Keijo!!!!!!!!

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

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Spoiler for ch 128:

Sumire says it was good they actually attacked Nozomi. Because if she was the one attacked with such a cowardly attack without warning, she may have broken a few ribs of the attackers. Saya apologies and agrees saying she wasn't really up to it, and that Hanabi was the one really into it.

Spoiler for Keijo 128:

Oh god, hahahaha. Based Sumire! Another reason why she's one of my favorites. Reminds me of when Nozomi tried to recklessly jump Sumire when she first rejected her plea of becoming the former's "onee-sama" / "sister". Then one death glare was all it took to have Nozomi back out and realize how strong she really was.

Did the chapter state if anyone else from Setouchi was living in Garden Vase or is it just Nozomi/Sayaka/Hanabi/Saya who are there for now?

[chaosprophet]

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Spoiler for ch 128:

No mention about anyone else. We need to take in account that the girls have a prefecture they are affiliated with, and that still seems to exist even thought they travel a lot more in A class (S class may not have enough players for that division and may actually have everyone together). Nozomi and co are from the Hyogo prefecture, while Saya and Hanabi are from the Kyoto prefecture. And those two are neighboring prefectures, so it's likely Garden Vase is around the border and only have people from those two living there. But maybe if someone is so rich they could have a personal jet and helicopter to take them around.

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

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Spoiler for ch 128:

No mention about anyone else. We need to take in account that the girls have a prefecture they are affiliated with, and that still seems to exist even thought they travel a lot more in A class (S class may not have enough players for that division and may actually have everyone together). Nozomi and co are from the Hyogo prefecture, while Saya and Hanabi are from the Kyoto prefecture. And those two are neighboring prefectures, so it's likely Garden Vase is around the border and only have people from those two living there. But maybe if someone is so rich they could have a personal jet and helicopter to take them around.

Spoiler for 128:

Only other Keijo players I could think are wealthy aside Sumire or the Fujisaki Sisters is Sanae Hououin from the East School. During her match with Kazane, she was stated to be the "Hououin Group's Daughter" so perhaps similarly to the Fujisakis, she comes from a very influential family that shapes the Keijo industry or any other related business like sponsorship or advertising.

[chaosprophet]

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Spoiler for ch 128:

But them there is a big division even in pro keijo between the west and east (even thought those girls did end the war in friendly terms), so don't think we would see her there.

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

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Spoiler for ch 128:

But them there is a big division even in pro keijo between the west and east (even thought those girls did end the war in friendly terms), so don't think we would see her there.

True. It's very most likely that wherever Sanae's family's company is based...it's probably in the East.

In terms of the anime, what seiyuu would like to see for Nozomi, Sayaka, Kazane and Non?

[chaosprophet]

While I do recognize the great work seiyuus do in Japanese animation, I'm not the kind who pay attention to that. Don't know many by name, and wouldn't recognize many of them just by listening a character they're voicing.

Only when I get to hear those characters voices that I will be able to say if it feels to me they fit the character or not. And even then, by past experience, it's likely that I will get used to and end up seeing them as the voice it was supposed to be even for characters I think sounds totally off at first.

[endarion88]

this kept getting more funny by every chapter, sad that the translating group said that they will drop it at the end of vol 9 T_T

[NeutralZero]

too bad if that's the case...
the absurdity of this series is amusing...

[chaosprophet]

It's a pity they're stopping, but it was still great they did it for 9 volumes. Hopefully the anime may increase interest in the series so someone else would pick up volume 10 onward.

Spoiler for ch129:

Mostly Sayaka being worried about living with Nozomi, although her worries diminishes by the end.

Interesting that at the end Saya's uncle thinks "Then I will leave it to them. That." He thinks it just after giving a side glance to Saya. My guess is that he is hoping Nozomi and Sayaka may help Saya in some way. She may have a problem or something like that which may be hindering her skills or grown as a player.

At very least, all other characters with more exposure had that to some degree. I guess only one that didn't shown something like that so far is Mio, although I do expect it to be tackled on in the future.

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

It's a pity they're stopping, but it was still great they did it for 9 volumes. Hopefully the anime may increase interest in the series so someone else would pick up volume 10 onward.

Spoiler for ch129:

Mostly Sayaka being worried about living with Nozomi, although her worries diminishes by the end.

