Imouto sae Ireba Ii [light novel]

[l.kostas]

Crunchyroll (http://www.crunchyroll.com/anime-news/2015/03/02-1/cover-of-novel-from-haganai-author-and-henneko-artist-previewed): Gaga Bunko has previewed the cover for Imouto sae Ireba Ii, the light novel from Haganai writer Yomi Hirasaka and HENNEKO illustrator Kantoku. Debuting March 18th, it follows siscon novelist Itsuki Hashima, his perfect sibling Chihiro, obssessed genius illustrator Kani Nayuta, peer/friend Shirakawa Kyoto and other crazy figures from the publishing industry.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/B-8PonFU0AAyPBH.jpg

[Sagitta Luminis]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

[bakato]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

I'll love them until the day I die!

[Ophis]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

How can someone get sick of harem and imoutos?! They're life itself! :cool:

[laclongquan]

How can someone get sick of harem and imoutos?!
If they are done bad.

[Ophis]

If they are done bad.

But then it's the LN/Anime/Manga that sucks, not the genre. Even something perfect, on the hands of incompetent people, can become crappy. :uhoh:

[Mitcher]

Even the genre itself can be boring if it's handled bad. You can have a decent setting but if the elements are not well handled then it ends up as tedious.

Though I still enjoy these kind of works anyway. :heh:

[senjiro]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

Nope..:heh:
How can i live(figurative) withouth kanae(magika no kenshi)
How can the sun rise up withouth my cute miyuki(mahouka in the path of become full flegde yandere)?
how can withstand withouth rias/akeno(even isse is a useless prick)?
who can be blind to not find yue/shia/kaori lovables?
who want robe me my cute eris and my goddess roxy?
*sit down in a corner*

All of you repeat
Harem is justice:heh:
harem is life:heh:
imoutos loves her oniichan:heh:
Imoutos never allow any bitch steal her beloved oniisama:heh:

Je je.. well harem well do is funny... but OH GOD OF HAREM ALLOW ALL THE VIOLENT TSUNDERES DISSIPATE IN THE DARK(claires, arias and the rest...)

[bakato]

Nope..:heh:
How can i live(figurative) withouth kanae(magika no kenshi)
How can the sun rise up withouth my cute miyuki(mahouka in the path of become full flegde yandere)?
how can withstand withouth rias/akeno(even isse is a useless prick)?
who can be blind to not find yue/shia/kaori lovables?
who want robe me my cute eris and my goddess roxy?
*sit down in a corner*

All of you repeat
Harem is justice:heh:
harem is life:heh:
imoutos loves her oniichan:heh:
Imoutos never allow any bitch steal her beloved oniisama:heh:

Je je.. well harem well do is funny... but OH GOD OF HAREM ALLOW ALL THE VIOLENT TSUNDERES DISSIPATE IN THE DARK(claires, arias and the rest...)

Let's not kid ourselves. Harems and the like are an irreplaceable component of stories. You can't have a story without characters and you can't have characters without interactions, which in turn lead to relationships. When you a have a male and a female in a relationship, you can't avoid addressing the possibility of romance. In the end, stories without romance are just incredibly dull.

[Amanomurakumo]

Let's not kid ourselves. Harems and the like are an irreplaceable component of stories. You can't have a story without characters and you can't have characters without interactions, which in turn lead to relationships. When you a have a male and a female in a relationship, you can't avoid addressing the possibility of romance. In the end, stories without romance are just incredibly dull.

As long as the romance is done well.
Don't you hate it when the MC picks a girl who treats him like dirt, just because she happens to show her sad, lonely vulnerable side once in a blue moon?
Or when the interactions are practically non-existent, then BAM! suddenly they are together? I'm talking to you, Masashi Kishimoto.

[l.kostas]

http://www.afachan.asia/2015/02/haganai-author-hentai-prince-illustrator-team-new-siscon-light-novel-series/
Titled Imouto sae ga ireba ii, this new LN will be focusing on an older brother who happens to be an author who gets frustrated by the reviews of his work on Amazon. Oh, and he is also a siscon who dotes on his little sister a lot.

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[Irenicus]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.
Siscon 4 lyfe.

BUT, does the main character really have to be a novelist? Teenage light novel authors are pushing my verisimilitude hard. After Eromanga-sensei, is this a new trend or something?

I'm okay with teenage authors, but it doesn't make it very believable when the authors of teenage author stories are, well, not-so-very-good writers themselves. Like, guys, you can't convince me a fifteen years old transplant from some magical elven realm is making bestsellers, when you have a middling grasp of prose and poetry yourself. Come back when you can teach Natsume Soseki a lesson or two on how to be a cool cat.

[Corvo269]

As long as the romance is done well.
Don't you hate it when the MC picks a girl who treats him like dirt, just because she happens to show her sad, lonely vulnerable side once in a blue moon?
Or when the interactions are practically non-existent, then BAM! suddenly they are together? I'm talking to you, Masashi Kishimoto.

I know that Masashi pulled off the second one but, I don't think he did the first one did he, I think the first one applies to the Zero Tsukaima anime for best example, And God did I hate the anime ending, any guy with half a brain would choose the Elf or the Princess or the Maid. All three of them are justified great choices, why'd anyone pick Louise(unless you one hell of a Masochist) escapes me

[Vaans]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

Not me! I love harems and siscons!

Of course it also depends how they done it well.

[Valky]

So they basically pit Yomi Hirasaka with Tsukasa Fushimi in a head on battle? LOL

[l.kostas]

Volume 1 illustrations. There are 3 NSFW.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51478483.html

[setsuna-chan]

Volume 1 illustrations. There are 3 NSFW.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51478483.html

Thanks. I like those pics, it hot. NSFW though.

[sayf82]

Volume 1 illustrations. There are 3 NSFW.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51478483.html

who is the imouto?

[setsuna-chan]

Same hair color with mc => imouto.

[SineMora]

let me guess... the MC is chuu2?

[l.kostas]

Volume 2 illustrations (http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51499755.html)

[Fiir-chan]

Yomi has the upper hand for his partner illustrator for me.

[l.kostas]

Volume 3 illustrations (http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51510971.html)

This was taken from the novel:
"Surrounded by many different kinds of company, our protagonist: Hopeless siscon Hashima Itsuki. 1st class genius and lover, the high end unfortunate-beauty Kani Nayuta. Troubled about love, troubled about friendships, troubled even in her dreams, victor of the 3 crowns Shirakawa Miyako. Brutal tax sabre, Ōno Ashley. Natural born illustrator, Puriketsu. Each and every one as hesitant as the next, and each and every one dealing with their own headaches. This is a busy story of a group of bewildering characters that plays games together, takes trips together, and works together, never a single dull day. Watching over them is the kind and thoughtful, completely perfect, superhuman little brother of Itsuki; Chihiro, with a huge secret of his own―. From the author that brought you 'Haganai', Hirasaka Yomi has drawn the curtains for the latest youth love-comedy series!"

There is a manga adaptation by the artist Idu serialized in the magazine Sunday GX. Also an (unofficial) translation of the light novel in English has started.

[Pierre]

As long as the romance is done well.
Don't you hate it when the MC picks a girl who treats him like dirt, just because she happens to show her sad, lonely vulnerable side once in a blue moon?
Or when the interactions are practically non-existent, then BAM! suddenly they are together? I'm talking to you, Masashi Kishimoto.

No. That is pretty much the only work that I can think of where the outcast girl actually wins, I honestly can't think of another work where the timid and shy social awkward character wins outside of a harem ending. Plus he bucked the trend of generic first girl tsundere wins, so yeah the romance of Naruto ended up being its only redeeming feature after devolving train wreck at the end.

Back on topic, this work feels a little like Ero Artist, although the MC there is not quite so siscon, and it also feels a little like a gender flipped version of the work where mc is a novelist making ero works about him and his sister, while see is a brocon but he is not.

[l.kostas]

Volume 4 to be released on March 18 is going to include a drama CD:
http://www.ota-suke.jp/news/160435

[Newprimus]

So desperate for MC's love she's trying to pants him and steal his underwear? White-haired girl is already my favorite!

[WingedAccelerator]

Is there anybody, who reads this and willing to give small summaries?

It's a shame what happened with Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai's end, but by the looks of it, Yomi got his passion back. The first 8 volumes of Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai took him 2 years and 10 months to publish, where the first 5 took him 1 year and 3 months. Then the last 3 took him 3 years, because of various circumstances...

And now, Imouto sae Ireba Ii is at 5 volumes in 1 year and 4 months. Consistent pacing, just like Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai's prime and the numbers are great too. 30,214 copies with Volume 5 in 2 weeks. I feel that an anime announcement may come at the end of this year or at the beginning of next year. Oh, and the manga adaptation also has a volume out.

The drama CD from Volume 4 was uploaded too to that place, but now it's deleted. Obviously, I don't understand japanese, but I got the gist of it. The cast played some board game in connection to the light novel industry and it took like 20 minutes to the main character to finally start the game, because he needed a specific dice combination to roll in accordance to his chosen publisher. Then there were some marriage shenanigans in the game, famous authors like Watari Wataru mentioned, some of them got censored with gunfire sounds and in the end, all of them cleared the game, but still "lost", because the explanation after clearing the game and reviewing the results made no sense to them or something like that.

[Breimn]

I havent been reading it but i think i saw a drama cd for it around on the net. I think it came out with vol 4 .

[WingedAccelerator]

Yup, I mentioned that. ^^

The cast were:
Kobayashi Yuusuke as Itsuki
Kanemoto Hisako as Kani
Taneda Risa as Miyako
Yamamoto Nozomi as Chihiro
Hino Satoshi as Haruto

[AP24]

Vol 6 was just released and pics are available. I have to ask, since the first volume why the girls especially the brown haired girl and the white/blue haired girl are often naked when together? :heh:

[pervypig]

Aren't people sick of harems and siscons already? Because I sure do.

