Ugetsu

Looking forward to your pictures Samus.

So I was curious, and looked it up -- the first time Rin tried to show "it" to Aoki was back in Chapter 20, with the eraser dropping trick.

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Newnonimous

I wasn't mad at you Samus, i know you were just stirring up the conversation. It's just that i feel masterbation thing doesn't interest me right now as it's not making things more serious(other than when Reiji saw the history pages) but then i should of just let you guys talk about it more and not accidentally make it uncomfortable to speak of. I'm really sorry though if i offended you(you know i would never intentionally do that to you). I'm always looking forward to you artwork so please take your time.

Kikiskeeter

I too look forward to more art work. One thing that seems to be missed is this ideal of growth through the series so far. Shirai has finally grown a little in her own life facing facts that there are people who look beyond your exterior and try to find that hidden beauty in you. Oyjima isn't trying to make her his lover but his friend. He knows she has little to no interpersonal skills and has not been faced with this type of situation. Yet is quite comedic watching her trying to figure out what kind of girlfriend she could be or what type of boyfriend he will be. Mostly her ideas of him are being a good guy, which I feel is a good thing showing there may really be feeling for him. Here is something comedic: A scene of Shirai using him to get her cookies off And in the end kind of a "what the fuck am I thinking?" moment for her. However are we going to have Kuro and buddy try to sabotage this relationship. Some how I feel there is going to be a relation about her parents divorce that makes her rethink those feeling she has about her father and mother to make her also look at this relationship differently.
Also, yes, I see trouble brewing for Rin after Reiji finds the history on her computer. Especially if these were paid sites. Is Reiji going to try and catch her or is he going to do something crazy like telling "Hey, if it's naked guys you want to see then we'll just start bathing together again" or "just ask, I'll show it to you anytime you want." However, I feel Rin is definitely going to be forced to reevaluate her stand on Reiji. I do think this is going to start another Aoki, RIn and Reiji evening, with Reiji for the first time really wanting him there.

Newnonimous

(sigh) thank you Kikster for saying something far more intersesting than what these newcomers(not including Samus and Ugetsu)are talking about. I feel the same way about what is happening with Shirai and Oyajima it did show more of Shirai's human side and that can lead to great results for her. Reiji's reaction seemed a little bit more concerned than shocked. He's still not entirely well as one more little slip like the porn pages can send him back to his old sick ways. If he's concious enough he could(as you say kikster) finally turn to Aoki for help. Unfortunately, we'll have to wait until month but we're all use to it by now.

Shinobu

About Shirai, I can see what she is going through, but she is thinking too far ahead. It's logical to do so, in her mind, because why else would anyone date? I really laughed when she started a flow chart in her 1st grade class about what she should do. (kid: SNAP!) Like a lot of women, she really is more afraid of getting dumped, and being the independent sort, she doesn't want to fall into the "clingy" girlfriend. She's going 'round and 'round in her head, and it's messing her up. She's never really had a relationship, and her ideas are what she has only seen or read about, not experienced. Although more of a side story, it is important to show how relationships can effect people. I've been fortunate to have had a lot of relationships, so I feel her. Or not fortunate, 'cause I've been dumped every time. (sniff) But it doesn't stop me from being optimistic about the next one...

Samuraisedge

I agree about Shirai's behavior as of late. Oyajima does seem to be helping thaw out her seemingly cold demeanor. But I'd say in some small (or not so small way) Kuro got the ball rolling. Kuro helped break through Shirai's shell, and made her start to become more social with her and others. She still feels awkward when dealing with men, but Oyajima is a good man and seems patient when dealing with people. He would be good for her as a potential love interest (IMO).

As for the remarks about Reiji discovering the web history. I think this could go one of two ways. One, it could feed his dilusions further, and make him speed up his plans of making Rin a replacement for Aki. Considering his actions in the strip club from Ch 56, this could be a posibility. It proves he hasn't gotten past Aki's death, and he might start seeing Rin as less of a child now considering his discovery. Another possibility would be that what he discovered about Rin might bring him to his senses (hopefully), and make him realize that Rin is trying to grow up faster than she should. This being said, he may realize that he should man up and start being the responsible guardian that he's expected to be. As for his actions toward Aoki in regards to Rin, this too could go either way. Reiji will either get the chip off his own shoulder and ask Aoki to help him with Rin (as you and Kikiskeeter said), or he could see him as the cause of the problem and may take steps to remove Aoki from Rin's life permanently. As always, it's up to the writer.

Ugetsu

I don't know, when I think about it, why should Rin's sexuality be a surprise to Reiji? Someone has been buying her revealing clothes and side-tied low-rise panties for years now, unlike Kuro I don't think Rin has been taking a credit card into fancy department stores at age 8 or 9. It is Reiji tarting her up, even though he also wants her to wear the less revealing outfits outside (while being naked inside the apartment). I really don't know how this is going to play out.

Samuraisedge

Actually from what I remember, Rin had been buying the clothes you mentioned with her own allowance. Still any guardian with half a brain would say to a 10 or 11 year old 'I don't think so. Not in my house.'. Of course this is the world of anime and manga, but you'd think the school would question the parents/guardians if a grade-school girl is dressed in skanky clothes. The way it seems with Reiji, is he can't say no to Rin which is mainly due to his own immaturity rather than a sinister ulterior motive. This is just my opinion though.

Dac

Ouch, bro.

edit: @Rin's clothing: I think Samurai is probably right, here. He's always so very eager to please, and I believe he's said before that she "looks so cute" in such clothes. Except for the short-shorts, which I think even he objected to, but grudgingly allowed (though only if he could escort her to school or something).

Dac

Aside: I want Aoki to get together with Houin... And then immediately ruin everything by crying out "Kokonoe~...!" when he orgasms.

The reactions on both sides would be priceless.