-manga Kuroiwa Medaka Ni Watashi No Kawaii Ga Tsuujinai — Chapter 170-

While some fans express frustration at the lack of a definitive relationship, others enjoy the incremental progress and the unique challenges Mona poses to Medaka's training.

He is a stoic high schooler undergoing training to become a Buddhist monk. Bound by strict rules, he is forbidden from engaging with women or giving in to secular desires.

Chapter 170 is a finely balanced installment that privileges depth over spectacle. It refines the series’ strengths—relatable awkwardness, warm humor, and intimate emotional work—while setting up quieter long-term progression. For fans invested in the protagonists’ journey, it’s a gratifying, thoughtful chapter that underscores why the slow-burn romance remains compelling. While some fans express frustration at the lack

Instead of being scared, Hinata blushes slightly. She fans herself. Hinata: Oh my. That glare! It sends shivers down my spine. Mone (Thought): She’s weird! She’s totally weird!

No dramatic sparkles. No nosebleeds. No slapstick. Chapter 170 is a finely balanced installment that

: Mona Kawai, who has finally acknowledged her feelings for Medaka, struggles with the decision of whether to ask him out.

Ran Kuze’s artwork remains the driving force behind the manga's massive appeal on platforms like Kodansha's K MANGA. Chapter 170 shines visually in two distinct areas: Instead of being scared, Hinata blushes slightly

Throughout the series, Medaka's character has undergone significant development, revealing a more nuanced and complex personality beneath her polished surface. Her relationships with her friends and classmates have been a major focus of the story, and Chapter 170 is no exception.

Mona is pretending to study. Medaka is actually studying. The silence is deafening. But here’s the genius of this chapter—the author uses the silence as a weapon.

Hinata laughs, leaning in close to Kuroiwa, ignoring Mone’s protective stance. Hinata: Is that so? He looks kinda cute to me. In a 'wild animal' sort of way.