As of April 2026, Chapter 80 of "Fuufu Ijou, Koibito Miman" (More Than a Married Couple, But Not Lovers) has not been officially released, with the series currently on an indefinite hiatus. The story is nearing its conclusion following the end of the marriage practical in Chapter 79. For community updates on chapter releases, visit the
But over the last 20 chapters, the lines have blurred. The cultural festival arc ended with a near-confession from Shiori and a kiss (on the cheek) from Akari that left Jirō spiraling. Chapter 79 closed on a brutal cliffhanger: Akari, tired of playing house, asked Jirō a direct question: “Do you even see me as a woman?”
We see a more decisive Jiro. He is no longer just reacting to Akari; he is beginning to acknowledge his own desires without the safety net of the school program.
This moment is critical. Where previous chapters featured Akari’s loud, tsundere antics, Chapter 80 presents a quiet, wounded Akari. She doesn't mention the confession. She doesn't ask about Shiori. The silence is louder than any fight they’ve ever had.
If you'd like, here's a typical summary of (note: chapter numbering can vary slightly between raw and translated versions — the “exclusive” chapter is often a magazine release ahead of volume publication):
