Post "IDCC ch.54 part 3 - Awkward" by "Aina Palm"

yana

this shit is hurting my feelings

H_Abbott

IF TAKHASHI'S BIRTHDAY IS A KARAOKE----

lupus_in_fabula

THIS please thiiiiiis

Lyria_Lavender

Normally I would say "don't meddle in your friend's relationship" but please. Keisuke. Please MEDDLE. Help them communicate because I know for sure Nao got the wrong impression 🥹

Tenga

Keisuke my man.

AL

I really want this to be like an Anne with an E situation where Diana was like ‘ you callously ignored her letter, even though she told you she loved you!!’ And Gilbert was like ‘what letter? Diana what letter??’ but instead it’s Keisuke saying “you ignored his confession even though he told you he likes you!!” and Nao’s like “what confession??” and that’s when he realizes Souta wasn’t saying he was jealous of him, he was saying he likes him. It probably won’t happen like that but I do hope we get clarification and communication soon. Ref Keisuke, do something!!

Amber

I'm back again to say I LOVE KEISUKE SO DAMN MUCH. He is such a genuine friend, he's honest when he needs to be, helps where he can but doesn't meddle. He's the friend we *all* need.

lulu

LMAOO why? 😭

Martha M

hoping today ends the miscommunication arc (it won’t) 😭

Lo Ry

I want to see Nao’s POV so goddam bad right now

Hermione

Yep and… what the hell is going to happennnn😭

Heidi

Today it’s today! 🥰✨

Meepers

I am soooo ready for tomorrowww

Iona

Nao had his birthday already but he didn’t organize anything for it

Hermione

Also I just realized we finally got a birthday for someone. Nobody else has had one yet except for Takahashi… when is Souta and Nao’s birthday?

camila tempesta

souta should be given a gun

Sorenha

I want Keisuke to yell at Nao so bad. Protect ur bestie!!!!!!

Astrazet

No

Hoyt

Best wingman!

Lew Exists

Please keisuke help!!!

jaleinels

Good eye! I used to play soccer and when doing drills we'd use cones of different colors or sizes to differentiate purpose/placement. Is why I suspect there are also so many of them.

Sarah

I agree! when Nao was away to visit his family, Souta said to Keisuke something along the lines of ‘I think you overestimate my importance’ and ‘we’re not really that close’ referring to Nao ofc. It felt like Keisuke was going to reply something like “I wonder if …*Nao would say the same” before being interrupted. Also Keisuke notices people’s intentions and feelings pretty fast so I definitely think you’re right

Lily

You’re probably right omg

Nati nah

I think Nao might assume that Souta is jealous of him? I mean I'm trying to connect the peaces, at the Ferris wheel, Nao think that Souta is sad about the fact that the girls Souta wants are both interested in Nao. And when Souta said "it's you, you are the one I-". Nao might have thought that Souta is implying that Nao is the problem. I'm pretty sure it's like that.. it can make things awkward, I mean if Nao really did understand it was a confessions... Then why is he like that, why so shy, he was pretty straightforward until now, so it's surprising. Anyways, love Keisuke, I'm glad Souta has him. thank you Aina! :]

mafusphere

i had the same thought!!

laralala

I have a feeling Keisuke and Nao will have a conversation and that's how Nao will find out about the tickets

The1Phoenix

Nao & Souta have been the Captain & CoCaptain of Team Miscommunication for so long now. I just need them to talk. Clearly and with intention. Keisuke is my favorite friend. Love him so much!

Heidi

I’m so ready for the party, SOMETHING is going to happen

Heidi

Rereading the parts up to this point they had such in-love energy before 😭 so I’m going to say it again I really think Nao thinks he’s feelings for Souta were found out and he might be worried that Souta is uncomfortable by it. Meanwhile, Souta thinks Nao completely understood and is uncomfortable by his feelings when they both like each other they just need to TALK

Myri

I kind of miss her she lives in her own head like me 🤣🫶🏻

So'

Yeah I was thinking the same ... like they are forced somehow to sing a song together and it's a love song so Souta run away ... And then they finally talk !!

nia coppedge

Hmmm I wonder if Nao has been aware of Souta's feelings for a while and figured he could ignore it until the moment souta confessed so now he can't ignore it anymore

lenawithapen

By the way, I feel the need to point out that we haven't seen Arashi in weeks and I am ✨thrilled✨

lenawithapen

Did anyone notice how Nao's cones went from really little to really big? (Clearly, I only notice the important details.)

