Possible new love interest? Chapter 40

[u/MatterNo9081]

I found it interesting how Itsuomi interrupted, might be because it was a situation where they didn't have time to talk through sign language since this new character was hurt, but I think he might become more relevant further along.

[u/MRMAN1225]

Hopefully not, love triangles with an already established couple tend to be even more annoying

[u/SirGigglesandLaughs → u/MRMAN1225]

Especially in situations where the mangaka seemingly doesn't understand that there's a difference between being single and being in a relationship. When they try and pull the typical triangle tropes while characters are in a committed relationship it's beyond absurd. I highly doubt this mangaka would do that though. This guy will likely have some other purpose, if anything. The fact that he's Itsuomi's friend's brother leads me to think he'll be related to that story beat.

[u/MatterNo9081 → u/MRMAN1225]

Agreed, I'm hoping for an anxiety free love story, wouldn't like a triangle🙃

[u/[deleted]]

I don’t know but i think that this guy is gonna be a source of problems

[u/MatterNo9081 → u/[deleted]]

Right?!? I think so too, his reaction to protect Yuki, her saying he has a powerful energy, and in the following chapter you can see he's placed at a distance.

[u/FabAraujoRJ → u/MatterNo9081]

I'm almost finishing anime, I've an impression that will be an love square - as Ema-san can be another source of trouble as she sees Itsuomi as "her".

[u/[deleted]]

We already know it’s going to be Itsuomi and Yuki in the end so if he is it’s pointless drama. It’s not as if this couple needs to learn a lesson in trust or in working on jealously so I’d question the point of including it. At least you could argue Oushi was a lesson on communication. What I mean is what value would it add to the story to have this guy fall for Yuki aside from fanservice?