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. Warning: Full spoilers for Chapter 72 ahead.
Introduction: A Turning Point in Shoujo History For fans of the beloved, emotionally layered shoujo manga Suki desu Suzuki-kun!! (I Like You, Suzuki-kun!!) by Go Ikeyamada, certain chapter numbers are etched into memory. Chapter 32? The cultural festival arc. Chapter 50? The first major time skip. But for those who have followed the tangled web of unrequited love, doppelgängers, and theatrical passion, Chapter 72 stands as a monumental pillar of the series. suki desu suzukikun manga chapter 72
For the character of Hikaru Suzuki, this is the chapter where he stops being a handsome face and becomes a young man worthy of love. And for Chihiro Ogawa, this is the chapter where she stops being "the girl who likes Hikaru" and becomes the heroine of her own story. Chapter 71 ends on a cliffhanger that made