Harems? yes. Siscons? no. Name me 1 LN/WN in the past yr that deals with real blood-related Siscon/brocon relationships that does not result in the author loosing his balls half-way and making them non-blood related, and i'd show you 10000 poorly-written stories that insert harems just to eat into the male base.

[WingedAccelerator]

Vol 6 was just released and pics are available. I have to ask, since the first volume why the girls especially the brown haired girl and the white/blue haired girl are often naked when together? :heh:

Seconded.
I mean, Haganai had its fanservice moments here and there too, but this one goes overboard way too often. --> Look at Volume 4 pics. o.O

Also, there seems to be another manga adaptation ongoing, Imouto ni Naru Dekireba Yo! or something, but not so sure if this is the correct title, cause I only saw the korean raws.

[Hell_ping]

Well...for that part, it was winter in Tokyo, they went to Okinawa, to a deserted island, and the brown hair girl has to give chase after the white hair girl.

(Our protagonist was a gentleman in this chapter)

[WingedAccelerator]

Yes, but that scene was from Volume 1 and has translations. We ask about these in particular, minus that juicy one from Volume 1: ^^"

From Volume 2:
http://i.imgur.com/rNmoFZQ.jpg
From Volume 4:
http://i.imgur.com/EekOBkP.jpg
From Volume 5:
http://i.imgur.com/KV9gckD.jpg
From Volume 6:
http://i.imgur.com/6IEMpVC.jpg


Also, wonder about the relationships so far. The MC turned down the silver haired girl, but I wonder about his exact reason. Seems to me that he may have an inferiority complex towards her works and rather turned her down, because he feels that he is not good enough of a writer compared to her or for her.

Brown haired girl also has feelings for the MC, but doesn't want to hinder the silver haired girl's love, so she hides her feelings. But if I'm not mistaken, the MC's friend asks her out in Volume 5, which she may or may not accepted. My guess is the former.

Finally there is something with the imouto and the illustrator. There are 2 illustrations so far, where the illustrator pulls down the imouto's pants. Is he suspicious about her gender or knows that she is a girl and he is just a pervert? Who knows she is a girl in the first place and why the MC doesn't? :heh:

[l.kostas]

ANN - Answerman - Why Is Incest Such A Common Topic In Anime? (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2017-03-01/.112826)

[Xftg123]

Next volume, volume 7, is slated to be out May 18th

[AP24]

Anime has been announced and will air this Fall season.
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2017-04-13/shogakukan-briefly-lists-tv-anime-for-yomi-hirasaka-imoto-sae-ireba-ii-light-novel-series/.114748

Soon we'll know why the girls are often naked together. :D

[Hell_ping]

1. Kani's trying to be Itsuki's meat slave
2. Miyako's acting as parent to Kani, and always ends up naked while trying to rein in Kani, or caught in such situations.
3. Itsuki and co playing Dungeon and Dragons, Itsuki plays a genderbent character.
4. Kantoku.

Any other reason I missed?

[Ii_chan]

I'm more interested with the cool glasses guy

[KnightShade]

ANN - Answerman - Why Is Incest Such A Common Topic In Anime? (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2017-03-01/.112826)

ahh the usual misinformative posters, never change ANN. edit- not sure if it's the same mod but relentlessflame with that logic. +1

seems like an interesting novel though honestly i'm getting a yuri vibe from the girls tbh

[WingedAccelerator]

Volume 1 just got translated fully.

Also, saw some pics from Volume 7.

Itsuki and Kani are dating? If yes, then don't fuck this up, Hirasaka-sensei!

I saw a review on Amazon, and the user mentioned that it's disappointing, because the user wanted Chihiro to have the first kiss... Uhm, I understand that Itsuki has and imouto fetish, but from what I gathered so far, Chihiro has less and less appearance, and the story was not meant to be incest, fake incest in the first place. So revealing that she is a girl in the future shouldn't change anything, IMO. The user has delusions, or I can worry about this going into that direction?

[sparhawk1610]

Volume 1 just got translated fully.

Also, saw some pics from Volume 7.

Itsuki and Kani are dating? If yes, then don't fuck this up, Hirasaka-sensei!

I saw a review on Amazon, and the user mentioned that it's disappointing, because the user wanted Chihiro to have the first kiss... Uhm, I understand that Itsuki has and imouto fetish, but from what I gathered so far, Chihiro has less and less appearance, and the story was not meant to be incest, fake incest in the first place. So revealing that she is a irl in the future, don't suppose to change anything, IMO. The user has delusions, or I can worry about this going into that direction?


If it is with Kani then I am glad :P

[l.kostas]

Volume 7 illustrations

http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/102.jpg
http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/103.jpg
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http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/112.jpg

[sparhawk1610]

Volume 7 illustrations

http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/102.jpg
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http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/107.jpg
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http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/111.jpg
http://2017may.image.akibablog.net/images/19/imouto-ireba7/112.jpg


Ohh so cute! Vol 7 looks so good for me :heh:

[AP24]

Seems like the number of girls that like to get naked has increased. :D

[sparhawk1610]

Seems like the number of girls that like to get naked has increased. :D

That is a good thing ofc :D

[Ii_chan]

is his imouto trap? T_T
that was deceiving looks.

[l.kostas]

Volume 1 just got translated fully.

Also, saw some pics from Volume 7.

Itsuki and Kani are dating? If yes, then don't fuck this up, Hirasaka-sensei!

I saw a review on Amazon, and the user mentioned that it's disappointing, because the user wanted Chihiro to have the first kiss... Uhm, I understand that Itsuki has and imouto fetish, but from what I gathered so far, Chihiro has less and less appearance, and the story was not meant to be incest, fake incest in the first place. So revealing that she is a girl in the future shouldn't change anything, IMO. The user has delusions, or I can worry about this going into that direction?


From Amazon:
ついに付き合うことになった羽島伊月と可児那由多。恋も仕事も充実して、ますますリア充真っ盛りとなる2人 。そんな2人の交際をきっかけに、羽島千尋、白川京、不破春斗、それから何故か大野アシュリーの心境にも変 化が訪れるのだった。千尋の前には新たなライバルが出現し、春斗は彼を慕う新人作家(巨乳)・相生初に熱い アプローチを受ける。近づいてくるクリスマスの足音。変わりゆくもの、変わらないもの。大人気青春ラブコメ 群像劇、待望の第7弾! あのツンデレ妹も登場するドラマCD付き特装版で堂々登場!
Google translate

Itsuki Hashima and Kani Nayuta who eventually are together. Love and work are enriched, and 2 people become increasingly full of rear. As a result of such association, Chihiro Hashima, Kyo Shirakawa, Fuwa Fuwa, and somehow changed the minds of Ohno Ashley. A new rival emerges before Chihiro, and Shundo receives a hot approach towards the beginning of Aioi for a new writer (big tits) who loves him. Christmas footsteps approaching. Changing things, things that do not change. Popular youth Love rice group statue, the long-awaited seventh bullet! That tsundere sister also appeared dramatically in a special version with a drama CD that appears!

[WingedAccelerator]

Nice! Just what I wanted. ^^

If one thing, Hirasaka-sensei should have learned her lesson from Haganai, so screwing up pairings, changing things on a whim is not beneficial to say the least...

[Kuroageha]

Beware Yomi's mood swings. Haganai wasn't the first time.

[AP24]

Vol 1 is finished. I'm really curious about what will happen when the MC finds out that his younger step sibling is actually a girl. The MC likes little sisters and they are not related by blood. I know that his little sister has a flat chest but how could he still not know even after 3 years? :heh:

[WingedAccelerator]

Plot convenience? Yukimura also went unnoticed for quite some years. :D

Looking at Volume 2's illustrations, I assume that Setsuna knows the secret. So Chihiro should answer some questions.

And gensakuchuu said that in Volume 3, the title finally makes sense. So I expect Itsuki's imouto obsession to be adressed as well.

[sparhawk1610]

It get licensed by YP :heh:

[Hell_ping]

I swear half the projects I take end up getting licensed or something...

[sparhawk1610]

I swear half the projects I take end up getting licensed or something...

Sooo, what you will TL next? You know, I want to know what will get licensed :heh:

[WingedAccelerator]

"A Sister's All You Need"
Really? Fucking really?! -.-

*Sigh*
Another one bites the dust.

[KiharaRonin]

I swear half the projects I take end up getting licensed or something...

That kinda sucks. I hate seeing TLer's hard work be stomped on. Try TLing something less likely to get licensed.

[bakato]

That kinda sucks. I hate seeing TLer's hard work be stomped on. Try TLing something less likely to get licensed.

Anything worth TLing is worth licensing.

[Jason_Wander]

Nice, hopefully she wins in the end.
I'm still pissed about that Haganai ending and Sena. Looks like the anime won't cover this far unless they get a second season or they rush a single one.Not enough silver haired girls that win IMO.
Now we wait 3+ years for YP to catch up to here.Volume 7 illustrations

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[l.kostas]

Volume 8 illustrations

http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102a.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102b.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102c.jpg
「......　Hey, why are you washing this way? Why not use a towel normally? 」
「It is best to wash your skin gently with human skin」:heh:
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/107.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/108.jpg
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http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/112.jpg

[Izayoi Sakamaki]

I need a summary ! Anyone pls !?

[wuhugm]

Haganai traumatized me. What about this?

[sparhawk1610]

Haganai traumatized me. What about this?

