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I know many of us have been waiting, hoping, checking for updates, and wondering whether More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers will ever return for Season 2.

And honestly... I just wanted to share something from the heart.

This was only the second romance anime I ever watched, right after My Dress-Up Darling. I started it expecting something fun, lighthearted, maybe just another cute rom-com to pass time.

Instead, it unexpectedly touched my heart.

What started as a funny "pretend married couple" setup slowly became something emotionally beautiful to me. The chemistry between Jiro and Akari, the awkwardness, the jealousy, the misunderstandings, the vulnerable moments where characters say things they can only admit when the other person isn’t fully aware... it all felt strangely human beneath the anime exaggeration.

There were moments that genuinely made my heart race.

Moments that made me smile like an idiot.

Moments that frustrated me so much I wanted to scream at the screen.

And some surprisingly soft moments that honestly left me emotional.

Akari especially became such a lovable character to me. Behind all the playful teasing and gyaru energy was someone vulnerable, sincere, and deeply human.

I know some people may say, "If Season 2 happens, it happens. If not, move on."

But I think hope is part of being a fan.

Maybe this is just my prediction, maybe just wishful thinking—but against all odds. I genuinely believe this story still has a chance. Anime sequels sometimes take years. Sometimes far longer than expected. Silence doesn't always mean the end.

So maybe this post is simply that:

A small ray of hope.

For everyone who laughed, suffered, smiled, and emotionally screamed because of this series.

Whether Season 2 comes sooner or years from now...

I’ll keep hoping.

And if it does happen one day, I know many of us will be here celebrating together.

Until then—

Team Akari & Jiro forever. 🎀❤️<3

Now that the manga is (hopefully) starting up again soon, what are your predictions for how things will play out? Mine are:

1. Obviously, Jiro and Akari end up together. I think much of the coming story will focus on them figuring out what actually being a couple means, instead of a pretend married couple.

2. Minami is going to continue on his arc of moving on from his sister in law and hopefully make some sort of amends, or at least come to an understanding with the rest of his family.

3. I think Shiori is gonna end up with Mei. This might be controversial, but I think the signs are there. Obviously Mei has feelings for Shiori, and Shiori, I think if anything, might actually be asexual. Her relationship with Jiro might have been heterosexual in appearance, but she was always more focused on the companionship aspect of the relationship, not necessarily holding romantic or sexual feelings. I think if Mei were to confess to her she would consider it, again because she craves companionship, but also because she would be afraid of losing her best friend after what happened with Jiro. If it happens it might take some time and soul-searching on Shiori’s part, but it’s something I could see happening.

What are your thoughts?