All you ppl trying to guess what Heidi is. They use she throughout the chapter, so Heidi is a she. The hands scene is a bit confusing, but I wouldn't be surprised if it's sth lost in translation. Or maybe Nozomi was referring to texture of hands plus how Heidi acted. The water thing is a pretty classic dude move.
@GTX1080Ti yeah, she really didn't have anyone to truly express her worries like that and Ritsuko might be her best friend but... you know she's like that and even Ritsuko knew she wasn't the right person to help Nozomi this time, so yeah, someone she can open herself like this is the best, sometimes is easier to talk about difficult topics with people who aren't related to you.
Shino will definetly feel unpleasant again because Nozomi got home at dawn and I bet she's been waiting for her (again) -to come home ..
and what will they do in a LOVE HOTEL???
Why have I come to discover this anime at the worst time, please god just like Shino and Nozomi be happy (preferably together but that's more of just a deep want than a need). I came for the yuribait, but stuck around for the yuribait and the god-tier plot.
Don't get me wrong but I wished Heidi was a girl at least I wanted some girl interest but I guess the author is just going to keep messing with us, at this point I think I'll leave this manga.
Of course weebs get into a bigotry contest the moment they see gnc/trans* people. That's why I stay away from you in real life, high chance of being assholes