Suki Desu Suzuki-kun Manga Chapter 72 [patched] Today

It is the moment Hikaru stops being just "Shinobu's little brother" and becomes a fully realized male lead in his own right. For readers, this chapter is the payoff for sticking with the series through the arcs of misunderstandings.

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The chapter delves into the internal monologue of the characters as they grapple with their career paths and their romantic desires. Hikaru Suzuki, the basketball prodigy, continues to strive for excellence, but his heart remains firmly anchored to Sayaka. Suki Desu Suzuki-kun Manga Chapter 72

First, I should check the usual release schedule of the manga. From what I remember, most manga chapters come out weekly or biweekly. But the Suki Desu series might be a bit more irregular because it's already pretty old. Let me confirm the last known release. The last official chapter was Chapter 59, I think, a while back. Since the series is on hiatus, any new chapter would be a surprise. The user is asking about Chapter 72, which is quite a jump from 59, implying a long hiatus or a potential return. It is the moment Hikaru stops being just

Hikaru is the heart of the series, which makes his breakdown in Chapter 72 so devastating. Realizing that his brother has confessed first, Hikaru decides to lie. He tells Chihiro that he actually likes a girl from a rival school. The lie is transparent; his face is drawn with cracks (literally, Ikeyamada uses cross-hatching around his eyes to show the lie fracturing his soul). Long-time readers will note this is a callback to Chapter 15, where he promised he would never compete with Shinobu. He is keeping that promise, even if it destroys him. Hikaru Suzuki, the basketball prodigy, continues to strive

If Chapter 72 were released: