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Do Shikimori and Izumi Ever Kiss in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie?


Do Shikimori and Izumi Ever Kiss in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie?
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While Shikimori has been dating Izumi since the beginning of the anime, fans are looking forward to the pinnacle of their high school romance. So, do Shikimori and Izumi ever kiss in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie?

Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie is the spring season's school romance anime. It stars Shikimori and Izumi, a strange couple.

While Shikimori is stunning with her pink locks and charming features, Izumi is a typical high school student with adorable qualities.

This article contains spoilers since it will discuss events in the manga that have not yet been addressed in the anime adaptation at the time of writing.

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Shikimori and Izumi's Relationship Explained

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In Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie, Izumi and Shikimori are dating. They're your typical high school sweethearts, with the exception of public displays of affection. They're not a very touchy couple, after all.

On the day of the admission tests, Shikimori and Izumi met for the first time. Shikimori returns Izumi's test ticket after the wind blows it away into the tree. Izumi wanted to thank Shikimori ever since.

Shikimori has taken a liking to Izumi because of his awkwardness, sincerity, and sweetness. The rest, as they say, is history in their relationship.

Shikimori, unlike the other couples, is the one in charge of the relationship. Taking care of Izumi's bad luck is a piece of cake for her, thanks to her strong and cool demeanor.

She frequently protects Izumi from danger caused by his boyfriend's inborn misfortune. As a result, Izumi is always convinced that he does not deserve Shikimori.

Shikimori's pals, Nekozaki and Hachimitsu, on the other hand, point out that Izumi is the one in charge of the relationship. They discover that Izumi's every move has a direct impact on Shikimori's actions, emotions, and expressions.

Shikimori, in Izumi's opinion, deserves so much more. He's also concerned that Shikimori will be injured in some manner.

Shikimori, on the contrary, tells Izumi that she intends to stay by his side to defend and support him. Despite his destiny, Shikimori believes Izumi is a brave man who is very compassionate and nice to others.

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Do Shikimori and Izumi Ever Kiss in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie?

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Izumi reaches out to Shikimori in Chapter 100 of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie and leans in for a kiss. While some fans assume that Izumi kissed Shikimori on the lips, it turns out that he kissed her on the cheeks instead.

Shikimori confirms this in Chapter 144 after discussing the details with her friends.

Manga readers refer to Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie Chapter 100 as the "Blessed Chapter." This is one of the couple's many firsts, especially for Izumi, who has always been Shikimori's submissive.

Izumi praises Shikimori for trusting him as one of the student leaders while riding the bullet train home after a three-day school excursion.

As Izumi describes how much of a pessimist he was, the dialogue is really heartfelt and sincere. He was terrified of being a leader, believing that nothing good could emerge from his actions. Shikimori then assures Izumi that he did an excellent job and that everyone had a good time.

In the meantime, Izumi reflects on his life before Shikimori. He believes Shikimori has taught him several things, most importantly how to believe in oneself, which motivates him to approach Shikimori and make a bold move.

Despite the fact that the kiss is not shown in the manga, it is hinted that this memory will be shared only by Izumi and Shikimori. They simply want to share it with each other, which is perfectly acceptable.

Manga fans can only hope that one of Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie manga's cover jackets will feature a full-scale kiss between Shikimori and Izumi in the future.

Do Shikimori and Izumi Ever Break Up in Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie?

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Shikimori and Izumi are still together in Shikimori's Not Just a Cutie at the time of writing. Despite some rivals, their bond is still going strong.

If you're a manga reader, you're well aware of Kamiya's childhood crush on Izumi. Izumi was the first person to compliment her true self, and she liked him. After Shikimori and Izumi befriended Kamiya together during White Day, the matter was long settled.

Inuzuka is another case in point. Shikimori is frequently envious of Inuzuka and Izumi's close bond. Their friendship is familial in nature because they are so connected. This is shown in the manga when Izumi weeps in front of Inuzuka after discovering that he will be away from him after graduation.

At some point, Shikimori noticed how cold and aloof Izumi was when it came to her after the latter had been concerned with Inuzuka. This made her angry for quite some time. However, Izumi always makes up for his lack of time with her.

For instance, Shikimori got mad after Izumi had been fussing around with Inuzuka for an entire week. In turn, Shikimori played an intense ping-pong game with Inuzuka in order to settle the score. However, they both finished with a draw.

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