For now it looks like author did learn something from Haganai, but I guess it is still too soon to be sure.

[Sayaka Rei]

Volume 8 illustrations

http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102a.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102b.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/102c.jpg
「......　Hey, why are you washing this way? Why not use a towel normally? 」
「It is best to wash your skin gently with human skin」:heh:
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/107.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/108.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/109.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/110.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/111.jpg
http://cloud.akibablog.net/2017/sep/21/imouto-ireba8/112.jpg


Thank you for this !
Hope they're still together, it seems so, thank goodness !

[WingedAccelerator]

Found some impressions from Volume 1-7.

"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 1 by Hirasaka Yomi. You can probably guess how it ends from the just title and the cover illustration, and all pages in between are merely fluff. Very entertaining high quality fluff.

The book revolves around a novel writer with fanatical interest in younger sisters, and has a younger step sister brother. The book opens with a few pages of what such a writer might produce, and it's definitely for a much more niche audience than the rest of the book. Majority of the book are anecdotes of how novel writers work, which are mostly reasonable events (such as calculating income tax) interleaved with spurs of unusual actions (such as trying to claim in-game purchases for tax deductions). It's this mixture of realistic and unrealistic bits that makes this book easy to relate to and enjoyable at the same time.

I read this book first before following recommendations to read "Eromanga Sensei", since both happened to be novels about novel writers. The novel setting is about all the overlap there is between the two series, the content and style are completely different. If "Eromanga Sensei" was a full course meal, "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" is all desserts. The reason why this book feels fluffy is that the events and characters aren't really strongly connected, some chapters can probably be shuffled or dropped without readers noticing much loss. This style is consistent with the author's previous series (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai). It's neither good or bad, it's just meant to be enjoyed with a different mindset.

While I wasn't expecting a deep central story, the first volume did end in exactly the way I expected. This should be an interesting series to follow.

Source #2:
New series by Hirasaka Yomi (Haganai). Pretty crazy and very funny. Lots of strange folks working as LN authors/illustrators or even being normal college students. It is fun to have pretty much all the characters out of the high school. It’s not a serious one but it does have some little bits that may make you feel hurt… If you have already experienced the difference in ability with some kind of “genius”. That’s probably the main reason I’ll continue reading this. While I would read it only for the comedy and funny character interaction these little bits of “reality” are also a nice touch to the LN. The TRPG at the end was hella fun and it is good to see a LN that doesn’t have problem in mentioning works from other labels… Heck even UBW was mentioned here (MC wanting to use it as his skill lol). Really good one. It is short too so I strongly recommend it.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 2 by Hirasaka Yomi. Fluffy as usual, but with more continuity between chapters, and some hint of character development near the end.

Similar to the first volume, this volume opens with the most bizarre sketch of a concept novel, testing whether existence any younger sister would be sufficient despite all other shortcomings. It's enough to cleanse your mind of anything else you were reading before, and it's pretty much all the sister material needed for this volume. Majority of the content for this volume is focused on writing novels.

Of the novel writing bits, the best chapter was when Itsuki decided to hide in a karaoke box, not to finish the novel that is now way past the real real unbreakable deadline, but to prepare excuses to his editor on why this deadline could not be met. Of course none of the excuses worked and Itsuki is locked up in a cell later, but before his inevitable fate, it was a lively dialog with many different writing styles. A truly memorable scene.

The next memorable scene was with Haruto watching the anime adaption of his work, and it did not go well. Compared to the anime viewing scene from Eromanga Sensei volume, published two months after this book, this is a long a detailed account of why the anime was a total disaster. But nothing gets people together like sharing a tragic experience, and this particular event might seed some relationships for future chapters.

This volume seemed to have gained a greater sense of direction, but overall it continues to be lots of small loosely related chapters. It's fun and easy to digest, looking forward to more of it.

Souce #2:
Continues to be extremely funny with one scene or other that seems to be somewhat close to “reality”. The chapter where we see one LN author getting really sad about a poor anime adaptation hit me pretty hard. Still have to read the 3rd volume but I guess we’re going to finally see some development in the relationship of the characters? Don’t think this is a good sign considering how Haganai went but let’s see.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 3 by Hirasaka Yomi. The previous two volumes were just comedy, this is the beginning of a romantic comedy.

This volume did not continue the trend of opening with a bizarre sketch of a sister novel. Instead, it starts with a brilliant miscommunication scene that sets the tone for the rest of the book. What happens in the middle is a date episode followed by a date episode followed by yet another date episode. It ends with a confession, not the typical "yes I do" type of exchange, but something even more brilliant. It was the most serious dialogue that have appeared in the this series so far.

That confession was a highlight of this volume, the other highlight (or perhaps a lowlight for some) was an improvisation game between authors who are trying to steer a parody of Attack on Titan toward the ending of their choice. The parody wasn't the highlight, it was a particular weapon that I am pretty sure would disqualify this series from being animated and broadcasted in public. This series isn't holding back at all.

There is an extra semi-serious chapter explaining why Itsuki came to have this obsession with younger sisters, tying back to the title of this series. This series is revealing more depth than I expected from the fluffiness of volume 1, I just hope that it continues to have all those pointless but entertaining games.

Source #2:
Well, the title now makes sense and there was some progress in terms of romance. Ireba is still surprising me about some stuff like Itsuki already having a plan in his mind about his future life (including his possible future wife, a real one by all means). The obvious references to the LN industry were fun too.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 4 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume features lively debates around the merits of having underwear versus being completely naked.

Actually there is a lot more than battle of underwear and counterattack of the naked, but those bits tend to leave a lasting impression after having devoted two chapters to this subject. This might sound like one of those pointless arguments that nobody should care about, but the characters are all absolutely serious about what's at stake, and the amount of passion that went into this seemly trivial subject made it a real joy to read. Highlights here include a detailed description of another detailed sketch of how a bath scene might unfold, when a scene from a novel is translated into manga, elaborated frame by frame. It inspired a great visualization with only words.

Just before the underwear bits was an introduction of a new character, whose favorite sister character was Sagiri from "Eromanga Sensei" series. That totally caught me off guard and I had a good laugh. Clearly there is a nontrivial overlap in readership for these two series, and this author is very aware of this overlap. Or perhaps it's actually a ploy to make "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" seem more realistic by referencing the other works of fiction. I enjoy seeing references like this, it's part of the reason why I look for novels about novels.

The rest of this volume was equally great, and generally more upbeat than volume 3. There is an extra chapter at the end that describes "Life of a Light Novel Writer", an uncannily realistic board game. Also available in audio form if you bought the special edition of volume 4. Of course I bought the special edition, not for the drama CD but for the picture of Chihiro in a wedding dress on the cover. This is a slow development where Chihiro gets slightly closer to revealing her true identity to her brother in every volume. Anticipation of that event is enough to keep me interested in this series. It hasn't happened in this volume, but maybe it's not too far away.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 5 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume contains practical information including why some anime turned out the way they did, why new authors' awards are won by dubious novels, and the story behind Kaiko's underwear.

The middle of this book explained the anime production bits, where a series has been substituted to fill the time slot of another previously scheduled series, and various compromises were required to fit the reduced schedule. The producer is trying to minimize financial loss, the editor-in-chief is trying to minimize risk to the original novel, and our protagonist is doing his best to convince the scriptwriter why having four sisters is such a luxury. The scenario seem very realistic, while the resolution is more inline with the comedic spirit of this series than how things might work in practice.

Later on, we learn about how the selection of new authors awards is a much more subtle process than "most interesting book wins". There is nontrivial amount of money involved, and various branding issues to consider, and also how the selection of winners would affect future applicants. Given the choices among something typical, something original, some miscellaneous entries, and a weird topic targeting a very niche audience, we somehow end up with a choice that none of the judges liked. Once again, the scenario seemed realistic, but perhaps the comical resolution here is really how these awards work.

In the midst of these industry anecdotes is Miyako, the heroine who has a crush on Itsuki and one who has just started part time work at his publisher. It was fascinating to see the inner workings of the publishing industry from the perspective of a newcomer, especially since most things appear to not go well. At the same time, it was interesting to see all the characters develop around Miyako as she becomes more connected with the authors, including two very different confession scenes.

Oh, and there were generous swimsuit scenes. With a meta punchline.

Besides those random bits, this particular volume appears to have the best balance between realistic and comedy scenes so far, and probably the most informational volume for people who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes in light novels. I look forward to more volumes like this in the future.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 6 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume answered all the confession scenes from previous volume, plus backstage stories of how anime production works.

Volume 5 might have been written to setup Miyako as the main heroine, but that plan failed early on in this volume. Despite the newly created love triangle, all characters were able to get through this awkward situation with another round of tabletop RPG. All this time I was wondering if that recurring RPG session had any real purpose, and looks like it had been planned for just this situation. Seems like most other recurring features (such as the detailed beer tasting notes) are still just fluff, although they are still entertaining.

One recurring feature that is well appreciated are these insider tales of the novel industry. In this volume, we had an audition process for Itsuki's upcoming anime series, followed by a cast selection process that largely ignored those audition results. Everyone understands that there are lots of business decisions involved in casting, including event appearances, deals with sponsors, and general scheduling risk, but it was still frustrating to follow. This chapter follows the recurring conclusion of "this is terrible, how did we end up in this situation?", although later chapters managed to make it a more positive outcome. This was the highlight of this volume.

Despite being a series about younger sisters, Chihiro has been making fewer and fewer appearances. Only so few pages in this volume and it involves that perverted illustrator. I hope we see more of Chihiro in future volumes.


Unrelated to the book itself, the ad inserts that came with these novels included a board game this time. This board game includes a good sample of the various events that occurred in earlier volumes:
https://goo.gl/photos/hNhMj7owGTzdyiVC9


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 7 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume included a collection of meta references.

