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http://tieba.baidu.com/p/2046640800?pn=1

Did someone red the latest chapter ? ahhh I fell soo sad because of Arata :// wont to have him more in manga and anime :DDD

Jan 23, 2013 8:30 PM

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So I finally gave in and read ahead (the middle chapters have not been translated). I'm really glad I did because there is so much Arata in the latest chapters! If anyone is interested in reading them, here it is:

http://mangafox.me/manga/chihayafuru/v17/c089/1.html

When talking about volumes 17-20, just use a spoiler tag. There's some great Chihaya x Arata moments and developments! <3

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Dec 7, 2014 3:07 AM

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I hope there won't be a plot twist, and she'll end up with Arata <3

Dec 7, 2014 10:31 PM

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angelica89 said:
I hope there won't be a plot twist, and she'll end up with Arata <3

I believe Suetsugu-sensei will lead to Chihaya x Arata ending because of all the symbolism and theme are connected to them: ( I mean we all know why they keep going to tournaments is not just to play a match together: it's also for them to unite which whole the full meaning for them to this wonderful story, with their deep feelings of love for each other that will bring them together ( it will turn out a waste if Chihaya ends up with Taichi: it will bring no meaning to the story's theme). What's happening in the manga now it's far from over, we still haven't seen Arata's main arc yet and not to mention, Chihaya and Arata passionate match together that will bring out all of their passion love for each other and having the karuta cards as their bridge that connects them together: especially the "chiha" card that glows deep red color that signifies "passion" of her deep love for Arata: http://z.mhcdn.net/store/manga/6624/011.0/compressed/hchihaya_02_188.jpg?v=11322249906

Thank you for post Angelica89 we really appreciate it to see Chihaya x Arata shippers being active to share how much we wish the best for Chihaya x Arata's love for each other that's so beautiful and pure: ( BTW, Angelica is my first name too, what a coincidence) :)

sweetangieDec 7, 2014 10:47 PM

Dec 8, 2014 8:11 AM

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I totally agree, your review is so remarkable. To be honest I really dislike Taichi, and I must admit I'm scared that he'll be awarded for his suffering at the end of the manga. Many Taichi fangirls still think that way and they believe what Chihaya feels for Arata is just admiration. I mean, she even wrote a love poem while thinking about Arata but nobody respects her feelings. Even Kana-chan supported Taichi (the Fujisaki camp trip, the hospital scene) If I knew one of my closest friends acted like that, I would be offended I guess.

Taichi and Chihaya shared one of the deepest friendships in the series and I can't imagine a love relationship between them. Especially after reading Chapter 138:

sweetangie said:
BTW, Angelica is my first name too, what a coincidence) :)

"Angelica" is my favourite song of the group Anathema, since highschool it's been my nickname. I'm Elif, nice to meet you :)

Dec 8, 2014 6:47 PM

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angelica89 said:
I totally agree, your review is so remarkable. To be honest I really dislike Taichi, and I must admit I'm scared that he'll be awarded for his suffering at the end of the manga. Many Taichi fangirls still think that way and they believe what Chihaya feels for Arata is just admiration. I mean, she even wrote a love poem while thinking about Arata but nobody respects her feelings. Even Kana-chan supported Taichi (the Fujisaki camp trip, the hospital scene) If I knew one of my closest friends acted like that, I would be offended I guess.

Oh thank you for your compliment, I have a friend from mangafox ( Didi-chan) who really loves to share with us all Chihaya x Arata symbolism and analyses in detail ( Suetsugu-sensei really did her research for Chihaya x Arata relationship, their relationship is so special and one of a kind that we no normally see in other shoujo stories).
I'm not worry about Taichi's tactics, I know that he wouldn't get his way no matter what because Chihaya's heart already belongs to Arata and no one can change that (it's not admiration, it's true love: I mean we already saw Chihaya passion poems she wrote about her deep feelings of love towards Arata and those aren't words from a fangirl: it's the words coming from a girl in love: the worst part is that none of her friends from the Mizusawa team cares about her feelings ( they only care for Taichi and no one else) no one respects Chihaya's feelings, not even Taichi who supposedly loves her ( his actions proofs to me that he never loves Chihaya, it's all just obsession that he must have her even though she doesn't love him in return).

