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Speaking up is often associated with force. Raising one’s voice.Pushing an argument forward.Making sure one’s position is unmistakable. In many cultures, this is treated as confidence. Japanese manga, however, frequently presents a different idea:speaking up does not require aggression. Again and again, stories show characters who state their position clearly—without intimidation, hostility, or emotional pressure. And those characters are often portrayed as the strongest i...