This volume isn't entirely full of meta references. The first half of this volume was spent on systematically depicting every character's reaction to the ending of volume 6. The last chapter is the text version of the drama CD, where the three writers in this series set out to write children's stories, and all managed to produce something not quite suitable for children. And there is the usual games segment, this time with Fictionary. These all maintained the usual fun quality for this series, but perhaps not the best highlights.

The main highlight of this volume came near the end, where readers found out about the original series that was named "Imouto sae Ireba Ii", written by a genius author who was subtly mentioned in one of the early volumes. This is the backstory of that author, how she dedicated her life to writing, and how it came to an end after having reached greater fame due to "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" being animated. This chapter written in a more serious tone, and included a bit about how the author received negative feedback for having a more serious volume in a series that had been mostly comedy. Coincidentally, the anime version for this series is scheduled for broadcast in fall 2017. It's like the light novel equivalent of watching yourself watch yourself recursively, it's brilliant how everything had came together to reach this point.

This volume has been another interesting glimpse of the light novel industry. I hope there are more pages given to Chihiro in future volumes.

[Sayaka Rei]

Found some impressions from Volume 1-7.

"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 1 by Hirasaka Yomi. You can probably guess how it ends from the just title and the cover illustration, and all pages in between are merely fluff. Very entertaining high quality fluff.

The book revolves around a novel writer with fanatical interest in younger sisters, and has a younger step sister brother. The book opens with a few pages of what such a writer might produce, and it's definitely for a much more niche audience than the rest of the book. Majority of the book are anecdotes of how novel writers work, which are mostly reasonable events (such as calculating income tax) interleaved with spurs of unusual actions (such as trying to claim in-game purchases for tax deductions). It's this mixture of realistic and unrealistic bits that makes this book easy to relate to and enjoyable at the same time.

I read this book first before following recommendations to read "Eromanga Sensei", since both happened to be novels about novel writers. The novel setting is about all the overlap there is between the two series, the content and style are completely different. If "Eromanga Sensei" was a full course meal, "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" is all desserts. The reason why this book feels fluffy is that the events and characters aren't really strongly connected, some chapters can probably be shuffled or dropped without readers noticing much loss. This style is consistent with the author's previous series (Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai). It's neither good or bad, it's just meant to be enjoyed with a different mindset.

While I wasn't expecting a deep central story, the first volume did end in exactly the way I expected. This should be an interesting series to follow.

Source #2:
New series by Hirasaka Yomi (Haganai). Pretty crazy and very funny. Lots of strange folks working as LN authors/illustrators or even being normal college students. It is fun to have pretty much all the characters out of the high school. It’s not a serious one but it does have some little bits that may make you feel hurt… If you have already experienced the difference in ability with some kind of “genius”. That’s probably the main reason I’ll continue reading this. While I would read it only for the comedy and funny character interaction these little bits of “reality” are also a nice touch to the LN. The TRPG at the end was hella fun and it is good to see a LN that doesn’t have problem in mentioning works from other labels… Heck even UBW was mentioned here (MC wanting to use it as his skill lol). Really good one. It is short too so I strongly recommend it.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 2 by Hirasaka Yomi. Fluffy as usual, but with more continuity between chapters, and some hint of character development near the end.

Similar to the first volume, this volume opens with the most bizarre sketch of a concept novel, testing whether existence any younger sister would be sufficient despite all other shortcomings. It's enough to cleanse your mind of anything else you were reading before, and it's pretty much all the sister material needed for this volume. Majority of the content for this volume is focused on writing novels.

Of the novel writing bits, the best chapter was when Itsuki decided to hide in a karaoke box, not to finish the novel that is now way past the real real unbreakable deadline, but to prepare excuses to his editor on why this deadline could not be met. Of course none of the excuses worked and Itsuki is locked up in a cell later, but before his inevitable fate, it was a lively dialog with many different writing styles. A truly memorable scene.

The next memorable scene was with Haruto watching the anime adaption of his work, and it did not go well. Compared to the anime viewing scene from Eromanga Sensei volume, published two months after this book, this is a long a detailed account of why the anime was a total disaster. But nothing gets people together like sharing a tragic experience, and this particular event might seed some relationships for future chapters.

This volume seemed to have gained a greater sense of direction, but overall it continues to be lots of small loosely related chapters. It's fun and easy to digest, looking forward to more of it.

Souce #2:
Continues to be extremely funny with one scene or other that seems to be somewhat close to “reality”. The chapter where we see one LN author getting really sad about a poor anime adaptation hit me pretty hard. Still have to read the 3rd volume but I guess we’re going to finally see some development in the relationship of the characters? Don’t think this is a good sign considering how Haganai went but let’s see.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 3 by Hirasaka Yomi. The previous two volumes were just comedy, this is the beginning of a romantic comedy.

This volume did not continue the trend of opening with a bizarre sketch of a sister novel. Instead, it starts with a brilliant miscommunication scene that sets the tone for the rest of the book. What happens in the middle is a date episode followed by a date episode followed by yet another date episode. It ends with a confession, not the typical "yes I do" type of exchange, but something even more brilliant. It was the most serious dialogue that have appeared in the this series so far.

That confession was a highlight of this volume, the other highlight (or perhaps a lowlight for some) was an improvisation game between authors who are trying to steer a parody of Attack on Titan toward the ending of their choice. The parody wasn't the highlight, it was a particular weapon that I am pretty sure would disqualify this series from being animated and broadcasted in public. This series isn't holding back at all.

There is an extra semi-serious chapter explaining why Itsuki came to have this obsession with younger sisters, tying back to the title of this series. This series is revealing more depth than I expected from the fluffiness of volume 1, I just hope that it continues to have all those pointless but entertaining games.

Source #2:
Well, the title now makes sense and there was some progress in terms of romance. Ireba is still surprising me about some stuff like Itsuki already having a plan in his mind about his future life (including his possible future wife, a real one by all means). The obvious references to the LN industry were fun too.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 4 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume features lively debates around the merits of having underwear versus being completely naked.

Actually there is a lot more than battle of underwear and counterattack of the naked, but those bits tend to leave a lasting impression after having devoted two chapters to this subject. This might sound like one of those pointless arguments that nobody should care about, but the characters are all absolutely serious about what's at stake, and the amount of passion that went into this seemly trivial subject made it a real joy to read. Highlights here include a detailed description of another detailed sketch of how a bath scene might unfold, when a scene from a novel is translated into manga, elaborated frame by frame. It inspired a great visualization with only words.

Just before the underwear bits was an introduction of a new character, whose favorite sister character was Sagiri from "Eromanga Sensei" series. That totally caught me off guard and I had a good laugh. Clearly there is a nontrivial overlap in readership for these two series, and this author is very aware of this overlap. Or perhaps it's actually a ploy to make "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" seem more realistic by referencing the other works of fiction. I enjoy seeing references like this, it's part of the reason why I look for novels about novels.

The rest of this volume was equally great, and generally more upbeat than volume 3. There is an extra chapter at the end that describes "Life of a Light Novel Writer", an uncannily realistic board game. Also available in audio form if you bought the special edition of volume 4. Of course I bought the special edition, not for the drama CD but for the picture of Chihiro in a wedding dress on the cover. This is a slow development where Chihiro gets slightly closer to revealing her true identity to her brother in every volume. Anticipation of that event is enough to keep me interested in this series. It hasn't happened in this volume, but maybe it's not too far away.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 5 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume contains practical information including why some anime turned out the way they did, why new authors' awards are won by dubious novels, and the story behind Kaiko's underwear.

The middle of this book explained the anime production bits, where a series has been substituted to fill the time slot of another previously scheduled series, and various compromises were required to fit the reduced schedule. The producer is trying to minimize financial loss, the editor-in-chief is trying to minimize risk to the original novel, and our protagonist is doing his best to convince the scriptwriter why having four sisters is such a luxury. The scenario seem very realistic, while the resolution is more inline with the comedic spirit of this series than how things might work in practice.

Later on, we learn about how the selection of new authors awards is a much more subtle process than "most interesting book wins". There is nontrivial amount of money involved, and various branding issues to consider, and also how the selection of winners would affect future applicants. Given the choices among something typical, something original, some miscellaneous entries, and a weird topic targeting a very niche audience, we somehow end up with a choice that none of the judges liked. Once again, the scenario seemed realistic, but perhaps the comical resolution here is really how these awards work.

In the midst of these industry anecdotes is Miyako, the heroine who has a crush on Itsuki and one who has just started part time work at his publisher. It was fascinating to see the inner workings of the publishing industry from the perspective of a newcomer, especially since most things appear to not go well. At the same time, it was interesting to see all the characters develop around Miyako as she becomes more connected with the authors, including two very different confession scenes.

Oh, and there were generous swimsuit scenes. With a meta punchline.

Besides those random bits, this particular volume appears to have the best balance between realistic and comedy scenes so far, and probably the most informational volume for people who are interested in what goes on behind the scenes in light novels. I look forward to more volumes like this in the future.


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 6 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume answered all the confession scenes from previous volume, plus backstage stories of how anime production works.

Volume 5 might have been written to setup Miyako as the main heroine, but that plan failed early on in this volume. Despite the newly created love triangle, all characters were able to get through this awkward situation with another round of tabletop RPG. All this time I was wondering if that recurring RPG session had any real purpose, and looks like it had been planned for just this situation. Seems like most other recurring features (such as the detailed beer tasting notes) are still just fluff, although they are still entertaining.

