However, just as the judges—including the pretentious art student Machida—were scrutinizing the piece, Nagatoro arrived late, dressed in a beautiful kimono. The final panel of Volume 12 set the internet ablaze: Nagatoro, standing in front of the painting, moved to tears.
If you feared the series was losing steam, proves otherwise. It is the payoff for four years of slow-burn tension. nagatoro vol 13
Remember the sniveling, crying protagonist from Chapter 1? He’s dead. Long live Chad-pai. In Vol. 13, Naoto shows genuine backbone. He initiates contact. He reads Nagatoro’s moods. He even teases her back. Watching his confidence grow isn't just satisfying; it’s the thesis of the story. Nagatoro didn’t just bully him into shape; she loved him into it. However, just as the judges—including the pretentious art