A major theme here is what is unsaid . Sayaka is so close to the truth of her past, yet the "walls" built around her—both by her own amnesia and by those around her—remain thick.
Chapter 72 of Suki Desu Suzuki-kun!! (好きです鈴木くん!!), also known as I Like You, Suzuki-kun!! , is a pivotal turning point in this beloved shōjo manga by Gō Ikeyamada. Published on October 20, 2011, in the 22nd issue of Sho-Comi magazine, this chapter marks the second installment of the series' third part, where the characters are now in their final year of high school, each facing new anxieties about love and the future. It was released as part of a 72-hour free reading campaign, which underscores its significance as a series highlight. To fully grasp the weight of this chapter, it’s essential to understand the journey of its central characters.
Why? Because at that exact moment, Chihiro’s phone rings. It’s her mother, reminding her that her younger brother is sick and she needs to come home. The moment shatters.
Chihiro Ito returns to her old school, now working as a teacher. Students gather around her to ask about the school’s legendary folklore. suki desu suzukikun manga chapter 72
The series finale skips forward in time, showing the characters as adults who have successfully navigated the "two years of one-sided love and separation" that defined their high school years.
While the focus is rightly on the main pair, the brief appearance of the supporting cast (Nakazawa and the others) feels a bit like background noise in this specific chapter. Given how strong the ensemble cast is, their inclusion here feels slightly perfunctory, serving only to push the main duo together rather than having their own moments.
This is the chapter where the training wheels come off. The safety of their friendship is no longer enough, and Chapter 72 captures that terrifying, beautiful transition perfectly. A major theme here is what is unsaid
The chapter flashes forward to reveal that the main couples have married and started families. A young girl (the daughter of Hikaru and Sayaka) and a young boy (the son of Shinobu and Chihiro) are introduced. In a humorous nod to their parents' pasts, the two children are already bickering and establishing a playful rivalry.
The shojo manga world is filled with intense romances, but few capture the raw, emotional tension of a high school love quadrangle quite like (I Love You, Suzuki-kun!!). Created by mangaka Go Ikeyamada , this 18-volume masterpiece masterfully transitions its characters from innocent 13-year-olds to complex 17-year-olds.
: Despite Hikaru’s intense fear and heartbreak, Sayaka remains steadfast in her determination to have the babies, even if it endangers her own life. Emergency Situation (好きです鈴木くん
The next day, at the basketball club, a new member named Mimura Reo reveals himself to be a surprisingly skilled player. Chihiro is impressed. Sensing Hikaru's distress, she tries to talk to him, but Hikaru changes the subject by asking about her relationship with Shinobu. Chihiro replies that she is happy.
Afternoon after-school walk — turning point
Chapter 72 serves as a massive catalyst for the final arcs of the manga. It acts as the ultimate test of faith for Hikaru and Sayaka's connection. Ikeyamada’s art in this chapter expertly captures the raw, painful expressions of teenage heartbreak, making it stand out as one of the most visually and emotionally charged chapters of the high school era. 💬 Let's Discuss! How did you feel about Sayaka's choices in this chapter?