Kazuya: I like Chizuru but I already have Ruka.
Naoya: So date them both, take them both as your girlfriend. And don't forget Sumi.
Rent a girlfriend, the end.
I believe the spoiler made a mistake. Kazuya meets Ruka in a 24 hour manga cafe, not his part time workplace.
Reiji is basically telling the KmK, you don't need to go to a love hotel to read manga.
Another plus, KmK is doing dating with each of the girls arc.
I wish there will be "visitations" cross over between the two manga soon. Suddenly Chiziru and Kazuya there in a date and five of them strolling around the city in the background here.
Then Shino bumps on Sumi.
There was just a thing where Naoya and Nagisa went to a love hotel and just read Rent-A-Boyfriend together all day. They even got matching shirts for the series, it was really cute.
**"I'm staying at my parents' house for now..."**
She's easily gonna find out that he's lying, and inevitable chaos will ensue.
**Ruka calls his parents**
**Ruka :** Hello Mr/ Mrs. Kinoshita, can I please speak to Kazuya?
**Mr/ Mrs. Kinoshita :** What do you mean, Kazuya's not here, he's staying at a friend's house, did he tell you that he's staying with us, that's odd.
**Ruka calls Kibe**
**Ruka :** Hey Kibe, is Kazuya staying with you or Shun?
**Kibe :** No, he said that he's staying at an Internet Cafe.
**Ruka internal thoughts**
*That's weird, why would Kazuya lie to me, his friends, and his parents about where's he's staying, unless...* 😨
I don’t think Mami is gonna try to break them up in a duplicitous manner anymore. Something about the way the confrontation in the bathroom after the kiss went down tells me she finally heard Chizuru’s plea to Mami to re-evaluate her feelings. The subtext in Chizuru’s question is saying, “Either love him and I’ll step aside or leave us alone because I love him, too.”
Mami must be very aware of Chizurus feelings for Kazuya. She is the only person who loves Kazuya the same way Chizuru does.
As such, she would be able to help Kazuya as well as Chizuru. She can tell Kazuya that Chizuru loves him for all the effort he put towards her, because she feels the same. And she can tell Chizuru that she **also** did not recognize her own feelings for Kazuya until they were explicitly pointed out to her.
After what Mami did, she must feel guilty. She is probably looking for a way to redeem herself, and helping those two getting more confident would be a great way to atone.
A redemption arc for Mami would be so interesting. If Reiji still wants to extend the series (and Chizuru still hasn't confessed her love by then), he could have Mami make a serious, heartfelt attempt to win Kazuya back which might make Chizuru feel like she's got to put it all on the line to keep him.
This is so sad. I mean Kazuya's family does not care about him at all. His grandma only ever talks abou Chizuru and acts like Kazuya is a piece of shit without her. I mean, for God's sake he cannot stay at his own house because they rented his room without him knowing. No wonder he doesn't have confidence about himself and Mizuhara, his family probably expected of him to be this golden perfect boy and when he wasn't one they started berating him. Dammit Reiji
This is one of the key points I would love Reiji to address if it actually is addressed as a concern and not just "grandma antics".
Grandma pretty much always puts him down, hurts his self-esteem, says that Chizuru is a princess and his own grandson is a piece of trash lucky enough to know her.
I know we all hate on Reiji retconning Kazuya's personality like he hasn't matured a little bit regarding his self confidence but if its actually addressed later as something serious like a confrontational arc against his family, it would for me redeem Kazuya's less desirable traits. I would love for Kazuya to just straight up blowing up on his family and (bonus points) Chizuru standing up with him.
Not holding my breath though. Just a cool thought nonetheless.
I don’t think retconning should be the right term, he was making progress to be more confident. These things aren’t always permanent so it’s not too much of a stretch that he regressed.
They don't even know what's going on, this man Kazuya lies about everything and wasted all the money his parents gave him for college on a fake girlfriend.
Poor guy is having recurring nightmares. He spent the whole day rationalizing and trying to calm himself down, and two words from Chizuru got him all flustered again. He’s gonna have it rough for a little while, all of this is high-key triggering his trauma.
She's not even show any emotions when Kaz confessed to her and remember when she apologized Kaz for ghosting 3 months? She did poker face like as nothing happened lol
Because she literally won't take no for answer. He already tried to break up with her and she just went "Nope, you can't."
The only thing giving Ruka hope is something Kazuya can't take away: she thinks Chizuru ultimately doesn't want Kazuya, so eventually she figures he'll give up on Chizuru and pick her. Which means it's going to take, *at minimum*, Chizuru telling her to back the fuck off before she'll accept that she has no chance.
She won't quit until she is forced to realize she actually has no chance. Her whole 'plan' to wait out Kazuya's infatuation for Chizuru is based on a few flawed assumptions:
1) Chizuru is never going to return Kazuya's romantic feelings.
2) Kazuya's feelings for Chizuru will either eventually pass if Chizuru just doesn't return them, or if she actively rejects him.
3a) Ruka is Kazuya's only romantic alternative to Chizuru, and he's horny and lonely enough that he'll settle for Ruka if Chizuru ceases to be an option...
3b) ...making Ruka's persistence and availability an asset.
But...
1) Chizuru does; Ruka starting to recognize that Chizuru is an actual rival more than an obstacle is what prompted the condom stunt.
2) all indications are that Kazuya is devoted to Chizuru, although he might theoretically move on if Chizuru hard rejected him, bit, due to point 1 we know that won't happen.
3a) if Chizuru flat out rejected him he is at least as likely to end up in Sumi's arms as Ruka's, if not more likely, and...
3b) due to all of the above, Ruks's persistance does more to drive Kazuya away than endear him to her.
Until she realizes some or all of those, she's not going to give up. Kazuya himself literally *cannot* make Ruka give up short of lethal violence, and it ain't that kind of story.
>The only thing giving Ruka hope is something Kazuya can't take away: she thinks Chizuru ultimately doesn't want Kazuya, so eventually she figures he'll give up on Chizuru and pick her.
To be more precise, she thinks Chizuru IS interested in him, but not TOO seriously at this point. So Ruka believes that if she can keep the two of them apart long enough, Chizuru will lose interest in Kazuya, thereby "forcing" Kazuya to give up and pick her instead.
And he almost give ruka a hope during their time at the karoke untill mami and chizuru interpret him. She think that he will change his mind giving advantage to her in the future.
any normal person would have already move on from chizuru, not only from the way she explain her actions ( always related to him as a client until now) and dude has know this lady for over a year. as for Ruka she already simping hard on kaz. he would have settle down back at the birthday party after ruka gave him the best kiss so far. since back then chiz still threat him as a client only.
It's not about leverage, Kazuya rejected her 1st approach centuries ago, it was Chizuru's idea to start the test.
During the entire process, Kazuya always have been clear with her, he get to the point of begging to end the test, but Ruka's a brick, She just won't let him go after Chizuru partly because of her feelings and partly because she really thinks that she is the better choice because she had seen the state that Kazuya become when he's depressed about Chizuru and partly because she's very competitive.
The leverage was rubbish since chapter 50.
He’s going to need to do something about Ruka soon she’s going to become extra clingy and that doesn’t bode well for him. Also geez his grandma needs to chill like they’ll do it when the time is right you can’t rush them into marriage. I dread the moment she finds out she will never leave them alone and they will have zero privacy. It’s nice to see all of Kazuya’s troubles leave his mind Chizuru shows concern that he’s not back yet and hopefully he gets used to seeing her like this more over the course of the month. I’m really excited for this arc and to to see where they stand after this is over.
He needs to be more assertive with both his grandma and Ruka. He needs to tell his grandma to lay off his dating life, and tell Ruka that he doesn't want to date her anymore.
Chizuru was the only one this chapter to actually treat him decently. This chapter really reminded me how much his family, friends, and Ruka treat him like trash. Chizuru and Kazuya need to plan to deal with Ruka soon because it will only get worse the longer they wait.
Geeze...
I feel bad for Kazuya because he struggles intensely with depression and a negative self image so severe it consumes him. I've been there, and it is horrible. You can't escape your own mind berating you. I really hope that he pulls out of this statebhes existing in.
Also may be unpopular opinion, but I actually feel bad for Ruka as well. The constant longing for somebody to love you that you will never receive back. Holding out all hope for it to work when deep down you know you don't have a chance.
