Suki desu Suzuki-kun!! (I Like You, Suzuki-kun!!) by Go Ikeyamada is a shoujo manga with a signature twist: it follows two parallel couples with a body-swap premise. The main couple, Chihiro and Shinobu (the “serious acting” pair), and the secondary couple, Sayaka and Hikaru (the “showbiz” pair), have their stories intertwined.
Suki desu Suzuki-kun!! concluded its serialization in Sho-Comi magazine. While the series is a staple of the late 2000s and early 2010s shojo era, fans looking for Chapter 88 can find it in the final collected volume (Volume 18) of the manga.
Note: Manga chapter numbering can sometimes differ slightly depending on the scanlation group or if "Special" chapters are counted. However, in the standard timeline around Ch. 88, the focus is the "confession" arc.
Suki Desu Suzuki-kun Chapter 88: The Grand Finale and Emotional Conclusion suki desu suzukikun chapter 88
By Chapter 87, the story was at a boiling point. Chihiro had spent dozens of chapters harboring a secret crush on Suzuki-kun, who initially seemed oblivious to her feelings. The cultural festival arc, which precedes Chapter 88, saw Suzuki-kun finally beginning to acknowledge his own confusing emotions. He saved Chihiro from an embarrassing situation on stage, and for the first time, the mask of the “perfect prince” slipped.
The selfless, observant childhood friend caught in the middle.
Beyond its 18 collected volumes, the popularity of Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!! led to several adaptations: Suki desu Suzuki-kun
: All the friends gather at the wedding, reflecting on their journey from middle school to adulthood. 🎨 Major Themes
Chapter 88 of Suki Desu, Suzukikun continues the series’ blend of romantic tension, character growth, and emotional introspection, advancing key relationships while deepening the protagonist’s inner conflicts. The chapter centers on a turning point for both plot and theme: the negotiation between youthful desire and the responsibilities that accompany maturation.
But Ikeyamada subverts the trope. Instead of getting angry or sad, Hikaru laughs. He walks up to her, grabs the eraser from her hand, and says the line that has broken the internet: Note: Manga chapter numbering can sometimes differ slightly
A charismatic, wildly talented basketball player. Sayaka Hoshino: A shy, incredibly gifted actress.
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The final three panels are silent. Sayaka turns. Tears are streaming down her face. She opens her mouth.