One recurring feature that is well appreciated are these insider tales of the novel industry. In this volume, we had an audition process for Itsuki's upcoming anime series, followed by a cast selection process that largely ignored those audition results. Everyone understands that there are lots of business decisions involved in casting, including event appearances, deals with sponsors, and general scheduling risk, but it was still frustrating to follow. This chapter follows the recurring conclusion of "this is terrible, how did we end up in this situation?", although later chapters managed to make it a more positive outcome. This was the highlight of this volume.

Despite being a series about younger sisters, Chihiro has been making fewer and fewer appearances. Only so few pages in this volume and it involves that perverted illustrator. I hope we see more of Chihiro in future volumes.


Unrelated to the book itself, the ad inserts that came with these novels included a board game this time. This board game includes a good sample of the various events that occurred in earlier volumes:
https://goo.gl/photos/hNhMj7owGTzdyiVC9


"Imouto sae Ireba Ii" (all good as long as we have younger sister) volume 7 by Hirasaka Yomi. This volume included a collection of meta references.

This volume isn't entirely full of meta references. The first half of this volume was spent on systematically depicting every character's reaction to the ending of volume 6. The last chapter is the text version of the drama CD, where the three writers in this series set out to write children's stories, and all managed to produce something not quite suitable for children. And there is the usual games segment, this time with Fictionary. These all maintained the usual fun quality for this series, but perhaps not the best highlights.

The main highlight of this volume came near the end, where readers found out about the original series that was named "Imouto sae Ireba Ii", written by a genius author who was subtly mentioned in one of the early volumes. This is the backstory of that author, how she dedicated her life to writing, and how it came to an end after having reached greater fame due to "Imouto sae Ireba Ii" being animated. This chapter written in a more serious tone, and included a bit about how the author received negative feedback for having a more serious volume in a series that had been mostly comedy. Coincidentally, the anime version for this series is scheduled for broadcast in fall 2017. It's like the light novel equivalent of watching yourself watch yourself recursively, it's brilliant how everything had came together to reach this point.

This volume has been another interesting glimpse of the light novel industry. I hope there are more pages given to Chihiro in future volumes.


Thank you for this ! I'm glad this series is liked, at least reading these opinions.

[Jason_Wander]

Kissanimes summary of the anime

Summary:

This is the story about the daily life of a young siscon novelist, Itsuki Hashima with his perfect little sister Chihiro, the genius illustrator Nayuta Kani, his best friend Miyako Shirakawa and some insane partners from his publishers.

Way to go and spoil your watchers lolz.

[Sayaka Rei]

Kissanimes summary of the anime

Summary:

This is the story about the daily life of a young siscon novelist, Itsuki Hashima with his perfect little sister Chihiro, the genius illustrator Nayuta Kani, his best friend Miyako Shirakawa and some insane partners from his publishers.

Way to go and spoil your watchers lolz.

It's also on MAL, Nayuta Kani isn't even an illustrator but a novelist, I think they should rewrite it entirely.

[ValvraveTruth]

^Seriously who cares, to put it harshly Chihiro is just a support character in the end.

[Jason_Wander]

I've wondered what even the point of the gender swap is?
I mean it doesn't seem to have affected the story much or am I missing something? ^Seriously who cares, to put it harshly Chihiro is just a support character in the end.

[Blueknight78]

well since the anime come and i'm still traumatized by all the bs crap from plot and one of the top 3 worst mcs ever on anime/novel/manga market from haganai, i would love to know if after watch the "really not so good first episode, if i can have some hope of it be at last fun and worth of follow as haganai was on the beginner or just drop it because will be another harem generic disaster with one of the most disgusting mc ever??(serious the first 4 minutes of the anime make me wonder if i was watching a very disgusting hentai with some sort of raper big brother which love to turn girls in sluts undressed, instead of a boner i get totally disgusted with some of the creep jokes like the "eggs" and milk or he washing his head on her "water bath").

i really feel like that first minutes where really not necessary and disgusting in many levels(again personal taste) this was on novel too or was original anime???, we gonna get more jokes like that???

[Rejectors]

well since the anime come and i'm still traumatized by all the bs crap from plot and one of the top 3 worst mcs ever on anime/novel/manga market from haganai, i would love to know if after watch the "really not so good first episode, if i can have some hope of it be at last fun and worth of follow as haganai was on the beginner or just drop it because will be another harem generic disaster with one of the most disgusting mc ever??(serious the first 4 minutes of the anime make me wonder if i was watching a very disgusting hentai with some sort of raper big brother which love to turn girls in sluts undressed, instead of a boner i get totally disgusted with some of the creep jokes like the "eggs" and milk or he washing his head on her "water bath").

i really feel like that first minutes where really not necessary and disgusting in many levels(again personal taste) this was on novel too or was original anime???, we gonna get more jokes like that???

Welcome to Imouto sae Ireba Ii you will get all those disgusting jokes for the whole season long.

[Lnlover]

I hope this doesn't become a disappointment like haganai. Btw @WingedAccelerator is the author pairing chihiro with that perverted illustrator?

[wuhugm]

Geh, the MC is even more hetare than Kodaka. It will have crap end like Haganai

[WingedAccelerator]

I hope this doesn't become a disappointment like haganai. Btw @WingedAccelerator is the author pairing chihiro with that perverted illustrator?

Nothing concrete yet, as far as I know, but it's a fact that he pulled her pants down twice to see a magnificent butt. And I think that Puriketsu is also closer to her in age than Itsuki, or rather I assume. But Chihiro's latest partner is quite vibrant. :heh:

[Lnlover]

Nothing concrete yet, as far as I know, but it's a fact that he pulled her pants down twice to see a magnificent butt. And I think that Puriketsu is also closer to her in age than Itsuki, or rather I assume. But Chihiro's latest partner is quite vibrant. :heh:

Another thing, does Itsuki has a thing for any girl in the series currently? And who is chihiro's latest partner?

P.S. Oh yeah, what kind of feelings does chihiro have towards Itsuki? In your opinion who do u think will end up with Itsuki? I am rooting for Chihiro personally xD (Sorry for so many questions, cant help but feel anxious cuz of haganai author)

[sparhawk1610]

Itsuki is with Nayuta for now. (Best girl lol)

[WingedAccelerator]

Another thing, does Itsuki has a thing for any girl in the series currently? And who is chihiro's latest partner?

P.S. Oh yeah, what kind of feelings does chihiro have towards Itsuki? In your opinion who do u think will end up with Itsuki? I am rooting for Chihiro personally xD (Sorry for so many questions, cant help but feel anxious cuz of haganai author)

He has a thing for Kani, and is dating her since Volume 7.
Chihiro's latest partner was a joke from me, referring to two illustrations from Volume 8, where Chihiro has no clue what kind of vibrant tool she is holding. Hint: it functions with a battery, and usually goes between legs to give pleasure. It's supposedly Ono Ashley's possession. :heh:

I don't think it's a really serious romantic feeling whatsoever, but she blushes sometimes. She still didn't activated her reverse trap card though. Although she has less and less screentime, and Itsuki is currently with Kani, so her only chance of winning lies in a sudden OreImo ending... so pretty much shitfest development. Sorry, fam!

[wuhugm]

^But did he snusnu her?

[Kamiya Kyousuke]

In conclusion,Miyako end up with haruto?

[Lnlover]

He has a thing for Kani, and is dating her since Volume 7.
Chihiro's latest partner was a joke from me, referring to two illustrations from Volume 8, where Chihiro has no clue what kind of vibrant tool she is holding. Hint: it functions with a battery, and usually goes between legs to give pleasure. It's supposedly Ono Ashley's possession. :heh:

I don't think it's a really serious romantic feeling whatsoever, but she blushes sometimes. She still didn't activated her reverse trap card though. Although she has less and less screentime, and Itsuki is currently with Kani, so her only chance of winning lies in a sudden OreImo ending... so pretty much shitfest development. Sorry, fam!


Ah u mean that thing, I saw that illustration when chihiro was holding that with a bright smile lol. Well I will watch the anime and keep the ln in hiatus for a while then. The ending prolly won't be in my taste and afaik I thought chihiro was a main character and she is having less and less screen time. I wonder if the author forgot the ln tittle.

I forgot to ask, did Itsuki and Kani did the deed. I mean thinking of the perverseness of Kani.

[WingedAccelerator]

In conclusion,Miyako end up with haruto?

Haruto got rejected, because Miyako also likes Itsuki.

^But did he snusnu her?
I forgot to ask, did Itsuki and Kani did the deed. I mean thinking of the perverseness of Kani.

They had sex on Christmas Eve, 24th of December.

I wonder if the author forgot the ln tittle.

The title doesn't refer to Chihiro, nor Itsuki's wish about wanting a little sister. Imouto sae Ireba II is an actual series inside the novel.

[wuhugm]

^

A snusnu... In a conventional LN... Isn't this amazing? :heh:
Someone gimme raws please~

[Shinji103]

They had sex on Christmas Eve, 24th of December.Well that’s a surprisingly romantic gesture. :twitch: Was that in volume 6 or 7?

[sparhawk1610]

^

A snusnu... In a conventional LN... Isn't this amazing? :heh:
Someone gimme raws please~


I actually have raws for the all 8 vol : X

[WingedAccelerator]

^

A snusnu... In a conventional LN... Isn't this amazing? :heh:
Someone gimme raws please~


Well that’s a surprisingly romantic gesture. :twitch: Was that in volume 6 or 7?


It's in Volume 7, the penultimate chapter. It's a small one, not longer than 10 pages, so don't expect super detailed, steamy action. Basically the illustration, where Kani the predator assaults Itsuki with heart-shaped eyes corresponds to this chapter. Plus that colored illustration of Kani too.
As for RAWs... You know, when people tries to imitate the sound of cats...