Interesting that at the end Saya's uncle thinks "Then I will leave it to them. That." He thinks it just after giving a side glance to Saya. My guess is that he is hoping Nozomi and Sayaka may help Saya in some way. She may have a problem or something like that which may be hindering her skills or grown as a player.

At very least, all other characters with more exposure had that to some degree. I guess only one that didn't shown something like that so far is Mio, although I do expect it to be tackled on in the future.

Same but indeed, I want to thank them for the awesome work they did for the past 9 volumes.

Spoiler for Keijo 129:

Really light hearted chapter. Sayaka failing at cooking while Nozomi blows the cast away with her culinary skills (I swear, the panel with Sumire and Hanabi is totally a Shokugeki no Soma parody/tribute) had me laughing. End of the chapter with Nozomi and Sayaka falling asleep together...only for Nozomi to have kicked the latter out of the futon come morning time left me in stitches.

Yeah, I agree...that last page with Saya and her uncle overlooking Nozomi and Sayaka is pretty suspicious. Looks like it's foreshadowing some kind of mini arc with Saya. Makes sense since we know the least about Saya from Setouchi.

[chaosprophet]

Originally Posted by -Breakthrough-

(...) we know the least about Saya from Setouchi.

I think Yoshida does compete with her on that regard. Yoshida appeared a larger number of times, but her appearances were quick. The fight with Non was a big joke. She does her part on the plan for the second race of the war, but is sniped just after. Saya only "actual" (not counting a few pages here and there) appearance was on the war, but her performance was quite well leaving a bigger impression, at least for me.

The one we know the least about is definitely Murata, who participated on the first race of the war and was taken down in 30 seconds. And then there is two elite class members we only know the surname. But those three may never really become actual characters, with Murata only getting to appear because the mangaka needed one more character for the war.

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

I think Yoshida does compete with her on that regard. Yoshida appeared a larger number of times, but her appearances were quick. The fight with Non was a big joke. She does her part on the plan for the second race of the war, but is sniped just after. Saya only "actual" (not counting a few pages here and there) appearance was on the war, but her performance was quite well leaving a bigger impression, at least for me.

The one we know the least about is definitely Murata, who participated on the first race of the war and was taken down in 30 seconds. And then there is two elite class members we only know the surname. But those three may never really become actual characters, with Murata only getting to appear because the mangaka needed one more character for the war.

I think Murata (chick with Mio, Sayaka and Kotone during round 1 against the east) was just an extra . Unlike characters such as Sayaka or Yoshida, Murata doesn't appear in any group color spread before or after the East vs. West arc.

Now that I think about it, most of Yoshida's screentime in the manga was reserved for Non comic relief or exposition. It'd be interesting to know more about her too.

Although I really want more indepth information/background about Usagi and what else drove her to become a Keijo player besides Mio. All we know is that her family runs a Sweets / Japanese snacks shop it seems.

Since Gardenworth (official romanization according to one pamphlet in chapter 128) is near Kyoto...are there any chances that we might see Kyouko Shirayuki again? Kyoto is her hometown and she's still an active player. Kyouko could be an S Rank player by now since during the Kyoto Training Camp arc, it was mentioned that she had a promotion on the horizon.

[chaosprophet]

Originally Posted by -Breakthrough-

Since Gardenworth (official romanization according to one pamphlet in chapter 128) is near Kyoto...are there any chances that we might see Kyouko Shirayuki again? Kyoto is her hometown and she's still an active player. Kyouko could be an S Rank player by now since during the Kyoto Training Camp arc, it was mentioned that she had a promotion on the horizon.

More Usagi would be good. I think Kyouko will likely appear here and there, afterall isn't she Hanabi's master/sister? Would probably appear / visit from time to time. And would be nice if she already got into S Rank.

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Spoiler for RAW 130:

Well, that escalated quickly. Again, awesome to see more Saya screentime.

Unless it turns out to be some goofy misunderstanding and it's not the cause for whatever is going on with her chest, then Saya is probably pregnant. I doubt it though, there have been fakeouts in this series before so maybe it'll end up being something like "I bought it for a friend" and it's because Saya is dorky like that. Or contradicting Hanabi's statement, she has some secret lover in the side.

