It’s very far from normal human interaction, but by the letter of what the segment victor Osaragi and Miyuki set out to do, it gets the job done. Ishigami and Iino are so shocked by the checkmate they relent on the spot, then devolve into an automated, emotionless, auto-tuned exchange of Iino saying “I like you quite a lot” and Ishigami returning the sentiment. Hence, the Ishigami-Iino Friendship Plan.Īfter an exchange of compliments turns into a hatefest, ear-cleaning becomes awkward contortionism, and Pocky-eating leads to aggressively gnashing teeth, Osaragi ditches Miyuki’s plan and pulls out the big guns, telling the two what a good match they are, and how it’s “typical teen behavior” to not be able to stop yourself from being mean to the one you like. The thing is, their practiced hostility has escalated to a level neither Miyuki nor Iino’s friend Osaragi can suffer.

He just chooses to conceal it behind an outer crust she loathes.īy the same token, Ishigami obviously respects Iino’s honesty and diligence, or he wouldn’t stand to defend her from embarrassment. Ishigami has as strong a sense of justice as Iino, especially where Iino herself is concerned. So we’ve known for a while now that Ishigami and Iino hate each other…but do they? Sure, they seem to inhabit opposite ends of the Discipline-Rebellion Spectrum, but we know better. Also, it’s good enough that it doesn’t have to spin things off. That Ishi-Iino isn’t a spinoff from the Kaguya-sama: Love Is War Cinematic Universe is a shame, but it’s also the mark of a great series that it keeps you wanting to see more of its greatness. Ishigami and Iino Don’t Get Along could not only be a decent series unto itself, but has an incredibly catchy English title! It has the ammo to provide a veritable kaleidoscope of spinoff stories about its other characters. It should be specified what type of spoiler it is.Kaguya-sama is about far more than two goofs who won’t admit their love out of pride and fear. It will be displayed as, Hayasaka is best girl Read the rules and guidelines of this subreddit here Support the mangaka! Buy the volumesĮnglish releases: Viz Website Japanese releases: Amazon Japan Follow the Author on twitter Useful links above.Ī subreddit dedicated to the franchise Kaguya-sama: Love is War by Akasaka Aka.

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