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Aug 19, 2019 2:52 PM

Danae

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THIS IS A MANGA ONLY DISCUSSION POST. DO NOT DISCUSS ANYTHING BEYOND THIS CHAPTER.
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Damn, what a chapter. Mafuyu's song cannot be listened to but even while reading, through the art and Mafuyu's thoughts, it struck a chord in me. Feeling the memories of Yuki becoming distant, trying to prevent this while fearing the future; but also finding someone he loves, who makes him look forward to the future.

His song parallels not only his own life, but how Ugetsu feels to some extent too. He might fear moving forward without Akihiko, because he loves him immensely, but someday he will also see the dawn.
That being said, his parting with Akihiko was really painful, especially the part where he started crying. I hope Kizu sensei writes more of him despite not being directly involved with Akihiko anymore, I really want to see him happy T_T

Aug 24, 2019 3:14 PM

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Tears are hot as they go down your cheek. Because they're your body's temperature. I got reminded of it this chapter.

Ugetsu and Akihiko are over. This is it.
I think, until that moment when Akihiko turned and didn't look back, both still believed the vicious circle of their relationship had a small possibility to go another round. If Akihiko hadn't chased Ugetsu to end it all for ever. If Ugetsu hadn't reminded Akihiko about why he'd come here. If he hadn't told Akihiko to let go of his hand. If Akihiko had faltered when he walked away. If Mafuyu hadn't written his song. Both of them wanted to get over their relationship. They despised their complacency, but they were also dying to drown in it, the comfort of it chasing the fear of being truly apart. But this is what they had to do.
And when Ugetsu crumbles, you remember that the right thing to do can crush you.

I'm genuinely happy for Ugetsu that Mafuyu wrote this song. It is helping him cope with the pain at the most crucial moment. Ugetsu-Mafuyu interactions are some of those I look forward to the most and I hope their friendship isn't over. If Ugetsu disappears from the manga I'll be upset ahah. He deserves to be in good health.

Aug 25, 2019 8:54 AM

NaiSk8

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omg omg omg i'm CRYINGGGG. But they can FINALLY start moving on!!!!

Aug 30, 2019 5:58 AM

Anoo-Domini

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that was so sad that I want to die in pain I wish I can hear their song from that point it was intense their emotion is everywhere
the feeling of agony is so hard that I feel I don't want to leave anymore
it really sad

Sep 17, 2019 8:25 PM

tingy

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That was such a painful chapter. It reminded me of why I love Kizu Natsuki's Links. A complicated relationship that both couldn't let go, but also didn't allow them to be happy. Mafuyu's voice and his lyrics helped them move forward. It was tough, it was heartbreaking, but ultimately, it was necessary, and they were able to finally take that step into the unknown. A life where they aren't together anymore. I can understand why Ugetsu felt that the idea of Akihiko leaving for good and never coming back was scary. It's always scary when something ends, when something that has always been there with you leaves without a trace left. Ugetsu's place will feel more empty with Akihiko and Akihiko's things, but one day, someone else will come to fill in that emptiness. I hope they both find happiness. Although Ugetsu's crying face broke my heart, it's just as what Mafuyu's message said, "It's okay." That line always gets me, not just here in Given, but other stories as well. When we are scared, when we are anguished, we just need someone there to smile at us, reassure us, that everything will be okay.

🎤 ♬ ♬ ♬ 🎤

Sep 19, 2024 4:14 PM

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I read this chapter listening to the song and I don't even know what to feel now, but I'm crying right now. I hadn't been caught by the drama of the adult characters, because I wanted to see more about the two youngest in the band. However, reading and hearing about this kind of feeling went off guard, because I've been in a situation similar to Ugetsu's. I hadn't felt so much sympathy for him before, but now I really hope he's happy. I think having to let something you love so much go is one of the most difficult feelings we can face, because we are a little selfish and inconsequential. His goodbye and his crying face made me very emotional.

Wow, how I love this manga

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