[chaosprophet]

Pretty much agrees with -Breakthrough-

Spoiler for ch130:

I do think it's likely a misunderstanding of some sorts, remind me of an extra chapters where it seemed like Kazane had a very erotic underwear, but it was her sister's. Only two chapters ago you had Hanabi saying Saya never had a boyfriend, and Saya reaction pretty much confirmed Hanabi was right.

But who knows, don't think it will take long for the answer.

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

Pretty much agrees with -Breakthrough-

Spoiler for ch130:

I do think it's likely a misunderstanding of some sorts, remind me of an extra chapters where it seemed like Kazane had a very erotic underwear, but it was her sister's. Only two chapters ago you had Hanabi saying Saya never had a boyfriend, and Saya reaction pretty much confirmed Hanabi was right.

But who knows, don't think it will take long for the answer.

Spoiler for 130:

1) There's this we must consider as well: Saya possesses a "heiharchic bushido" style personality. If she really were pregnant, she'd tell her uncle immediately although it seems like whatever's wrong with Saya is something her uncle has probably known for a while now if his "I'll leave it to them" line in the end of ch 129 is anything to go by. Next chapter will probably start off with Nozomi and company's fantasies of Saya being a mother/housewife until those misunderstandings are cleared. It's probably some physical weakness or complication like the deal with Nozomi's nipples at the end of the East vs. West war arc or Sumire's overly powerful ass that got her mentor hurt.

2) What was Hanabi and Sayaka saying exactly in the 2nd page with the personal trainer after their exercises were finished? All I understood was Hanabi swooning and calling the trainer (Takeuchi-san) an "ikeman" which is basically a stereotypical cool guy in a shoujo manga. Pffft, Hanabi is such a flirt, it's funny.

[chaosprophet]

Originally Posted by -Breakthrough-

Spoiler for 130:

1) There's this we must consider as well: Saya possesses a "heiharchic bushido" style personality. If she really were pregnant, she'd tell her uncle immediately although it seems like whatever's wrong with Saya is something her uncle has probably known for a while now if his "I'll leave it to them" line in the end of ch 129 is anything to go by. Next chapter will probably start off with Nozomi and company's fantasies of Saya being a mother/housewife until those misunderstandings are cleared. It's probably some physical weakness or complication like the deal with Nozomi's nipples at the end of the East vs. West war arc or Sumire's overly powerful ass that got her mentor hurt.

2) What was Hanabi and Sayaka saying exactly in the 2nd page with the personal trainer after their exercises were finished? All I understood was Hanabi swooning and calling the trainer (Takeuchi-san) an "ikeman" which is basically a stereotypical cool guy in a shoujo manga. Pffft, Hanabi is such a flirt, it's funny.

Spoiler for ch130:

After the training:
Sayaka: As expected of Kawai-san, keeping up until the end with this hellish training menu devised by Sakuragi-san.
Hinabi: While you two are working so hard... If I was the only one to give up, it would make me look bad.
Nozomi: Kawai-san...
Hinabi: The second half was by willpower alone. (whispering) I was really desperate to not disappoint Takeuchi-san.
Sayaka: (thoughts) So it was just because a guy was looking!

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

Spoiler for ch130:

After the training:
Sayaka: As expected of Kawai-san, keeping up until the end with this hellish training menu devised by Sakuragi-san.
Hinabi: While you two are working so hard... If I was the only one to give up, it would make me look bad.
Nozomi: Kawai-san...
Hinabi: The second half was by willpower alone. (whispering) I was really desperate to not disappoint Takeuchi-san.
Sayaka: (thoughts) So it was just because a guy was looking!

Thanks a bunch, chaos!

Spoiler for 130:

I noticed an absence of Sumire in the chapter. Is she confirmed to be living in Gardenworth or she just going to visit Nozomi and co every now and then?

[chaosprophet]

Originally Posted by -Breakthrough-

Thanks a bunch, chaos!

No problem.

Spoiler for 130:

It wasn't said she isn't living there, but doesn't looks like she does

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Originally Posted by chaosprophet

No problem.

Spoiler for 130:

It wasn't said she isn't living there, but doesn't looks like she does

Spoiler for 130:

So probably means we won't be seeing Sumire for a while or at least she'll only be appearing every now and then since she's still Nozomi's "onee-sama" and her training plan was mentioned in this chapter. Makes sense she'd take a screentime break considering she's been around since chapter 91 but a bloody shame since I really like her. Ah well...least it means the manga is making more room for the other characters potentially so it's one sacrifice to make.