In Komi Can’t Communicate Chapter 460, titled Make-Shousuke-Laugh Attack, the chapter starts with a nostalgic look at the Komi siblings’ childhood.
When Komi Shoko was five and Shosuke was four, Shosuke was shown as a cheerful and outgoing child who always smiled, taking after their mother. In contrast, Shoko’s demeanor mirrored their father’s.
As they grew older, Shosuke’s cheerful demeanor faded, and by the age of 13, he had become stoic and reserved.
In the present day at Kisai High School, second-year student Tadano Hitomi initiates a mission to make Shosuke laugh despite resistance from those who believe his serious expression contributes to his cool image.
Hitomi persuades them by appealing to their curiosity about Shosuke’s smile, garnering their enthusiastic support.
Throughout the school day, the group tries various tactics to make Shosuke laugh but fails. Unfazed, Hitomi organizes a skit with classmates called Convenience Store, which amuses everyone except Shosuke.
Determined, Hitomi tries impersonations of their teachers, but Shosuke remains stoic, though he listens intently.
On his way home, Shosuke reflects on the day’s events and almost smiles, but it vanishes when he meets an old elementary school friend, Mizuhara Hayato. Hayato’s attempts to reconnect are ignored by Shosuke, who walks away.
Hitomi, appearing suddenly, asks if Hayato is Shosuke’s friend, to which Hayato responds ambiguously. Hitomi wonders if Shosuke’s stoic nature is due to not cleaning his ears, puzzling Hayato, who considers her odd.
Hayato reveals he wants to reconnect with Shosuke and feels responsible for Shosuke’s loss of his smile.
The chapter ends with Hitomi inviting Hayato to Shosuke’s house, while the narrator humorously notes that Shosuke cleans his ears daily.
The chapter blends humor and introspection, providing insight into Shosuke’s past and personality while setting up potential developments in his relationship with Hayato and the rest of the cast.
Expectation
In Komi Can’t Communicate Chapter 461, the story will likely delve deeper into the reasons behind Shosuke’s lost smile as Hitomi and Hayato visit the Komi household.
With Hitomi’s determination and Hayato’s understanding of Shosuke’s past, there is a chance for a heartfelt conversation between the two childhood friends, potentially uncovering more about Shosuke’s change in demeanor.
今週の『古見さん』！！
笑介くんを笑わせようの会 発足！！ pic.twitter.com/VCGbrzgJGH
— 古見さんは、コミュ症です。公式 (@comisanvote) June 5, 2024
The chapter is also expected to feature more humorous attempts from Hitomi to make Shosuke laugh, bringing them closer.
Additionally, Komi Shoko may appear, providing opportunities for touching sibling moments. Fans can look forward to a mix of humor and emotional depth as the story continues to explore Shosuke’s character.
Release Date & Where To Read
Komi Can’t Communicate Chapter 461 is scheduled to be released on Thursday, June 13, 2024, at 12:00 AM JST.
- Pacific Time (PT): Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Canada Time (Eastern Time, ET): Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 11:00 AM
- Australian Eastern Time (AET): Thursday, June 13, 2024, 1:00 AM
- Greenwich Mean Time (GMT): Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 3:00 PM
- Japan Standard Time (JST): Thursday, June 13, 2024, 12:00 AM
Fans can read Komi Can’t Communicate Chapter 461 digitally on Viz Media’s website or in Shokugan’s Weekly Shonen Sunday Issue 29.
