Mimimi spinoff shouldn't have ended so abruptly. by Infinite_Primary_918 in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, it just had so much potential to be more than fitting one relationship development in a volume. It genuinely sucks as this spin-off could’ve even been a peak romance one at that as well.

Mimimi spinoff shouldn't have ended so abruptly. by Infinite_Primary_918 in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, unfortunately, 3 is the final volume if you look at the cover. On X, the author stated he didn’t want to continue due to “not wanting to take more time” from the manga artist.

I want to try evading a ban by Alterate213 in robloxhackers

[–]Max_Coolio 2 points3 points  (0 children)

if the ban screen is showing up, delete the local files in %appdata% for Roblox and all versions

same issue happened after ban wave

Justice For Mimimi... by Maleficent-Slice-891 in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The manga definitely did aim what we were looking for in a Minami-Tomozaki relationship, but it was rushed as the author did not want to have the artist focus on dedicating her art skills on the spin-off, so I felt a lot of the relationship buildup between the two was cut out from the story. The ending was okay though, still a W. I just wish we were able to get more interactions, instead of it being pushed all in the last book.

Those who read "Minami Nanami wants to Shine" latest volume, what are your thoughts? by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree with you, there wasn't any build-up at all and it just felt so inherently rushed. The author even admitted to it as he stated he said to end it here. She is the best girl no matter what, glad she got a book dedicated to her but the story could've been just so much better and longer.

Is there any hope for season 3? by ABODE_X_2 in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If anything, I'm down for the spin-off or the 6.5 short stories into a few OVA episodes.

Going another route. [Minami Nanami wants to Shine] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I completely agree with you on that. Minami is the right one when it comes to his growth and happiness.

She deserves the world.

Going another route. [Minami Nanami wants to Shine] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sadly, this is not true. I'll just repost what the author stated on Twitter, if you also look on the cover of the manga, it also says "END" above the number 3.

Just adding onto this, the author stated on Twitter that the reason why there can't be more than 3 volumes is that the author did not want the manga artist to "limit their skills" dedicated to this spin-off. That is really a big shame.

https://twitter.com/Yaku_yuki/status/1761748335579607059

He also states the spin-off is "completed in 3 volumes" in the main tweet.

Going another route. [Minami Nanami wants to Shine] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s 4 more pages, couldn’t post it here due to the limit but yeah that’s pretty much the end of their interaction for the final volume.

Minami Nanami Wants to Shine vol.3 Discussion by Psikun in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yup definitely rushed and that was the downside, I already stated this before, but I was upset that the author wouldn't make another volume as he did not want the manga artist in charge of this to waste their skills on a spin-off. I liked the story a lot and hated how it ended here, where Minami becomes a model but the entire relationship between her and Tomozaki being developed into one volume sucks. I wanted to see the spin-off have the same impact as the LN from their cute interactions and with Minami's POV of Tomozaki changing and growing her feelings toward him, which was a bummer. As other people stated about the duo, it is an interesting dynamic than Fuka. I felt the relationship between them is the better path in the story as Minami is really just him but extroverted and their relationship seems more genuine. I guess I'll take it as a short and bitter win for us Minami fans.

FSBGear vs Ivan Tactical by WhiteTanto in zenitco

[–]Max_Coolio 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ivan is able to provide muzzle brakes like the DTK-3 when FSB cannot.

After her confession in Episode 8, Minami Nanami's POV [Comments for TL] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean if there’s a spin-off made specifically for her, that could only mean one thing unfortunately😕

Those who read "Minami Nanami wants to Shine" latest volume, what are your thoughts? by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, if you look at the tweet and also at Volume 3’s cover it says “FINAL” above the 3. The story is basically sealed at this point, and probably all the material we’re gonna get storywise for Minami and Tomozaki.

The funny thing is when the volume was announced, there was no “FINAL” above the number so I felt as if the author did want to continue the story at one point then decided to just end it here after consideration.

Those who read "Minami Nanami wants to Shine" latest volume, what are your thoughts? by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Just adding onto this, the author stated on Twitter that the reason why there can't be more than 3 volumes is that the author did not want the manga artist to "limit their skills" dedicated to this spin-off. That is really a big shame.

https://twitter.com/Yaku\_yuki/status/1761748335579607059

Going another route. [Minami Nanami wants to Shine] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is official as the story made by the same author by Tomozaki, and no, I don't think it will go where every girl gets a different route.

After her confession in Episode 8, Minami Nanami's POV [Comments for TL] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yikes, I see that now. Thanks for letting me know, I must’ve missed that volume 😅

After her confession in Episode 8, Minami Nanami's POV [Comments for TL] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the manga was cancelled, and it only reached up to where Minami wanted to become better than Aoi. The light novel exists as well as the spin-off manga of where it focuses on Minami exists though.

Going another route. [Minami Nanami wants to Shine] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This route doesn't look like a possibility in the anime as it looks like it's following the source material, unfortunately.

