So you weren’t into me?! Chapter 24 Release date, What Happened in Chapter 23?
If you’ve been following So You Weren’t Into Me?! every week, then Chapter 23 probably gave you one of the funniest and most unexpectedly wholesome moments in the series so far. Wakame Konbu has always balanced comedy with surprisingly sincere character interactions, but this latest chapter pushed the relationship between Aki-kun and Rui forward in a way that finally feels impossible to ignore.
With Chapter 24 officially releasing on July 29, 2026, fans are eager to see how the Sports Festival arc continues after Rui’s carefully planned “cool” victory completely fell apart in front of everyone.
Personally, I think this is exactly the kind of chapter that reminds me why this manga has become such an enjoyable weekly read. It isn’t trying to reinvent romantic comedy—it simply executes familiar tropes with excellent timing and genuinely likable characters.
Chapter 24 Release Date
So You Weren’t Into Me?! Chapter 24 is scheduled to release on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, through Shueisha’s MANGA Plus.
Global Release Schedule
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Time | 8:00 AM PT |
| Eastern Time | 11:00 AM ET |
| United Kingdom | 4:00 PM BST |
| Central Europe | 5:00 PM CEST |
| Japan | July 30, 12:00 AM JST |
As usual, readers worldwide will receive the chapter simultaneously through the official platform.
What Happened in Chapter 23?
The Sports Festival finally kicked off, giving every major character a chance to shine.
While the competitions had barely started, the real battle wasn’t on the track—it was between the girls trying to get Aki-kun’s attention.
Nishina’s Attempt Falls Flat
Nishina-senpai begins the day excitedly showing off her braided hairstyle, clearly hoping Aki-kun will compliment her.
Instead, he barely notices.
It’s one of those classic Aki-kun moments where his complete lack of awareness becomes comedy all by itself.
Rather than feeling cruel, it simply highlights how unbelievably dense he still is.
Rui Reveals Her Secret Strategy
Meanwhile, Rui quietly admits that she wrapped her chest before the race.
Her reasoning actually makes perfect sense.
Running at full speed during a school sports festival while hundreds of students are watching isn’t exactly comfortable.
She wants to compete without distractions and, more importantly, she wants to look cool while doing it.
That little confession says a lot about Rui’s personality.
- She’s competitive.
- She’s hardworking.
- And beneath all that confidence, she’s still incredibly self-conscious.
The Date Is Official
One of the sweetest scenes happens before the race even starts.
Rui reminds Aki-kun about their promised outing and immediately establishes one important rule.
She gets to choose everything.
- She’ll decide where they go.
- She’ll take the lead.
- She tells him to keep his eyes on her for the entire race.
Aki-kun agrees without hesitation.
Meanwhile, Nishina quietly realizes this isn’t just two childhood friends hanging out anymore.
It’s starting to look like an actual date.
That realization hurts her more than she expected.
Rui’s Childhood Flashback Makes Her Even More Likeable
One detail I really appreciated was the brief flashback showing Rui as a child.
She wasn’t naturally gifted.
She wasn’t the fastest.
In fact, Aki-kun used to outrun her.
Instead of accepting defeat, she simply decided to train harder.
Eventually she became one of the strongest runners around.
That short scene gives her accomplishments much more weight.
She’s talented now—but only because she worked for it.
It’s honestly one of my favorite pieces of character writing in the manga so far.
The Race Goes Perfectly… Until It Doesn’t
When the starting pistol fires, Rui completely dominates the competition.
Everything unfolds exactly how she imagined.
- She’s fast.
- She’s confident.
- She’s cool.
She crosses the finish line in first place.
Then disaster strikes.
The chest wrap she relied on during the race suddenly comes undone.
Instead of celebrating her victory, Rui immediately crouches down in embarrassment, desperately trying to hide herself from the crowd.
The entire situation lasts only a few pages, but the awkwardness feels incredibly real.
Rather than turning the scene into cheap fan service, Wakame Konbu focuses almost entirely on Rui’s panic and humiliation.
That choice makes the moment surprisingly sympathetic.
Aki-kun Finally Breaks
For most of the manga, Aki-kun has been almost impossibly oblivious.
No matter what happens around him, romantic signals simply bounce off.
Chapter 23 changes that.
Remembering Rui’s request to keep watching her, he immediately rushes across the field to help.
When Rui quietly admits what happened, Aki-kun freezes.
Then he blushes.
Really blushes.
For the first time, he reacts like a normal teenage boy instead of an emotionless wall.
It’s a small moment, but it feels surprisingly significant after everything we’ve seen so far.
Why This Chapter Matters
Chapter 23 quietly changes the direction of the story in several important ways.
- Aki-kun finally acknowledges Rui as more than just a childhood friend.
- Rui’s perfect plan completely collapses, making her feel much more relatable.
- Nishina now realizes she’s genuinely falling behind.
- The upcoming date suddenly feels much more important than before.
Instead of relying on misunderstandings alone, the manga finally creates genuine emotional momentum.
That’s exactly what many readers have been waiting for.
What Could Happen in Chapter 24?
Nothing has been officially confirmed beyond the release date, but the setup makes several developments feel very likely.
1. Aki-kun Helps Rui Leave the Field
The obvious next step is helping Rui escape everyone’s attention.
Whether that’s by lending her his jacket or simply walking beside her, it’s hard to imagine him leaving her alone after seeing how embarrassed she is.
2. Their Relationship Moves Forward
Now that Aki-kun actually reacted to Rui instead of remaining completely oblivious, their conversations could feel noticeably different.
Even a little awkwardness between them would be meaningful progress.
3. Nishina Won’t Stay Quiet
Nishina has watched Rui secure both the race victory and the promised date.
Don’t be surprised if she decides it’s finally time to become much more aggressive.
She’s been losing ground throughout the Sports Festival, and Chapter 24 could easily become her chance to fight back.
4. The School Nurse or Medical Tent
Since Rui still needs to fix her uniform, the medical tent seems like the most natural destination.
That also creates opportunities for more comedy, especially if other classmates accidentally learn what happened.
Why I’m Excited for the Next Chapter
One thing I genuinely enjoy about So You Weren’t Into Me?! is that it doesn’t rush its romance.
Yes, Aki-kun is ridiculously dense.
Sometimes too dense.
But when his emotional walls finally crack, those moments feel earned instead of forced.
Rui has quietly become one of my favorite heroines in recent romantic comedies because she isn’t perfect. She’s confident one minute, completely flustered the next, and somehow both sides of her personality feel believable.
Chapter 23 was probably the biggest turning point in the manga so far, and if Chapter 24 builds on that momentum instead of resetting everything for another joke, this Sports Festival arc could easily become the strongest part of the series.
Whether you’re reading for the comedy, the romance, or simply watching Aki-kun slowly realize what’s happening around him, next week’s chapter looks like one you won’t want to miss.
So You Weren’t Into Me?! Chapter 24 releases on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, and if the previous chapter is any indication, the awkward aftermath of Rui’s unforgettable race may finally push this charming romantic comedy into an exciting new phase.