angelica89 said:
Taichi and Chihaya shared one of the deepest friendships in the series and I can't imagine a love relationship between them. Especially after reading Chapter 138:

I totally agree, I always see Chihaya and Taichi as a close friendship ( more like siblings relation), Chihaya sees Taichi nothing more than a very important friend to her but Taichi doesn't consider that:[spoiler] he should face reality and move on that he's rejected, he has to keep in mind that he can't force Chihaya to love him back by force and I don't see him as a victim: for starters, Chihaya never once played with his feelings ( she never realize that he supposedly loves her) and on the other hand he's already aware that Chihaya has strong feelings for Arata ( note: that Taichi also knows about Arata's feelings for Chihaya as well during their match) despite that he knows that both Chihaya and Arata feelings for each other are mutual but he doesn't care, he's ignoring her affections which makes it even worse.

Here's the post I comment about Taichi's behavior I don't feel sorry for him at all in ch 138:

Taichi is a complete jerk, I admit I don't pity him because his actions speaks out rather if he deserves sympathy or not: we all know that he was pretty much rejected but that doesn't give him an excuse to act that way: the moment he was acting all desperate and forceful is something I don't support because he wasn't thinking about Chihaya when he went and did that: if he truly loves her, he should of thought about Chihaya's happiness before his own and all he did was acting all selfish and forceful to make Chihaya love him back ( things don't work out that way): the feelings of love always comes out naturally without any force measures ( everything that's force is so fake and dishonest). Taichi is already aware what's in Chihaya's heart: he can't fool himself,Chihaya is in love with Arata and despite that he doesn't care for her or her feelings at all: how dare he didn't let Chihaya save her first kiss for true love. Not only that,when he mentioned to her"you think I'm made in stone" he's blaming her that he can't play karuta anymore just because she can't return his feelings, after everything that happened, he brought Chihaya into depression over something that doesn't respond to her making her feel guilty for everything that happened:I mean it's not a crime for Chiahya to have feelings for someone else that's not him: that's not the way to show someone's affections by punishing them just because they don't feel the same way they want them to ( that's exactly what Taichi did to Chihaya now). Instead of being forceful and wants her to let go of her own feelings: he could of encourage Chihaya to open up her heart and tell her feelings to the person she loves (just like what Sumire encouraged him to tell his feelings to her: but she didn't mention to make Chihaya love him back by force: his own actions is dragging himself down and because of that, he doesn't deserve any room for sympathy): he's no longer a child to be taught what's right and wrong.

We can definitely see by Chihaya's reaction from both Arata and Taichi's love confession which from the two she loves the most and who will make her the happiness. Arata really considers about Chihaya's feelings and he respects her feelings by giving her personal space without pressuring her for her response and she'll give him her answer when she's ready and he considers her decisions when he mentioned "if you like" means if she decides to start dating him is because she desire to start a love relationship with him: he never once forced her on anything: when Arata said the words of love to her is because he wanted Chihaya to know how he feels for her without expecting anything else in return ( if he only knew how much Chihaya feels about him, OMG I bet he will feel so delight once Chihaya tells him how she feels for him: so much that he won't stop from blushing, that's so cute!!!): and yes if they do have a kiss scene together is because Chihaya accepts Arata's feelings of love, they both will desire for that special moment when the time finally comes where their love will never be inseparable: OMG IT'S GOING TO BE SO BEAUTIFUL!!!! XD ( I bet we are going to have the most passion romance scenes from Chihayafuru combine: Suetsugu-sensei is saving the best part for last: on the other hand, Taichi won't accept any answer from Chihaya but a "yes" like a must or else ( even if it's by force like what he did to her): that part he's wrong, especially that he wasn't thinking about Chihaya's happiness at all. Falling in love is about two people where their hearts are together as one no matter where they are and who they are with and there's no connection like that between Chihaya and Taichi at all.

angelica89 said:

sweetangie said:
BTW, Angelica is my first name too, what a coincidence) :)

"Angelica" is my favourite song of the group Anathema, since highschool it's been my nickname. I'm Elif, nice to meet you :)