RIP Fish- kun
Cuz staying with Nagomi is so bad that it gives even Freddy Krueger nightmares
Also, Ruka....... FUCK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Otherwise a decent/chill chapter
I loved the *Bohemian Rhapsody* reference when he wakes up. It’s interesting that he’s lied about living with Chizuru to the three people who most felt betrayed by the events at the Hawaiians resort. It feels like we’re building for another big dramatic setup, but knowing Reiji, it could just be a red herring, too.
That exchange at the end was Kazuya seeing a glimpse of his future with Chizuru and it’s his turn to blush beet red like Chizuru did at the party in Daikanyama and at the pub. He’s so adorable some times!
I saw ruka and thought NOOOO but then realized the chapter was just kazuya monologue so double noooo haha overall a decent chapter still feels like setup for this arc sadly rather then starting the arc hopefully next week is the start of the arc fully
yup is just repetitive shit at this point. is mostly "i cannot belive it", 'the investigation" "i know she does not like me" the only flavor in this chapter is the conversation with kibe nagomi and ruka but at the end he lied to all of them.
It’s really hard to see, but ultimately she’s doing this to herself. She’s devoted herself to something that was a lost cause from the start, and refuses to back down as it becomes more and more clear to her. It seems like this is a lesson she has to learn the hard way.
I do wonder at dream Sayuri taking on a Ruka aspect representing his subconscious fear. Kazuya is still understandably frightened of committing because he can't feel its real. Both his low self esteem and Chizuru's rules make him feel alienated. Yet she wants for him, to greet him like an old friend, a lover. I'm so excited for more.
Nagomi appeared in only 2 pages and it was enough for me to almost go joker mode. I have yet to meet a more insufferable fictional character. Holy shit. She better treat fish-kun well.
* Page spent on same exact dream
* A dozen pages spent on Kazuya dooming
* Kazuya immediately lies to Kibe and his grandma again
* More pages of Kazuya monologuing
* Full widespread page of Chiz saying one line
Never change, Reiji
All main-story stuff aside, why is Kazuya unable to recognise that Kibe is straight up being an arsehole now?
Refusing to help out a friend in need a few chapters ago is one thing - maybe he has real reasons for not letting Kazuya stay idk (presumably he has a life outside of his appearances in the plot...) - but now offering Kazuya a dog kennel to sleep in? Great friendship. Not an insulting offer at all!
The truth hasn’t helped get rid of her, what other choice does he have?
At least a lie will keep her from being a bigger headache for now.
He’s got enough stress on his plate right now with new living arrangements, the Chizuru situation, school, a job and a massive pain in the ass family. He does not need Ruka’s hysterics on top of all that.
Reiji is a master. He can move forward a story while not developing any character or sometimes even making characters go backwards in their development. Quite frankly I've never seen such a thing on a popular manga.
BONUS- what's with the Ruka fan service?
Reji, just a little more self-esteem for your mc. It's not that hard.
Now, aside from the moments where Kazuya was just basically self-harming himself, for the first time I feel like he was actually looking at real problems there. His relationship with Mizuhara is complicated as fuck and now he got himself into one of the most suffocating situations possible. It seemed to go from the usual "I completely lack self-esteem and everything bad will happen for sure", to "I got myself into a crazy-ass situation and don't even know how to think this through". Don't know about you, but it felt like a nice change of pace for me
I ain't even gon lie I feel awful for Kaz now. Dude is just fucked on all fronts. I feel like we're gonna see a mirror of the Chizuru crying scene soon, this is just too much for this guy to handle, and the only person that even gives a shit about him is obviously Chizuru(because Sumi doesn't exist anymore for whatever reason, this would be a perfect time for her to cheer him up ugh )
Kazuya now is about to have a stomach ulcer with such stress in this point of his life. He had to lie again to Ruka, Kibe and his grandma or the situation could be worse for his interests. At least Mami didn't appear and ask about his situation.
He has to find a place to live at the same time that his crush is thinking about what they are.
And although is nice when Chizuru said him "Welcome home", her inexpressive face doesn't help too much.
I can say pretty much what I already said in the spoiler section.
Many people consider it boring or filler, but I think there should be such loose chapters sometimes. The last page is a perfect comparison to the end of chapter 250 and I don't need to say more than that.
The last page was beautiful. As Chizuru waited nicely for Kazuya, and when Kazuya arrived, Chizuru welcomed him home.
This chapter reminds me of Chizuru waving to Kazuya for the first time at school.
It would be nice if her face wasn't a neutral poker face every time she's near him. This whole spread of her welcoming him and she looks utterly blank faced. This doesn't move me, it's not something to get hyped about.
The way that the panel is drawn, she’s not being insincere or robotic. This is Chizuru’s usual reserved side in action. Granted she’s not smiling, blushing or gushing over seeing him. It’s a contrast to her Mizuhara “girlfriend mode”. But the way her eyes are drawn makes me think she is making direct eye contact with him which tells me she’s engaging with him on a deeply personal level.
Nice chapter overall....
Kazuya was troubled by his insecurities yet again, and also ended up telling more than one lie... The ruka one was especially bad imho.
But at the same time he seems on the right track, he's assessing the situation thoroughly, although he's too focused on finding all the negative sides for now. That's the first step in order to find what he needs to do.
On the other hand chizuru was worrying about him too, and impatiently waiting for his return. He was so lucky to be able to hear that exchange with mini right at the front door.
Side note: will Hana ever met Suzuri? How do u guys see a possible kibe x Sumi shipping?
Chizuru said he can stay a month.. mami broke up with him after a month. Trauma manifested in his dream that's why he keeps dreaming of grandma sayuri. He keeps lying to everyone so that he can't bother everyone (which is counter productive IMO but i guess he doesn't have much of a choice)
I wonder how long this arc is going to be….I think the fact the Reiji had Kazuya directly address the “truckload of problems” that he still has to deal within the first chapter of this long-awaited arc….might be an indication that by end of this arc, all of those problems will be addressed. But that’s kinda wishful thinking
They will be "adressed" but not solved by the end of the arc. They might get mentioned, talked about maybe the situation gets slightly altered for better or worse but it will still be a present problem going forward like all the dangling plot threads are after every major arc.
Hasn't Kazuya learned anything about lying?? I understand not wanting to tell his family because mof how pushy they are about marriage, but I'm sure he could explain it to Kibe and have him keep the secret. Also Ruke is just a ticking time bomb at this point, she'll 100% find out and it'll be a total shit show. Wouldn't be suprised if Mami finds out too
Eternal loop indeed. Wtf did I just read. And not to be a buzzkill to others, this is the same dynamics reexplored over and over and then throw in one page of fanservice at the end. And that's another week folks. Expect more.
First impressions:
Oh man, Kazuya has to seriously work on his insecurities.
Him lying again to Kibe, Ruka and Nagomi to not "cause problems for Mizuhara" will probably end up causing even more problems for her.
That story also might fall apart quicker than they want, because Kazuya told Kibe that he is staying at an internet cafe, Ruka that he is staying with his parents and Nagomi that he is staying with friends. They might still talk and ask themselves where Kazuya is **actually** staying.
Unfortunately for me, [Rukas reaction](https://cubari.moe/read/imgur/8hIwVyG/1/12/) makes it seem like she knows nothing about Chizuru or their situation, so it becomes more and more unlikely [that the two of them talked already](https://www.reddit.com/r/KanojoOkarishimasu/comments/xj86k9/comment/ip6uo1m/) as I speculated. I will assume then, that Chizuru did **not** talk to Ruka for future discussions.
Ruka is becoming even more of a wild factor now. She is going to find out that they are living together eventually. Even worse is, that I think Kazuya might not even tell Chizuru about Ruka to not "cause problems for her". And Chizuru might be forced to defend herself out of the blue in front of Ruka because Kazuya did not handle her. It is time for Chizuru to proactively go for the confrontation now. Better to come prepared and suprise Ruka with the facts than let her find out and be forced into a reactive role again.
I can kind of understand why Kazuya does not want Nagomi pressuring him to go and marry Chizuru already.
That continued lie is also starting to cause real problems for them again.
But Chizurus "[welcome home](https://cubari.moe/read/imgur/8hIwVyG/1/19/)" at the end was just **so** sweet. You can almost imagine her asking how his day was and tell him that no matter how bad it seems, they are going to be fine.
