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Aug 14, 2019 3:19 AM
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THIS IS A MANGA ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS CHAPTER.
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If anyone's wondering, CHAPTER 28 IS OUT NOW OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was beautiful, beautiful indeed. Things have finally worked out between them, and I'll say this again, it's so beautiful. Actually I've foresaw it, but tbh I didn't expect that kind of development between Akihiko and Haruki. Jeez. They're so lovable. And yes there's gonna be a next chapter, it's not ended yet. Hopefully another new progression between them all, and how their music will evolve. Can't wait!
Aug 14, 2019 3:52 PM
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I lowkey expected that Akihiko and Haruki would take their time building their relationship, I mean, it's so sudden but IT'S SO GOOD????? They're so lovely and I hope everything works out this time, since Akihiko said that he wanted to become a good man for Haruki. I can't wait for the next chapter!
Aug 15, 2019 2:52 PM
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Sakusa said:
I lowkey expected that Akihiko and Haruki would take their time building their relationship, I mean, it's so sudden but IT'S SO GOOD????? They're so lovely and I hope everything works out this time, since Akihiko said that he wanted to become a good man for Haruki. I can't wait for the next chapter!

^this

The last scene with Akihiko confession to Haruki was so beautiful and emotional, but I also hoped for more relationship development between them.

I think, it was because of rarely outgoing chapters (impatience readers?) and also
maybe from a some kind of habit, which Kizu follows drawing her multiple fanbooks (short stories, fast action development)
Aug 17, 2019 10:17 AM
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I'm low-key grateful it was so fast-paced
The characters as well as readers didn't suffer that long :d
Aug 19, 2019 3:07 PM
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Akihiko wanted to become a man good enough for Haruki JUST LEAVE ME HERE TO DIE I'M SO HAPPY T_T

This was so so so cute. I can't wait to see them being happy, as well as Mafuyu and Ritsuka. I feel like the story is kinda having too many time skips and all, so I hope now it chills a bit so we can see how the characters and the band develop <3
Aug 22, 2019 2:48 PM
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I'm so HAPPY ;;;;; Akihiko just blurted out his feelings. Ah, my babies. I've suffered so much for you!
Aug 24, 2019 2:43 AM
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Can I have a moment of an unpopular opinion here?

I mean, I know it was heading in this direction, but I'm having troubles forgiving Akihiko for the emotional abuse. I mean, there was also that almost-rape scene, but what bothered me more is that he knew that Haruki had a thing for him, ignored that because it was convenient for him throughout the whole relationship - not making it clear at all that he's not interested, being flirty and stuff and the, after he knew he hurt him terribly he didn't even have the guts not to show his face around for a time being and give Haru some time to heal.

I'd love to hear some arguments siding with Akihiko (Arguments that are not "But he had such a heartbreak!" because it's not a frickin' excuse to being a shitty person to people who care about you!) and that's mainly because I love the pairing, I loved Akihiko until that almost-rape chapter, and Haruki is obviously the best boy and he deserves the world.
Aug 24, 2019 11:56 AM
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Can I have a moment of an unpopular opinion here?

I mean, I know it was heading in this direction, but I'm having troubles forgiving Akihiko for the emotional abuse. I mean, there was also that almost-rape scene, but what bothered me more is that he knew that Haruki had a thing for him, ignored that because it was convenient for him throughout the whole relationship - not making it clear at all that he's not interested, being flirty and stuff and the, after he knew he hurt him terribly he didn't even have the guts not to show his face around for a time being and give Haru some time to heal.

I'd love to hear some arguments siding with Akihiko (Arguments that are not "But he had such a heartbreak!" because it's not a frickin' excuse to being a shitty person to people who care about you!) and that's mainly because I love the pairing, I loved Akihiko until that almost-rape chapter, and Haruki is obviously the best boy and he deserves the world.


I totally agree with you. Akihiko was very selfish and toxic, hurting Haruki with double intentions throughout the history, taking advantage of his hospitality after he sexually abused him ???, and then when he fixes his issues he returns as if nothing to declare his love.
Haruki shouldn't have given in to him so easily, he has only suffered throughout the plot. Honestly, he deserves better.
Aug 25, 2019 9:09 AM
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T H E U N I V E R S E

GAH I AM SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!!!!
Aug 27, 2019 12:44 PM

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Biersykes said:
Shu0chan said:
Can I have a moment of an unpopular opinion here?

I mean, I know it was heading in this direction, but I'm having troubles forgiving Akihiko for the emotional abuse. I mean, there was also that almost-rape scene, but what bothered me more is that he knew that Haruki had a thing for him, ignored that because it was convenient for him throughout the whole relationship - not making it clear at all that he's not interested, being flirty and stuff and the, after he knew he hurt him terribly he didn't even have the guts not to show his face around for a time being and give Haru some time to heal.

I'd love to hear some arguments siding with Akihiko (Arguments that are not "But he had such a heartbreak!" because it's not a frickin' excuse to being a shitty person to people who care about you!) and that's mainly because I love the pairing, I loved Akihiko until that almost-rape chapter, and Haruki is obviously the best boy and he deserves the world.


