I'm a writer, I'm a mystery buff, and I can usually see clues or awesome plotlines a mile away, but...holy crap. ..! Really, Koogi sensei! (♡ *applause!* ) You just blew my mind. Props, Sensei. Major, major props for this chapter.
Seriously, T--You are damn seductive. Seriously. Like, I'm reading it again, looking at things from a different angle, and gurlfriend is so damn seductive! No wonder Takahiro says what he says at the end! Best romantic story I have loved in a while.
I know Yakumo is young, but exactly how old is he? I don't think that I am remembering that I ever saw a reference to his actual age other than young or college age. If anyone has this answer, thank you from the bottom of my little Yakumo adoring heart.
His exact age is never mentioned, but I think he's likely 19, give or take a year. Shima says he can start college right away which means he's at least 18. Shima also calls him a child though, and the age of majority in Japan is 20, so by that definition he's 19 at the oldest. If he calls him a child simply because of their large age gap, then it's possible he's above 19, but based on his behavior and appearance he can't be much older than that.
Thank you!
Looking forward to seeing how this plays out! I have a sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach, but can't stand the wait!