Kaguya Wants to be Confessed To

The latest chapter had omega spoilers for anime viewers.

Right... So I'll be keeping away from this thread until the anime's done running. Just to be sure.

Edited by TheLovecraftian on Feb 7th 2019 at 11:08:43 AM

She's Momo Ryuju. She first appeared in Kei's introduction chapter, as the president of the astronomy club and a yakuza boss daughter. Her first speaking role, though is in chapter 116, being interviewed by Karen and Erika.

Her name alludes to the Jewel of the Dragon's Neck, one of Kaguya-hime's impossible requests, given as a task for Ootomo no Miyuki. This chapter pretty much confirms that she's going to be Prez's "impossible request".

Episode 5… This series becomes more of a gem with each passing episode, goddammit. And Chika is confirmed as its unsung hero. I didn't expect the love advice skit to have a follow-up, but it was a perfect one.

Now that first service in the volleyball bit… That shouldn't even be physically possible… And taking a picture of someone blinking with split-second precision is also not that easy. >.>

Seems like episode 6 will finally introduce the mysterious Ishigami. He'll have one hell of a high bar to clear.

He was not blinking. He was closing his eyes when he went to hit the ball. It's one of the reason's he was sucking.

It was still very brief.

Yeah, Kashiwagi and her boyfriend are recurring characters and this won't be the last we saw of them. As is their cute little stalker, although she won't get an actual role until much later, probably in S3 if there's any.

Keeping track of the adapted chapters:

• Ep 1 -> Chapter 1, 12, 5
• Ep 2 -> Ch 11, 7, 6
• Ep 3 -> Ch 14, 8, 9
• Ep 4 -> Ch 17, 18, 19, 20
• Ep 5 -> Ch 16, 23, 21

Next episode is apparently ch 24, 25, and 28, all of which include Ishigami's first shtick. Pretty appropriate.

Thus, so far the unadapted chapters are 2, 3, 4, 10, 13, 15, 22 (shoujo manga), 26 (third love consultation), and 27 (wiener).

My prediction for ep7 is 29, 30, and 31. Ep 8 and 9 will cover "Kaguya gets a cold" arc (33-38). Ep 10 is more episodic hijinks, ending with chapter 40. Ep 11 is 41-43, and final episode is 44-46.

If you know when to take the picture it's not hard.

Chapter's out. Lewd

I guess we needed a new problem!

Lol, its actually lewd chapter.

Jokes aside, this is first time I've ever seen any rom com from japan address french kissing and first time kissing

…That weird feeling when you realize that Hayasaka's voice in the anime is Seth's voice in Radiant…

This chapter Dumbguya assumed direct control.

40 seconds?! Nani?!

Wasn't there a whole thing over summer vacation about how those two had already done the do? Did that get retconned?

Nah, she's just playing dumb at first, but after further prodding gives the real answer.

The video's title might sound uncanny, but it's actually a pretty interesting analysis on the series' underlying class dynamics − whether the author intended any of it or not.

I just realized that the entire festival arc is Shirogane stepping entirely into Kaguya's element and vice-versa in terms of the mindgames stuff. During the prior parts of the story, he's demonstrated to be a quick thinker who formulates his plans on the fly to contrast Kaguya's more methodical planning and use of her influence. This entire arc is him using his influence to set up his plan and forcing her to think on her feet to get what she wants. It's actually an incredibly effective trick to use, because it forces them to view each other as equals. Having stepped into each other's intellectual shoes is what leads to them kinda-sorta-maybe hooking up.

Just a small eureka moment I thought I'd share.

That's actually a really good way of looking at it. You should add it to the fridge brilliance section if you haven't.

Okay, this is hilarious chapter again

Did you think Kaguya had released her final form? How cute.

Shinomiya is evolving.... into Kaguya-chan!

Seriously, this chapter was incredibly cute. I totally understand the urge to feed Kaguya-chan stuff.

Edited by Shlugo_the_great on Feb 20th 2019 at 1:24:51 PM

Episode 6!

……

I almost can't bring myself to laugh at Ishigami. This guy badly needs a shrink. And a friend.

Also, Kaguya was cute. And Miyuki was cute. Everyone is too cute.

Edited by Lyendith on Feb 20th 2019 at 11:37:43 AM

Ishigami is the best character in the series. Not even joking, his arc is amazing.

Definitely agreed. There's one moment in a recent chapter where he makes a #MeToo crack that had me cringing, but aside from that, he's got a great character arc and is just a compelling guy all-around.

He does take a while to start being awesome though. Episode 6 only showed him as an emo guy scared shitless of Kaguya.

Next episode has the club discussion, which is one of best early Ishigami chapters.