Reader’s Question:
I have a question about the manga Honey Lemon Soda. I currently own all the volumes and feel like I understand the story pretty well, but I was surprised by the recent anime adaptation. In the anime, Kaido and Serina kissed during their middle school days, and I’m wondering
if Kaido actually had romantic feelings for Serina. In the manga, it seemed more ambiguous since it was early on, so seeing the kiss in the anime was shocking to me. I always thought that Kaido was just protecting Serina and that her feelings were one-sided. Was the kiss because he really liked her, or was it more to reassure her? I had thought that Kaido’s first love was Ukachan, so this revelation has left me quite shocked.
Unpacking the Kiss in Honey Lemon Soda
Oh man, let’s talk about that shocking moment in the Honey Lemon Soda anime! I remember when I first saw it, my eyes practically popped out of my head. I mean, Kaido and Serina kissing during their middle school days? That really flipped the script for me! I’ve got all the manga volumes too, and I thought I had a solid grasp of the characters and their feelings. The way Kaido always seemed to be protecting Serina felt like a classic case of a big brother vibe, right? I was under the impression that Serina had a bit of a one-sided crush. The idea that Kaido had genuine romantic feelings for her was a bit of a plot twist. When that scene came up in the anime, I was like, “Wait, what?!” I had always thought that Kaido’s first love was Ukachan, so seeing him kiss Serina threw me for a loop. It made me reflect on that moment when Serina asked Kaido if he ever liked her, and he simply said, “I liked you.” It felt like a huge revelation! And then there’s the fact that after that kiss, we still see Kaido blushing at the sight of Hanabusa in her cute clothes. It’s like, is he still figuring out his feelings? It’s so relatable! Sometimes, we don’t even realize how we feel about someone until something triggers those emotions. I guess it’s a reminder that love and relationships can be messy and complicated. Just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, bam! It changes. Kind of like how I thought I’d just grab a quick snack while watching the latest episode, and before I knew it, I had devoured an entire bag of chips. Oops! But hey, that’s life, right? It’s these little surprises that keep things interesting. I’m really glad to see Kaido and Serina both finding their way together now. It feels like they’re both finally on the same page, and I’m rooting for them! What about you? How did you feel about that kiss in the anime? Did it change your perspective on Kaido and Serina’s relationship? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! Let’s chat in the comments!
