#love how chapter 1 features teru hanako and nene

[nanabansama]

Tomorrow marks the 9th anniversary of JSHK!

What a long way the series has come, hm?

All the way from Chapter 1...

...To chapter 109!

Has me excited for the actual big number coming up next year, the 10th anniversary!

[ngmn2002]

Ch 106: Random thoughts part 1

Ok, here we go!

It sounds like a little spooky rumor, doesn't it?

And here I was excited to see who the colored first page would feature… it seems it's just Akane and Teru getting these lately… how lucky.

So, Akane can still move because he is a clock keeper, Teru can because he is a strong exorcist? That's what I still get from what's happening. Hanako moved again... how? Was he helped off screen by Akane or Teru or just moved again... somehow? out of literal shock? or maybe Tsu/his yorishiro being in No.1's boudayr that isn't affected with time

Ok.. I'm done with thinking about these stuff of catching the bad guys or whatever, until some action happens with the one who did it... it will be years. I'm leaving this thing behind.

The way they talked about honorable No.7 with though… poor boy…

Really poor boy, Tsukasa really went a bit too far… huh? Hang in there. Lend him your hanky for a sec Hakujoudai or wipe his tears for him...

…… he looks like he is done with everything… but really… the way Teru is treating him with is just rude. Can't you see the state the boy is in? he is even not a part of the chaos this time, he did nothing wrong. Spare him this time.

I see, so this another reason Tsukasa and his lackeys as Kou puts it had the clock destroyed. Nice way of thinking.

So yeah, I was a bit right, we got Nene monologuing about what happened last chapter. Nine.

What a cool chance to wake up to Tsukasa of all people asking you if you're awake. Look at…?

At this point and after seeing stuff like this for the past few chapters… I didn't go "wow" or anything of that sort... the boundary looks a bit normal, later in the chapter it starts getting interesting, though.

Also, adding this... Tsu...! Tsu...!! Tsu...!!! His level of self-confidence, boldness and capacity... uhhh!!! He [No.7's yorishiro, mind you] is in No.1's boundary as if it's no big deal, having a full day and posing as if he was home. in Hanako's boundary. This boy goes by his own rules, his own vision, he is so free willed and I LOVE THAT!!! HOW COOL!!!! AAAAHHHH!!!!!! HE IS A TRUE FORCE!!!! TELL ME SOMEOEN CAN BE A MATCH TO ALL THAT GRACE?! AHHHH!!!!!!!!!! 💜✨💜✨💜 Not to add he already did this before wit No.3's case, to the point we got a nice shot of 2 yorishrios together, hmm... will we see that happening again with No.1's as well. Gotta look forward to that!

How radiant. Wow… a cool view to wake up to… just saying…

Teach us, Tsukasa-kun! I love it when he gives little lectures!

What a cool face! ♡ wow… right into business… what to do Nene-chan… oh! pretend to be dead! I had a little thought someday of... why not get Tsukasa taking Nene to destroy a yorishiro himself? here it is. all real.

So funny. Love Tsukasa's reaction. That reminds me of this time she pretended to be fast asleep with Hanako back in the p.p arc. Maybe having flashbacks to that thing… I think she wouldn't like to do it again in fear of what might come next?

Tsu!! Uh… I can't stop laughing! You know that isn't the case! You're such a little cutie!!!

Twins… haha. If she was truly asleep, don't think that will wake her up, at least when the reason behind her falling asleep is you, Tsu. ~

absolutely don't waste your time on other unimportant things.

Hmm? Yeah, sure. You're not thinking about other things at all. ~

Ohhh... didn't think Nene perspective- ikemen Tsukasa (+ Hanako) would show up in the chapter... is it just me or whenever I give him a closer look he starts looking more like Teru? Ok, love her little imagination, though I see Tsukasa won't say these things… Nene-chan is so much into manga of such types it seems.

Cute.

Though, I will say I like Tsukasa's cool looks and moves in her little fantasy, really capture the vibe of "bad boy" have to say. Who does he think he is you said Nene-chan… well, it's really easy.

