Just as Sayuri gathers her courage again, the rival (let’s call her Miki) bursts in, crying. She has just been rejected by Suzuki (off-screen in Chapter 87). Her dramatic entrance should break the tension, but instead, it forces a confrontation. Miki turns to Sayuri and accuses her of being a coward: "You’ve loved him longer than me, yet you’ve never fought for him."
Go Ikeyamada’s art style in this chapter emphasizes expressive eyes and dramatic screentone work, particularly during the close-up confession moments. Foreshadowing: Suki Desu Suzuki-kun Chapter 88
Beware of scanlation sites; while they offer speed, they hurt the industry. If you love Chapter 88, buy the volume when it drops. Just as Sayuri gathers her courage again, the