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This page dives into the intriguing details and questions from the final chapter of My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, offering my own take on what happened and why.
Why Megumi Kissed Genzo in the Final Chapter
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After Megumi kisses Genzo, the magic spell on her is broken, triggering a flashback to the moment she made a wish to the Little Devil. Both Megumi and Miki recall everything.
Fun fact: This is the only kiss scene in all of Nishimori’s works!
Online, many fans believe the magic broke because Megumi’s wish to “become Miki’s prince” was fulfilled. I disagree.
Sure, Megumi wanted to save Miki from the despair of being forced into an arranged marriage at 16, as decided by Miki’s grandfather. But if that were the sole reason, shouldn’t the magic have broken after the Takeyama arc when Miki was saved? Doesn’t that seem off?
Some might say, “It’s just a manga, don’t overthink it.” But in Volume 10, the Little Devil explains to Megumi:
When the time comes, you’ll return to normal without any struggle.
This implies no specific task was required to break the spell. So, what’s the real answer? It’s hidden in the words Megumi says before and after declaring, “I’ll be Miki’s prince.”
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It’s unacceptable that a truly feminine girl like Miki can’t live as herself.
Being a guy doesn’t make you superior.
These lines carry a deeper meaning: It’s unacceptable that truly feminine girls (including Megumi herself) can’t live true to their own will and beliefs.
Through Miki, Megumi was confronting the harsh reality of “being born a girl means being unhappy” or “having to give up on something to survive.” She likely felt anger and anxiety about her own future.
Later, when Miki is nearly kidnapped and almost gets hurt, Genzo saves her. Up until then, Megumi had a tendency to look down on both guys and girls. She particularly disliked guys, probably because the boys around her were far from her ideal of what a man should be, leaving her disappointed rather than contemptuous.
Note: In a flashback, Miki tells Megumi, “You shouldn’t mock things girls do.” Also, boys who bullied girls in her class would cry easily or harass Megumi.
Megumi likely felt the unfairness and powerlessness of being judged as “just a girl,” labeled as cheeky or worse, despite simply living by her principles.
In this context, Miki was the first person to affirm Megumi’s existence, which is why Megumi vowed to protect her no matter what. And then, Genzo’s selfless act of saving Megumi, risking his own life, made him the first boy to treat her as a girl and protect her. For Megumi, who never saw herself as someone who needed protecting, this was shocking and confusing.
Genzo, a “weaker” guy who lost to Megumi in a fight, risked his life to save her, a “girl.” This made Megumi feel ashamed of looking down on guys. She realized the powerlessness of being “just a girl,” always needing protection and unable to protect others in critical moments. She likely wished to become as strong as Genzo, someone who could protect others, and vowed to save him in return, even at the cost of her life.
So, when Megumi asked the Little Devil to “make her the man among men,” deep down, her wish was tied to Genzo, not Miki.
Why Did Megumi Kiss Genzo?
Why did Megumi (still believing she was a guy due to the spell) kiss Genzo? Let’s break it down.
After saying, “I love you,” Megumi kisses Genzo. This “I love you” carries far more weight than the casual “I like you” she said to Genzo and others in Volume 2. In Volume 17, she calls Kobayashi and Fujiki “likeable” and Genzo a “weird guy (hardcore),” avoiding a clear stance on her feelings for him—perhaps because she was already conscious of him.
From Volume 1, Megumi declared to Miki, “I’d rather die than kiss a guy.” But by Volume 5, influenced by Genzo’s reckless charm, she starts believing—without anyone telling her—that a kiss could break the spell.
Back to the final chapter: Genzo, having won a contest to determine the “man among men,” tells Megumi she’s the true winner. Overwhelmed with regret for letting Megumi get hurt, he feels unworthy of the title. This mirrors how Megumi felt when Genzo saved her and got hurt in the process.
Megumi, recognizing Genzo as the true “man among men,” wanted to affirm him. But her kiss holds a deeper clue:
Idiot. Why are you the one crying…
Here it comes… Sorry, Genzo.
These words reveal that until the flashback ends, Megumi believed the kiss would turn her back into a guy. She was convinced—without evidence—that a kiss would break the spell. The key is: she kissed Genzo despite believing it would turn her back into a guy.
Note: Logically, wanting to be a guy but being turned into a girl feels more like a curse than magic.
Before the Takeyama arc, the Little Devil warned Megumi that the spell would soon break. This means Megumi was living with the uncertainty of when she’d revert to a guy—and as a guy, she couldn’t kiss Genzo.
So, Megumi’s mindset during the kiss was likely:
- She wanted to kiss Genzo while she was still a girl.
- She didn’t want to turn back into a guy.
Her words, “Idiot. Why are you the one crying…” seem odd at first. In Volume 5, when Genzo cried after thinking he missed a date with Megumi, she snapped, “Are you a girl!? Stop crying!” But here, it’s different. Megumi knew Genzo was head-over-heels for her and likely anticipated he’d cry from joy if she kissed him (as seen in other moments in the manga).
The phrase “Why are you the one crying” hints at: “There’s someone else who wants to cry, so why are you crying?” That someone is Megumi herself.
Megumi wanted to cry because she didn’t want to turn back into a guy. She wanted to kiss Genzo as a girl, on her own terms. She feared that becoming a guy again would erase her feelings for him as a girl.
Why Did Megumi Want to Cry?
Megumi’s desire to cry stems from her wish to stay a girl and kiss Genzo of her own will. She didn’t want her feelings for him to be erased by becoming a guy again. Her words, “Here it comes… Sorry, Genzo,” reflect her regret that turning back into a guy would mean she couldn’t reciprocate Genzo’s feelings, and the girl he loves would “disappear.”
