Question (Chapter 108)

Question (シツモソ, Shitsumoso) is the one hundredth and eighth chapter of the Nisekoi series written and illustrated by Naoshi Komi, and published weekly in the magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump.

Summary
After overhearing Ruri mention that Raku and Chitoge are fake lovers at the festival, Haru begins to reflect on how she has treated Raku thus far. She realises that her cruelty during most of their interactions (excluding the times Raku saw her underwear) was unfounded. She feels guilty, though she is reassured to know that her sister has a fighting chance when it comes to winning Raku’s affections. This makes Haru’s heart tingle, though she doesn’t dwell on it, as she soon discovers she is lost and without service.

Meanwhile, Ruri and Shuu regroup with their friends at a different part of the festival. Seishirou berates Shuu for being late, to which he responds by complimenting her appearance. This only makes Seishirou angrier, though it opens up a discussion as to why she is wearing a yukata to the festival, as it doesn’t seem like she’d be the type to do so. She explains that it is only at Chitoge’s insistence, though she has modified her yukata so that it does not hinder her movement. Seishirou shows off the cut on the side of the fabric, which can be seen as provocative as it shows off her thighs, until she realizes Shuu is enjoying the show.

Kosaki then asks Suzu where Haru is. She says they got separated and Shuu points out that Raku is nowhere to be found either. As the group discusses what they should do about their two missing friends, Suzu smiles, since she planned it all.

Haru, now sitting on a bench, mopes about how a festival is no fun by herself. Just as she finds herself wishing her “prince” would arrive, she notices Raku in the crowd. She walks up to him and he explains that he was sent by Suzu to find her. Haru then realises this was a set-up, though she is grateful to have been found. Unfortunately, Raku admits that he is also lost. She begrudgingly decides to enjoy the festival with him, though she suddenly begins to speculate that Raku may be her “prince” after all.

Raku interrupts Haru’s thoughts by asking her to pick her favorite of the ring toss prizes. Reluctantly, she points to a stuffed bear and Raku wins it right away. Haru is impressed, though she says that being skilled at festival stall games has no real value. Raku laughs it off and asks Haru if there is anything else she wants. She leads him to the water balloon yo-yo stall and, from there on, Haru finds herself enjoying hanging out with Raku.

Some time later, she expresses concern about all the money Raku’s spent on her. He tells her to relax and just let him be a good upperclassman by spoiling her. Haru realizes he’s been trying to cheer her up the whole time, causing her to return to her speculations. As the fireworks go off, Haru asks Raku if he was her “prince” all along.

Character Revelations

 * Haru thinks that Raku might be her "prince".
 * Suzu may know that Haru likes Raku, but Haru doesn't know it yet.
 * Haru now knows that Chitoge and Raku are only a fake couple.

Trivia

 * Tsugumi's yukata is designed to not limit her movement.
 * Haru likes Raku, but she herself does not realise it.
 * Haru wants to get her sister with Raku.