Norin

I agree - also because how can he know for sure exactly what Souta was about to say? (I mean even beside assuming he understood that Souta has feelings, it makes a difference if Souta's completely opposed to exploring those feelings or wants a relationship)

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

Aina liking this means Nao understood… right? It’s so over either way😫

Veiwan

Soutaaaaa you’ve got it all damn wrong!!!!!🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

Norin

Or, I partly take that back - him smiling when he thought of them riding on the bike, and when he started to believe that Nao likes him, are by far the most beautiful 💕

Norin

Souta's cutest smile is also his saddest, most painful one 😭

Aina Palm

No way of tracking I'm afraid as that'd be even more expensive for you guys. But they arrive 99% of the time within a week or two. :) I'll start shipping them out next week.

_Faust_

I don’t agree, Nao could have misunderstood in several ways : you’re the one I don’t like / you’re the one who upset me /you’re the one who’s annoying etc

WillShipForFood🛥️=🍕

There's no other way to interpret what Souta said and there's no way in hell all the interactions Nao has with Souta were fully platonic on his end so ??? Idk what's wrong.

Eserri

my heart hurts

Ava

Souta's expression breaks my heart 😢

Leticia Sáez Ferreras

Brilliant 🤣🤣🤣

Leticia Sáez Ferreras

I nearly scrolled back up (no no, damn It, I DID scroll up) the moment I saw Souta's smile while saying how he interpreted Nao's face. It hurt so much I couldn't watch. OMG

Leticia Sáez Ferreras

Totally and absolutely agree with you, from the symbolism of the bags and the storage room, to the way Keisuke is looking at Nao. It's amazing how Aina can say so much with apparently simple things❤️❤️❤️

Laura

Keisuke send help pls

Hermione

I like the symbolism of the bag. They were talking about Souta has been feeling and how he will deal with the situation and at the very end the zipper closed on the bag. It’s as if that means that Souta is going to lock his feelings away, he’s going to zip his mouth and not tell Nao anything and that he’s going to bottle his feelings up and lock them away hence they’ll bringing the bags (that represents Souta’s emotions) into the storage room. I don’t know if I read too much into that though haha. I do hope Keisuke connects the pieces and seeing at the way he’s looking at Nao, he will 100% talk to him. He’s so awesome

Ells

I’m seriously about to cry

Iona

Omg that’s definitely first love / late spring from mitski "please don’t say you love me" 😭😭😭 omg Nao 😭

wendalize

I love Souta. He is so sweet, thinking about Nao’s feelings even at that moment

Fyo

*sob

xnstwilight

I cannot for the life of me imagine what exactly Nao could've misunderstood from Souta's half-confession if that's supposed to be the case😭

rae of sunshine

i need a keisuke souta hug IMMEDIATELY. best boys fr

The Urge

I'm predicting Keisuke will ask Nao what happened between him and Souta saying he heard it from Souta but it was an incomplete picture of what happened. And Nao will say that he doesn't know exactly what Souta was going to say, but he's worried about what it means for their friendship based on what he might have said. Keisuke asks further, and Nao says he doesn't think he should say more.

Stephanie

I’m going to explode with anxiety!😦

hanaa

nah man. nao CLEARLY missed smth

Nosy Bobcat

Go on Keisuke, meddle a bit you know you want to.

MrMonochromatic

Anxious Wondering Keisukedosomethingsavethem Worried Apprehensive Reluctant Dejected

nico

Keisuke please do something or I might explode

ultimate lurker aka Pika

I'm pretty sure (watch it being wrong) that Keisuke knows or senses how Nao feels cause he said smth about that when Souta came out Nao ain't rejecting Souta Bro feels smth is "wrong" Which leads to giving the advice to try finish the confession Cause bro knows smth

madness.managed

Keisuke pls talk to Nao next

Somnolent

god i don’t ever want to let this comic go ahh :,) i’m trying to be patient but gahhhhh i need them to talk soon 😭 anyways same time next week chat ? <333

