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Hikaru’s response is not a confession of love—not yet. Instead, he does something Hikaru Suzuki has never done in 71 chapters: he apologizes. Sincerely. Profusely. suki desu suzukikun manga chapter 72
He admits to using Chihiro as a sounding board for his feelings about Sayaka. He admits he knew she loved him and that he weaponized that love for his own comfort. He says the words: "I was a coward. I kept you close because I was afraid of being alone, even though I knew I was hurting you."
For long-time readers, this is cathartic. The "perfect" twin finally shows his ugly, human underbelly. If you are looking to read or re-read
To appreciate the weight of Chapter 72, we must briefly revisit the complex geography of the Suzuki-kun!! universe. The manga famously runs on two parallel love stories involving characters who look nearly identical:
By Chapter 71, the cracks in Hikaru’s "perfect boy" persona are showing. He has spent years chasing Sayaka, largely ignoring Chihiro’s evident devotion. However, after a series of misunderstandings, a school play that blurred reality and fiction, and a painful rejection from Sayaka, Hikaru finally opens his eyes. Note: As of 2026, unofficial scanlation sites have
Chapter 71 ends on a cliffhanger that made the fandom hold its collective breath. After Chihiro decides to give up on Hikaru for good—believing she will never be "good enough" for him—she walks away in the rain. Hikaru, watching her retreat, realizes the terrifying truth: the girl he needs is leaving. He sprints after her.