Yacchan…why….Yacchan isn’t a bad person but I I want to just say that Yacchan, who confessed to Toono, said that he already knew his answer so he doesn’t need one. Even though it seems to be aware that Toono was staring at Kashima in chapter 34 but still wants to be his boyfriend. Even though Toono tells him that this is a problem that Yacchan apologize but continue to do his thing with Toono even though he continues to say that this is a problem? He aware of Kashima feelings for Toono and seems to noticed Toono looking at him yet he continue to push for this? It like he asking to be rejected. Maybe he just wants to treasure him a bit and enjoy the moments with Toono before the time comes. But he seems to pushing forward to the end.
Now that the dust has setting down until the next chapter i want just point to point out a few things.
1. Yacchan literally saw Toono looking at Kashima in chapter 34. He seem to notice something as He took it upon himself to finally confess to Toono. He clearly told Toono that he already knew his answer and didnt need it but wanted to do this as a opportunity to fight back and win Toono's heart even though Toono told him that this will cause him trouble. He is aware, but still insist on doing this evenin chapter 34 Toono didn't even seem happy or excited that Yacchan actually likes him as he told him that he sees him.as someone "cute". He was embarrassed but we don't see anything further with that confession unlike with Kashima. With Kashima, there was reaction from Toono before waking up from reality and giving him conflict and continues to remember it. Also, he was already aware that Kashima was in love with Toono and still wanted to beat him even if it meant using Toono only for him to fall in love with him too. I am aware that after what happened on chapter 32 fans were asking for Yacchan to fight back or to make him go with Toono or making them poly to the author to the point that she had to tweet about him after only being gone for 2 chapters (on pixivfanbox fans were concern about the comment section and how the fans were treating and harassing her. So take thay into consideration) So that's probably why we will still see Yacchan and Toono moments together for awhile but we shall see.
2. Itome and Akemi? I feel like the way this chapter ended, we might get a hold of Kashima arc to focus back on them again. People asked for a break up but it was already done in chapter 33. Now the i do believe that the way sensei wrote these two characters in the beginning of the series and even in Shikatani flashback (with Akemi, Minami with Itome staring at them), it doesn't look like they are going to break up for good cause they are always together. Itome didnt care that Akemi was in love with Minami. I feel like they will have a conflict which is Itome brother but somehow stay together or make up in the end. I know people dont want that but again we shall see.
3. Kashima being shunned is ironic as Toono and Yacchan were shocked by this as Kashima was always the cheerful one that was surrounded. by everyone but now is the lonely one. We dont know why he is being shunned during the sports festival
(People say it probably Kashima's fault but he did not fight Yacchan or the classmate in this chapter either. He went straight for Toono or walked away from Yacchan in chapter 17) We already know that the two club don't get along. The fact that the class said "annoying" (Translation is different here but in the original that is what was said) which means he was annoyed seeing them together. Almost like he was mad that people were still around Kashima. Maybe for being in love with Toono, being in the club or maybe he history for being in the Basketball club before he got hurt. These are just theories who knows what will happen. But the fact that he won't tell Toono is nothing new as he keeps his personal issues to himself.
4. Toono is in love with Kashima. Many people can deny that fact (sensei talked about it in pixivfanbox) but it still stands. The way he acted on chapter 33 is obvious enough but still seems to be unaware of it. Frustrating yes but it's to be expected.
5. Everybody seems to pointing out how close Kashima and Toono are (the soccer teams even points out in this chapter over Yacchan who is his cousin.) Akemi, Itome, Tamura Shikatani and now them? Make sense cause they are always together through the series so it not surprising where this is going.
6. Also this is the second time, Toono defends Kashima from someone. First Yacchan, and now The classmate. Toono is growing up. Though he not strong to defend himself it nice seeing him stand up for his friend.
7. Yacchan defending his cousin is a nice change. We usually don't see this kind of thing between those two, except in chapter 26. I nice to see the bonding between them then just rivalry all the time
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8. Someone pointed out that Toono thought Kashima about to kiss him but pulled away? Im not too sure but the fact that but the author herself drew emphasis on kashima's hand who in fact touched Toono's face when they kiss in chapter 32 and pulled back after what happen between them is something.
Sorry for the long explanation.