[wuhugm]

^Arigatou-nyaa~

Edit : Read that part


It was reverse rape by Kani
Also, skipped
Goddamn

[AP24]

Did they really do it? From what I understand Vol 7's main content ended with Kani about to attack Itsuki with vague description of what happened after. Is there any confirmation in Vol 8?

[Kamiya Kyousuke]

Hope that miyako will end up with haruto T-T

[WingedAccelerator]

Did they really do it? From what I understand Vol 7's main content ended with Kani about to attack Itsuki with vague description of what happened after. Is there any confirmation in Vol 8?

The confirmation lies in the fact that the scene doesn't play out as a joke. When Itsuki declined Kani's advances in earlier volumes, the conversation between them is usually similar to this:
Kani: Senpai! Why don't we start dating already?
Itsuki: No.
Kani: Why don't we have sex already?
Itsuki: NO!

But here, there's an actual chapter, albeit short one dedicated to them, when they finally embraced their feelings. Kani goes for the offense, Itsuki is surprised about the sudden "sekkusu" development, but doesn't struggle that much, and the scene fades out, leaving the rest to the reader's imagination.

I don't have Volume 8 unfortunately to see any indisputable proof, but there is an illustration about naked Kani at work, while Itsuki gazes at her behind a door, and impressed about her mental focus.

[wuhugm]

^I think it happened
The content of that scene :

When entering the room Kani immediately undress Itsuki
"I said we will only have dinner, right? That was a lie"
"I knew I can't believe the word of an author!"
Kani breathes heavily
"Wait, stop! My heart is not prepared yet!"
"It's okay! Only the tip is okay~"
"That is a lie too!"
*Censored*

[rladls2121]

So things went that far.
Well, not as far as I expected, but still pretty much far.
I want to see how the Anime adaption nails these scenes.

I have to stay away from drinking alcohols, though I don't really drink much.

[Shinji103]

Unless the anime speeds through the series or skips stuff entirely, we’ll never see anything from these scenes sadly. :(

[AP24]

Just saw anime Ep 2. It looks like they moved the scene from Vol 2 where Nayuta feels up Miyako's body for the first time so that it occurs earlier in the anime. It would have been a good thing if the anime didn't cut out the parts that happen after Miyako took off her skirt and underwear too. :heh:

Maybe we will see it later when the anime reaches Vol 2's story. If the anime won't show it then I'll just have to see it inthe manga adaptation. :D

[Estzero1]

Just saw anime Ep 2. It looks like they moved the scene from Vol 2 where Nayuta feels up Miyako's body for the first time so that it occurs earlier in the anime. It would have been a good thing if the anime didn't cut out the parts that happen after Miyako took off her skirt and underwear too. :heh:

Maybe we will see it later when the anime reaches Vol 2's story. If the anime won't show it then I'll just have to see it inthe manga adaptation. :D

Well, Yomi is responsible for the script and series composition, so one shouldn't mind changes , when it from the author itself. There is probably one or another reason for imo.

[blitz1/2]

Hurry up and notice Chihiro as perfect imouto waifu already!

[Convoy]

Can someone explain to me why Chihiro is perceived as male by everyone else?

[l.kostas]

Volumes 2 -8 illustrations:
https://imgur.com/a/a5wkG
https://imgur.com/a/nUsmE
https://imgur.com/a/hq5Fn
https://imgur.com/a/8V8sk
https://imgur.com/a/o4Uoc
https://imgur.com/a/5PJiv
https://imgur.com/a/Rkkvn

[Shinji103]

Waitaminute, volume 6 is where the RPG episode from a week or two ago happens? And it looks like by the end of volume 6 Itsuki and Nayuta have started their relationship? Could we actually be seeing this at the end of the anime series?! O.O

EDIT: Dangit, or is the RPG episode from volume 4? (There are some RPG world illustrations there too) I have no idea where the anime is in the LN storyline! >.<

[WingedAccelerator]

The TRPG bits are mainly adapted from Volume 1 and Volume 2. It's a recurring game, that continues in further volumes, but the anime adapted it as a whole session, instead of "Let's continue the game next time!".

[Shinji103]

So where’s the anime in the LN timetable? The scene where the illustrator guy accidentally pulls Chihiro’s pants down is an illustration from volume 6, so is that where the anime is? If so we may indeed get to see that last volume 6 illustration at the end of the anime.

[WingedAccelerator]

No, that scene is also from Volume 2, but happens again later.
The anime timeline is kinda a mixture between events from Volume 1-4, creating a sort of flow, instead of a lot of individual chapters like the LN. Expect the rest of the episodes cover the remaining stuff from Volume 3 and 4. Personally, I doubt they would go beyond that.

[AP24]

Too bad the anime adaptation tones down the lewdness. The scene where Miyako undressed in front of Nayuta the first time during Vol 2, they didn't show the part where Miyako took off the rest of her clothes to go fully nude and then Nayuta touches her whole body. I saw this in the manga and it was a lot better. The scene in Vol 4 where Nayuta, Kaiko and Miyako got nude together got a lot of stupid censoring in the anime. Hopefully the BD will fix all of this.

[l.kostas]

Volume 8 impression:
https://plus.google.com/collection/MZtzY

[Diluc]

Anybody know who this blue haired girl on left side?
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-44V_qnujdyI/WgdX27UKmKI/AAAAAAABsGw/qjQyQXcpsWorgG9XoqnebfJ8KaW-8_NrACJoC/w530-h398-n-rw/IMG_20171021_132445.jpg
I thought it was Kani but when look again,she too mature looking for being Kani.

[WingedAccelerator]

To me, it looks more like pink, or dark pink. Her name is Aioi Ui, but I'm not sure that this is the correct way to spell it. She is 23 years old, and one of the winners of the 15th Newcomer Award. Pretty much another potential ship for Haruto.

[RedWingFM]

To me, it looks more like pink, or dark pink. Her name is Aioi Ui, but I'm not sure that this is the correct way to spell it. She is 23 years old, and one of the winners of the 15th Newcomer Award. Pretty much another potential ship for Haruto.

So it's just another volume for Haruto lovers then? From illustrations I saw only Chihiro's corruption by Ono (who is loli style - tax accountant)

[Diluc]

To me, it looks more like pink, or dark pink. Her name is Aioi Ui, but I'm not sure that this is the correct way to spell it. She is 23 years old, and one of the winners of the 15th Newcomer Award. Pretty much another potential ship for Haruto.

I wonder if author created her out of piety for Haruto huh.

that kinda making sad for Miwako side. If Itsuki doesn't choose harem ending that i doubt the author will redo that route again after last series shit, choose Kani for his end girl then that left Miwako being alone and if Haruto choose this girl for his end girl....Woow poor Miwako:uhoh: maybe Miwako should start her yuri harem because she has knack for it.

Well, I ship Haruto x Miwako but with her also no problem for me since she has great deal beauty like Miwako herself.

[WingedAccelerator]

Haruto leans towards Miyako way more, but if Miyako doesn't reciprocates his feelings, then it's only natural if the poor guy doesn't want to wait for her forever. So it's all up to Miyako at this point, because the Itsuki sharing ending with Kani is not gonna happen.

[Estzero1]

Well, that's a possibility, but I'm definitely not certain. I mean its still Yomi we are talking about. Remember back then, Vol.9 Haganai, where everyone thought that could be a nice ending and then all of the sudden it went downhill. It ain't over untils its over.

[WingedAccelerator]

Yeah, but we still don't know what went down behind the curtains with Haganai. Publisher? Editor? Hirasaka? Who was at fault and what caused all the drama that resulted in Haganai's poor conclusion? One thing is certain: Hirasaka currently works for Gagaga Bunko, while Haganai was an MF Bunko J series. Sometimes, I also feel like she vents her frustration through Itsuki, who often badmouths the editorial department... Still, it only took her 2,5 years for 8 volumes of Imosae, so she is happy now, I guess. After 8 volumes of Haganai, the remaining 3 took her 3 years.

[Kuroageha]

Why not Haruto x Imouto?

[Stro]

Why not Haruto x Imouto?

Does Itsuki knows that he actually have an imouto in the first place.

[RedWingFM]

Does Itsuki knows that he actually have an imouto in the first place.

Yes, he mentioned about her to Itsuki

[blitz1/2]

Why not Haruto x Imouto?

Nononononono!

Imouto belongs to onii-chan, onii-chan to imouto! NO OTHER option is ALLOWED!

[RedWingFM]

I suppose Yomi will not repeat his greatest mistake.

[DragoMuseveni]

After finishing the anime and reading all of this series spoilers I hope that the author doesn`t change his mind midway and transform this LN into a harem route . Right now the Itsuki X Kani ship is the best ship right now . Perhaps it will remain that way till the end

[l.kostas]

http://www.b2c.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/none/A-Sister's-All-You-Need-Vol-1-(light-novel)/9781975326425/?yen

Volume 1 by Yen Press on May 22.

Itsuki Hashima is a novelist who's hopelessly enamored with the idea of little sisters and is constantly surrounded by colorful characters. A world class genius and love-guru who's beauty almost seems a waste on her. A girl who's constantly troubled by her friendships, love interests, and can't even find refuge in her dreams. A ridiculously talented illustrator. Each of them have as many problems and worries as the next and they never have a dull day together as they play games, travel, and work together.

[pervypig]

For a title that baits incest this much, Ima thoroughly disappointed that Itsuki dun even have a real-blood imouto. Oh well, Nayu's enough for me.

[kuudererules]

Cover for Vol.9 that will be release on February 20, 2018.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DU9CDgXU0AEjZmo.jpg

[Kuroageha]

Oh god.
Someone stop him.