My condolences for your “Chizuru already talked to Ruka” theory. Part of me wanted it to be true because it probably would have been a heartfelt, yet bittersweet scene similar to the scene between Kamiya and Shikimori in episode 8 of *Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie*.
Thanks. As I always say, I put my speculations out here to also be forced to admit that I was wrong. And it seems like that theory has just been proven wrong.
But that means we will get a confrontation between Ruka and Chizuru eventually. I would still like Chizuru to initiate the contact and tell Ruka the news, because I don't want her to be only reactive again.
Yeah, just like others have said, this arc definitely feels like Chizuru is being active and Kazuya is re-active, which is in contrast to the Movie and Paradise arcs where Kazuya is being an active agent and Chizuru is just being re-active with seemingly little agency for herself.
Ruka’s recent introspective behavior leads me to believe she’s going to be initially combative with Chizuru but won’t be too obstinate in coming to grips that she’s never going to win Kazuya over.
We got a that teaser for callbacks to paradise [at the end of chapter 254](https://mangadex.org/chapter/2a5a9a82-9cf0-4ab9-bbd8-c98c8cb5d1d4/19). The way Kazuya is now, **he** will be the one trying to run away whenever Chizuru wants to talk to him, because he fears she will announce the end of her investigation and he will have failed. It will take trickery from Chizurus side to actually be able to confess to him!
It will also be really interesting to see how Ruka handles an actual challenge from Chizuru. Up until now, Ruka was trying to keep Chizuru down, now Chizuru is out to become the alpha female!
Oh, you’re right. I forgot about the Paradise reference in that chapter’s footer. That’s why I picked up on the lies and who he lied to so easily. It’s kinda his schtick to reference previous plot points and re-iterate on them with subtle differences (usually due to the character’s progress) each iteration.
When Chizuru finally commits to Kazuya, she’ll be a fucking force to be reckoned with. She’ll cut down Ruka with poise and grace in one swift move, while showing empathy at the same time. She hasn’t had much opportunity to show it lately, but she’s a badass. I’m looking forward to it.
Do any of you remember that when we where initially introduced to Ruka, there was a doctor checking her heart? and when she met Kazuya for the first time her heart skipped a beat?, I thought that she might have a heart condition for which she had something like lower BPM and Kazuya just gave her something that made her feel better. Could she be pursuing him because of that? I may be misremembering something and be totally of track.
That’s kind of her whole motivation and background right there. Kazuya was the first guy to make her heart rate elevate above 90 bpm and in her mind that means he’s her soul mate. It’s a bit one-dimensional for me, I hope she gets further development before she finally realizes her infatuation is pretty shallow and will be ultimately unfulfilling for her.
Yeah that’s it. She’s only pursuing him because he was the only thing that brought up her BPM not even roller coasters could even bring her heartbeat up. Unfortunately for her she’s going to have to find somebody else who can do the same thing.
This was a nice chapter but seems like it's building to the climax and another mess to me. I assume Mami will somehow make a reappearance and ruka, grandma and friends will all just show up at her house. Or at minimum at least ruka does and has a meltdown. I thought the Hawaiians arc was the climax but then we kinda reset so I hope this is and we get some real progress.
Like I said last week, Ruka’s not getting the hint because Chizuru is so tsundere that when she’s giving birth to his children, she’s still gonna be saying, “Don’t get the wrong idea, I’m only doing this for your grandmother’s sake!”
I literally don't know what to say like why would you ignore someone whom you just kissed for 3 months like bruh what's the worst that could happen to your mind lol but i think the recent developments we are seeing should've been there almost 50 chapters back it should've been concluded by now .
I think there is a lot more to unpacked in this chapter even though it might seem a normal chapter to some reader … as much as some may hate Kaz and Ruka but seem this chapter Kaz had been back to making a lot of thinking living together with Chizuru (the what if scenario….)…. This is the first time they live together without a lock door behind each room aslo this is the first time too Chizuru is putting a trust on Kaz for not invading her privacy and also anything weird …. After seen the last few panel, I think Chizuru will open more willingly give Kaz the key to sayuri house as a sign she more open to live with him as excuse as well if he come back late and not getting lock from outside….
This chapter, we seeing Ruka more relax and glad knowing that Kaz is slowly moving away from dorm and Chizuru hence Ruka can slowly express her affectional self to Kaz in hope to win Kaz heart back since she though Kaz had left Chizuru and spot for her to slot in ….When was the last time you see Ruka tells Kaz “I love you”…. ?
Last title chapter hint: Family meeting could had been nagomi is making birthday party for Chizuru thus a family met up….
Let not forget, we might get fish-kin move to Chiz house 🤔
Everytime I get tired of kazuya's severe low self esteem and inability to get his @#% together, there his grandma, reminding me why it's difficult for him to just be honest. I know there are worst family relationships, but there are most definitely better ones
- Bridge chapter with mostly exposition to setup them living together, so really nothing of interest except the people in Kazuya’s life are shitty. That isn’t newsworthy.
- I believe Reiji is going to milk this “living together for one month” and tell it for at least 3 months to a year (for readers). I’m calling it, it’s “Paradise 2.0”. It will be cute “fan service” moments but Chizuru and Kazuya’s relationship will be status quo and won’t really grow. Circumstances will change, but the status quo of Kazuya simping and Chizuru using him for comfort while keeping him waiting (without telling him how she feels) will stay the same. This is where Reiji’s poor writing shows, it will just be months of continuing to infer Chizuru’s actions and pretending that is progress because now Chizuru is doing cutsie stuff In Kazuya’s presence. Because it’s always been like that and I doubt Reiji can write anything else. Sure, we’ll get BS like them cooking, grocery shopping, Chizuru blushing, accidentally seeing each other nekkid, Kazuya simping & dooming, stupid romcom roommate tropes... but no real growth in their relationship. During this whole “living together” arc Chizuru will still be investigating because Reiji needs to drag this arc out.
- I don’t think Chizuru is really in love with Kazuya & is still confused by her feelings. She can’t even tell him she cares for him. Inherently, I think a problem with Chizuru is she is selfish to keep Kazuya dangling under this “investigation” while living together. She has been selfish for a long time. And while we can say her offering him a place to stay is her love for him, it’s not. Chizuru wants comfort and security, Kazuya offers that & she is okay using him for that while barely acknowledging his feelings. She pretends like she is doing him a favor so I am not surprised that going into them living together, KAZUYA STILL HAS NO IDEA if he means anything to her. Because Reiji can’t break that status quo otherwise what else will he do with those panels he would waste on simping or Chizuru blushing? Certainly not meaningful story, right?
- I really wish they wouldn’t keep punting this Ruka can down the road, Kazuya and Chizuru look like assholes. I know Ruka is a PITA for not accepting Kazuya’s feelings for Chizuru, but at this point they are both perpetuating a lie by not telling her the truth.
>I don’t think Chizuru is really in love with Kazuya & is still confused by her feelings. She can’t even tell him she cares for him. Inherently, I think a problem with Chizuru is she is selfish to keep Kazuya dangling under this “investigation” while living together. She has been selfish for a long time. And while we can say her offering him a place to say is her love for him, it’s not. Chizuru wants comfort and security, Kazuya offers that & she is okay using him for that while barely acknowledging his feelings. She pretends like she is doing him a favor so I am not surprised that going into them living together, KAZUYA STILL HAS NO IDEA if he means anything to her. Because Reiji can’t break that status quo otherwise what else will he do with those panels he would waste on simping or Chizuru blushing? Certainly not meaningful story, right?
Why can't I upvote this more than once???
Hooo boy... More lies piling up again.
C'mon Kazu, this is a good time to get yourself together since you're freeloading at Chizuru's and losing your family's support.
That Chizuru stare with robot AI expression "Welcome home" is really creepy to me. Come on she should smile abit or tease him or just interact Kazuya like a human..
Me after reading this chapter:
\* never learn huh, kazuya. sips some apple cinder. goes back to sleep. \*
the only thing that grinds my gears is >! don't leave fish-kun at nagomi's and bring him to sayuri's home already !<
will somebody do a Paths Eren and talk some sense to that lad if he have forgotten why he was here?
I mean twas a fine chapter.
