Post "IDCC ch.52 part 2 - Freefall" by "Aina Palm"

FallingPixie

Oh please! Please reveal your feelings sooner than later so you can be rejected (in the nicest way possible). I can't stand her because she's causing so much angst in bright Souta!! Please! Just rip the bandaid and get it over with lol

Tina Gomez

Thanks for the reminder

Tina Gomez

Preach!

Tina Gomez

You will and you'll find out that he's gay for Souta!🥰🖤🧡

Rishi

She’s so cuteee

MrMonochromatic

The way Nao described getting swept up into a relationship before has me wondering if he'd accept her confession or not. He doesn't speak up much, but maybe if his feelings are enough toward Souta (who totally told him he's into girls, specifically one that's present)?

Laura YUC

I wanna like her so bad but like uuggghhhh TOT

J

Girl stop PLEASE I wanna like her so bad but it's getting to me

Mikey

I just wanna say I feel this girl gets too much hate, she's a teenage girl, teenagers just want to be liked and loved, she wants that with Noa. I know she seems a bit forceful but I think she just struggles with social awareness. Although she's been rather social with Noa, maybe she struggles with other people, or maybe she's overly social and that causes issues with social awareness etc

JH

Good answer, Souta! Don’t give any help to the “enemy”. Of course, none of this would be happening if Nao would just figure out his feelings for Souta!

Iona

Yeah I wish too 😭

Norin

Yeah, I actually lean towards thinking Nao has matured and is more likely to reject her (if it gets as far as her confession). But I have this parallel fear of him "going with the flow" due to everything Norman points out, and because from Souta's perspective that's the most likely scenario right now. Well, a few of the songs on the official playlist, as well as Nao's official playlist, indicate that he will only ever love Souta and other relationships aren't really an option (yes, I take my analysis seriously). So I wish I could completely turn off the worst case scenarios in my head

Norin

And it's because Nao talks about Souta all the time, right? While he doesn't talk about Arashi to Souta. Take a hint soon 👀 (both Souta and Arashi)

Sweetish

Arashis “Y’all seem close” Count: 3

Iona

Yeah really!! I don’t care that she has a crush on Nao, who doesn’t in this comic fr. But omg I hate how manipulative she is!

Rachel Winters

Thank you!!! You’ve put into words how I feel. I don’t hate her cause she’s an immature teenage girl with a crush, I hate her for how manipulative and pushy she’s been from the get go.

Rachel Winters

I just don’t like how manipulative she is. I hate people like that. Honestly hoping she confesses soon, like at the amusement park so Nao can reject her asap.

Rachel Winters

I wish!

Rachel Winters

I honestly wish she’d just confess already instead playing all these selfish games, then Nao can reject her and she can finally piss off.

RAD

ALSO I was thinking. It probably won’t go this way but what if she confesses to Nao, and he tells her he’s flattered but he likes Souta and her and him become besties and try to hook up Souta and Nao

Iona

Exactly!! I’m soooo scared he’s gonna go with it just because it’s just simple. But I tell myself, at this point he seems not very happy with Arashi’s tantrums. Like he’s like "ig I’ll go with you", not happy to hang out with her. So I hope he still rejects her. I assume he’s gay but idk if he really is. Like, maybe he’s bi, we still don’t know. We only know he loves Souta cause dude that’s obvious. But not enough to keep me at ease. I’m also afraid he’ll just say no thanks and she’ll try to force it or ask why and he’ll be kinda obliged to say he has someone he likes or that he’s gay if she really insists.

maria_yah

Aina did say there's a half confession for our boys coming up iirc, which is why I believe so many are sure he'll reject her. Plus I'm not getting the vibe Nao's interested in a romantic relationship with her. That with the growth he has had to go through in somewhat recent times leads me to believe he has matured a bit and will be able to be clear if he's not interested - I'm sorta expecting her to be let down gently.