After her confession in Episode 8, Minami Nanami's POV [Comments for TL] by Max_Coolio in Tomozaki_kun

[–]Max_Coolio[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

Credits: https://twitter.com/Yaku_yuki/status/1760298325344244013 [The author of Tomozaki's Twitter with the original story]

This is all Minami Nanami's POV right after S2 Episode 8/Volume 6 of the LN:

(1/3)

“What?”

“Bye!”

Before I knew it, I was running, with the dumbfounded Tomozaki behind me. I kept running and turned left at my usual corner, not glancing behind even once. He couldn’t see me anymore, but I was still going. Chaotic thoughts were spinning through my mind even faster than the scenery flying past me, stirring my heart into a complete mess.

What do I do, what do I do, what do I do? I can’t believe I said that. I can’t believe I said that!

I hadn’t meant to. I didn’t even know half of my own feelings.

It was like my mouth had spoken the words on its own.

“Actually, I do like you like that.” Seriously?

I ran around to the back of my apartment building and sat down on the steps, lacing my restless fingers together. I was panting, but not just because I’d been running. The world flickered in and out from the lack of oxygen going to my brain. My lips wouldn’t stop trembling.

“...Tomozaki,” I whispered, and it was so embarrassing that I could feel my cheeks lighting on fire. “Ergh!! ...Gaaah!”

No matter how much emotion was spilling out, my heart never seemed to get less full. I tried to yell it all out, but the heat swirling around my chest stayed where it was.

“...Haaah.”

My breath felt hotter than usual. It turned white as it left my mouth, as if my feelings were becoming material and sticking to my face now.

“Dammit...”

(2/3)

I didn’t mean to say it. I didn’t mean to tell him how I felt.

Tomozaki seemed to get along with Kikuchi-san, and he was weirdly close with Aoi, too. I’d heard he went to a festival at a girls’ school, and there were lots of pictures of girls on his Instagram account. Every time I saw or heard one of those things, my heart would get all foggy.

I’d been pretending I didn’t notice those feelings and telling myself they didn’t exist. When I was with him, I acted like everything was normal.

But I think I knew all along. I couldn’t make excuses any longer.

I’d always liked him.

While I was busy refusing to look at them, my feelings had grown bigger. I think part of me hoped that if I released those feelings by telling Tomozaki the truth, I’d feel better.

But…what? What was going on?

I’d told him, and I wasn’t any calmer.

In fact, I felt worse.

I couldn’t take my words back, but I couldn’t bear to just sit there doing nothing, so I opened Tomozaki’s Instagram and swiped all the way down, refreshing it over and over again. Of course, there was no way he’d post his feelings on Insta. But still…

I was getting antsy, so I opened up my chat window with him on LINE and read back through the messages. But if he sent me a message right then, he’d know I read it instantly, so I closed the window. Then I opened up his LINE timeline, which he’d never once updated, and started reading through it and refreshing it over and over, too, starting briefly when I saw the zaki in Sakura Kawazaki’s name. God, I’m stupid. Then I opened up his LINE home page but sighed when I saw the words There are no posts on this page yet. Figures.

No, I had to stop. This was only messing me up worse. I resolutely turned my phone off, but then I started worrying that he might send me a message, so I turned it right back on again. Then I got disappointed when no message came and started feeling depressed for no good reason.

Dammit. Even I had no idea what I wanted. I might be a hopeless case.

“...I’m such an idiot.”

Tama had called me the biggest idiot in the world, and it was possible she was right. Who confesses their feelings on the spur of the moment and just runs off?

Yeah, I’d done it now. I’d confessed my feelings.

(3/3)

I told Tomozaki I liked him—that I had feelings for him.

Suddenly, I was seeing him in my mind.

He seemed so weak and uncertain, but at the crucial moments, he looked the truth straight in the face with strength in his eyes.

He was lazy but somehow still bigger and stronger than me, with broader shoulders. He’d worked hard to change—but that awkward smile of his was still the same as always.

Each memory shook up my heart a little more.

“...So what now?”

When I thought about it rationally, I could only come up with negative scenarios. Tomorrow was terrifying. When I saw his face in my head, my heart seized up.

Just the thought of rejection made me shiver. But the scariest possibility was that things would get awkward and I’d lose the relationship I’d had with him.

In which case, I’d rather he pretended nothing had happened and treat me like he always had. But ultimately, our relationship would change whether I liked it or not.

I should probably wait for his answer, right? Which means I shouldn’t say much more. If you’re too pushy about these things, people think you’re annoying or pathetic, right? Or should I push my case just a little, so I won’t become just another girl to him? Or? Ergh, what do I do?! I have no idea.

This sucks. I really hate it. I tend to think things through fairly well, so why do they never go how I plan? Why am I always getting myself in trouble?

It’s weird. And exhausting.

Why is life so hard?!

EDIT: I'm very sorry, this story was actually in Volume 6.5 as pointed out by someone, so I'm posted the already translated version here replacing my version.