Anyway, even though the manga is (currently) focusing on Chizu and Ayane (as of volume fourteen onward), I have hopes that Shiina will give Kurumi her own resolution and "happy ending." Kurumi is a foil for Sawako (they both are girls who have felt alienated from their peers for different reasons), but she has her own issues with which to contend. She is not just a one-dimensional character whose character arc is "over" once she doesn't get the guy. Kurumi has flaws, depth, quirks, and charm. Basically, Kurumi doesn't fall into the typical (and, in my opinion, reviled) "mean girl" stereotype. Even though Kurumi *did* at first manipulate other girls to try and tarnish Sawako's reputation, once she realized Sawako's feelings towards Kazehaya were "serious," she backed off (for the most part). They respect one another's feelings for Kazehaya. Even though Kurumi and Sawako consider each other rivals, it's in a respectful way, not a scathing "I hate that bitch for liking/eyeing my crush" way. girl" scenario (where two girls compete over a guy) wasn't found in this series.
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