RAD

Not some of yall literally hating a teenage girl who has literally no idea these bozos are soooo into each other lol

Norin

This is my worst fear for them, that he'll not reject her. I'm afraid of what it would do for Souta's and Nao's relationship - it's not like a crush or deeper feelings can withstand anything. And I fear it would ruin the magic of the story for me (yes, things like that happen in real life all the time, but also people falling out of love, being disappointed, getting over someone)

Norman

Well... I don't know why everybody seems so sure that Nao will reject her, when she confesses. When he first had something going on with a girl, he just went along with it and the last time he rejected a girl, he was in a really bad mental state. He probably likes Souta, but he has no clue, that Souta likes him back. He just overheard, that Souta went on a "date" with the girl Souta told him, he wants to kiss. And we have no information whether or not Nao has accepted his sexuality, whatever it will be. He would not be the first non-straight teenage boy getting into a relationship with a girl to suppress his affection for the same sex.

Bushclam

I actually really like her I hope she becomes a friend despite the current situation

Sweetish

LMFAO felt

Hatterandahare

Yea like it seems she does want to be close to Souta and feels like as her confidante in this situation they are in on it together but she totally missed Soutas sadness but of course she thinks Souta supports her after he gave her the tickets.

Hatterandahare

We are all still on the lookout for the “half a confession” Aina teased…. Maybe it’s Nao telling Akashi he likes someone else

Iona

lol so basically it’s funny cause SHES JUST ALWAYS TRYING TO GET THINGS OUT OF SOUTA I’m fed up. You may leave miss, ain’t you tired of this shit too? Please have pity on this poor boy and go find some other nice looking guy who actually is straight and would tolerate your constant manipulation and forcing.

Iona

Dw your updates are still as nerve wracking with or without typos lol

Iona

Yeah exactly !! I can’t waaiiit

Artemis mckee

Also I see that some people think that Nao is going to reject Arashi the same way he did Inoue (which was really harsh) but the only reason why Nao lashed out at Inoue was because he was going through a lot of things and Inoue had confessed at a really bad time. I think that when Arashi confesses to Nao, he’s going to let her down gently and maybe/hopefully that he likes someone else. (Aka Souta)

Artemis mckee

Awe she’s cute, I don’t think she’s a bad person but is just bad at reading people and is just a really impulsive person.

Aina Palm

Ahh! Two typos in one update?? I'm losing my touch 😬 Thank you guys for keeping an eye out for me!

Laura

This breaks my heart💔😭

adzie✨

side note but i also rly love arashi’s mannerism of her crossing her fingers like the last panel its giving 🥺👉👈 haha

#FreeSoutaFromArashi

Okay well I feel like maybe she’s not as bad as I thought in the beginning, but maybe she just can’t read the room very well? Idk

eemmao

This is giving doomed yaoi bkdk I’m crying again

adzie✨

oh damn okay proper confirmation she likes nao rather it just being from souta’s POV 😟 i totally see nao having a different approach to rejecting her feelings compared to how he rejected inoue - i think he’ll be a lot more thoughtful but that makes me worried souta will misinterpret that response if he happens to overhear 🥺

Myri

Well I mean he said that u guys are just friends a couple of times 😭

Alice Wilson

Ferris wheel confession?

Nati nah

You are amazing Aina, I love your story a lot. Thank you very much. I'm not sure if it's a grammar mistake, but in the fifth panel you might mean: has he mentioned me at all?

DearNeptune!

Cold hands

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

Especially bc she paid 0 attention to him before she realized he could be useful for her own goals🙄

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

Same :( the first friend he made besides Souta and now the cat’s out of the bag

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

Same hahahahhaha

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

I’m so glad he didn’t lie to spare her feelings

charlie

i wonder if that means she plans to confess soon...?

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

EXACTLYYYYY

PikasGirlfriend (•bruh•)

Nao talks about Souta all the time confirmed‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️ #cope

Nightsuna

I feel bad for her she's gonna get shut down for sure but hopefully nao is gentle about it 😿

Yoshimiya Haru

omg i was thinking the same TT__TT poor souta...