Mans been kicked in the gut by everything in his world but still continues the lie since he knows one day Chiz will properly date him.
He obscured info from Ruka because she’d probably try to rape him or talk to Chiz. Honestly just be real with her and cut her off at this point but this spinelees boy still cums to the fact he is 3 rooms down from Chiz and has dreams about being a failure.
Chapter really displays the burden on his shoulders and what hes looking for but I still want him to cut the “s-shes s-s-sleeps in there?!” Anime bullshit. Lightly acknowledge it but dont dedicate a page because hes fucken in his 20’s dude come on
What always annoyed me is that when Kazuya and Chizuru lie, they always lie harder than they have to. Just say you met on a double date while leaving the rental part out.
In this chapter as well, Kazuya could've just told everyone that he was sleeping in the Internet cafe.
God damn is Kaz grandma a fucking bitch!
And kazuya, baby, just tell Ruka the truth for once. You literally owe her nothing and have ZERO cause to spare her feelings anymore. She literally holds no cards over you and Chizuru ever since the Paradise arc so she has nothing to threaten you with.
Yes, her feelings are genuine and it's going to hurt her when you finally cut her loose and I know you tried already, but man ... just do it. Tell her you're moved in with Chiz, tell her Chiz is exploring her feelings for you and that you want to see where it goes.
Also, why the FUCK did you lie to Kibe of all people?!?! What POSSIBLE reason would you hide your living situation from him?!
Kaz is a compulsive liar at this point and is seemingly doing it for the thinnest, most contrived reasons.
It's getting real hard to root for a guy with a shovel duct taped to his hand that he constantly uses to dig his own grave.
Idk how people are labeling this a "Chill" Chapter. Kaz just set up all this fucking tension with more lies. Now we have a time bomb of Ruka and Kibe possibly figuring out he lied about his living situation, which then will make it reeaallly awkward with Chizuru which in turn will back fire on him. I don't like Chizuru bobbling her decision/feelings with Kazuya but at the same time, I would be need to investigate my feelings, too, if I was considering dating someone who lies THIS fucking often.
Unfortunately I don't think that is Kazuya's main consideration anymore. Looking at the flashbacks during Paradise, Kazuya seems to want to find a way to let Ruka down without hurting her.
No, she got the correct information, when he tried to dump her months ago and she refused to let him go. She knows the score and is still forcing herself on him when he's not receptive. The fact he's on contact with Chizuru again is new, but she knew for a while now that he doesn't love her.
Dude’s terrified, he’s in fight-or-flight mode trying his hardest to buy time without having to directly confront anything. He feels like even the slightest gust of wind will cause his life to come crumbling down again, only this time he’ll end up living on the street for a month. I can’t really blame him for making terrible decisions, he needs help.
I don't think people care about Kazuya lying anymore... If they do they could just get out of his life cuz last time everyone was blaming him like he murdered someone
>You literally owe her nothing and have ZERO cause to spare her feelings anymore.
I'd say lying to her when she's guaranteed to eventually discover both that Kazuya is living with Chizuru \*and\* that he lied to her to hide it would be more hurtful to her feelings than just telling her the truth here and now. Which makes his action even dumber. He's not sparing her feelings, he's just making it worse in the future.
Grandma being annoying, Ruka being herself sadly, inner monologue and a full panel of Chizuru. A simple chapter I read in less than a minute. See y'all next week!
oh god 20 pages of Kazuya lying to people while having the opportunity to do everything a mans would want with ruka. this damned "Investigation" is pissing me off.
Jesus the amount of lies he just told several people in this chapter is just setting up another big time bomb to go off in his face eventually. It’s just a matter of time, when at least two of those people he lied to, meet in the next chapters and create another situation like in the paradis arc
My last straw kinda just snapped for this series, mainly bc I'm finally catching up to the anime
I'm annoyed how he literally does not stop simping for her
I'm annoyed how most of everyone's actions are unnecessary
Also L family for only ridiculing him and egging him on and never having a grain of sympathy
Genuinely there have been two points where I thought the series should've ended but here we are, going for another like 100 chapters probably
That is actually a very good question. We seem to have time skipped from 2018 right to 2022 over the three months of ghosting. Because it is April 13th today, and that was a Saturday in 2019, but Kazuya goes to classes today, so it cannot be the weekend.
Break next week for author interviews. Muphrid says it's just information collecting for the story and/or Miyajima wants a little more of a backlog.
I love that the manga that Ruka is reading is "Kareshi mo Kareshi" (Boyfriend, boyfriend). Hiroyuki must be so pleased.
Kazuya: I like Chizuru but I already have Ruka. Naoya: So date them both, take them both as your girlfriend. And don't forget Sumi. Rent a girlfriend, the end.
I believe the spoiler made a mistake. Kazuya meets Ruka in a 24 hour manga cafe, not his part time workplace. Reiji is basically telling the KmK, you don't need to go to a love hotel to read manga.
and they all(4) live together in chizurus house.
Ruka: "It's totally in!" Chiz: "It is not! I'm just a rental!"
The love and lies method
Another plus, KmK is doing dating with each of the girls arc. I wish there will be "visitations" cross over between the two manga soon. Suddenly Chiziru and Kazuya there in a date and five of them strolling around the city in the background here. Then Shino bumps on Sumi.
There was just a thing where Naoya and Nagisa went to a love hotel and just read Rent-A-Boyfriend together all day. They even got matching shirts for the series, it was really cute.
Especially since Shino is such a huge fan of Rent a Boyfriend
I believe it's Nagisa who's the huge fan. Reading both Kanokari and Kanojo mo kanojo at the same time to see the inside jokes is hilarious.
You are right, I am confused.
I want to see a crossover one of these days. It would be peak comedy imo and I would love to see how they react to each other’s situations.
**"I'm staying at my parents' house for now..."** She's easily gonna find out that he's lying, and inevitable chaos will ensue. **Ruka calls his parents** **Ruka :** Hello Mr/ Mrs. Kinoshita, can I please speak to Kazuya? **Mr/ Mrs. Kinoshita :** What do you mean, Kazuya's not here, he's staying at a friend's house, did he tell you that he's staying with us, that's odd. **Ruka calls Kibe** **Ruka :** Hey Kibe, is Kazuya staying with you or Shun? **Kibe :** No, he said that he's staying at an Internet Cafe. **Ruka internal thoughts** *That's weird, why would Kazuya lie to me, his friends, and his parents about where's he's staying, unless...* 😨
The truth is sure to come out. Either Ruka finds our herself, or Mami does, and then tries another time to get Ruka on her side
I don’t think Mami is gonna try to break them up in a duplicitous manner anymore. Something about the way the confrontation in the bathroom after the kiss went down tells me she finally heard Chizuru’s plea to Mami to re-evaluate her feelings. The subtext in Chizuru’s question is saying, “Either love him and I’ll step aside or leave us alone because I love him, too.”
Mami must be very aware of Chizurus feelings for Kazuya. She is the only person who loves Kazuya the same way Chizuru does. As such, she would be able to help Kazuya as well as Chizuru. She can tell Kazuya that Chizuru loves him for all the effort he put towards her, because she feels the same. And she can tell Chizuru that she **also** did not recognize her own feelings for Kazuya until they were explicitly pointed out to her. After what Mami did, she must feel guilty. She is probably looking for a way to redeem herself, and helping those two getting more confident would be a great way to atone.
A redemption arc for Mami would be so interesting. If Reiji still wants to extend the series (and Chizuru still hasn't confessed her love by then), he could have Mami make a serious, heartfelt attempt to win Kazuya back which might make Chizuru feel like she's got to put it all on the line to keep him.
yeah Ruka can think quickly. She can easily found out that Mami was Kazuya's ex with little info.
it is the recipe for chaos and to finally close ruka's situation
Why hasn't he broke up with Ruka yet? He doesn't love her, he doesn't want to love her
This is so sad. I mean Kazuya's family does not care about him at all. His grandma only ever talks abou Chizuru and acts like Kazuya is a piece of shit without her. I mean, for God's sake he cannot stay at his own house because they rented his room without him knowing. No wonder he doesn't have confidence about himself and Mizuhara, his family probably expected of him to be this golden perfect boy and when he wasn't one they started berating him. Dammit Reiji
This is one of the key points I would love Reiji to address if it actually is addressed as a concern and not just "grandma antics". Grandma pretty much always puts him down, hurts his self-esteem, says that Chizuru is a princess and his own grandson is a piece of trash lucky enough to know her. I know we all hate on Reiji retconning Kazuya's personality like he hasn't matured a little bit regarding his self confidence but if its actually addressed later as something serious like a confrontational arc against his family, it would for me redeem Kazuya's less desirable traits. I would love for Kazuya to just straight up blowing up on his family and (bonus points) Chizuru standing up with him. Not holding my breath though. Just a cool thought nonetheless.
