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AHR Chapter 15 [Scans] + Bukkuri's Rambling <3~

3/13/2012

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Those pesky Chinese stole my thunder this month! And all the brilliant people who knows Chinese stole my lightning! I am a storm cloud with nothing but rain. I decided there’s no point in a summary, since y’know... you already know what happens. But since a fair number asked me to write something anyway (you’re just feeding my ego, aren’t you... Very suspicious. What are your motives), here is a ~*~review~*~. I mean. Like. I do still possess that special, bleak charm of a quietly weeping blob of grey in the sky after a major storm has passed. Everyone loves that last rain cloud blocking the sunlight. I know. I know people. I know feelings.

But still, I’m going to keep it... short? Or... Shorter than normal? By like a paragraph or two, maybe. Let’s focus on the big moments, signs of character growth, the funny, the cute and hope for the future!

Yuuri shows up in a yukata for the fireworks, even though Futaba and Murao thought they all agreed not to wear one. I suppose this is Yuuri’s idea of working hard for love, which is... fine. I mean, let her give it a good go the only way she knows how, and then she can give up. XD I’d really like to see her understanding of affection deepen a little though. People don’t fall in love with anyone just as long as they’re sufficiently pretty. But then I guess this particular one-sided love affair is exactly what she needs to realize that, so I have a feeling Yuuri will keep improving, rather than regress into a standard green monster messing with the OTP. And her thoughts when she confesses are pretty admirable, actually...

...Okay, obviously this review, or analysis, or... rant... will have no structure. I’ll just finish talking about Yuuri for now.

So, uhm, spoiler, Yuuri confesses to Kou. Meaning! What I said I hoped for at the end of last chapter actually happened! ‘Cause I’d venture to call this the climax to the Yuuri situation. She sinks a little low in the first half of the chapter, wearing the yukata without saying anything even though she knew the other two believed they’d all agreed not to (kind of sneaky but hardly evil), trying to convince herself she can be better than Futaba and that she’s got just as much of a chance as her in the battle for Kou’s heart (she’s clearly delusional, but I still like a girl who tries to pep-talk herself instead of whining about her various disadvantages. Self-confidence is good, but it’d be nice if she could manage to put herself high without pulling others (Futaba) down, because that’s basically doing the same thing as the girls who used to freeze her out).

As the chapter progresses, Yuuri finally comes to accept that Kou’s just not that into her. Yeah, Yuuri. It was about time you accepted that. (She was kind of treading a fine line between trying-to-be-confident and mildly-obnoxious up until then.) But instead of bowing out with her pride still intact, only to smolder jealously on the sideline from now on, she decides to tell Kou she likes him, even though she knows she doesn’t stand a chance. That’s pretty cool. I could never do that. She even thinks that she has to confess so she won’t end up becoming someone who does something disgusting out of jealousy later, so I choose to believe that means this is as far as Yuuri will go, and that the love triangle is now mostly resolved.

…Pleasepleasepleaslpleapasplesdsks.

Anyway, Kou rejects her, of course. The surprised look on his face when she says she likes him is really cute, though. Awhaw. Haw. And Yuuri’s confession face is really cute too.

But then just as Yuuri is about to ask if Kou likes Futaba, Futaba herself comes to interrupt. Futabaaa! Why didn’t you SNEAK up to them! (Ignoring that she was all worked up since she thought Yuuri was hurt because Kou is vague on the phone.) You overhear interesting conversations when you sneak. You should learn to sneak. Unless Kou would have tsundere-denied it... Maybe he would. So. Well. Next topic.

Just jumping from big moment to big moment, let’s go from the Yuuri Plot Thread to The GG-kun Appearance! The order is messed up, but that’s the charm of this non-summary okay. The GG-kun Appearance includes a dash of Kou is Totally Jelly and Futaba is Cute and GG-kun is Wearing a Hat.

Speaking of which, keyboardsmashfwnsipaf I like your hat, man. I also like how tall you are even though you look kinda 12 and I like all that blushing you do and also is your bag hanging over your stomach? That’s different. I also like that even though GG-kun is a bit of a quiet one, he does still say what he wants to say, and all in all he falls outside the standard character cliches (if you ask me). The only thing you’re missing so far, dear GG-kun, is laughter. You do do that right? I’d like to see if he can joke around in some form, ‘cause he’s going to get boring if he’s ONLY goody-goody.

...I should probably start calling him Touma, but it’s so hard. Maybe when Futaba and everyone starts calling him by name. I might get used to it then. I wonder what his first name is, though. Wait, or is Touma his first name? Then his last name? ...Ikuta? XD

What was I talking about. Oh yeah, GG-kun walks by, and after some initial blushing, he leads Futaba away to have some private GGxFuta time (Kou gives them a very satisfying displeased look) and tells her to forget about  You Know What. And just. Hahaha. Seriously, Futaba, why do you phrase yourself so... sexual innuendo-y. Your first time? Doing... such a thing? Hahahaha.

I assume Eavesdropping Kou thought she meant a kiss, because anything else would just be... I mean... what genre is this again someone remind me.