It's very nice to meet you Elif :D and yes let's keep this discussion active and let's also hope everyone here will participate and share their thoughts and opinions in what's currently happening in the manga ( and even what happened in the anime too, especially on the last episode from the second season is so magical and passionate, Chihaya x Arata are the best couple EVER!!!!). :)

sweetangieDec 9, 2014 3:29 PM

Dec 13, 2014 3:41 AM

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Konnichiwa! :) For a while I've been subscribing the comments on Mangafox (On spoiler thread I also saw you and didi_chan that you mentioned :D) There said Chapter 140 will be out on December 27, btw did you read Chap 139 on Raffmanga? Again all the girls make a fuss over Taichi and they think that Chihaya's starting to realize her feelings toward Taichi. However all I see that Chihaya feels guilty that she hasn't relized Taichi's feelings and made him suffer. She blames herself and now she's scared of playing Karuta. How could Taichi leave the girl he loves in that state? After all, Chihaya's rejection was not the only reason for him to quit the club. I hope she stops blaming herself.

Angie, I watched your AMVs and I really liked this one:

It's wonderful :) The song fits perfectly.

Dec 13, 2014 9:20 PM

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@ angelica89
Thank you so much for your comment about my AMV I made of Chihaya x Arata, I really appreciate how much you really enjoy this AMV ( even I was emotional while I was editing this AMV, at that time when ch 124 came out raw and yes ch 119 is the BEST, I REALLY LOVE THIS CHAPTER SO MUCH, IT'S WHERE ARATA SPOKEN HIS WORDS OF LOVE TO CHIHAYA THAT SO BEAUTIFUL AND MAGICAL!!!!). XD
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What happened in the latest chapter (ch 139)

I did expected Chihaya to become in depression after everything that happened with Taichi, that jerk how dare he made Chihaya suffer for his own selfish desires, he's destroying her happiness instead of obtaining and granting it). Poor Chihaya, I feel sorry for her, why Taichi left her in this state, always suffering by herself over something that doesn't respond to her because she haven't done anything wrong to deserve this, especially that he's the one who cause her to suffer just because she can't accept his feelings and he blamed everything on her of his misery, that's ridiculous, this shows that he doesn't love her at all and his actions proofs everything ( actions speaks louder than words) she's in so much pain that she's so scared of playing karuta is because she's blames herself for hurting Taichi, I mean how can Taichi expect Chihaya to respond his feelings if she's in love with Arata, Taichi shouldn't hold that against her just because she can't accept his feelings, he should just accept reality and move on ( he should look for a girl who meets his expectations that Chihaya can't give him). The only person I feel sorry for is Chihaya, so much that she compare herself to a rock who's only good in crushing others: her depression is keeping her not to see the good things, it's all negative thoughts that will make it worst if no one put a stop to it ( I believe it's Arata who will save her from her depression just like once she saved him: the power of true love can overcome anything).

Yeah the next chapter (ch 140) is coming out by December 27th ( that day is my birthday) and let's really hope Arata will show up soon ( that will be our best Christmas present ever). So far we haven't seen him in his third year in his school and I'm so curious to see who will become his team members. I can't imagine how Arata will feel when he sees Chihaya became so depress, and this time I believe Arata will save Chihaya just like she once saved his from depression ( Arata experienced that before and I believe his words of encouragement to save her and she will see the light that represent her happiness shines her world again).

Also about Chihaya seeing the karuta cards in the darkness ( here's the theory I believe it's going to happen): this is a possible spoiler:

Feb 1, 2015 8:36 AM

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Somehow I am scared to read Chapter 141 when it comes out (lookes like it'll be out on Feb 14st).

I hope Suetsugu-Sensei doesn't ruin our perfect couple in this story :( Damn you, Taichi!

Feb 1, 2015 10:17 PM

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angelica89 said:
Somehow I am scared to read Chapter 141 when it comes out (lookes like it'll be out on Feb 14st).

I hope Suetsugu-Sensei doesn't ruin our perfect couple in this story :( Damn you, Taichi!