[Used Can]

Was Mitahora Ayane anime only? Does she have a role in the LN?

[Shinji103]

Oh god.
Someone stop him.? What happened?

[Kiyoe]

Imosae 9 illustrations
https://imgur.com/a/DDYGp

[LeftSeven]

why she cried ? did she got found out that she's girl?

[Diluc]

why she cried ? did she got found out that she's girl?

Not quite, more like scared because maniac peeping her naked butt, he might be black mailing her judging from the picture.
Boy, someone must arrest that creepy artist immediatelly.

Also i am interested with scene of blonde loli sleep in guy lap in a car.
Is that blonde tax lady? What is their relationship.?

Btw the pink haired girl has bigger boobs than Miwako:heh:
Pick your choice already damn Haruto:heh::heh:

[WingedAccelerator]

According to the Amazon comments about a bomb in the end, and Chihiro at last having a coming out, I guess the reveal is more than likely happened.

[LeftSeven]

Not quite, more like scared because maniac peeping her naked butt, he might be black mailing her judging from the picture.
Boy, someone must arrest that creepy artist immediatelly.

Also i am interested with scene of blonde loli sleep in guy lap in a car.
Is that blonde tax lady? What is their relationship.?

Btw the pink haired girl has bigger boobs than Miwako:heh:
Pick your choice already damn Haruto:heh::heh:
i guess most of artists have to sacrifice their sanity in exchange of lewd perfection
if only itsuki found out that his lil sis got molested..
ah never mind, that siscon would allow it anyways :heh:

yeah, those picture made me confused, tax loli and yukata loli, are they the same person?

fuck with haruto , i hope new girl would join naked cult with miyako n kani

[RedWingFM]

And there is some moment between Itsuki and Miyako. Rejection or...?

[WingedAccelerator]

Miyako already got rejected. And I'm pretty sure that's not Itsuki. Either a crying Haruto without his glasses, or one of the Newcomer Award winners from Volume 6.
https://i.imgur.com/1ZFlFGR.jpg

[RedWingFM]

Meh, that's there is no point for me to read. :(
Well, finally I can buy vol.9 digitally on ebook, bookwalker didn't allow me to do this :heh:

[Shinji103]

The secret’s out.

No details, just some spoilers.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51569132.html

Itsuki knows Chihiro is a girl. Which opens the door to all of Itsuki’s imouto dreams. :heh:

Nayuta brings up the “M” word.

Possible ChihiroxHaruto?! :twitch:

[AP24]

The secret’s out.

No details, just some spoilers.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51569132.html

Itsuki knows Chihiro is a girl. Which opens the door to all of Itsuki’s imouto dreams. :heh:

Nayuta brings up the “M” word.

Possible ChihiroxHaruto?! :twitch:

I thought he already found out about it at the end of Vol 9?

[blitz1/2]

The secret’s out.

No details, just some spoilers.

http://blog.livedoor.jp/geek/archives/51569132.html

Itsuki knows Chihiro is a girl. Which opens the door to all of Itsuki’s imouto dreams. :heh:

Nayuta brings up the “M” word.

Possible ChihiroxHaruto?! :twitch:

Nonono!!! I am not being baited by this! Chihiro is just asking for waifu advice from Haruto to get Itsuki!

[Shinji103]

I thought he already found out about it at the end of Vol 9?I haven’t actually read volume 9 so I don’t know, but from the text in the pictures there it seems like the reveal is here. Or maybe they just talk about it here after it was revealed last volume.

But really.......have Itsuki and Nayuta “done it” yet? The color illustration there seems like they had just gotten done.....................or it’s just Nayuta being Nayuta. Hence confirmation needed.

[Kuroageha]

Huh, yeah they did it for quite a while.

[AP24]

But really.......have Itsuki and Nayuta “done it” yet? The color illustration there seems like they had just gotten done.....................or it’s just Nayuta being Nayuta. Hence confirmation needed.

They did it during Vol 7 but it was skipped. Someone mentioned this couple of pages back.

[Shinji103]

They did it during Vol 7 but it was skipped. Someone mentioned this couple of pages back.I remember that, but I thought they weren’t sure or it was left ambiguous in the writing.

[Kuroageha]

It was anything but ambiguous.

[Kiyoe]

Imouto.. 10 lllust preview

https://i.imgur.com/4uJP3aG.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/60ImzHV.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Tny0eda.jpg

[Shinji103]

It was anything but ambiguous.Bit the bullet and bought some volumes through JP iTunes, including volume 7. Skipped to scene in question. :heh:

Mmmmmm, it was a bit ambiguous. To some people anyway. Like the anime version of Kirito and Asuna’s night together. I got the message after actually reading the scene, but I can also see why some people might still hesitate to call snu-snu.

[AP24]

Bit the bullet and bought some volumes through JP iTunes, including volume 7. Skipped to scene in question. :heh:

Mmmmmm, it was a bit ambiguous. To some people anyway. Like the anime version of Kirito and Asuna’s night together. I got the message after actually reading the scene, but I can also see why some people might still hesitate to call snu-snu.

In SAO's case it was mostly because it didn't happen in the real world :heh:

[hyddty]

Bit the bullet and bought some volumes through JP iTunes, including volume 7. Skipped to scene in question. :heh:

Mmmmmm, it was a bit ambiguous. To some people anyway. Like the anime version of Kirito and Asuna’s night together. I got the message after actually reading the scene, but I can also see why some people might still hesitate to call snu-snu.

Can you give us some few spoiler or lines of that scene pls bro ? :D

[Kiyoe]

https://imgur.com/a/QIu6TSE <<< illust 10

[Kamijou Touma]

I started the English Translation of the light novel and I have to say I like it much better than the anime. I was surprised that the book name dropped Misaka Mikoto, Imagine Breaker and A certain magical index. In the 7th episode of the anime they do not mention them, but put out obvious hints. Shooting a coin at high speed and nullifying all powers. Nayu is so much more fun in the book. I saw the other reference to Haganai, Oregairu, Oreimo and Gundam

[Shinji103]

Can you give us some few spoiler or lines of that scene pls bro ? :DI totally forgot to reply to this until I asked for a similar favor in another thread. Sorry for the delay. >.<

I don’t have accesss to the volume right now but Nayuta convinces Itsuki to let her in to his place so they can have Christmas dinner together. Itsuki totally suspects Nayuta will try to jump him. Nayuta promises she won’t. They enter his room.

Itsuki’s suspicions are confirmed.

Nayuta strips and admits she lied, then jumps him. The scene end ends with Nayuta mounted on a resisting Itsuki as she moves in.

Nothing actually shown or stated, but as they were an official couple at this point and it’s never said they don’t do it, well........... :heh:

[interfan]

Volume 11 is scheduled for 18th December.

Btw as I were unable to read most novels, what is doing Miyako now? I mean, did she start a relationship with Haruto or another new guy? Or is she still alone?

[RedWingFM]

So Volume 11 is out, and color illustrations are very interesting

[hyddty]

So Volume 11 is out, and color illustrations are very interesting

But they are good and steamy xD

[RedWingFM]

But they are good and steamy xD

Of course I mean that. Well, MC finally got an imouto, but she is a little...off, that Ch****o

[AP24]

But they are good and steamy xD

Don't forget that they may look young but they're both over 30. What exactly is the relationship between Ashley and this woman? There was also a pic in Vol 7 showing them both naked in a bedroom.

[hyddty]

Don't forget that they may look young but they're both over 30. What exactly is the relationship between Ashley and this woman? There was also a pic in Vol 7 showing them both naked in a bedroom.

Well, I mean the illustration overall, not them specifically. I pref Kani the best xD

[blitz1/2]

Chihiro confesses to Haruto and gets rejected.....

(sighs) were we even surprised about this? Can't believe that I need to put an imouto patch on this series as well....

[RedWingFM]

Chihiro confesses to Haruto and gets rejected.....

(sighs) were we even surprised about this? Can't believe that I need to put an imouto patch on this series as well....



WHAT? WHY? Lol, it wasn't Chihiro ending. Wow, just wow.
Well, Miyako is out, so Nayuta is left.

[sparhawk1610]

https://imgur.com/a/WNVHqXW vol 11 illust

[Y Ddraig Goch]

Thanks for the illustrations! I wonder what's happening in the last illustration.

[RedWingFM]

Thanks for the illustrations! I wonder what's happening in the last illustration.

Something like "I'm the one who you need. Not your step-imouto"
Some girl confessed to MC's friend, but got rejected.

[sparhawk1610]

I skimmed through, they actually argue and at the end Itsuki says let´s break up and Nayuta agree. Then it writes: that's how the first fight since they became lovers, no, since they met went

[blitz1/2]

Just give me Chihiro ending and I;ll be happy

[mark1246]

I skimmed through, they actually argue and at the end Itsuki says let´s break up and Nayuta agree. Then it writes: that's how the first fight since they became lovers, no, since they met went

I would of thought it was gonna be like

If you keep having sex with me, im gonna break up with you. Cause even guys need a break from it since Nayuta Libo sex drive is unlimited

[RedWingFM]

Lol, and again that s**t like in Boku wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai

[Ulin]

I guess it's just for the drama. If he makes the fans angry again there would be no third chance

[Kuroageha]

I doubt it but time will tell. I feel like there's misunderstanding here. And I mean to some users, not in the LN.

[Nyaa-kun]

*mumble mumble* Please don't let this be another Haganai... :bow:

Ashley with that woman....Interesting :naughty:

[sparhawk1610]

https://imgur.com/a/7YOOWJb vol 12 Okay so small stuff I skimmed through - Series should end at vol 14. Itsuki get new sis while thinking that there is only one person that he want to have family with. Nayuta went on date but only to tell to the guy that she already have someone she loves even when he is not rly awesome. Itsuki write a love letter to Nayuta in form of novel, he confessed to her and also asked her to be his "main heroine" again. End of the volume hints possible Haruto x Miyako, but I can be wrong and it can be just my imagination.

