@karasutengu totally agree. Finally the mystery of the god of the mountain is also clarified a bit. So the wind that Sano-kun feels is actually the Kamisama "replying" and looking out for him and the Dino-chicks.
It was heartwarming how they all - spirit and human - looking out for each other.

I thought it was super interesting how Sora kept pointing out that everyone was ignoring the first's teachings by bringing the monster for a trial, forcing them to accept either a lack of capability or a betrayal of their purpose. Equally interesting that everyone else deflected it as insolence, either unwilling to accept the contradiction or pushing it out of mind. Gozu seemed to start thinking about it, but I wouldn't expect anything from him.

@AliceCheshire said in Revenge of the Soul Eater Vol 4 Discussion:

I don't think Sora would go for that because he seems to view Ema (I think that was her name, at least?) as something of a mother figure.

I don't think he sees her as a mother figure, per se. It's more that he now understands that he treated her unfairly after his mother died, and he is grateful that she was the only one who stood up for him when his father decided to exile him. Despite the trope of the wicked step-mother, the fact she did that when others (most notably Gozu and Cecil) stood by and didn't even try to argue on his behalf, and that she did so even after receiving nothing but his resentment and hate, speaks volumes to her character.

I do wonder what Sora would have done if she hadn't been part of the group being attacked. He indicated that he wouldn't have stepped in to save Cecil, and that he saved the kid is more down to circumstance. If she had been absent, would he still have stepped in to save the kid?

Catching up but ummm.

Did he fuck a sheep?

The emperor is an interesting character, I'm looking forward to learn more about him. Seems also like the most dangerous enemy for Seika if they end ul in opposite sides.
Normally I'd say the princess knight is set to be another harem member, but if the plan is to keep the first prince in check she has to stay at his side.
Wasn't expecting Haruyoshi pulling a Lord if the rings and tossing a ring into a volcano. I kinda wished that later in the story he came back to Japan to take revenge on the people who killed him, but looks like his friend took care of things in his stead.

We got a fair amount of time in on Yuto's farm, but I wish we'd gotten a pic of the new layout. Some more time with him and his monsters would have been nice, too, in the Epilogue, considering there's no hard date for the next release. sigh
All in all, tho, strong volume!

ALL-STAR SILVER!

I agree, Katarina is getting a filly for her birthday. Maybe one with a devoted brother?

It certainly did feel like an ending, but I'm happy we are getting more.
So it's now the Church's turn to get thrashed by Caim, and the harem will grow.

Big fan of digital only releases if it means an underselling book gets carried on.

@Crimson-Wise said in Private Tutor to the Duke's Daughter Vol. 19 Discussion!:

OK, important question, which volume do we get next? Volume 20 or Volume 0 (the prequel)? Both were released on the same day in Japan.

Answer: Volume 20, starts tomorrow.

This novel seems a very specific aroace transmasc wish fulfillment. Elizabeth Barton makes herself into a perfect rogueish gentleman, proceeds to capture the hearts of almost every man & woman around them, and decisively rejects and avoids all of them. Instead choosing to focus on strength training and feats of martial prowess.

There's a lot of fun in the novel, but those that are hoping for an actual romance, or straight or lesbian couple, are going to be disappointed. At least by Volume 5 in 2026 - there seems to be a final volume perhaps. I've heard that it might have a choose-your-own adventure ending with all the different pairings but honestly? All of the male love interests do not actually match Elizabeth at all, and she has pretty decisively broken the heart of the women also. So wouldn't really recommend it - UNLESS - you're really into seeing a crossdressing noble go on fun adventures and make you laugh a ton. The main character really is a treat to read about and an excellent POV.

Oh man, this was such an intense but beautiful story. I find myself wishing the story could continue, to see Sakata find a happy life.

Two volumes in, the author was 17?!?

Are we done?

I think the bird have ern inside o something like that and Karen have to deal with her relationship with Reinald to make the bird throw some answers, love this story, the downside is that I can’t find another LN that have such a great development

So we came to the end of the series. Wait… so there’s one more volume? Is that considered a proper volume in the series and so we will see it on JNC?

Anyway, this volume has been a roller coaster emotionally for me. I know real life relationships and farewells are messy and the author did not try to sugar coat it.

But sometimes, the end should be the end. I hope this series is not going to do an

Her poor dad is missing her. I hope she can save him too.

@Kurzaa They're not directing the dungeon malice, but that doesn't mean they didn't set the system up in the first place and since the demons basically corrupted the gods system it makes sense they might share similar attributes to the system itself.

Since I've already read the WEB version, it's difficult to comment on specific parts without revealing spoilers, so I'll just mention a few changes and scenes that I liked:

There was no poisoning attempt while Liliana was going to her family territory, so in WN the motive to her eating on the town eaterie was less interesting;

The scene with Liliana's grandmother was much better; in the web novel version, the scene is much simpler and conveys more stability than if the character simply existed without revealing any interesting characteristics about her. (If Liliana lived with a normal family, I think she would become someone like her grandmother, at least in terms of acting like a member of the nobility.);

I laughed a little when the prince commented that Austin is good with poems books;

Liliana says that the dress she wears near the end of the light novel is simple, but has many details. So, the only possibilities I can imagine for it to be considered appropriate are that it's either simple for a duke's daughter or simple enough that she can put it on without help.

The next two can be considered spoilers out of context so they will be hidden:

And Demi joins the printed world as well. Just like Demi's obsession with books, you can now have a hard copy to keep in your own hands on Oct 27.