Clayraro

Did you and your friend ever date? How did the friendship get mended, if ever? (Not trying to be nosey, I’ve had friendships be ruined by that, too)

procra

It is so nice to have this positive comics with sane friendship and a fluffy slow burn every week, without failing. It appease me to know there is always the thursday to keep going. I am so impatient for them to finally talk this but at the same time, I don’t know what I will do when this story gonna end. I love them all ❤️

feeeeee

Let’s just talk about how Aina is the queen of writing (and drawing) bc we get really anxious all week waiting for the update. Idcc is the best! 😘🇧🇷

Kazemi / かぜみ

Where to start~ Well first: We basically have confirmation that quite literally nothing happened after the wheel. Sounds like they got off and sprint home before anyone else caught up to them. Especially since it seems Keisuke didn’t even know how things ended this way until now. Second: Karaoke is 1000% Takahashi’s bday trust trust (as many others have said bUT TRUST) Third: Keisuke’s right. Because Souta never finished his confession, Nao hasn’t rejected him! Which means! Full confession is in order! Which ALSO MEANS… dunno the hopes they stop being dumdums and work out all these issues somehow? idk BUT TRUST THEY WILL WORK IT OUT ANYWAYS GOOD UPDATE KEISUKE FOR THE WIN I WANT MY BABIES TO MAKE UP ALREADY THANK YOU AINA

Megan Ferguson

Keisuke wing man to the rescue!!!!

JT

Good friend

The Urge

Im predicting this chapter will end with them deciding they need to talk and then after that they’ll try and explain everything.

The Urge

“He’s been getting less colds since he met you” was the first hint of this.

WillShipForFood🛥️=🍕

Like a gut punch honestly. Keisuke please go into detective mode and figure this out I will do anything 🙏

ableaelle

"so he hasn't technically rejected you," bro can see it he knows ‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️👀

Mr.Nobody

“You’re confused? I’m f*ckin confused.”😭

_Star_ Flight_

Ok, but what if Takahashi's birthday party is karaoke! And Souta gets overwhelmed and runs off, Nao goes after him and we get that scene of them holding hands walking in the cold👀! And here me out, they ✨️talk✨️

ScuttlebuttScootScoot

I’m not even sure if there’s been a misunderstanding or if Nao’s stuck in a place of denial and actually can’t accept his feelings (yet)

Ximinnie

My boy 😭😭😭

Tink

I kinda wanna see if Keisuke subtly investigates what's up with Nao because nobody hurts his bestie Souta but also omg! So Takahashi's birthday is karaoke!!!

😴

See yall next Thursday 😞✌️

Roy

they’re gonna get trapped in the storage room 💋💋

kal

WAIT WAIT WAIT WHAT HANDHOLDING SCENE ?? IS THERE A BTS THINGIE I MISSED

Meepers

Aina thank you so much for the update! im so excited for what happens this is the highlight of my fridays XD

Goshdarnit

Social political climate of Japan makes it awkward for young gay teens I think

benson boone’s first cyborg clone

THE HAND HOLDINF SCENE. ITS COMING. KARAOKE WILL B THE. HANDHOLDING SVENE. SOUTA WAS UPSET IN THE DRAWINF… NAO WAS TOO….. IM CALLING IT IDC IF I LOOK DUMB WHEN THE FIME COMES it has to be true it has to be true guys its COMING ITS RHE ONLY WAY

Goshdarnit

Thank you for the longer update diva pop x

Destiny16

He needs to get a special talking too because my baby is going to explode soon

Mo

ok… no hate please, but the more chapters we get the more i’m unable to deny how much Nao’s life eerily mirrors mine in such specific details: - i’m a cancer (june 27) - soccer player - did really well with academics but my grades suffered bc i was going through a family crisis and kept skipping school - when i was in my teens i was super moody/not social, and a peppy aries-sign friend of mine that i ended up falling for got me out of my shell (my own personal souta) - when this friend confessed they liked me i shut down and couldn’t say it back🥲 and it ruined our friendship for a bit - i hate soda but for the same exact reason as nao, as i hate the grit it leaves on my teeth (and i just don’t like sweets much in general) - i lost my preferred parent to a terminal illness when i was in my teens - still have my non-preferred very absent parent around, and we have a rocky relationship - i play the guitar - i don’t really like video games, and prefer puzzle games - was super behind on pop culture movies/games, and was introduced to most of these by my movie+video game obsessed aries friend - i also tutored this aries friend, specifically in math - oh, also my preferred parent also passed their record collection down to me and it’s my biggest treasure. there are other things too. i’ve just never related to a character through such minute details as i have with Nao. it’s bonkers. i’ve been wanting to leave this comment for ages. has this ever happened to one of y’all?? it feels trippy.