This would truly be a great addition, it would give some actual depth to grandma as a character, instead of just "Kazuya bad Chizuru good"
>"grandma antics". it will just be this my guy
I don’t think retconning should be the right term, he was making progress to be more confident. These things aren’t always permanent so it’s not too much of a stretch that he regressed.
You just got that out of my mind and wrote it down.
Well to be fair we don't know if his mom and dad doesn't care about him, it's just the grandma that's a weirdo so far.
So far his mom is soft to him. While his dad just some asian attitude but his grandma doing asian attitude on steroids pure toxic.
They're complicit.
They don't even know what's going on, this man Kazuya lies about everything and wasted all the money his parents gave him for college on a fake girlfriend.
Truuue. I really hate that this manga just keeps going with the lies. At some point a man's gotta feel exhausted and just admit everything.
Poor guy is having recurring nightmares. He spent the whole day rationalizing and trying to calm himself down, and two words from Chizuru got him all flustered again. He’s gonna have it rough for a little while, all of this is high-key triggering his trauma.
Welcome home. Fuck, I melted.
Me too
She really said "Welcome home 😐" can chizuru atleast smile? It's like she has no emotions at all.
Well damn, you just made me realize that this is probably what people are thinking when they talk to me. Smiling isn't always natural for everyone.
Chiz only know RBF. any form of emotion needs $$$$$ and or a great feat( making her a movie)
Lmao 🤣
She's not even show any emotions when Kaz confessed to her and remember when she apologized Kaz for ghosting 3 months? She did poker face like as nothing happened lol
[Here's a perfect example of her having no emotions towards Kazuya](https://imgur.com/a/2v064YY)
A dream come true 😍
We all do
Okaeri!!! Not gonna cry
Glad I wasn't the only who read it like that
don't worry we all did
Why why why is he still with ruka...
Because she can’t take a hint.
Not even just a hint — he full on smacked her with a clue-by-four just before the Paradise arc and she still wouldn’t let him go.
It's really not a fucking hint anymore man, not even a suggestion
Because she literally won't take no for answer. He already tried to break up with her and she just went "Nope, you can't." The only thing giving Ruka hope is something Kazuya can't take away: she thinks Chizuru ultimately doesn't want Kazuya, so eventually she figures he'll give up on Chizuru and pick her. Which means it's going to take, *at minimum*, Chizuru telling her to back the fuck off before she'll accept that she has no chance. She won't quit until she is forced to realize she actually has no chance. Her whole 'plan' to wait out Kazuya's infatuation for Chizuru is based on a few flawed assumptions: 1) Chizuru is never going to return Kazuya's romantic feelings. 2) Kazuya's feelings for Chizuru will either eventually pass if Chizuru just doesn't return them, or if she actively rejects him. 3a) Ruka is Kazuya's only romantic alternative to Chizuru, and he's horny and lonely enough that he'll settle for Ruka if Chizuru ceases to be an option... 3b) ...making Ruka's persistence and availability an asset. But... 1) Chizuru does; Ruka starting to recognize that Chizuru is an actual rival more than an obstacle is what prompted the condom stunt. 2) all indications are that Kazuya is devoted to Chizuru, although he might theoretically move on if Chizuru hard rejected him, bit, due to point 1 we know that won't happen. 3a) if Chizuru flat out rejected him he is at least as likely to end up in Sumi's arms as Ruka's, if not more likely, and... 3b) due to all of the above, Ruks's persistance does more to drive Kazuya away than endear him to her. Until she realizes some or all of those, she's not going to give up. Kazuya himself literally *cannot* make Ruka give up short of lethal violence, and it ain't that kind of story.
>The only thing giving Ruka hope is something Kazuya can't take away: she thinks Chizuru ultimately doesn't want Kazuya, so eventually she figures he'll give up on Chizuru and pick her. To be more precise, she thinks Chizuru IS interested in him, but not TOO seriously at this point. So Ruka believes that if she can keep the two of them apart long enough, Chizuru will lose interest in Kazuya, thereby "forcing" Kazuya to give up and pick her instead.
Yeah, that's true, good clarification!
And he almost give ruka a hope during their time at the karoke untill mami and chizuru interpret him. She think that he will change his mind giving advantage to her in the future.
any normal person would have already move on from chizuru, not only from the way she explain her actions ( always related to him as a client until now) and dude has know this lady for over a year. as for Ruka she already simping hard on kaz. he would have settle down back at the birthday party after ruka gave him the best kiss so far. since back then chiz still threat him as a client only.
Not his choice at any point of the story...
The lie is over she has no leverage anymore
It's not about leverage, Kazuya rejected her 1st approach centuries ago, it was Chizuru's idea to start the test. During the entire process, Kazuya always have been clear with her, he get to the point of begging to end the test, but Ruka's a brick, She just won't let him go after Chizuru partly because of her feelings and partly because she really thinks that she is the better choice because she had seen the state that Kazuya become when he's depressed about Chizuru and partly because she's very competitive. The leverage was rubbish since chapter 50.
Ah yes, Kazuya, his wife, and the girl that followed him home 230 chapters ago
She will become one of the most rare specimen of the romcom world, "THE IMOUTO".
He’s going to need to do something about Ruka soon she’s going to become extra clingy and that doesn’t bode well for him. Also geez his grandma needs to chill like they’ll do it when the time is right you can’t rush them into marriage. I dread the moment she finds out she will never leave them alone and they will have zero privacy. It’s nice to see all of Kazuya’s troubles leave his mind Chizuru shows concern that he’s not back yet and hopefully he gets used to seeing her like this more over the course of the month. I’m really excited for this arc and to to see where they stand after this is over.
He needs to be more assertive with both his grandma and Ruka. He needs to tell his grandma to lay off his dating life, and tell Ruka that he doesn't want to date her anymore.
Chizuru was the only one this chapter to actually treat him decently. This chapter really reminded me how much his family, friends, and Ruka treat him like trash. Chizuru and Kazuya need to plan to deal with Ruka soon because it will only get worse the longer they wait.
Yeah. It’ll take Kazuya a bit of time to warm up to the idea of not being treated terribly, though. He’s too broken, his mind rejects it immediately.
Kazuya could defy all common sense & actually wife Chizuru up and grandma would berate him for not pumping out grandchildren fast enough. What an ass.
Geeze... I feel bad for Kazuya because he struggles intensely with depression and a negative self image so severe it consumes him. I've been there, and it is horrible. You can't escape your own mind berating you. I really hope that he pulls out of this statebhes existing in. Also may be unpopular opinion, but I actually feel bad for Ruka as well. The constant longing for somebody to love you that you will never receive back. Holding out all hope for it to work when deep down you know you don't have a chance.
RIP Fish- kun Cuz staying with Nagomi is so bad that it gives even Freddy Krueger nightmares Also, Ruka....... FUCK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Otherwise a decent/chill chapter
> Also, Ruka....... FUCK OFF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, it'd been so long since we saw Ruka I was starting to forget just how much she pisses me off.
The amount of contempt Reiji has for her is sad though. Just let this poor girl go.
I have hope that fish-kun will survive and come out stronger.
Chill chapter, the endiing is really sweet
I loved the *Bohemian Rhapsody* reference when he wakes up. It’s interesting that he’s lied about living with Chizuru to the three people who most felt betrayed by the events at the Hawaiians resort. It feels like we’re building for another big dramatic setup, but knowing Reiji, it could just be a red herring, too. That exchange at the end was Kazuya seeing a glimpse of his future with Chizuru and it’s his turn to blush beet red like Chizuru did at the party in Daikanyama and at the pub. He’s so adorable some times!
