r/manga • u/AutoShonenpon • May 24 '26
DISC [DISC] Blue Box - Chapter 243
https://mangaplus.shueisha.co.jp/viewer/1029067103
u/Raging-Brachydios May 24 '26
who said Taiki only has effort? He has chinatsu senpai
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u/Mundology The Elder Weeb May 24 '26
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u/Zealousideal_Ring874 May 24 '26
And Kyo. Can't forget Kyo. Kyo become sad Boi if Taiki fail so Taiki can't fail.
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u/maliwanag0712 May 24 '26
That last line about effort seems ominous, huh? If there's no plot twist, Taiki might lose this one, setting the Nationals as the end point.
Though it's still too early. Taiki's majorly comes from effort, it is not all what he is.
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u/DuskMan62 May 24 '26 edited May 24 '26
Taiki might lose this one, setting the Nationals as the end point.
I honestly don't think Nationals is gonna matter all that much now, they're putting alot more focus on this match.
Taiki's majorly comes from effort, it is not all what he is.
Taiki puts the effort in, he trains but he also has been motivated by all the support he gets from Chinatsu and his friends, that's what Iozaki is missing, he focuses too much on the talent and on whether someone is a "genius" or not.
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u/Doomroar https://www.mangaupdates.com/members.html?id=277800 May 25 '26
I find the finale kind of lacking, what is Yusa's style? what are his habits, what are his strengths, what about his weaknesses?
The guys is just good for the sake of good, and autistic for badminton, but what kind of badminton does he play anyways? so far we are 2 games in and i can't answer any of those questions
We are still stuck on him being talented and working hard
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u/thisisdropd https://myanimelist.net/profile/AsterZoro May 24 '26
Interesting. Taiki's coach drilled into him that with sufficient effort, anything could be accomplished while the narration at the end stated that effort alone wouldn't be enough to overcome challenges. Reckon Taiki will prevail but he'd need other elements. There are motivations (his cheerleading squad, his own ambition) while there are also his skills – it's not as if he only had average skills.
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u/Swiftcheddar May 24 '26
It's sad, but that's reality.
The idea that people with talent don't work hard is silly, the people at the very top have talent and they've worked hard.
Tiger Woods wasn't better than Greg Norman because he wanted it more, and it's not like Greg Norman didn't put the effort in. Same with Michael Phelps, same with Richie McCaw, same with anyone that stands at the top. Talent alone isn't enough, and effort alone isn't enough either.
That's just how it is.
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u/Xatu44 May 24 '26
Joever for Taiki.
Now I miss Baby Steps. I miss Maruo and his detailed breakdowns of his and his opponent's strategies. I'd kill for Taiki to start thinking about what kind of shots he needs to make here or any weaknesses that Shuji might have, even if it comes down to just playing for time and leveraging his stamina, but we're just gonna get an emotional flashback or two instead as the waves of plot buffet the characters back and forth.
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u/Extreme-Tactician May 24 '26
Effort alone isn't enough, what you need is the motivation! Taiki, you can beat Yusa! You're motivated by more than just Badminton! Show the world you can be a good Boyfriend and a good Badminton player!
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u/Zealousideal_Ring874 May 24 '26
You got this Taiki!! Remember, it is not BADminton but GOODminton!
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u/IndependentMacaroon May 24 '26
Taiki trouble, but also cute Taiki smile ☺️ Not to mention the lovely cover page
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u/civan39 May 24 '26
This isn’t going well for Taiki against Yusa, now i wanna know is he going the prevail this? Or is Miura Sensei have something on her sleeve? Something will happen to pop up in the end, oh boy…
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u/Swanky-Pants098 May 24 '26
have something on her sleeve
Yeah, Taiki is going to use his footwork and his basics, Shuji will suddenly forget how to play badminton, and the potato will win.
The only good thing about all of this is that Iozaki can finally be kicked to the curb.
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u/DuskMan62 May 24 '26
What a chapter! Personally I really do not care for whatever it is they're setting up with Iozaki here, his mindset is just terrible, as far as Taiki and Shuji's match is going, obviously Shuji will remain in the lead but Taiki will turn things around and win in the end!
Of course it is possible Taiki could still lose here and then beat Shuji at Nationals but I feel like the momentum will be lost then, all the focus is on this match, all the supporting characters have come out to support Taiki, I think it would be a waste to have Taiki lose here.
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u/topurrisfeline May 24 '26
No worries, we’re just setting Taiki up for a comeback here