- Apr 24, 2021
- 1,050
- 4,237
It's understandable to a certain extent. Otoha has lost much of everyone's trust, and has to earn it back with future development so that it wouldn't be this easy to assume that the worst of her is still behind the wheel at every turn. Like, I highly doubt Otoha would still bring him any gift IF she already had her closure with Niki so yes, the original post really is more from Sensei's perspective like you said.I agree in the sense of how Akira perceives it. But it was really hard for me, the reader, to not interpret it as a simple bribe done in order to get her letter/gift/whatever that was to Niki. Thus, it would make Otoha the opposite of what you're saying, she'd simply be manipulating Akira to try to get to Niki, again. Maybe even including him in a threesome idea, since she can't get Niki by herself.
I think it would suit the story for Otoha to become close friends with Akira given that she has burned all bridges and only Nodoka remains as a friend to her. I just don't know that we are there yet in terms of genuine feelings, I hope so though. Just withholding judgement for now.
Still, I wouldn't go that far and assume all of this is an alleged bribe (with a pocketknife, no less) for a threesome that may or may not happen. The effectiveness of such a random strategy and the lack of eagerness to steer it into the intended direction simply couldn't match a near impossible goal she tries to achieve. Now, it doesn't mean she no longer wants something with Niki to happen, as I think a good chunk of her is still hanging onto a tinge of hope that she will get lucky at some point. And to be fair Otoha has made it quite difficult to defend her for not having the slightest idea of hoping to nudge things into a fantasized path with this gifting gesture. The only two very biased reasons why I am giving her some credits this time are because it's my Otoha effect speaking, and the fact that I genuinely want her to try and be a better person. I would certainly hope she doesn't trash my puny credits too quickly...
If she actually achieves a threesome with a pocketknife, then...maybe I should get some sharp items too...for future development...
I never hated her as well. She needs plenty of discipline and I get mad at her every now and then, but the hate this stupid highschooler girl receives here feels disproportionate at times.I’ve never hated Otoha, unlike many here.
But I think you’re right.