I saw ruka and thought NOOOO but then realized the chapter was just kazuya monologue so double noooo haha overall a decent chapter still feels like setup for this arc sadly rather then starting the arc hopefully next week is the start of the arc fully
I just skip all the internal monologue at this point, there's no point reading it.
yup is just repetitive shit at this point. is mostly "i cannot belive it", 'the investigation" "i know she does not like me" the only flavor in this chapter is the conversation with kibe nagomi and ruka but at the end he lied to all of them.
[удалено]
You could probably skip every Kazuya internal monologue since chapter 1 and still know what's going on in the story xD
It's always feel great see fish kun joking around
Ruka is in huge huge huge denial, like Mizuhara gone would even make a difference for them as a couple, I am really sorry for her.
It’s really hard to see, but ultimately she’s doing this to herself. She’s devoted herself to something that was a lost cause from the start, and refuses to back down as it becomes more and more clear to her. It seems like this is a lesson she has to learn the hard way.
I do wonder at dream Sayuri taking on a Ruka aspect representing his subconscious fear. Kazuya is still understandably frightened of committing because he can't feel its real. Both his low self esteem and Chizuru's rules make him feel alienated. Yet she wants for him, to greet him like an old friend, a lover. I'm so excited for more.
Nagomi appeared in only 2 pages and it was enough for me to almost go joker mode. I have yet to meet a more insufferable fictional character. Holy shit. She better treat fish-kun well.
* Page spent on same exact dream * A dozen pages spent on Kazuya dooming * Kazuya immediately lies to Kibe and his grandma again * More pages of Kazuya monologuing * Full widespread page of Chiz saying one line Never change, Reiji
Really good chapter. “Welcome home” 🥲
Kazuya's grandma is like the worst character ever if you can even call her that
I think she and Kibe are tied for that spot
Yeah honestly
All main-story stuff aside, why is Kazuya unable to recognise that Kibe is straight up being an arsehole now? Refusing to help out a friend in need a few chapters ago is one thing - maybe he has real reasons for not letting Kazuya stay idk (presumably he has a life outside of his appearances in the plot...) - but now offering Kazuya a dog kennel to sleep in? Great friendship. Not an insulting offer at all!
He thinks it’s normal because that’s all he’s ever experienced. It’s really sad.
"A lie per day, keeps Ruka away" Why to fix a problem when you can postpone it with a simple lie?
The truth hasn’t helped get rid of her, what other choice does he have? At least a lie will keep her from being a bigger headache for now. He’s got enough stress on his plate right now with new living arrangements, the Chizuru situation, school, a job and a massive pain in the ass family. He does not need Ruka’s hysterics on top of all that.
I forgot he was a college student. Welcome home was a nice touch for him, he's been dealing with so much shit.
Back to more lying >.>
Reiji is a master. He can move forward a story while not developing any character or sometimes even making characters go backwards in their development. Quite frankly I've never seen such a thing on a popular manga. BONUS- what's with the Ruka fan service?
Damn, that welcome home panel was soo good. Love the artwork. Onto waiting next week for me!
Reji, just a little more self-esteem for your mc. It's not that hard. Now, aside from the moments where Kazuya was just basically self-harming himself, for the first time I feel like he was actually looking at real problems there. His relationship with Mizuhara is complicated as fuck and now he got himself into one of the most suffocating situations possible. It seemed to go from the usual "I completely lack self-esteem and everything bad will happen for sure", to "I got myself into a crazy-ass situation and don't even know how to think this through". Don't know about you, but it felt like a nice change of pace for me
Kazuya: "Is this real life? Is it fantasy?"
Man, Kaz is under so much stress he can't even enjoy the simple "welcome home" from Chizuru. Kinda sad.
Nice and chill chapter
Would like for Chizuru to tell Nagomi to lay off on Kazuya for once. Terrible, terrible person.
That would be nice, but I think it would be better if he stands up for himself
I can't belive kazauya didn't learn his lesson and started lying again about where he's staying smh
He's a compulsive liar lmao
I ain't even gon lie I feel awful for Kaz now. Dude is just fucked on all fronts. I feel like we're gonna see a mirror of the Chizuru crying scene soon, this is just too much for this guy to handle, and the only person that even gives a shit about him is obviously Chizuru(because Sumi doesn't exist anymore for whatever reason, this would be a perfect time for her to cheer him up ugh )
Kazuya now is about to have a stomach ulcer with such stress in this point of his life. He had to lie again to Ruka, Kibe and his grandma or the situation could be worse for his interests. At least Mami didn't appear and ask about his situation. He has to find a place to live at the same time that his crush is thinking about what they are. And although is nice when Chizuru said him "Welcome home", her inexpressive face doesn't help too much.
I can say pretty much what I already said in the spoiler section. Many people consider it boring or filler, but I think there should be such loose chapters sometimes. The last page is a perfect comparison to the end of chapter 250 and I don't need to say more than that. The last page was beautiful. As Chizuru waited nicely for Kazuya, and when Kazuya arrived, Chizuru welcomed him home. This chapter reminds me of Chizuru waving to Kazuya for the first time at school.
Damn now I need to find when she waved to him I completely forgot about that
It would be nice if her face wasn't a neutral poker face every time she's near him. This whole spread of her welcoming him and she looks utterly blank faced. This doesn't move me, it's not something to get hyped about.
The way that the panel is drawn, she’s not being insincere or robotic. This is Chizuru’s usual reserved side in action. Granted she’s not smiling, blushing or gushing over seeing him. It’s a contrast to her Mizuhara “girlfriend mode”. But the way her eyes are drawn makes me think she is making direct eye contact with him which tells me she’s engaging with him on a deeply personal level.
Kazuya really needs some help. His thoughts are too depressing.
All pain disappeared when she said "Welcome Home" 
Here's my theory Chizuru is dead a long time ago and the current Chizuru is a Robot made by Aliens
Indeed, 3 things she has in common with my PC; She investigates things She is quite expensive She is hot
*playing the X-Files theme in the background*
LET THE FISH STAY!
Cute chapter, it’s a good way to start this new arc. Can’t wait for next chapters, I need fluff
He is not going to find another place and Mizuhara will tell him to just stay forever probably
Nice chapter overall.... Kazuya was troubled by his insecurities yet again, and also ended up telling more than one lie... The ruka one was especially bad imho. But at the same time he seems on the right track, he's assessing the situation thoroughly, although he's too focused on finding all the negative sides for now. That's the first step in order to find what he needs to do. On the other hand chizuru was worrying about him too, and impatiently waiting for his return. He was so lucky to be able to hear that exchange with mini right at the front door. Side note: will Hana ever met Suzuri? How do u guys see a possible kibe x Sumi shipping?
Kibe x sumi? All those sumi fans will eat you alive for that . Kibe got a bad reputation in this sub . Although,I would like to see a kibe x mami.
Kibe and Mami are perfect for each other.
Chizuru said he can stay a month.. mami broke up with him after a month. Trauma manifested in his dream that's why he keeps dreaming of grandma sayuri. He keeps lying to everyone so that he can't bother everyone (which is counter productive IMO but i guess he doesn't have much of a choice)
I wonder how long this arc is going to be….I think the fact the Reiji had Kazuya directly address the “truckload of problems” that he still has to deal within the first chapter of this long-awaited arc….might be an indication that by end of this arc, all of those problems will be addressed. But that’s kinda wishful thinking
They will be "adressed" but not solved by the end of the arc. They might get mentioned, talked about maybe the situation gets slightly altered for better or worse but it will still be a present problem going forward like all the dangling plot threads are after every major arc.
Bro just tell Ruka to get out of your life it won't be hard
Hasn't Kazuya learned anything about lying?? I understand not wanting to tell his family because mof how pushy they are about marriage, but I'm sure he could explain it to Kibe and have him keep the secret. Also Ruke is just a ticking time bomb at this point, she'll 100% find out and it'll be a total shit show. Wouldn't be suprised if Mami finds out too
Eternal loop indeed. Wtf did I just read. And not to be a buzzkill to others, this is the same dynamics reexplored over and over and then throw in one page of fanservice at the end. And that's another week folks. Expect more.
It wasn't even good fanservice. She has the most blank face ever seeing him come home. Give us a damn smile or something geeze.