He is Tsukasa-kun! I guess we all know what it means to be Tsukasa, huh? So, good luck, Nene-chan. ~

Uhh... she is too much into manga... she is imagining a whole scenario in there… This "be my assistant".... seriously… so now this word is equal to "lover/girl" it seems? ……. Imaginary Hanako... wow... love how they look and holding into each other... manga way. as if JSHK is not a manga oh... my... love her words at the end, too.

This Tsukasa however, how he is posing... what he is saying… my honest reaction to him is…

I don't like the pose or facial expressions at all. He already said that… didn't look this way at all.

Though, I might believe Nene-chan is putting a sense of reality and a bit of personal life experience into her little fantasy. I mean…

Yeah...

… … … so, he is a cat. Does he see her as a cat, too? I mean… I believe cats bring their close ones gifts like these… well, a nice gesture…

Love the face she is making! Going dead again to think more. Let's see…

A nice way of thinking I must say. Though… Tsukasa did actually speak to her about the yorishiro when she woke up, guess she couldn't help but think about the other thing first. lol

Also, really love how they are walking while holding hands all childish & cheerful. how cute and funny.

how adorable! I really wished to see them this way as Nene & Tsukasa now, and I got it. can't be happier. Next time I would love to see it for real. ♡

And wow, a nice prank she was planning to pull on Tsukasa! though, knowing Tsukasa… I assume she should give much more thought into it? I mean she saw how 'powerful' he can be. Still, a funny little plan! I love how he looked once No.1 supposedly electrified? Him? she actually got that plan coming true herself at the end of the chapter, didn't she? He looked even better than in her imagination. Haha.

Uhh… so funny!! She took lots of steps back!! Hmm… you got that to yourself, dear. if you didn't pretend to be 'asleep/out of it' that wouldn't have happened. I woke up this morning to find my cat staring at my face this way... it was pleasant. not scary at all. At least I love how she didn't give him a headshot like she once did to someone. lol

Seeeee? He is just Tsukasa-kun!

Nene-chan acting smart on Tsukasa-kun! Let's see how the show goes down!

"I don't want to. you destroyed all these other ones,now it's a problem?" pfffft. let's go! I will mention quickly… paying attention to the translation of dbs/manga up... it seems Tsu is saying she destroyed "Some"/"all" yorishiors we got so far... depending on each one I can guess a different case of his current knowledge about No.6's yorishiro destruction.

"you want me to destroy the yorishiro, right? well, I don't want to! – fine, don't. it's your choice, right?~" This thing is actually too funny. So casual and easy-going! Yes, that's the way of talking I love to see him going with! and that gave the girl some serious errors I'm telling you! who is more incomprehensible while speaking with Nene? him or his assistant?

Haha, after getting her that way, he just went...

and here where you know it's gonna go down quickly. ~

lol. This boy this boy this boy!!! How much more amazing can he get? Seriously? That way of talking… oooh… playful manner… moves… facial expressions… oh, yes!!! who wants to run away from you??? if I was in Nene's place I would run right into his arms and say you got me! not kidding. also, good it didn't come to her mind he is a "yorishiro" as well. at some point he will want me to destroy him?!

This boy never disappoints me with his way of talking or unusual (impressive) way of changing the flow of the conversation to his benefit. Admirable!!! ♡

Even if it was just like "you fight for what you want, I will do, too. Mr. You're free to do whatever you want. The choice is always yours." That thing actually reminds me of a movie series I watched in the past... it had this "live or die, the choice is yours" thingy going around in almost every "game". remembering it kinda makes me shiver.

I feel a bit sorry Nene didn't even get a chance to speak in there. At the end, she had to do what Tsukasa wants… hmm… who was going and saying "you'll do what I want"… lol. Playing with Tsukasa is a bit tough, you have to follow 'his' rules. Love that!~

Though, the hand thing he mentioned, I believe he did it just to get Nene to give her best. He won't do that. I mean, surely he is sure he can catch her. he is so good at games, isn't he? Just wanted to have some fun with Nene-chan. How sweet. Tsukasa seems to like these games that take the form of little fun "bets" doesn't he? thinking about that one fic I wrote wizard Tsu this way with fun bets.. haha

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Sooo... have to stop here due to pic limits... part (2)

[kursed-arcana]

The Search Part 1 cover art shows Nene gazing longingly at an unseen face. Her eyes will meet the audiences as they theh look at the page. The unseen face, however is most likely Hanako. As the contents of the chapter are her pursuing him through the school, and part of an old school uniform that matches Hanako's can be seen on the hand pulling away from a Hanako figure on the board. This hand could also be symbolic of the hands in the following arc as well. As Aoi is desperately trying to find a chance to bring this up with Nene during the search arc.

