May 07, 2025
Perhaps it's the smaller chapter count, but I'm starting to realise that I don't really buy the whole "Sakuta's so jealous he almost crashes the dance" bit. At this point we've only had a select few scenes with Amber and Sakuta, with very little of what could be considered romantic progression. It makes sense for him to have started developing some kind of crush, but to feel so strongly that he would take action so drastic? I think it's a little unearned. It feels like a contrivance in order to have the scene that sets up future reveals with Charles, not a real milestone in Sakuta's feelings for Amber.
Also I know it's nitpicky but I would *really* suggest making sure you're using "Highness" and "Majesty" right. It seems like a small thing but it can be kind of immersion breaking for us nerds who know the difference when a character like Cedrick makes that mistake since he absolutely should know the difference. Highness for prince or princess, Majesty for reigning monarch.
Regardless, most of the chapter was a good read. The prose feels refined and the reveal at the end was well executed.