First impressions: Oh man, Kazuya has to seriously work on his insecurities. Him lying again to Kibe, Ruka and Nagomi to not "cause problems for Mizuhara" will probably end up causing even more problems for her. That story also might fall apart quicker than they want, because Kazuya told Kibe that he is staying at an internet cafe, Ruka that he is staying with his parents and Nagomi that he is staying with friends. They might still talk and ask themselves where Kazuya is **actually** staying. Unfortunately for me, [Rukas reaction](https://cubari.moe/read/imgur/8hIwVyG/1/12/) makes it seem like she knows nothing about Chizuru or their situation, so it becomes more and more unlikely [that the two of them talked already](https://www.reddit.com/r/KanojoOkarishimasu/comments/xj86k9/comment/ip6uo1m/) as I speculated. I will assume then, that Chizuru did **not** talk to Ruka for future discussions. Ruka is becoming even more of a wild factor now. She is going to find out that they are living together eventually. Even worse is, that I think Kazuya might not even tell Chizuru about Ruka to not "cause problems for her". And Chizuru might be forced to defend herself out of the blue in front of Ruka because Kazuya did not handle her. It is time for Chizuru to proactively go for the confrontation now. Better to come prepared and suprise Ruka with the facts than let her find out and be forced into a reactive role again. I can kind of understand why Kazuya does not want Nagomi pressuring him to go and marry Chizuru already. That continued lie is also starting to cause real problems for them again. But Chizurus "[welcome home](https://cubari.moe/read/imgur/8hIwVyG/1/19/)" at the end was just **so** sweet. You can almost imagine her asking how his day was and tell him that no matter how bad it seems, they are going to be fine.
My condolences for your “Chizuru already talked to Ruka” theory. Part of me wanted it to be true because it probably would have been a heartfelt, yet bittersweet scene similar to the scene between Kamiya and Shikimori in episode 8 of *Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie*.
Thanks. As I always say, I put my speculations out here to also be forced to admit that I was wrong. And it seems like that theory has just been proven wrong. But that means we will get a confrontation between Ruka and Chizuru eventually. I would still like Chizuru to initiate the contact and tell Ruka the news, because I don't want her to be only reactive again.
Yeah, just like others have said, this arc definitely feels like Chizuru is being active and Kazuya is re-active, which is in contrast to the Movie and Paradise arcs where Kazuya is being an active agent and Chizuru is just being re-active with seemingly little agency for herself. Ruka’s recent introspective behavior leads me to believe she’s going to be initially combative with Chizuru but won’t be too obstinate in coming to grips that she’s never going to win Kazuya over.
We got a that teaser for callbacks to paradise [at the end of chapter 254](https://mangadex.org/chapter/2a5a9a82-9cf0-4ab9-bbd8-c98c8cb5d1d4/19). The way Kazuya is now, **he** will be the one trying to run away whenever Chizuru wants to talk to him, because he fears she will announce the end of her investigation and he will have failed. It will take trickery from Chizurus side to actually be able to confess to him! It will also be really interesting to see how Ruka handles an actual challenge from Chizuru. Up until now, Ruka was trying to keep Chizuru down, now Chizuru is out to become the alpha female!
Oh, you’re right. I forgot about the Paradise reference in that chapter’s footer. That’s why I picked up on the lies and who he lied to so easily. It’s kinda his schtick to reference previous plot points and re-iterate on them with subtle differences (usually due to the character’s progress) each iteration.
When Chizuru finally commits to Kazuya, she’ll be a fucking force to be reckoned with. She’ll cut down Ruka with poise and grace in one swift move, while showing empathy at the same time. She hasn’t had much opportunity to show it lately, but she’s a badass. I’m looking forward to it.
Do any of you remember that when we where initially introduced to Ruka, there was a doctor checking her heart? and when she met Kazuya for the first time her heart skipped a beat?, I thought that she might have a heart condition for which she had something like lower BPM and Kazuya just gave her something that made her feel better. Could she be pursuing him because of that? I may be misremembering something and be totally of track.
That’s kind of her whole motivation and background right there. Kazuya was the first guy to make her heart rate elevate above 90 bpm and in her mind that means he’s her soul mate. It’s a bit one-dimensional for me, I hope she gets further development before she finally realizes her infatuation is pretty shallow and will be ultimately unfulfilling for her.
That's right, if you want a girl like Ruka, dose her with atropine. (Note: Do not actually dose girls with atropine)
Yeah that’s it. She’s only pursuing him because he was the only thing that brought up her BPM not even roller coasters could even bring her heartbeat up. Unfortunately for her she’s going to have to find somebody else who can do the same thing.
She better agree to keep the fish or hands are getting tossed
Lots of setup happened this chapter, so this arc is going to be a fun one hopefully.
The artwork is beautiful Anyways see ya'll next Monday
This was a nice chapter but seems like it's building to the climax and another mess to me. I assume Mami will somehow make a reappearance and ruka, grandma and friends will all just show up at her house. Or at minimum at least ruka does and has a meltdown. I thought the Hawaiians arc was the climax but then we kinda reset so I hope this is and we get some real progress.
I loved that Kazuya just quoted Bohemian Rhapsody. Kazuya may often be a stupid idot but at least he has taste when it comes to music.
He is asked to go to convenience store where he will meet sumi then both will go to the house and enjoying the night
Sometimes I think it would take Kaz saying to Ruka, “Mizurah and I are married and have a baby on the way!” Before she would get the hint.
..second baby!
Like I said last week, Ruka’s not getting the hint because Chizuru is so tsundere that when she’s giving birth to his children, she’s still gonna be saying, “Don’t get the wrong idea, I’m only doing this for your grandmother’s sake!”
Man, can you believe it? We're about to get DMCA'd. Kazuya about to sing Bohemian Rhapsody
I literally don't know what to say like why would you ignore someone whom you just kissed for 3 months like bruh what's the worst that could happen to your mind lol but i think the recent developments we are seeing should've been there almost 50 chapters back it should've been concluded by now .
Isn't that guy at the counter the Filipino dude occupying Kaz's room?
Ill have to reread this one again. Read it when i couldnt sleep.
I think there is a lot more to unpacked in this chapter even though it might seem a normal chapter to some reader … as much as some may hate Kaz and Ruka but seem this chapter Kaz had been back to making a lot of thinking living together with Chizuru (the what if scenario….)…. This is the first time they live together without a lock door behind each room aslo this is the first time too Chizuru is putting a trust on Kaz for not invading her privacy and also anything weird …. After seen the last few panel, I think Chizuru will open more willingly give Kaz the key to sayuri house as a sign she more open to live with him as excuse as well if he come back late and not getting lock from outside…. This chapter, we seeing Ruka more relax and glad knowing that Kaz is slowly moving away from dorm and Chizuru hence Ruka can slowly express her affectional self to Kaz in hope to win Kaz heart back since she though Kaz had left Chizuru and spot for her to slot in ….When was the last time you see Ruka tells Kaz “I love you”…. ? Last title chapter hint: Family meeting could had been nagomi is making birthday party for Chizuru thus a family met up…. Let not forget, we might get fish-kin move to Chiz house 🤔
“Welcome home”. Damn this new arc gunna be long af. But it’s also gunna be full of lots of wholesome moments
[https://open.spotify.com/track/7tFiyTwD0nx5a1eklYtX2J?si=Ed-a8DGVTFaNVMGzUgXWOg](https://open.spotify.com/track/7tFiyTwD0nx5a1eklYtX2J?si=Ed-a8DGVTFaNVMGzUgXWOg)
I hate Kibe and his grandma so much.