Danielle Taylor

Well, and what is he saying and not saying? Because I love to think it’s what’s in his eyes and expression when Souta’s around or brought up that led her think they’re so close

Danielle Taylor

Oh Souta 😞 I love you so much! Wish I could wrap you up in a bear hug rn but I’m so glad this is finally and I agree that, what must Nao be saying about Souta 🥹

Hannah

see i wanna hate her , but i have also been completely in love with a guy who does not like me back and was gay . so she just like me

Quint James

The amount of times I have to remind myself that she hasn't really fone anything wrong. Like, she just acting like a girl who likes a boy. She doesn't deserve hate. But yet, I hate her all the same. And I know it's not her fault. But I need her gone and out the way. Which really is a testament to how good Aina is writing her.

erika

Honestly I'd have a crush on Nao to, can't blame her 🫶🏻

erika

LMAO

Marzipan ♡

having mixed feelings because she’s a cutie but souta is obviously uncomfortable- also it’s been like 300 chapters i want a c r u m b of nao and souta PLEASE IM GNAWING AT THE WALLS OF MY ENCLOSURE

Kita

It’s probably why she thinks Souta is the closest to Nao, because of the amount of times he mentions him 🤭

Vex

What was the name of the post with them holding hands??? I don't remember seeing it 😭

lil baby gigglefart

still like arashi though sorry shes a cutie

lil baby gigglefart

well duh girl cause hes gay

Caleb

Now I wonder how often Nao has talked about Souta with Arashi? Also how in the world has she not seen that she's making Souta uncomfortable?? Like he's not subtle about it???? Very excited to see how this pans out!

L. Miller

Darn

Lily

Euhhahh

VANNA

I love the story but I HATE THIS hahahaha. 😅😅😅😅💖💖💖💖 I really don't like her.

flarebear

I feel bad for Nao cos he just wants a friend and he sees that in Arashi hopefully it won’t ruin their friendship but it probably will

Carleigh

I just checked this too, they aren't. South in that picture is wearing a puffy vest and Nao has a puffier jacket, not a cardigan.

Chip Bianco

I can definitely see that happening! It's not what I'd predict happening, but I'd love to see it too lol

DearNeptune!

I hope Souta gives Nao crap for not noticing Arashi's feelings. And in turn Nao gives him crap for saying he liked Inoue and going on a "date" with her. In that cute loving couple way. 🥰

DearNeptune!

Cause he was just being honest, but it was also unintentionally a diss. 💀

DearNeptune!

Appreciate the theory! Unfortunately they are not in the same clothes. 😔 I do think we'll get the half confession in this chapter though!

DearNeptune!

But I want a detailed plan. Tickets on the ferris wheel? Standing in front of the lights like a Disney world proposal? While waiting for the others to finish up a ride? I want it all. I need to start a count down.

Diana Escobedo Sánchez

She has to give baack those tickets, when she finds his true feelings!!!

DearNeptune!

I like this update, Aina. No more secrets. It's out in the open. And Arashi saying she's planning to confess soon, or at least implying it, means we're creeping up on some type of end here.

tsengslonghair

H-H-HELL NAW

GothSloth

I just feel kind of bad for her tbh

Veiwan

She really is just a girl🎀 a girl with a crush that’s really it

Mo

this kinda makes me like arashi more! she didn’t ask him to be her wing man, she didn’t say anything weird at all really. she’s just a girl with a crush. overall she was really respectful with this and didn’t push souta much. she obviously wouldn’t guess that souta likes nao. her and nao have so much in common, if i was in her shoes id probably feel a lil crush too?? it’s just so normal. i feel bad for souta all the same, but it’s really not arashis fault for being a teen girl with a crush lmao

Madeleine

“We NoRmaLy DoN’t TaLk AbOut ThaT KiNd oF sTuFf”Dude! She needs to read the room! Think this through read the vibes😭

Hector G.

I’ve seen folks say Nao doesn’t seem to see things or catch hints but I think Arahsi is just the same. Yes I understand she has a crush, but someone just told her he doesn’t mention her (or that that’s not even a topic they discuss), that alone should be a bit of a hint/sign

Hector G.

“I’ll find out how he feels soon enough” hmm 🤔 please don’t try and use the tickets as your own idea and create a moment only to potentially have things not go your way. If there’s a rejection involved I hope she doesn’t pop off on Nao. Signs are there that he is not interested in you.

