Just asSpy x Familyfans were catching their breath from one of the manga’s most emotional moments yet, Tatsuya Endo has announced a sudden hiatus. After years of build-up, Yor Forger finally admitted she has real feelings for Loid, but instead of continuing this long-awaited emotional breakthrough, readers are getting a side story in place of Chapter 121.
This twist in publication timing, according to@_tatsuyaendo_on X, is particularly frustrating because the series is finally moving toward real romantic development between Loid and Yor. After more than seven years of comedic misunderstandings,Spy x Familyis cracking its emotional shell open. But just when fans hoped for clarity or a turning point, the story steps away, at least temporarily.
A Long-Awaited Spy x Family Confession, Cut Short
Yor’s Heart Is on the Line, and Loid Has No Idea
Yor’s most recent mission brought her face-to-face with the reality of her fake marriage. Her talk with Hemlock forced her to confront her inner conflict, and instead of pulling away from the Forger family, she chose to embrace it. She doesn’t want this life to end, she wants the family, the marriage, and Loid himself.
Meanwhile, Loid remains as oblivious as ever. Despite Yor’s subtle signals, he misinterprets her feelings entirely. Thinking she’s planning to leave, he tries to get closer to her, unaware that she’s already fallen for him. This emotionally charged misunderstanding makes Yor’s confession all the more powerful, especially when shared in front of Anya.
Spy x Family Puts the Main Plot on Hold, For Now
Tatsuya Endo’s Update Softens the Blow, But Only Slightly
Endo revealed via X that instead of continuing the story with Chapter 121,Spy x Familywould release a bonus side story. He explained the delay was due to work on the upcoming manga volume and other responsibilities. Fans instead got a three-page chapter featuring Bond worried about horoscopes, far from the main plot’s intensity.
While charming, the side story isn’t the payoff readers hoped for after Yor’s big moment. The wait for Chapter 121 now stretches to August 17, barring further delays. And with the next anime season not airing until October 2025, manga readers are stuck in suspense with no immediate resolution in sight.
Still, Endo’s decision to prioritize quality over rushing the story is understandable. Volume 16 is likely in production, and his message suggests he’s balancing multiple deadlines. At least he offered fans some comfort in the form of a Franky sketch, one that hints at his own exhaustion from the demanding schedule.
As fans wait for the manga to return to Yor and Loid’s developing romance, they’re left wondering what’s next, not just for the couple, but for the looming threat of Donovan Desmond. With so many pieces in motion,Spy x Familyis clearly gearing up for something major.
