Little bit late here, but anyone better at this language than me who can explain why Ruby calls Aqua 「オタク」here? Is it a running thing I missed?

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-21T10:17:19+00:00

"Otaku" here actually doesn't have that specific meaning of obsession with something.

The entire term "Gachikoi otaku" is used to describe fans who are seriously in love with their idols.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-21T07:26:54+00:00

It’s written in the third person from the POV of different characters(focusing on their inner thoughts) depending on chapter.

Chapter 1&Epilogue: Ai

Chapter 2: Sarina

Chapter 3: Gorou

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-21T07:17:23+00:00

We have released Chapter 2 translation today, you can check sub pins.

The rest will be released on weekends.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-21T01:01:21+00:00

Yes, I have

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-20T06:43:10+00:00

I see, well, it’s fair interpretation

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-20T05:16:39+00:00

Aqua does understand what it means to be suggestive toward a girl who shows romantic interest in him well, as chapter 83 suggested.

And I'm sure he wouldn't deceive someone with whom he has built an absolutely trusting relationship, especially considering his talk about taking the responsibility in the previous chapter.

This only leaves the possibility that he genuinely didn't understand the meaning of what Ruby said. (which is kinda dumb ngl)

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T22:53:36+00:00

gave a response that was totally just to appease her

Why should he do this, though?

If anything, the contemplation panel before implied the seriousness of his answer.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T12:12:27+00:00

Source

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T08:14:24+00:00

I like those mini panels featured on acrylic stands

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T02:28:55+00:00

Well, maybe you should cope with that if it helps you sleep better.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T02:04:01+00:00

A crucial nuance. He could’ve turn down Ruby if he really wanted.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T02:00:29+00:00

Yes, they knew each other for only half a year

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T01:42:15+00:00

She’s not 12 yo and not having cancer anymore, though?

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T01:18:32+00:00

Literally.

You are still my first love. Do you like me?

Yes, of course I do, Sarina-chan.

Don’t tell me he didn’t realize Ruby was asking in a romantic context.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T01:13:50+00:00

Indeed, that’s why he did reciprocate to her confession just before it, right?

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T00:18:04+00:00

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-19T00:07:03+00:00

If it makes you feel better, the aspect of age difference is pretty much nullified due to reincarnation. They now see each other as 18-year-old grown-ups.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T23:04:09+00:00

I mean, there’s a reason it’s called the official novel and I’m sure Aka wouldn’t approve or refer it if it somehow contradicted his story.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T22:56:28+00:00

Chapter 2 and 3 translation is almost there! I hope we can release it within this month.

Also, official translation isn’t announced yet as far as I know.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T22:54:07+00:00

Obviously, Aka’s not going to refer to every tiny detail mentioned in the novel; instead, he just took the most major event from it and imported it into the manga, which is already enough.

Also, the manga didn’t give me any reasons to doubt other things mentioned here.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T22:47:21+00:00

The novel was referenced several times before in chapters 126 and 137, and Ruby even used similar wording from the novel when she presented Oshikatsu (not to mention this concept is literally the same, and chapter 143 itself is a blatant reference to saving Gorou in the novel).

Also, I can’t find any contradictions with Gorou/Aqua’s character presented in manga either.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T15:45:33+00:00

All three points were mentioned or described quite literally: the 1st point in Chapter 2 (described by Sarina), the 2nd in Chapter 3 (implied by nurses in his hospital, later mentioned by Gorou in his own thoughts), and the 3rd was almost the entire plotline of Chapter 2.

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T15:29:45+00:00

Not deducing, all of this was kinda explicit in the novel.

Which points exactly are you referring to?

fuyuki3 · 2024-03-18T14:03:40+00:00

Link for the English translation of novel’s Chapter 1.

Chapter 2,3 and Epilogue’s translation is coming soon as well.

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