Anyway, manly Kou is manly and interrupts to tell GG-kun he is UNmanly for wanting Futaba to just forget “something like that”, but then he gets the real story and turns on Futaba instead, calling her a female pervert. Among other things. Haha. I love Futaba’s change from I HATE BOYSSSS to tomboy to female pervert. XD

Kou walks away in shame and then he sulks about how long they’re talking, even though Futaba’s supposed to hate boys. That is just. So cute, I can’t even.

Ah, I’m falling back into summarizing habits, aren’t I. Oh well. Moving on, the cutest cutest thing that has happened in forever, when Futaba wonders what it’s like to say, “suki,” (which I suppose you know means, “I like you,” (the “I” and “you” implied by context)) and tests it out when she and Kou has to stop and wait for a train to pass on their way home. She giggles about how he didn’t notice, and then another trains passes and she does it again, only this time he leans in close and asks her what she’s saying. She’s so surprised she almost walks backwards into someone standing behind her, so Kou pulls her close all protectively. I mean, they’re such a COUPLE they practically have grandkids already.

And theeeen :D Futaba notices a poster about that summer festival at Sakisaka Shrine (oh man, I’d like to visit Sakisaka Shrine hahaha why is it fictional) that they never went to, and they both look at it kind of wistfully, and Futaba says she always regretted not making sure whether he’d really invited her or not back then. Kou repeats what he’d said, “7 o’clock, in Sankaku Park, by the clock,” and Futaba says that since that was all he said, it was hard to interpret. Kou repeats it one more time and Futaba laughs like she thinks he’s just joking around with it, and it’s quiet for a moment before she pulls her hair together beneath her chin to make a beard (SHE IS SO CUTE) and repeats that it’s hard to interpret. Kou smiles at her (HE IS SO CUTE), and says, “I was trying to renew the promise just now,” and, “Let’s make sure we go this time?”

“Definitely.”

“And while we’re at it, let’s just start dating officially.”

“Ohh, since when were you so... not ambiguous?”

“Since Bikkuri started writing fanfiction.”

“She shouldn’t do that. She’s killing our charm.”

You’re welcome. Let me share my ideal future story progression with you: Kou acts Tanaka-kun-y on a regular basis. And... that’s it. No, wait. And Futaba makes Kou flustered. Yeah. That would be fun.

I do wonder if Sakisaka will take the story to The Trials of Couplehood any time soon, or if she’ll use GG-kun to delay (but also assist, by making Kou jealous?) Futaba and Kou’s getting together. Or Yuuri might remain an obstacle, but I kind of doubt it. I get the feeling Sakisaka rather likes Yuuri, haha (I do too, really). I don’t think she wants to take her down any dark alleyways (don’t!). I could be wrong, I guess, but just... my Sakisaka Io manga radar sense gut feeling of magic... tells me that Yuuri just needed to feel she also got a fair shot, ‘cause she must feel like Futaba’s always in the lead (...because she is) and that must be hard to swallow. But in the end I think she likes Futaba too much to go overboard. Yeah. I have faith in you, Yuuri! Don’t disappoint me!

But back to FutaxKou and the future... I suppose KOU might be the problem still. I’m like 57.4% convinced he’s at least vaguely aware that he likes her, but all in all I’m not really... sure. It’s quite likely he’s still in some sort of denial. And though he might have accepted that it’s okay for him to be happy and all, he miiiight still distance himself reflexively if Futaba gets too close? But then again, the teaser line for ch16 on the Betsuma website suggests tension/nerves due to the shortened metaphorical distance between them, so that sounds promising...?

…Ahhh stop talking geez. Okay. I got to fangirl loooong-windedly about Aoharaido this month too! Let’s wait and see what happens next month. It’s very possible that the Chinese scans will keep coming out before I even get my Japanese raws (though probably not several days before the official release haha?), and if so, then... well. We’ll see, I guess. 



[Scans] Remember to say thanks to the people who worked on this [we are just giving you the direct links toward them]
Chapter 15, two versions:
 [HERE] or [HERE]
20 Comments
yuukuzuri link
3/18/2012 04:12:19 pm

Yes! The Chinese scanlations like to do that a lot!!Because they always get raws a lot earlier than anyone else!(who's not living in Japan). Not that I'm mad at them, just jealous *pout*

Ngee~I love reading your rambling and agree with most of your thoughts!!Futaba is just super-duper adorable!! The running every time she's after Kou, the jumping on him till he falls back, the talking when the train was crossing and pulling her hair. Gah!! She's fraking cute!!XD Tsundere boys are more irresistible than I thought they would be! I feel like smacking Kou for being so damn cute!! I think Yuuri did a good job in trying to lead in the chase(?) for Kou even though I'm pretty sure she herself knew it was pointless. I respect her determination rather than turning into that green monster you mention.