Susannah Read

MY BABY PLEASE

Cory

Bro needs to step in and ask him wtf if happening so we can all rest in peace.

stalbread

WHAT IS HAPPENING AGHHHGHFHDHDJRKRNBRJTIT

Pau

Didn't think about that but you could totally be onto something here!

Legend

What a coincidence, mine too XD

Hermione

I just wanted to know, how do we know when we are going to get our books we pre-ordered? Is there a way to track them, I don’t knowwww…

Otome Laundry

Keisuke please save these fools! 😭😭😭😭

Zarrytan

Keisuke asking the important, relevant question here. I'm now starting to believe Nao may have misunderstood something after all. He doesn't look awkward or appalled; Nao looks sad and maybe confused. Their awkwardness may come from Nao trying to give Souta space. He may think he's the problem.

BiliousBecca

I more so want Keisuke to step in and be a friend/shoulder to lean on to Nao. Keisuke has been very perceptive, and I feel like he realizes that Nao's only real friend has been Souta...so, Nao doesn't have a friend to lean on right now, since the issue is between him and Souta. I could see Keisuke offering to be that friend for Nao, given the situation.

Rishi

“Nao and I will be ok”😭😭

Rishi

Every Thursday I cry😔

Rishi

Souta is good at reading expressions bc that does seem like what Nao was trying to say… but that’s not why he made that expression😭😭💔

Elliot Summers

Just finish, Souta!!! Why would he be *sad* that you like him?!

Kaitlin Anderson

Souta, you break my heart. Nao, you're breaking my broken heart. 💔 Can't wait for the happiness to come back after all this angst.

ALICE

KEISUKE SAVE US PLEASE!!! 🙏 (Or chaotic King Takahashi. Anyone really at this point. Please I beg 🙏)

Quinn

Oh he so didn’t understand that it was a love confession

Maki na łące

I hope I'll live to the day we see them finally going on a date together. 🙏 Imagine the joy we collectively experience...

charlie

idk yall, i actually think keisuke stepping in would make it messier. usually a 3rd party adds to the stress instead

Hannah

see lowkey, good on souta , bc sometimes slight rejection is all you need to move on (even though we know that’s not gonna happen), he just seems like his psych is better getting it out

ickygoblin

If Nao did in fact understand correctly, I wonder if he’s actually afraid of it being said out loud because it would make it real and potentially ruin their friendship after he finally has a TRUE friend. Like, I wonder if he’s does know his own feelings but refuses to act on them for the sake of their friendship 🙃

FallingPixie

Please be a mediator or something!! Help them! I'm just sure Nao misunderstood because that's always what happens 😭

Nightsuna

the psychic damage I'm taking from this is deteriorating my brain

Abby

I really love Souta, he’s such a well written character. The “don’t worry about me” smile while saying something heartbreaking really got me

Laura YUC

Lol idk why i thought he was about to mean mug Nao xD

Mo

also Aina thank you for such a long update!!!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Mo

if i was keisuke id pop off at nao shfhfh

Mars

This physically pains me 🫠😔

Carola S

I don’t think it’s Keisuke’s style, he’s pretty direct & earnest. But I could see Inoue pulling him along while he protests and says something along the lines of “we shouldn’t meddle…” 😝

Rice

This is so real! I’ve been reading this since middle school and also have no one to talk about this with! I just want to go in and treat these two for even getting this far

lenawithapen

So, what you're saying is, Souta broke him. 😅 Nao is officially malfunctioning.

BiliousBecca

I really don't think Nao misunderstood at all. Like you said, it was pretty clear and straight forward.

kay

“Aina Palm-” *tries to unlock my phone so fast i accidentally made it lock for one minute because my password is 10 digits long*

Ari Yez

Jskdkdkdiiw no estoy entendiendo nada, me duele el estómago con la tensión

EmeraldMoth

Dew it keisuke, strike him down, show no mercy

Emmy

Keisuke, the wingman everyone needs. Get these two angsty teens together so they clear up this misunderstanding and GET TOGETHER 😭😂

Abbey

I don't see how it could be a miscommunication... "you're the one I- " felt pretty clear in context of their conversation. Can someone explain what Nao might have misunderstood?

