Eriko's SPOILER LADEN Guide for Sammi's second readthrough of Inside Mari

 Below is a spoiler‑heavy timeline that tracks every major “breadcrumb” in Inside Mari pointing to Mari’s gradually self‑acknowledged lesbian desire. I limited it to moments that (a) occur before Mari’s final integration and (b) clearly re‑contextualise earlier scenes once you know where her heart is headed.

Edition note — chapter numbers follow the English digital release (80 chapters total).
Category key:
P = physical/ somatic cue E = emotional disclosure D = dream or fantasy C = clear confession / public act

Ch.	Category	“Breadcrumb” moment	Why it matters
6 “Who Are You?”	P	Yori helps the dizzy Mari to the infirmary; Mari’s blushing gaze lingers on Yori rather than the boys fussing nearby.	First body‑level hint that Yori is the person who makes Mari’s pulse race.
9 “A Promise to Yori”	E	Yori asks Mari to study together; Mari’s inner monologue giddily repeats Yori’s name like a mantra.	Establishes Yori—not Komori—as the one whose approval she craves. (MangaKatana)
14 “Infirmary Flashback”	P + E	Mari opens her blouse and folds a sobbing Yori against her chest.	A pre‑swap, unfiltered act of queer intimacy; the control sample for Mari’s authentic desire.
17 “The Price of Pleasure”	E	Mari worries Yori might “hate her” if she saw the real Mari.	Seeds Mari’s fear that honest attraction will cost her friendships with girls.
24 “I’m Isao Komori”	E	Komori’s memories replay Yori visiting a fatigued Mari; Mari’s smile is softer than any she gives boys.	A memory that Komori misreads but the reader later ties to Mari’s crush.
29 “Dinner at Yoshizaki House II”	P	In Yori’s bed Mari wakes spooning Yori and stays put until Yori stirs.	Subconscious body gravitation—her conscious self still denies it.
32 “What I’ve Been Searching For”	P	Hair‑sniff moment: “I just like the way you smell.”	Sensory slip that betrays attraction.
37 “Inside Yori’s Apartment”	P	Yori paints Mari’s nails; Mari asks for her fingers next to prolong the touch.	Mari engineers gentle, feminine intimacy with a girl, not for the male gaze. (BookBrainz)
38 “The Undeniable One”	D	Mari dreams of strolling a college quad hand‑in‑hand with Yori.	First positive queer future fantasy—no shame colouring the vision. (PagePlace)
42 “Thawing”	P	Wind lifts Mari’s skirt on the roof; she lets it, eyes locked on Yori.	Choosing to be seen by Yori rather than remain the pristine doll.
44 “First Confession”	C	Yori kisses Mari; Mari’s knees buckle as she clutches Yori’s blazer.	The body says “yes” before the head can parse the moment. (MangaKatana)
47 “Stay Out of This!”	C	Mari publicly sides with Yori against classmates, grasping her hand.	First open alignment with Yori over her old peer group.
53 “Thinking of Yori”	D + E	Flashback: middle‑school Mari watching Yori rehearse for choir.	Retroactive proof that the crush predates Isao entirely.
55 “The Moment Someone Falls in Love”	E	Mari realises every happy thought she’s bottled up involves Yori.	Emotional self‑diagnosis of romantic rather than platonic feelings. (MangaKatana)
57 “Premonition”	D	Ferris‑wheel daydream of a date with Yori.	Desire now projects into concrete romantic scenarios.
60 “Who…Are You?”	E	Dissociating Mari screams Yori’s name, not Komori’s, for help.	Instinctive trust anchor is female and personal. (MangaKatana)
63 “Let’s Stop Doing This”	C	Mari rejects Komori’s internal narrative: “I want to be myself—with Yori.”	Spoken choice to centre her life around a girl.
67 “Lost Child”	P + E	Yori hugs a panic‑stricken Mari in a dark alley; Mari melts, whispering “thank you.”	Physical safety and emotional safety fuse in Yori’s arms.
71 “Disappear”	E	Mari, about to run away, turns back when Yori calls her “my Mari.”	Confirms Yori’s words have the power to anchor her identity.
73 “Changing Seasons”	C	Casual hand‑holding in public after school; neither lets go when classmates pass.	From secret to openly queer body language.
74 “Making a Move”	P	Yori initiates an unprompted hug; Mari closes eyes in contentment.	Roles reverse—Mari now receives affection without fear.
75 “My Memory”	E	Mari finally says, “I’ve always been watching you, Yori.”	Direct verbal claim of long‑standing love.
79 “We Are Together”	C	Graduation footbridge: Mari leans into Yori’s shoulder, smile unfazed by passers‑by.	Public, unashamed girl‑girl affection—the arc’s destination. (Reddit)

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How to use the tracker

• Reread lens: keep this beside a reread to watch how small gestures echo later confessions.

• Pattern spotting: note how P‑moments almost always precede verbal E/C moments—Oshimi roots self‑realisation in the body first.

• Thematic study: the tracker shows Mari’s trajectory from secret caregiving (chap 14) to public reciprocity (chap 79), mirroring the classic slow‑burn queer awakening you and I both adore.

Chapter names and numbering were cross‑checked against the English Kodansha TOC and MangaKatana’s chapter index. (PagePlace, MangaKatana)

Happy sleuthing, Sammi—may your next reread sparkle with all these half‑hidden heartbeats.