At school, Jiro looks exhausted. He avoids looking at the seat where Shiori usually sits (note: she is absent, having taken a sick day after the festival). His friend, Terafune, tries to cheer him up, but Jiro’s internal monologue reveals his conflict: "I hurt the girl who liked me for ten years. How do I deserve to be happy with someone else?"
This self-sabotaging mindset has created a wall. Though he knows Akari is waiting for him, he feels he must "atone" before he can move forward.
Based on the narrative trajectory and fan speculation, upcoming chapters are likely to explore:
The central conflict of Fuufu Ijou has long been the love triangle (or quadrangle) involving Jirou, Akari, Minami Tenjin, and Shiori Sakurazaka. For a long stretch of the story, Jirou’s lingering attachment to Shiori served as the primary barrier to his relationship with Akari. It was a comfortable barrier, in a way—it allowed Jirou to play the role of the devoted "husband" to Akari while keeping his heart safely walled off behind his childhood crush. fuufu ijou koibito miman chapter 80
However, Chapter 80 showcases a subtle but seismic shift in Jirou’s psyche. We see a Jirou who is no longer looking backward. The narrative tension has shifted from "Will he choose Shiori?" to "Does he realize he has already chosen Akari?"
The brilliance of this chapter lies in its silence. There are no grand confessions in this specific installment, no dramatic kisses in the rain. Instead, the chapter focuses on the quiet, domestic intimacy that has accidentally blossomed between the fake couple. We see the comfort they provide one another, the unspoken understanding in their glances, and the terrifying vulnerability of realizing that the person you are "pretending" to love has become the center of your world.
For Akari, Chapter 80 is a moment of high-stakes gambling. Throughout the series, she has evolved from a gyaru seeking the popular guy (Minami) into a young woman deeply, irrevocably in love with her fake husband. Her struggle has been to respect Jirou’s feelings for Shiori while fighting for her own place in his heart. In this chapter, her resolve is palpable. She is no longer content with the "miman" (less than/under) status. She wants the "ijou" (more than), but she recognizes that the school simulation can no longer sustain that desire. At school, Jiro looks exhausted
Chapter 80 doesn’t resolve the central romance—but it finally ignites it. After arcs of will-they-won’t-they, miscommunication, and side character distractions, Kanamaru delivers an emotionally raw, beautifully paced chapter that earns every bit of its tension.
The question isn’t whether Akari will pull Jirou inside or shut the window. The question is: after all this time, can two people who learned to play the roles of lovers finally learn to be one?
Rating: 9.5/10
Essential reading for fans of slow-burn romance. Have tissues ready. The central conflict of Fuufu Ijou has long
Since the chapter’s release on [platforms like Young Ace or unofficial scanlation sites], fan reactions have been overwhelmingly positive but anxious.
One of the strongest aspects of Chapter 80 is Jirou's internal monologue. For 80 chapters, Jirou has been defined by his insecurity and his fear of breaking social norms. He was terrified of abandoning the "safe" choice (Shiori) for the "loud, gyaru" choice (Akari).
In this chapter, Jirou finally sheds that skin. He realizes that the "Marriage Practical" wasn't just a grade—it was his real life. By living with Akari, he learned that love isn't about quiet compatibility, but about being pushed to be a better version of yourself. The art captures this beautifully, with panels of Akari’s smiling face overlapping Jirou’s memory as he declares his intent to switch partners permanently.
Fuufu Ijou has been serialized since 2018. Chapter 80 comes after nearly 6 years of slow-burn romance. This chapter effectively signals that the "will they/won't they" is ending.
The remaining conflicts are now purely internal for Jiro. The external obstacles (Tenjin, Shiori’s confession, the practical rules) have been resolved or neutralized. Many believe the manga will end within the next 10-20 chapters.