Quint James

Go get to the bottom of it! That's what intermediary friends are for!

Marisa Arambula

Help us Keisuke, you’re our only hope

DearNeptune!

Keisuke is all of us "then what happened?" "Shouldn't you finish it?" Yes, Keisuke. Tell him. Be the amazing supportive best friend that you are!

Pandyakuza

We all need a Keisuke in our life !

Taylor Mineo

Pls I live for these updates, I have no one to talk to about this. I love their dynamic so much and I'm so proud of Souta for even trying , Nao's changed so much and Souta's so insecure and I just wanna give him a big hug🥺

BiliousBecca

All hail Keisuke 🙌🏻🙏🏻

Silencio

Oh yay a longer update 🥰

Tina Gomez

Alr Keisuke, please maybe talk to Nao, get his view on things if he'll tell you ofc😑

So'

What are you gonna do Keisuke ? ... He seems really worried for Souta ❤️🥹... And Souta who is smiling while saying " his facial expression it just screams don't say it" oh my god 💔 ....poor them ... I hope Takahashi 's event is the karaoke and they will talk soon ! I love this so much...

jami lyn

i know we’re all thinking it’s karaoke, but just take a second and imagine ✨the aquarium✨

Pwola

So basically I am now building a Keisuke shrine

Nik

Oh, I am loving every single moment of thiiiiiiis. We're so close and the resolution is gonna be so good. Anyone else smell a classic Keisuke-Inoue mess around brewing?

Bean

Keisuke is A++ such good friend.

Raf

Yeah there's gonna be definitely a karaoke there

Tricia Stewart

Omg my poor babies!! Well not mine but you know what I mean.

Jamie Elizabeth Eva

KEISUKE IT’S TIME TO BE THE WINGMAN YOU WERE BORN TO BE

sqeesqad

Even if it's to be a rejection, I think it would still be better to finish that conversation and get proper closure. Rules out any misunderstandings and makes room for the relationship to recover Would kill any lingering hope as well Not that their conversation would likely end in rejection

alimac

Wait…. Does Nao think that Souta was saying that he knows Nao likes him? Is that why he’s being awkward?? IS THIS A MISCOMMUNICATION??

Maddy ♡

I really hope so 🙏

charlie

i'm stressed about real life stuff, so i am suddenly feeling catharsis about stressing about this instead!! i think that's pemdas or something

Taytorade

I love Keisuke so much, I'm glad Souta has him 😭💙

adzie✨

ALSO 🚨 ‼️ TAKAHASHI MENTION ‼️ 🚨

thedistortedeye

Shoutout to Keisuke for being Keisuke! He deserves a raise, for sure

SLynkey

KEISUKE HELP OUR IDIOTS WE BEG YOU

Kelee Parker

Alright Keisuke... it's time to play matchmaker for our two little stubborn nuggets 😍🤩

Wtfhp

The slow burn is burning

Scott MacLean

Time to meddle!

BiliousBecca

I sense that Keisuke is plotting... Go talk to Nao, Keisuke! Bestow your wisdom upon him.

Ayumi

Keisuke the wing man pls pls pls pls pls pls 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Sora

I know the slow burn is burning. But these awkward teenagers that have zero communication skills might kill me before they actually get together.

adzie✨

😭😭😭 TALK TO HIIIM

FlyingFox

He’s such a good friend ❤️

Amber

SOUTA 😭 He's such a sweetie, so understanding and caring, sometimes to his own detriment, but I love him for it regardless. I also love Keisuke and his friendship it's SO WHOLESOME. Keisuke needs to go detective on these two though 🕵️‍♀️ somethin ain't adding up.

Pescladies

He needs to fully confess or else we will all spiral into comas

DearNeptune!

Oh. Oh. 👀 Keisuke out here thinking hard about it. I'll never be able to say this enough. We love you Keisuke! Help your best friend and his equally silly mutual crush. I loved this update Aina! Any time with the best best friends ever is a perfect time. Keisuke is so wonderful to Souta.