[Shinji103]

https://imgur.com/a/7YOOWJb vol 12 Okay so small stuff I skimmed through - Series should end at vol 14. Itsuki get new sis while thinking that there is only one person that he want to have family with. Nayuta went on date but only to tell to the guy that she already have someone she loves even when he is not rly awesome. Itsuki write a love letter to Nayuta in form of novel, he confessed to her and also asked her to be his "main heroine" again. End of the volume hints possible Haruto x Miyako, but I can be wrong and it can be just my imagination. I saw the volume cover a while ago, but couldn’t understand why the monk and short haired girl looked like Itsuki and Nayuta........ :heh:

I hope nobody honestly believed they’d stay broken up. It was obvious they would get back together.

[Sakamaki Izayoi]

I saw the volume cover a while ago, but couldn’t understand why the monk and short haired girl looked like Itsuki and Nayuta........ :heh:

I hope nobody honestly believed they’d stay broken up. It was obvious they would get back together.

I don't think anyone seriously believed that, also,the author would never be crazy enough to do that after all the backslash the ending of Haganai received lol.

[Shinji103]

I don't think anyone seriously believed that, also,the author would never be crazy enough to do that after all the backslash the ending of Haganai received lol.*points to posts above*

Looks like at least some people had at least one foot over the “believe” line.

[Y Ddraig Goch]

What were Nayuta's thoughts that led her to accept the date with the bishounen guy? She looked interested in him in one of the illustrations. What led to her going on a date with him in the first place?

Also, what made her decide on Itsuka? The love letter novel or just her mulling over her feelings? My apologies for the multiple questions.

[Nyaa-kun]

So he went bald and then got a new sister? Lol, I gotta buy the book to read now.

[AP24]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2019-08-06/1st-part-of-final-arc-of-a-sister-all-you-need-novels-launches-in-september/.149747

So final arc starts in Vol 13 and series might end at Vol 14

[blitz1/2]

Where is chihiro?

[AP24]

Sparhawk forgot to put the link to Vol 13 pics here: https://imgur.com/a/ljQoVkv

Next volume is the last one and it seems there will be a timeskip of 3 years

[Ulin]

Is that Nayu in a wedding dress?
Looking at the pics it seems a Miyako centered volume

[dark44]

Is his sister and his best friend are couple now? and Miyako have a boyfriend?

[Shinji103]

So I guess they’re wrapping up the side characters now? I barely saw any Itsuki or Nayuta, at least as far as the illustrations are concerned.

I saw some preview pics before, but I never saw that first color illustration..........so did Haruto reneg on the rejection, or is this just a fakeout/pretending?

[Kuroageha]

Family with children ending.

[mastermind3342]

http://jurnalotaku.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/joi-imoutosaeireba-3-700x1000.jpg

[Kuroageha]

I know right ;)

[Shinji103]

What the-





Nope, uh-uh. I’m not falling for it. I won’t start celebrating such an awesome ending until I SEE it (so to speak), dammit!

[latios507]

Sparhawk forgot to put the link to Vol 13 pics here: https://imgur.com/a/ljQoVkv

Next volume is the last one and it seems there will be a timeskip of 3 years

Who's the girl breastfeeding the baby?
Also from the Vol. 14 cover.... That's Nayuta's kid right. With whoooo

[Shinji103]

Well, assuming that’s Nayuta’s kid (yeah yeah I know..... -_-), we all know who the father is.

But more importantly, how many of Nayuta’s........”eccentricities” will he pick up? :heh:

Honestly, I’m concerned he might be too direct and outspoken with the girl he falls for........

[latios507]

Well, assuming that’s Nayuta’s kid (yeah yeah I know..... -_-), we all know who the father is.

But more importantly, how many of Nayuta’s........”eccentricities” will he pick up? :heh:

Honestly, I’m concerned he might be too direct and outspoken with the girl he falls for........

B-but who's the papa :confused:

Some of us are not gonna wait 3 years to catch up With Slow Press xD

[SirCopert]

Honestly I don't feel like saying who the father is, the cover is ambiguous, it is not clear which of the two girls he is with, after all in volume 13 there were some moments also with Miyako and in the last there will be a 3-year timeskip , and anything can happen in 3 years

[AP24]

Considering the title I wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with Chihiro

[Estzero1]

Honestly I don't feel like saying who the father is, the cover is ambiguous, it is not clear which of the two girls he is with, after all in volume 13 there were some moments also with Miyako and in the last there will be a 3-year timeskip , and anything can happen in 3 years

Mhm, why not both then :naughty:.Probably not, but we have far to less of those endings.

[SirCopert]

Apparently the son is from Nayuta and Itsuki, unfortunately for Miyako nothing happy end with Itsuki ...
Itsuki you should have pulled the balls out and ended up with both girls!

[Shinji103]

You guys honestly didn’t know it would be an ItsukixNayuta end after everything in the series? I thought it was pretty obvious.....

[Estzero1]

You guys honestly didn’t know it would be an ItsukixNayuta end after everything in the series? I thought it was pretty obvious.....

Not sure, if it was obvious. Knowing the author and remembering back to Haganai, it could have been real shit :heh:.

[Ulin]

well, we have to thank he is coherent with the story this time ;)

[SirCopert]

I didn't understand one thing: did Miyako and Haruto become a couple in volume 14? Because it is not clear, however I hope not ...

[mastermind3342]

So the story continue to their children?

[WingedAccelerator]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-11/a-sister-all-you-need-author-teases-surprise-project-with-final-novel-volume/.156334
What's the secret project?

[Shinji103]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/daily-briefs/2020-02-11/a-sister-all-you-need-author-teases-surprise-project-with-final-novel-volume/.156334
What's the secret project?If it’s an announcement for another anime season that will cover the rest of the LN story, I’ll be ecstatic.

[tuckersister]

Though it will take more than 12 episodes to cover.

[Diluc]

So the story continue to their children?

Unlikely though.

[WingedAccelerator]

If it’s an announcement for another anime season that will cover the rest of the LN story, I’ll be ecstatic.

Would be nice.

This is overall an underrated, underappreciated series, mainly thanks to the poor timing of the anime adaptation and the misinformation about incest.

[Kwikk]

Someone on 4chan wrote a summary of the last volume:

Itsuki proposes to Nayu (her real name is Kazuko) at the end of vol 13, vol 14 takes place 3 years later and they have a son, his name is Sora

Miyako is Itsuki's editor since volume 13 since they made a hit together based on an autobiography story he wrote to make up with Nayu (they broke up for a bit)
Miyako's relationship with Haruto is still slow, she accepted his confession but told him to wait since she wanted to make a bit hit with Itsuki first, Chihiro, itsuki's sister who is in love with Haruto too, first tried to seduce him but 3 years later she just wants them to get together so that she can move on, Itsuki finally manages to write another big hit and just when Miyako and Haruto officially start dating and even think about living together Haruto's sister confesses to him and tell him that if he moves away she will kill herself in despair
So he is pretty fucked.

Ashuri got married in volume 13 and has a daughter, same age as Sora
Kaiko the mangaka who is obsessed with panties gets a cute girlfriend, she lives with Miyako since a few volumes ago (Nayu lived with them too) and Miyako keeps seeing them fucking in their house.

The second half of the final volume take place 11 years later and focus on Sora

Anyways it was a really good series, glad I kept up
Looks like he is interested in writing a yuri spin-off focusing on Miyako's cousin next

[AP24]

So looks like Ashley is bi. Ashley was in a relationship with a female writer named Kasuka though Kasuka eventually died from cancer. Kasuka initially asked Ashley to help with her writing yuri novel which Ashley agreed and seemed to include them having sex. Ashley, her current husband and Kasuka were longtime friends.

[SirCopert]

So looks like Ashley is bi. Ashley was in a relationship with a female writer named Kasuka though Kasuka eventually died from cancer. Kasuka initially asked Ashley to help with her writing yuri novel which Ashley agreed and seemed to include them having sex. Ashley, her current husband and Kasuka were longtime friends.

Poor both ... Kasuka is the ghotic loli illustrated in volume 7, right?

[blitz1/2]

At least harutos imouto has the guts to confess. Now chihiro go and reclaim your onii chan

[l.kostas]

Volume 14 illustrations:
https://web.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.146521606810123&type=3&comment_id=146619033467047&_rdc=1&_rdr

[Disdanny]

How did this end? I heard Mc married the Fmc and had a son with her. What happened to the Stepsister?

[tuckersister]

FYI, Mc did want to marry FMc but he want to accomplish his goals on his own first.

In the end he did accomplished it. Hence that’s why he married FMc towards the end of the series.

[WingedAccelerator]

Summaries from where the anime left off.
Volume 5 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/174846330/#q174846330)
Volume 6 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/175038726/#175038726)
Volume 7 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/175667996/#175667996)
Volume 8 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/177408136/#177408136)
Volume 9 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/180052753/#180052753)
Volume 10 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/182478607/#182478607)
Volume 11 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/182954189/#182954189)
Volume 12 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/187464162/#187464162)
Volume 13 (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/194164291/#194164291)
Volume 14 - FINAL (https://desuarchive.org/a/thread/199601863/#199601863)

[WingedAccelerator]

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-09-27/yomi-hirasaka-shimekiri-mae-ni-wa-yuri-ga-hakadoru-light-novels-get-manga/.177877

This probably takes place in the same universe.