SHIHO × AKI Parallel Chapter Covers
Chapter Covers of 35 and 40🥹
"The depths of her heart that she doesn't want unlocked"
VS.
"To the truth that was told to me..."
I wonder if it is significant that Aki's chapter cover is dominated by a dark color while Shiho's isn't?
It's kinda interesting to see because for Shiho who was hiding her feelings, that was what the cover symbolized. She REALLY didn't want anyone to know. However, in the update, it's as if she finally was "free" of all the baggage she was holding onto. Although she said that winning didn't matter anymore, she felt "refreshed".
On the other hand, Aki knowing the truth was supposed to free her from the fog of all the questions and unresolved conflict. However, as we can see, Aki on the cover is the one behind the lock this time. Knowing the truth did the opposite for her. I think she's the one whose heart is going to be withdrawn this time. She's probably going to blame herself for how their relationship ended.
It's really so refreshing to see how the truth "freed" and "shackled" them each.
What do you think will happen in the future?
Their relationship ends there, nothing more to say.
One of them reaches out to reconcile their friendship, no romantic development.
Aki gets closure from Yori and properly faces Shiho's feelings
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