I totally agree with you. Akihiko was very selfish and toxic, hurting Haruki with double intentions throughout the history, taking advantage of his hospitality after he sexually abused him ???, and then when he fixes his issues he returns as if nothing to declare his love.
Haruki shouldn't have given in to him so easily, he has only suffered throughout the plot. Honestly, he deserves better.


agreed and agreed
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Aug 29, 2019 4:42 PM
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I agree with Chu0chan.

I did not like that Haruki agreed to date Aki so easily. Aki was sexually and emotionally abusive to him, even as far as calling him to cancel a practice while receiving a blowjob over the phone that Haruki could clearly hear. It also took away all of the character development for Haruki. When Haruki saw that he was being used, he quickly held Aki at arms length and decided to cut his hair and move on. All of a sudden, Aki confesses and all of that is thrown away? Haruki should have told him no, until he proved to him that he was trustworthy. I know when it comes to the matters of the heart, it's hard to think logically, but seriously, Aki is DAMAGED...(just like the song describes) and needs to work on himself first. What if he goes back to violin boy? That is still a real possibility. The manga is ongoing so perhaps the writer will throw in another guy to mix things up.

I actually hope she does write in another guy to compete with Aki so he can PROVE his love for Haruki, because as it stands, I'm not buying it.
Sep 7, 2019 11:45 AM
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This storyline was cute but I hope we get some more Ue Satou action now :D
Sep 10, 2019 11:43 AM

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I was sort of partial to the 2nd couple and all the drama surrounding them and this development just made me somehow dislike it even though it was already clear since the beginning they were gonna get together in the end. It was so obvious from the start that Akihiko kept leading Haruki on with his flirty behavior despite knowing how Haruki feels for him and just basically being straight up an asshole in general abusing his kindness. I would have somehow accepted this pairing more if there was more development leading up to that shitty confession but instead we got some shitty "I'll become a better man for you" bullshit and Haruki immediately accepting him. Next! Now we gotta wait for another year for a new volume to come out. The good thing is we probably won't see that much of Ugetsu again. I seriously don't like the guy. He was just there... and being an asshole all the time so it's not like I have any reason to feel pity for him.

I hope we see more of Uenoyama and Mafuyu. I want them!
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Shu0chan said:
Can I have a moment of an unpopular opinion here?

I mean, I know it was heading in this direction, but I'm having troubles forgiving Akihiko for the emotional abuse. I mean, there was also that almost-rape scene, but what bothered me more is that he knew that Haruki had a thing for him, ignored that because it was convenient for him throughout the whole relationship - not making it clear at all that he's not interested, being flirty and stuff and the, after he knew he hurt him terribly he didn't even have the guts not to show his face around for a time being and give Haru some time to heal.

I'd love to hear some arguments siding with Akihiko (Arguments that are not "But he had such a heartbreak!" because it's not a frickin' excuse to being a shitty person to people who care about you!) and that's mainly because I love the pairing, I loved Akihiko until that almost-rape chapter, and Haruki is obviously the best boy and he deserves the world.


No doubt Akihiko is an asshole. It was really obvious he knew about Haruki's feelings and he's known to be a very perceptive person as well. Whenever he wants something from Haruki, he'd always do it in a suggestive manner as if he knows Haruki would give in to his requests.

But to give Akihiko some credit, at least you can see that there was a clear progression to his character since chapter 20. The mangaka really likes to do time skips so the development might seem to look a bit fast but living with Haruki was indeed a good influence on Akihiko. I didn't exactly like how Haruki was so accepting either despite declaring not to be strung around by him anymore and I also didn't like how he immediately accepted Akihiko's confession but what can you do really... it's just Haruki's personality to be so kind and forgiving.
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Biersykes said:
Shu0chan said:
Can I have a moment of an unpopular opinion here?

I mean, I know it was heading in this direction, but I'm having troubles forgiving Akihiko for the emotional abuse. I mean, there was also that almost-rape scene, but what bothered me more is that he knew that Haruki had a thing for him, ignored that because it was convenient for him throughout the whole relationship - not making it clear at all that he's not interested, being flirty and stuff and the, after he knew he hurt him terribly he didn't even have the guts not to show his face around for a time being and give Haru some time to heal.

I'd love to hear some arguments siding with Akihiko (Arguments that are not "But he had such a heartbreak!" because it's not a frickin' excuse to being a shitty person to people who care about you!) and that's mainly because I love the pairing, I loved Akihiko until that almost-rape chapter, and Haruki is obviously the best boy and he deserves the world.


I totally agree with you. Akihiko was very selfish and toxic, hurting Haruki with double intentions throughout the history, taking advantage of his hospitality after he sexually abused him ???, and then when he fixes his issues he returns as if nothing to declare his love.
Haruki shouldn't have given in to him so easily, he has only suffered throughout the plot. Honestly, he deserves better.


this is literally what i have been thinking while reading these forum posts. honestly i loved akihiko so much up until the almost rape scene as well, and the most recent chapter was cute but it feels sort of evil? i kind of wishes haruki rejected him or at least made akihiko make up to him in some way. but in my eyes you can almost never make up the trauma and pain you receive from something like that.
Sep 14, 2019 9:13 AM

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The confession was so precious aaah plus their faces asdhmgasdhak so cute
Sep 15, 2019 7:17 AM

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There's an extra chapter (28.5) out now. I tried making a new thread but it got merged with this one instead lol.