In the manga, Genzo once asked Megumi to choose whether to stay a girl or become a guy again, promising to accept her either way. When she chose to become a guy without hesitation, Genzo admitted he felt “really sad” and might cry. This memory likely lingered in Megumi’s mind.
The spell began to break after these words, suggesting the kiss itself wasn’t the trigger—Megumi’s heartfelt wish to stay a girl was.
The Little Devil Grants Deepest Desires
Initially, Megumi and others believed the Little Devil granted the opposite of their wishes due to false memories. But it’s later revealed that the Little Devil grants the deepest desires of the heart.
When Megumi wished to be “the man among men,” she was regretting her weakness as a girl, unable to save Miki, and hurting Genzo through her reckless actions. While she wished to embody her ideal of a “man,” deep down, as she told Miki, she also wanted to “live as a girl.”
Megumi’s True Wish Was to Be “The Woman Among Women”
The Little Devil says only one wish can be granted. I believe Megumi’s true wish was to be “the woman among women,” encompassing two desires:
1. The Strength to Protect Loved Ones
This isn’t just physical strength. Fujiki and Yasuda, despite being weaker, showed “manly” resolve to protect Megumi. In manga and games, men are often the heroes saving the weak, while women are relegated to support roles. The author might be challenging this stereotype.
Megumi’s strength to protect Miki was partly fulfilled in the Takeyama arc, but saving Genzo, who once risked his life for her, was a bigger factor. Megumi was always fearless, even against grown men. But the physical gap between genders made her feel her strength was reckless, leading to Genzo’s injuries. She blamed her “girl” status for her failure.
She could’ve grown into a strong woman like Keiko, but self-doubt may have made her give up. The Little Devil gave her the mindset of a “guy” to instill the courage to never give up.
2. Living as a True Girl
This means living true to her feelings, regardless of gender. Megumi’s true personality is described as a “dreamy maiden.” In Volume 10, when she nearly kisses Genzo, she refers to “the innocent girl inside her.” The manga challenges gender stereotypes, emphasizing the importance of embracing one’s true feelings.
Megumi’s vow to be Miki’s prince reflects her “girlish” longing for a “white knight.” Since Genzo was the first to protect her, he might’ve been her “prince” all along. Her confession to Genzo in the final chapter, initiated by her, embodies this “manly” yet feminine act.
Despite the Little Devil never mentioning how to break the spell, Megumi’s belief that “a kiss breaks the spell” (like a Disney movie) shows her inner “maiden.” Her desire to stay a girl grew stronger after meeting Genzo and his friends.
When the spell breaks, the Little Devil asks, “Was your wish fulfilled?” Megumi smiles and says, “Yes.” The Little Devil replies, “Indeed.”
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I believe both aspects of her “woman among women” wish were fulfilled, breaking the spell.
The Little Devil Doesn’t Lie
The Little Devil grants true desires and never lies. While it says Megumi will “return to normal,” it never specifies “return to a guy.” In Volume 1, the Little Devil says to Megumi:
Oh? Didn’t you want to become the woman among women?
This suggests Megumi’s deepest desire was to be “the woman among women”. It’s not just about kissing—it’s about protecting loved ones and living true to oneself, regardless of gender. The author likely wants to convey that gender doesn’t matter if you have the courage to never give up.
Why Was Genzo the One She Kissed?
Megumi only ever wanted to kiss Genzo. His existence was essential to fulfilling her wish. After Megumi threw the magic book into the river, the Little Devil ensured it was picked up by Genzo. In Volume 2, a psychic tells Miki the “thing you’re looking for is at school,” implying not the book but Genzo, the key to breaking the spell.
The book’s title, Angel’s Megumi, and the names Megumi Tenchi (Angel) and Genzo Soga (Source) hint at a deeper connection, possibly why the manga is categorized as a shoujo (girl’s) manga.
Are Genzo and Megumi Similar?
Genzo and Megumi aren’t alike in appearance or personality, but they share one trait. In Volume 9, when Megumi and Kobayashi give up on saving Miki, Genzo says:
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I’ve got something to protect. I want to protect it. I want to be strong.
I want to be a man. I want to see her smile.
I’m definitely not a loser.
Miki says this reflects Genzo’s feelings for Megumi, but it also applies to Megumi’s feelings for Miki. Unlike Megumi, who lacked confidence, Genzo never felt ashamed of himself. This inspired Megumi.
Before the spell, Megumi felt only Miki understood and affirmed her. High school and meeting the Megudan members (especially the guys) changed that. “I don’t protect because I’m strong; I protect because I want to.” Megumi’s desire to protect Miki mirrored Genzo’s for her, eventually extending to Genzo himself, culminating in her risking her life to save him.
Did Genzo’s Wish to the Little Devil Come True?
In Volume 3, Genzo wishes for Megumi to fall for him. When no change occurs, he assumes the Little Devil cast a spell to make Megumi hate him and asks to undo it, costing him ten years of his life. But the Little Devil doesn’t grant impossible or insincere wishes. It demands high costs for difficult wishes, yet it accepted Genzo’s wish easily.
This suggests Megumi was already starting to fall for Genzo by Volume 3. Genzo admired Megumi’s fearless resolve, seeing her as a hero despite her being a girl. When he got hurt saving her, he said:
I saved you because you’re a girl. That’s what being a man is!
You’re a girl, got it!?
Clumsily, Genzo was trying to encourage her (or perhaps discourage her from dangerous acts). This made Megumi cry and apologize, which Genzo later regretted. He didn’t save her “just because she’s a girl” but because he was already falling for her.
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Genzo’s regret for making Megumi apologize fueled his rebellious phase. His deepest wish was to protect Megumi, which he vowed to do repeatedly, without hesitation.
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Rereading from Volume 1 with this in mind will help you spot the hidden foreshadowing throughout the story.