I think you have a knack for fanfiction. If anyone haven't read the chapter already would have totally believed XD

Thanks again for you thoughtful rambling ;) hope you get your mojo back for next month's chapter XD

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@SeekerSeer
3/18/2012 04:18:15 pm

Like I told you in a tweet I was waiting for your comments because they're the best and I love them ! So thank you very much for writing this ! That's chapter is so cute, I'm sad for Yuuri but love seeing Kou jealous of GG-kun (yeah he has a name but I use the nickname you gave him in the first place because it's funny) ! Can't wait for the next chapter ! AHR is really a manga I love !

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chilli
3/18/2012 05:39:34 pm

:D:D:D I've read it from the 'chinese' as well,but I DID feel shame and repentance!! btw why does this manga make everyone 'fangirl' (even me) so easy?! STOP IT!

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firaachan link
3/18/2012 07:09:28 pm

as expected, you're amazing Bikku <3
hahaha. your ramblings are so entertaining! It's fun to read them. seriously! (;
i can't wait for ch16 already.. hmm tension?! I hope it's in a good way though but yeah although I want KouxFutaba to get together asap, in the other hand I also want that AHR is gonna be as long as Strobe Edge was at least :( oh well, I guess yep we'll see about that.

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Theresa
3/18/2012 08:10:32 pm

Thanks Bikuru, as always u made my day, this is gr8, IM SO IN LOVE WITH THIS MANGA

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melendiz
3/18/2012 08:50:18 pm

Thank you so much for the update! :)

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caro
3/18/2012 09:30:36 pm

Although the Chinese scans came out earlier I had to say I missed YOUR personal reviews. So thanks so much for doing that this mo nth and I hope you continue doing this every month! :D Thanks again :)

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kurini
3/18/2012 11:19:11 pm

HAHAHA, you are so great Bikkuri! I just love reading everything you write! XD

Thank you for this "review", I enjoyed it! And sorry for like...um... stealing your spotlight... since I can read in chinese... but I just couldn't hold myself and spit everything on the tumblr.... XD

I can't wait for your actual translation! >< You'll do it right? right?? :D

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Anon
3/18/2012 11:51:46 pm

Seems like you have your own fan following ;) I also wanted to read your comments on the chapter lol.

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yoonmi
3/19/2012 12:04:48 am

Gahahahahaha we love you, Bikkuri!! <33
I may have released a n00b version, but I'm seriously looking forward to your edits! ; w ; I ADORE YOUR FLAWLESSNESSSS

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myself
3/19/2012 01:57:31 am

I confess I was waiting (impatiently) for your rambling, just to know your thoughts about the chapter (and forget my university assignments)... who knows, maybe some day we readers tell you why ;) Seriously, thank you dor that!! I think YurixKou story has finished too. And about the date of those two, I don't know I keep wondering if what Kou said was to go just the two of them o go together (which could imply more people), that phrase is different in the two translations... Anyway, yes I agree with you, our Kou is still not ready to enjoy his life with Futaba, but I hope he doesn't pull far from her (their touchy moments are just too cute :)

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Kana chan
3/19/2012 07:08:32 am

Thaaank you Bikkuri for your comments :) I also think Kou doesn't really know he loves Futaba, but, actually, he loves her. And I think that what happened in this chapter between futaba and gg-kun helped Kou to be bolder...maybe his hidden feelings were pulled out by the jealousy...I really hope so...let's see! time and patience will give us the right answers :) thank you <3

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CYCLOMENG
3/19/2012 10:11:06 pm

Thanks for your thoughts! Your comments are simply the best. We are all in our lala-land when it comes to KouXFutaba :)

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Su
3/19/2012 10:19:24 pm

haha your writings are always very funny!!

What does the teaser line for Ch. 16 say on the Betsuma website? I want to know now! haha

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Jess
3/20/2012 04:21:56 am

THAAAAAAAAAAANK YOOOOOOOU *----------*
Thank you soooo much Bikkuri and every blessed person who works on this perfectiokdhksjdsmanga *-* Thank you!

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Mika
3/21/2012 02:18:10 am

Thank you so much!!! I love reading your summaries even though I already know what happened. Your comments are hilarious :) I can't wait for Chapter 16 to come out. I dont think they will get together soon. GG-Kun (I mean Touma), I think, will be given a fair shot with Futaba. The way Kou acts seems like he is still unaware of his feelings and with what he went through, it will probably take a while before he can be with Futaba (being scared of losing someone important again will be the struggle).

I look forward to reading your summary :) Thanks again for your hardwork ( ^ _ ^ )

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maeda
3/22/2012 04:50:18 am

RHOOOO you got meeee in the "Let's start dating officially" passage!! I tought it was for real and I was like: WHAAAAAT!!! Awwww my godness" But no, lol, can't wait to read the english version , thanks for this ...summary? lol
Yu rock!!!! Your summary make me LMFAO!!

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Magic Kids
3/26/2012 06:32:47 pm

Haha thanks for writing this. I was also hoping to hear your comments about this Awesome chapter. I was slightly surprised by that mini fanfic you made in the middle, my first instinct was to re-read chapter 15, not quite believing the fact that I missed that part.

Haha...can't wait for chapter 16. :)

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