That's something I'm also afraid of: but I believe Suetsugu-sensei hardwork of showing Chihaya x Arata strong symbolism of their love for each other won't be a waste: that's where the main theme to the story lead to and that's something not even Taichi can't take away: Chihaya and Arata's love for each other is not something that could be toss away over night: and

Let's all stay positive and believe in Suetsugu-sensei: the power of true love always prevails!!!!

Feb 25, 2015 7:40 PM

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There are some pointers that I really want share to everyone that’s so important that we should never give up what’s so important to Chihaya and Arata happiness to this wonderful story: Suetsugu-sensei really did a lot of research to symbolize how beautiful Chihaya x Arata's eternal love have each other that's already bloomed in their hearts) : that’s exactly what she is illustrating in Chihaya x Arata love relationship and their symbolism means perfect sense in all the analysis and signs we are currently seeing between them: sharing this important facts and symbolism that connects Chihaya x Arata's love to us fans that really meant a lot to us shippers and how beautiful their love connection really is that's expressing in their hearts.
( Arata fans from Mangafox showed these symbolism that connects to Chihaya’s feelings of love for Arata):

About Chihayafuru, as the chapters goes by, it’s convincing me more and more who Chihaya will chose in the end. :D

sweetangieApr 9, 2015 5:17 PM

May 20, 2015 3:59 PM

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After what happened in ch 119- 145:

May 31, 2015 5:49 AM

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I think their feelings are mutual, too. However I can't help but think that it's obvious something is wrong in their relationship. Until now she has had many opportunities and been able to give an answer to Arata's confession. I think we can not make excuses like: "All she thinks is Karuta, there is no time for love." or "She is not ready." or "She has been busy with school and exams." Indeed, when it comes to that we clearly saw that she could quit playing Karuta, especially when Taichi left the club we saw that she could even forget about everything she dreamed about Karuta and her future.
I feel like all Chihaya's love for Karuta and Arata is treated as a subplot compared to the execution of Taichi's unrequited feelings in this manga. I don't get why it's even called Chihayafuru, because it's not about Chihaya and her dreams anymore, it's all about Taichi. I believe that if the author really wanted to do it she could have spared more screentime for Arata but she chose to treat him as a side character, let's not deny it any longer. Speaking of which I can't really imagine Taichi being the future Karuta Meijin, he doesn't have those qualifications and what's more he even hates Karuta, it won't be appropriate. But I'm sure he won't be left empty-handed at the end either, even though she rejected him already, there is always this uneasiness...

Anyways, I've decided to take a break from the manga. Lastly I wanted to say even if Arata doesn't become the Karuta Meijin or even if he doesn't get the girl it doesn't matter for me, I'll be supporting him until the end and I won't accept that douchebag Taichi as the main male lead.

That's all. :)

Jun 3, 2015 7:00 PM

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Based on Chihaya’s reactions towards both Arata and Taichi’s love confession we already know who she loves: Chihaya reacted Arata’s words and reflected her heart that brought her happiness and a new beginning towards her next chapter of her life:( so much that she even interpreted his words as a "marriage proposal" she already chose the person who she wants to spend the rest of her life with (building a future family together with Arata): while Taichi is all about guilt and suffering about her not noticing “his feelings” and it’s never about how happy she is knowing how Taichi felt about her: that never happened at all, not even now (and the worst part is his actions shows afterwards: forcing a kiss on her without caring about her feelings): where’s her happiness involve in all this?: Nothing. Her world was all of negative actions that’s if someone already took away everything she desires: it’s all about loneliness, emptiness and misery: it's all thanks to Arata, Chihaya started to gain more confidence to her own person again step by step after she received a text message from Arata saying he has a team and they'll meet at the Omi Jingu brought her encouragement.

Maybe Suetsugu-sensei is focusing more of Chihaya’s reaction towards Taichi for crushing his feelings for the moment but it’s also showing us that Chihaya never developed feelings of romance towards Taichi to her heart: because since then we never get to see her happy and always depressed for hurting him: it's never about her loving him ( so much that she give up thinking about her own happiness because of it: her dreams and her affections for Arata were gone temporary in appearance) it’s never about her happy feelings that’s reflecting out. Chihaya’s reaction said everything who she loves without her saying out loud and whenever she thinks about Arata in regards to the poems; it's always a love poem: it's there for a reason and I truly believe when she was thinking about poem 41 she was thinking about Arata: there's no doubt about it. Arata is the only person who will make Chihaya the happiest: always is and always will be.

