just a continuation of the scene in the previous chapter where they went to bed together.

So we would be right in assuming the events taking up most of this chapter are just a happy end dream sequence?

konart

2014-04-09, 04:16

So we would be right in assuming the events taking up most of this chapter are just a happy end dream sequence?

Well it's 100% positive it was a dream

anonfr

2014-04-09, 05:45

Well it's 100% positive it was a dream

Not if you can't really read japanese (like me) then you can only come it at around 90% positive.

The lost 10% would be those last scenes with Nakamura. Are those part of the dream sequence?

Her working in the restaurant with her mom, and her going to visit her dad. What if those scenes are true? Like, a small prologue to before she showed up in Tokyo?
I mean, it does end with her showing up in Tokyo before he wakes up, so is that a dream sequence of her haunting him? Or is she really going to be in the picture again? Since It's the finale I'd like to assume she shows up, but really we who knows at this point.

This is something I'm unsure about.

Awrya

2014-04-09, 09:56

Next issue will be the last for this manga series?

Halfway through the chapter I was thinking it'll be a happy ending, maybe with a time skip when they are all grown up. Then Nakamura shows up in Tokyo, with the same hair cut as in middle school.

Can't wait until the next (and last) chapter.

Mach56gs

2014-04-09, 11:07

I guess that from these comments that my predictions were true.

Tried to warn you guuuuuyssss!

topboy

2014-04-09, 12:40

One more Month,One more chapter.

omimon

2014-05-05, 22:21

Last chapter is out. It's a "huh?" ending. All we find out is that Nakamura probably had some mental problem back then.

ID555

2014-05-05, 23:33

Last chapter is out. It's a "huh?" ending. All we find out is that Nakamura probably had some mental problem back then.

That's... weird. So was Kasuga's happy ending a dream?

omimon

2014-05-06, 07:17

That's... weird. So was Kasuga's happy ending a dream?

It was most likely a dream. We don't see him in the last chapter though. It's one big flashback.

ID555

2014-05-06, 07:23

It was most likely a dream. We don't see him in the last chapter though. It's one big flashback.

Ah.. okay. So the main character is not even in the last chapter? :heh:

Utsuro no Hako

2014-05-06, 11:15

That's... weird. So was Kasuga's happy ending a dream?

I think Chapter 56 was a dream, but 55 was real, so he does end up with Tokiwa.

Ah.. okay. So the main character is not even in the last chapter?

Not in the present, though he does pop up in the flashback.

Note that I've only been able to find a Chinese version so far, so I don't understand the dialogue, but the last chapter retells the first from Nakamura's perspective. Except her view of the world is heavily distorted, with people appearing as shadowy monsters and the backgrounds looking like something from Munch's "The Scream". When she sees Kasuga pick up Saeki's clothes, his face emerges from the shadows, and later when she meets him by the river he appears as he normally does. Even though I can't understand the dialogue, based upon the context I'm pretty sure the last line is Nakamura asking him to take her to the other side.

All in all, the last chapter feels like Inio Asano suddenly took over the series.

Noidea

2014-05-08, 04:59

I can read Chinese, there is nothing really in the dialogue...
Basically just a flash back to the beginning, but from Nakamura's POV. You just get to see her mental problems. The additional part is she writes in her diary, I found it. Someone other than me who is a hentai (weirdo). She goes to there first meeting in manga. Inner monologue[Can't, Obviously I can't just disappear. #28. It's coming in. Who will come and kill me. Who will come, who will come.#29. Inner Screams till #33. Sees Kasuga. Nakumura "Kasuga why did you come over.

This series is just too WTF in general. Are we sure the magazine or the editors didn't force the author to end early or something?

ID555

2014-05-08, 11:23

I think Chapter 56 was a dream, but 55 was real, so he does end up with Tokiwa.

Not in the present, though he does pop up in the flashback.

Note that I've only been able to find a Chinese version so far, so I don't understand the dialogue, but the last chapter retells the first from Nakamura's perspective. Except her view of the world is heavily distorted, with people appearing as shadowy monsters and the backgrounds looking like something from Munch's "The Scream". When she sees Kasuga pick up Saeki's clothes, his face emerges from the shadows, and later when she meets him by the river he appears as he normally does. Even though I can't understand the dialogue, based upon the context I'm pretty sure the last line is Nakamura asking him to take her to the other side.

All in all, the last chapter feels like Inio Asano suddenly took over the series.

Ah, okay. I guess that itself is a good ending. Whether or not he stays with Tokiwa doesn't really matter.