- Taiki and Chinatsu kiss for the first time in Blue Box Chapter 196
- The kiss happened on their one-year anniversary
- After the kiss, they decided to take things slow
Blue Box, also called Ao No Hako, is one of the hottest sports-romance manga right now. It is currently ranked at #11 on Manga Plus. It’s currently ranked #11 on Manga Plus and already has an anime adaptation that aired from October 3, 2024, to March 27, 2025. The anime covered the first 80 chapters, and since then, a lot of anime-only fans who saw spoilers online are now wondering when do Taiki and Chinatsu actually kiss in the manga?
Taiki and Chinatsu’s First Kiss Happens in Chapter 196
Taiki and Chinatsu finally kiss in Chapter 196 titled “I love you”. This romantic moment happens nearly 100 chapters after they officially started dating in Chapter 103.
It takes place exactly one year after they became a couple in Blue Box. After their anniversary date, they go back to Chinatsu’s new empty apartment. Chinatsu also sets a rule for Taiki: if Taiki calls her “senpai” or acts too polite three times, she will punish him. That is when the scene builds up and leads to their first kiss.
Right after the kiss, the next Blue Box Chapter 197 tones things down. The two agree to take things slow and not rush anything. So while the kiss was a good romantic moment and one of the most awaited moments in Manga, the story keeps its usual pace. As of now, there are 197 chapters released. The author is on a short one-week break, and Blue Box Chapter 198 is expected to start a new arc.