Also, when Chihaya interpreted Arata's words into a marriage proposal carries a much stronger meaning then to have Arata say those words himself because it shows how much Chihaya desires to share her happiness together with Arata and if she does accept his affections, she'll respond to Arata when he said: "if you like, let's play karuta together" as in "yes" it also means she wants to spend the rest of her life together with him when she interpreted his words as " let's spend the rest of our lives together": aww, that will be so beautiful and romantic.

I strongly believe that Suetsugui-sensei will follow through with her symbolism and themes will lead all the way to the story’s main climax. I completely agree, even if Arata doesn’t end up with Chihaya (which is unlikely it’s going to happen) and he doesn’t become Meijin I support Arata all the way, but I believe Arata will have a happy ending in the end: even though they are going through a lot of obstacles but love will always prevails. XD

sweetangieJun 19, 2015 1:11 PM

Jan 14, 2016 5:54 PM

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Excellent news everyone:about the latest chapter that came out in Japan (ch 160):

OMG, YES THE DAY HAS FINALLY COME: YES CHIHAYA AND ARATA WILL HAVE THEIR MATCH TOGETHER AT LAST: AFTER ALL THE WAIT BOTH CHIHAYA & ARATA TO HAVE PUT THEM THROUGH ALL THEIR PATIENCE ( AND SAME OURS) HAS FINALLY PLAYED OFF AND I COMPLETELY EXPECT THE MOST WONDERFUL SCECERIO POSSIBLE FOR THEIR SPECIAL MATCH THAT’S NOT ON THE SAME LEVEL AS ANY OTHER MATCHES THEY HAD BEFORE: OH YES: I CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THEIR MATCH TO BEGIN, OH YES!!!!!!! OMG, I CAN HARDLY WAIT FOR THE SURPRISES SUETSUGU-SENSEI HAS PREPARE FOR US FOR CHIHAYA X ARATA ULTIMATE MATCH TOGETHER: FOR THE FIRST TIME AFTER SIX YEARS OF WAITING TO THIS DAY: I TRULY EXPECT THE VERY BEST FOR THEIR MATCH TOGETHER WITH THEIR TEAMMATES. I'M SO READY FOR MORE CHIHAYA X ARATA MOMENTS: LET THE PARTY BEGIN!!!!!!OMG, YES!!!! (Mizusawa vs East Fujioka: Chihaya vs Arata)

The best luck for both Chihaya and Arata for their match together!!!!!

We predict a lot of happiness coming from Chihaya and Arata's heart in their come match together: alot of blushing, smiles and bright colors during their passionate match: ( Leiss added awkward moment between them: SO CUTE!!!!!) I really looking forward to see those expression coming from Chihaya and Arata’s faces when they get to play a karuta match: so many bright smiles/ blushes and compassion throughout their match from beginning to end. I truly believe their match will be the most memorable and most passionate match Chihaya and Arata will over have ( will turn out my most favorite match from this entire manga: the best chapters of this year I bet): it’s not only that they finally place a match together: it’s also because this match is the one and only opportunity they have to place a match together inside of the team tournament and most importantly; it took them six whole years for this important day to finally arrive: this will be very intense match and beautiful match indeed. :D

here some my predictions in what's to come.

I can’t tell you guys how extremely happy I am right now about this outcome: let's share this happiness together. This means, MORE CHIHAYA X ARATA MOMENTS HERE WE COME, GET READY EVERYONE, NOW IT'S OUR TURN TO GET OVERLY EXCITE IN WHAT'S TO COME!!!!>///<

sweetangieJan 14, 2016 7:12 PM

Mar 2, 2016 9:28 PM

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Major Spoilers from ch 161-163

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This forums discussion haven't been discussed for a long time now.. it's sad seeing it inactive ( it's making Arata fanbase really sad.... well, let's hope by the upcoming discussions will bring this place back to life again: Awesome news for all Arata fans: I really hope by this outcome in the manga will bring a lot more Arata to the story and seeing him A LOT more often than before: SPOILERS:

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