The use of a board game is clever, because when Hanako is involved, he often treats things as a game, even if they are serious. Nene is also bored, a play on words, without Hanako. While Hanako's hand is pulling away from his figure, Nene is moving hers on the board. Symbolizing her pursuit of him.

On the piece of the board Hanako's figure rests on, is a picture of the school, symbolizing the search throughout it. It also features the sky, hinting at his final location. The other circles on the board feature the players and locations Nene will cross along the way. Yako, Aoi in the garden, Akane and Teru in the student council room, Tsuchigomori in his office, the mokki and of course Kou.

In Kou's picture, he is giving a thumbs up, symbolizing his declaration to Nene this chapter. It is also worth noting a suspicious black paper crane spot on the board. This could represent Tsukasa is watching her through the chapter. Or foreshadow his upcoming involvement in the next story arc.

It is also worth noting that a sun and rooster are depicted on Nene's half of the board, while a moon is depicted in Hanako's circle. This could represent it taking Nene all day to find Hanako or perhaps her being from the living world of light and Hanako being from the Spirit world of the night.

Candy is also featured on the board by the mokki. This is of course a reference to the rumor Nene started about them

The illustration for part 2 of the search is brilliant. In multiple ways it covers both the group dynamic and the content of the story arc. Nene has repeatedly rendered to Hanako (and kou) as wold boys when comparing her type to not her type.how fitting that he would be the wolf in this Little Red Riding Hood situation. It also suits him, in that he was the one to pull Nene into the world of the supernatural. In the Fable the wolf consumes the girl, just as Hanako and Nene consumed the mermaid scales, bonding them together. Little Red also goes off the beaten path, much like Nene in her pursuit of love. Her feelings for Hanako and love in general, often put her in dangerous situations. Nene's pursuit of Hanako could also be compared to Red's situation, in she was on a journey of love to take care of her sick grandmother when things went wrong. In these chapters, Nene is pursuing Hanako because she fears something is wrong.

Hanako's role of the wolf is worth noting, as the tale of Little Red Riding hood serves as a warning to little girls. The wolf is a metaphor for rapists. A popular theory amongst fans is that Hanako is the victim of sexual abuse. In a way this could be symbolic of that, as Hanako is clearly depicted as non threatening above. As the wolf is someone who is off the beaten path in the dark woods, this metaphor also works, as Hanako changed his fate through his untimely death. It serves as another possible clue to Hanako committing suicide. The woods in the story could also represent the supernatural world that Nene is crossing though and Hanako is a part of. At the end of the tale, the wolf is dead, just like Hanako.

Now let's take a look at Kou. Kou is clearly playing the role of the woodsman who saves Red. How fitting, as Kou has just vowed to find a way to save Nene from her fate. If the story is supposed to draw comparisons to Red Riding Hood, then it could be considered foreshadowing Kou successfully saving Nene. It also could represent his pursuit of Nene after learning that she is about to share a kiss with Hanako.

Now the art itself clearly depicts Nene herself pursuing Hanako and Kou them both. The reverse of the actual fable, but representation of the chapters contents. In the cover art, Nene has successfully grabbed Hanako and Kou is falling on top of them, prepared to catch him in a net. In part one of the story, Kou has caught a bunch of bugs for Tsuchigomori, hence the net. It is also flawless representation of their love triangle and friendship. Nene loves Hanako, Kou loves her. Kou is pursuing both Nene and Hanako. While Nene is single mindedly pursuing Hanako.

I hope you enjoyed this analysis. Please be on the look out for more in the near future!