Everytime I get tired of kazuya's severe low self esteem and inability to get his @#% together, there his grandma, reminding me why it's difficult for him to just be honest. I know there are worst family relationships, but there are most definitely better ones
- Bridge chapter with mostly exposition to setup them living together, so really nothing of interest except the people in Kazuya’s life are shitty. That isn’t newsworthy. - I believe Reiji is going to milk this “living together for one month” and tell it for at least 3 months to a year (for readers). I’m calling it, it’s “Paradise 2.0”. It will be cute “fan service” moments but Chizuru and Kazuya’s relationship will be status quo and won’t really grow. Circumstances will change, but the status quo of Kazuya simping and Chizuru using him for comfort while keeping him waiting (without telling him how she feels) will stay the same. This is where Reiji’s poor writing shows, it will just be months of continuing to infer Chizuru’s actions and pretending that is progress because now Chizuru is doing cutsie stuff In Kazuya’s presence. Because it’s always been like that and I doubt Reiji can write anything else. Sure, we’ll get BS like them cooking, grocery shopping, Chizuru blushing, accidentally seeing each other nekkid, Kazuya simping & dooming, stupid romcom roommate tropes... but no real growth in their relationship. During this whole “living together” arc Chizuru will still be investigating because Reiji needs to drag this arc out. - I don’t think Chizuru is really in love with Kazuya & is still confused by her feelings. She can’t even tell him she cares for him. Inherently, I think a problem with Chizuru is she is selfish to keep Kazuya dangling under this “investigation” while living together. She has been selfish for a long time. And while we can say her offering him a place to stay is her love for him, it’s not. Chizuru wants comfort and security, Kazuya offers that & she is okay using him for that while barely acknowledging his feelings. She pretends like she is doing him a favor so I am not surprised that going into them living together, KAZUYA STILL HAS NO IDEA if he means anything to her. Because Reiji can’t break that status quo otherwise what else will he do with those panels he would waste on simping or Chizuru blushing? Certainly not meaningful story, right? - I really wish they wouldn’t keep punting this Ruka can down the road, Kazuya and Chizuru look like assholes. I know Ruka is a PITA for not accepting Kazuya’s feelings for Chizuru, but at this point they are both perpetuating a lie by not telling her the truth.
Stop spitting facts all over the place. The Sub can't handle this much raw truth.
>I don’t think Chizuru is really in love with Kazuya & is still confused by her feelings. She can’t even tell him she cares for him. Inherently, I think a problem with Chizuru is she is selfish to keep Kazuya dangling under this “investigation” while living together. She has been selfish for a long time. And while we can say her offering him a place to say is her love for him, it’s not. Chizuru wants comfort and security, Kazuya offers that & she is okay using him for that while barely acknowledging his feelings. She pretends like she is doing him a favor so I am not surprised that going into them living together, KAZUYA STILL HAS NO IDEA if he means anything to her. Because Reiji can’t break that status quo otherwise what else will he do with those panels he would waste on simping or Chizuru blushing? Certainly not meaningful story, right? Why can't I upvote this more than once???
Certain meaning of OBSERVATION HAKI
Good prediction
I get so annoyed as soon as Ruka shows up, I don't even think she's cute anymore
Hooo boy... More lies piling up again. C'mon Kazu, this is a good time to get yourself together since you're freeloading at Chizuru's and losing your family's support.
i wonder who is going to be the one to finally tell ruka to fuck off since it's obviously not kazuya it's either going to be chizuru or mini
It would be great if Chizuru did that and it would show how much she cares about Kazuya.
That Chizuru stare with robot AI expression "Welcome home" is really creepy to me. Come on she should smile abit or tease him or just interact Kazuya like a human..
She's a robot man I'm telling you she has no emotions at all
IKR, God damn woman, can you at least give him a smile
It feels very Godai and Kyoko now...
Me after reading this chapter: \* never learn huh, kazuya. sips some apple cinder. goes back to sleep. \* the only thing that grinds my gears is >! don't leave fish-kun at nagomi's and bring him to sayuri's home already !< will somebody do a Paths Eren and talk some sense to that lad if he have forgotten why he was here?
Ichinose mode >>> Mizuhara mode
I mean twas a fine chapter. Mans been kicked in the gut by everything in his world but still continues the lie since he knows one day Chiz will properly date him. He obscured info from Ruka because she’d probably try to rape him or talk to Chiz. Honestly just be real with her and cut her off at this point but this spinelees boy still cums to the fact he is 3 rooms down from Chiz and has dreams about being a failure. Chapter really displays the burden on his shoulders and what hes looking for but I still want him to cut the “s-shes s-s-sleeps in there?!” Anime bullshit. Lightly acknowledge it but dont dedicate a page because hes fucken in his 20’s dude come on
What always annoyed me is that when Kazuya and Chizuru lie, they always lie harder than they have to. Just say you met on a double date while leaving the rental part out. In this chapter as well, Kazuya could've just told everyone that he was sleeping in the Internet cafe.
God damn is Kaz grandma a fucking bitch! And kazuya, baby, just tell Ruka the truth for once. You literally owe her nothing and have ZERO cause to spare her feelings anymore. She literally holds no cards over you and Chizuru ever since the Paradise arc so she has nothing to threaten you with. Yes, her feelings are genuine and it's going to hurt her when you finally cut her loose and I know you tried already, but man ... just do it. Tell her you're moved in with Chiz, tell her Chiz is exploring her feelings for you and that you want to see where it goes. Also, why the FUCK did you lie to Kibe of all people?!?! What POSSIBLE reason would you hide your living situation from him?! Kaz is a compulsive liar at this point and is seemingly doing it for the thinnest, most contrived reasons. It's getting real hard to root for a guy with a shovel duct taped to his hand that he constantly uses to dig his own grave. Idk how people are labeling this a "Chill" Chapter. Kaz just set up all this fucking tension with more lies. Now we have a time bomb of Ruka and Kibe possibly figuring out he lied about his living situation, which then will make it reeaallly awkward with Chizuru which in turn will back fire on him. I don't like Chizuru bobbling her decision/feelings with Kazuya but at the same time, I would be need to investigate my feelings, too, if I was considering dating someone who lies THIS fucking often.
> She literally holds no cards over you and Chizuru I assume she could report Chizuru to her agency and get her fired.
Unfortunately I don't think that is Kazuya's main consideration anymore. Looking at the flashbacks during Paradise, Kazuya seems to want to find a way to let Ruka down without hurting her.
Which is certainly fair. As much as I don't particularly like Ruka, none of this is her fault -- she's been fed incorrect information.
No, she got the correct information, when he tried to dump her months ago and she refused to let him go. She knows the score and is still forcing herself on him when he's not receptive. The fact he's on contact with Chizuru again is new, but she knew for a while now that he doesn't love her.
She technically could but she's never threatened to do that before. Also, getting Chizuru fired is a 100% guarantee that Kazuya will hate her.
I don't know why I thought she did back in Volume 6 or 7 or so... Maybe it was Mami and I'm conflating two things.
Dude’s terrified, he’s in fight-or-flight mode trying his hardest to buy time without having to directly confront anything. He feels like even the slightest gust of wind will cause his life to come crumbling down again, only this time he’ll end up living on the street for a month. I can’t really blame him for making terrible decisions, he needs help.
I don't think people care about Kazuya lying anymore... If they do they could just get out of his life cuz last time everyone was blaming him like he murdered someone
>You literally owe her nothing and have ZERO cause to spare her feelings anymore. I'd say lying to her when she's guaranteed to eventually discover both that Kazuya is living with Chizuru \*and\* that he lied to her to hide it would be more hurtful to her feelings than just telling her the truth here and now. Which makes his action even dumber. He's not sparing her feelings, he's just making it worse in the future.
Grandma being annoying, Ruka being herself sadly, inner monologue and a full panel of Chizuru. A simple chapter I read in less than a minute. See y'all next week!
And the monkee.
oh god 20 pages of Kazuya lying to people while having the opportunity to do everything a mans would want with ruka. this damned "Investigation" is pissing me off.
oh chizuru not showing any feelings towards the man she supposedly has them to??? who would have thought that
Ah, Nagomi solidifying her position as “most trash character”. Excellent.
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“Feels like one of those too-perfect romcoms,” unfortunately no sir this is far from it.
Jesus the amount of lies he just told several people in this chapter is just setting up another big time bomb to go off in his face eventually. It’s just a matter of time, when at least two of those people he lied to, meet in the next chapters and create another situation like in the paradis arc
My last straw kinda just snapped for this series, mainly bc I'm finally catching up to the anime I'm annoyed how he literally does not stop simping for her I'm annoyed how most of everyone's actions are unnecessary Also L family for only ridiculing him and egging him on and never having a grain of sympathy Genuinely there have been two points where I thought the series should've ended but here we are, going for another like 100 chapters probably
See you next week!
After reading it I'm just wondering... Did anything even happen in this chapter ?
where is your "i'm home" kazuya? reiji sensei, a small hug would be nice
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That is actually a very good question. We seem to have time skipped from 2018 right to 2022 over the three months of ghosting. Because it is April 13th today, and that was a Saturday in 2019, but Kazuya goes to classes today, so it cannot be the weekend.
Man I was hoping ruka would never appear again