Well basically it's a short flashback of Akihiko after he broke up with Ugetsu and before he confessed to Haruki.

Are we gonna wait another year for the next volume? I hope it has more Uenoyama and Mafuyu because all the drama between Ugetsu/Akihiko/Haruki seems to be resolved now and frankly speaking, I'm sick of it.
Sep 15, 2019 11:23 AM

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Tohsaka_Rukia said:
There's an extra chapter (28.5) out now. I tried making a new thread but it got merged with this one instead lol.

Well basically it's a short flashback of Akihiko after he broke up with Ugetsu and before he confessed to Haruki.

Are we gonna wait another year for the next volume? I hope it has more Uenoyama and Mafuyu because all the drama between Ugetsu/Akihiko/Haruki seems to be resolved now and frankly speaking, I'm sick of it.


Oh yes, I totally second that, can we now, pretty please, have some focus on the main characters? And hopefully not in a year ):
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Tohsaka_Rukia said:

Well basically it's a short flashback of Akihiko after he broke up with Ugetsu and before he confessed to Haruki.


I'm a bit relieved now, cuz I thought that this situation took place after Akihiko's confession (he woke up in Haruki room) and he only recalls those actions much later in future- but I hope it was my misunderstanding
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Shu0chan said:
Tohsaka_Rukia said:
There's an extra chapter (28.5) out now. I tried making a new thread but it got merged with this one instead lol.

Well basically it's a short flashback of Akihiko after he broke up with Ugetsu and before he confessed to Haruki.

Are we gonna wait another year for the next volume? I hope it has more Uenoyama and Mafuyu because all the drama between Ugetsu/Akihiko/Haruki seems to be resolved now and frankly speaking, I'm sick of it.


Oh yes, I totally second that, can we now, pretty please, have some focus on the main characters? And hopefully not in a year ):


The pain of following ongoing manga... I binged all the chapters in a single night and I'm feeling so empty right now because I love this manga so much especially my bois Uenoyama and Mafuyu :(

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Tohsaka_Rukia said:

Well basically it's a short flashback of Akihiko after he broke up with Ugetsu and before he confessed to Haruki.


I'm a bit relieved now, cuz I thought that this situation took place after Akihiko's confession (he woke up in Haruki room) and he only recalls those actions much later in future- but I hope it was my misunderstanding


It's more like an inner monologue from Akihiko. He did wake up in Haruki's room and recalled that time he broke up with Ugetsu and cried because he wanted to apologize to Haruki. He's basically moving on from Uget"shit"su.
Sep 21, 2019 3:32 AM

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Seriously I cannnnnoott with this series. I wasn’t expecting that quick decision from Haruki but I just love their development!!! I CANNNT
Sep 22, 2019 5:24 AM

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I feel sad for Ugetsu but even so, I genuinely feel happy for Akihito and Haruka.

Some of you might shit on Ugetsu, but I guess I can and do understand his feelings. I've been through the almost same experience with Mafuyu and Ugetsu and I've done the same things like them as well, so I deeply and intensely relate to both of them.
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I'm glad Akihiko finally change for the better!
My complain is.. the main couple barely have their moments and it's more Aki x Haru, I hope in next chapter, I will see moments of them T-T

and also... what's the reason of Ugetsu, again, why he breaks up with Akihiko?
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I'm glad Akihiko finally change for the better!
My complain is.. the main couple barely have their moments and it's more Aki x Haru, I hope in next chapter, I will see moments of them T-T

and also... what's the reason of Ugetsu, again, why he breaks up with Akihiko?


He's just being dramatic saying he's in love with music or some shit like that.
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Tohsaka_Rukia said:
He's just being dramatic saying he's in love with music or some shit like that.


haha yeahh I'm really confuse what's his drama why he break up with him.. from what I understand is he break up because Aki overshadow him? I don't understand his drama lol
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Tohsaka_Rukia said:
He's just being dramatic saying he's in love with music or some shit like that.


haha yeahh I'm really confuse what's his drama why he break up with him.. from what I understand is he break up because Aki overshadow him? I don't understand his drama lol


Ugetsu is a genius while Akihiko is a jack of all trades so it's not about being overshadowed by Aki since the talent gap is huge. He's just an overdramatic asshole.
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i honestly still can't believe akihiko treated haruki like that, and especially after watching that scene animated, it actually made me cry. haruki is my favorite character he's literally an angel on earth i couldn't bear to see him being sexually assaulted like that. i know akihiko changed and he's trying really hard to be a worthy partner for haruki but it's hard to forgive what he did. i still like them as a couple however because they both seem genuinely happy together so i will let this one slide. you better treat yo man in the best way possible, akihiko! haruki deserves nothing but the best ٩(๑`^´๑)۶
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