L. Miller

THEORY!!!: ok so I think the “half confession” spoiler we got is going to happen this chapter, but I don’t think it will be between Souta and Nao. I could see it going two ways either A Arashi will try to confess and Nao will cut her off and explain he doesn’t like her OR she will try to confess and Souta will over hear, the reason it’s a half confession would be because Souta probably would run away not wanting to over hear or over step. I think the second option could lead into the panel we got a spoiler for last year, the one where Souta and Nao are holding hands, I haven’t looked at the panel in a while but if I remember correctly they are wearing something similar to what they are wearing in this chapter. This is just a theory I wanted to share to see others opinions and ideas!! Keep up the amazing work Aina ❤️❤️

Amber

HARLOT..!!

Sweetish

Take all my money, please

procra

She seems less annoying in this episode. I am almost sad for her, I feel she will get rejected soon 👀

Goatboy

My thoughts exactly

Quinn

This is KILLING ME

Sweetish

I feel the same way:( it’s his first friend (apart from Souta) who he can talk about his interests with:((

Sweetish

Souta saying “Not really” sent me for some reason LMFAOS

Chip Bianco

I'm beginning to love this new Souta annoyed impression more than anything though tbh

Chip Bianco

OH MY GOD imagine Nao and Souta telling their kids this story

Kaitlin Anderson

Gently I hope.

Kaitlin Anderson

I am a little excited to see her confess and get a flustered Nao who shuts her down.

Pravvus

This harlot needs to take a step back before I come through this phone..

Lilly

i really thought it was gonna be a bait and switch and she’d end up being an ally :,(

Jettah Woolf

I’m just pissed off at this point I gave her a inch and she turned it into a mile. Whyyyy I just want him to be happy

TaySteeg

Honestly, I'm a little disappointed for Nao. It seemed like he had a friend he could talk music with but she went into the friendship with expectations that he can't meet. I don't like a lot of her behaviors but I was hoping she was at least purely platonic with Nao.

Asher Starner

Ewenjsndjskndjs

jen

and on “has he mentioned me at all?”!! 😗☝️

Ximinnie

I sign up for this. I can’t do this anymore. I need more updates 😭

LulaBelle

Madam! How dare you!?! How dare you ask that precious baby boy How his crush feels about you. Ugh.

Kaido

Oh man, atp imma show myself out 😭Anyways, I love angst.

DearNeptune!

Aina, how much of a bribe would it take for double updates until the half-confession? 👀/lh

AmiWarai

This girl is getting on my nerves, take a hint 😫

Toast

:(

jen

i think that means shes going to confess…😳

Maki na łące

I hope we can get a full Nao - POV for this confession 😏

Beanie

in a "ah he doesn't talk about me? but he talks about his friend so much, he would talk about me if he felt we were close or he had a crush on me" kind of way that is, if that makes sense???

Beanie

I was holding my breath waiting for "really, he talks about you all the time" but I guess that's just me projecting😭

Anacota

same haha

Halee

At this point proud of Souta for not pretending or offering to help. Baby steps 😅 That ellipsis is making me nervous though.

PriM

Well, she is trying... and it's okay, but the way she keeps using Souta get on my nerves

rae of sunshine

its amazing how aina didn't draw it, but i can quite literally see souta's soul being sucked out of his body. amazing

Silencio

Girl is shooting her shot 🫡

vivi

OH THE PARALLELS BETWEEN THEM BOTH LIKING NAO BUT NOT BEING ABLE TO GET A READ ON HIM i’m so okay about this 🙃🙃

Martha M

there goes my last hope for misunderstood lesbian Arashi 💔

Kazemi / かぜみ

At this point, I’m interested to see how she plans to lay it out to Nao if she thinks he likes her back. Or has a chance. Should be fun really

Oriena

I'm genuinely hoping that she finds out now so she can give him the tickets back. It would only be right since Souta worked crazy hard for them.

Christine Macke

Eeeek. Typo at the hair twirl - "at this point"

Zarrytan

The silver lining is that Souta now knows for sure what the situation is and what Arashi really wants. He should also realize that indeed, Nao has not mentioned her or anyone else for that matter. I'm still high key hoping for a side character to come and show him how precious he is so that Nao can finally have a reaction... 😬

Bella

I swear every episode where Souta looks sad, I die a little inside😩🥺poor baby deserves all the love❤️and not this girl recruiting Souta as her wingman??☹️