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Old 2012-08-09, 10:16   Link #100
hyl
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Originally Posted by joeboygo View Post
I kinda agree with Fred on this. It cannot be disputed that Orecki has been and continues to be patronizing towards Chitanda. It betrays a lack of respect for her, which is a foundational requirement for any sort of mature romantic attraction to her as a person. Then again, let's not forget that the characters are all high school freshmen. At just a few months removed from the elementary, how capable are they really of engaging in any mature romance?
I have seen stories in which it works, even if someone is acting somewhat annoyed/rude against the other.

Also high school freshmen in japan are usually 15-16 years old. Because in japan they have 2 stages of education that takes 3 years each and those 2 combined is something similar to what we call high school in most Western countries.
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