September 11, 2013

Miseinen Dakedo Kodomo Janai [Chapter 16]

Karin tears up the marriage expose flyer and recalls Nao telling her not to worry about their marriage being exposed, he’ll go fetch her. Karin happily holds her cellphone and thinks of her beloved senpai. Outside, Nao tells Isuzu that he came to fetch Karin. With folded arms, he asks if Karin didn’t tell him about they have to divorce before he lets her leave. Pause. Nao calls him ‘Zuzu’ which made Isuzu angrily shout for him not to call him that but, Ebina Isuzu. Nao tells him that Karin wants to go home but he won’t let her so that is illegal detention and as her husband, if he won’t let her go, he’ll call the police. Isuzu angrily asks what he meant by husband when he obviously didn’t marry Karin because he likes her. Nao admits that is true because it doesn’t matter to him who the other party is, as long as he can get out of that house. This infuriates Isuzu that he shouts that he won’t let Karin go back with such a low bastard like him to live in a rundown place like that. Trying to reach the door, Nao says that even if he says that, Karin’s parents are worried so he must get her. Isuzu tries to block the door and says that he won’t let him trespass.. But, Nao easily picks him up and moves him aside, to open the door. Furious Isuzu takes out his flyer and threatens to expose their marriage at school tomorrow. Nao tells him to do what he wants but basically, he isn’t really serious in wanting to spread that. Isuzu is surprised by that. Nao says that since Isuzu is thinking of Karin that he wants her to divorce him, he won’t be doing something that would unable Karin to lift up her head. In his anger, Isuzu crumbles the flyer and says that she is obviously always at his side that it didn’t matter to him when people say that a guy like him, looked like a girl. Nao admits that he did a lot of rude things to Karin and would only think of himself and in the end, he doesn’t know the implication of being married but because he realized this, he couldn’t simply say okay, let’s divorce.. Isuzu interrupts by asking what if he can remove the record that he got divorced because with only one word from his father, he can ask the government registry office to remove it. At first, Nao cannot believe that Isuzu can do it until he realizes that based on the surname ‘Ebina’, that is the top Japan’s Ebina Corporation. Isuzu says that since there would be no divorce record and there’s no love, Nao doesn’t have any reasons not to accept the divorce. Inside, Karin tries to get away from Wakamatsu who has orders from Isuzu not to let her go out. Karin claims that she wants to go to the toilet. Wakamatsu points where it is but Karin tries to go the opposite direction. Wakamatsu grabs her ankle so she trips. He lets go to cover his eyes in order not to see her underwear so Karin falls flat face down.
While Wakamatsu tries to apologize to Karin, it turns out that she fell on top of Nao. Karin is delighted when Nao says that they’re going home. Wakamatsu tries to stop them but Isuzu tells him that it is okay, and get the car ready for them. Karin is starry-eyed when Nao says that he already talked things out with Isuzu. Outside, Karin calls Isuzu stupid and don’t pull this stunt again or else, she’ll sever ties with him. Isuzu just looks away. Nao opens the door for Karin but to her surprise, he didn’t go in the car with her. Nao says that he’s going to his friend’s place to do something. The car leaves with bewildered Karin. Nao asks Isuzu if it is okay not to let Karin go to their apartment temporarily, but rather stay at her main house. He asks Isuzu to give him time regarding the divorce for he has to consult it with his[/their] parents. Isuzu asks why he has to consult his parents. When minors get married, they need the parents’ consent but it isn’t needed for divorce. Also, by law, he is already an adult. Nao says that it isn’t like that because he wasn’t the only one who decided on the marriage for it includes the opinion of the both party’s parents. There is a lot of problems because it is a strategic[mutual benefit] marriage. He will give his answer a week after the closing ceremony and as promised, he’ll live separately from Karin. Nao tells Isuzu not to threaten Karin again. Isuzu says that he’s annoying and don’t order him around. Isuzu goes back in the mansion. Nao quietly walks away. At Oriyama mansion, Kazuki hugs her daughter as she complains over how bad and troublesome Isuzu is. He tells her that it is okay as long as she is fine. Then, he asks where Nao is. She says that he has to go at his friend’s, but it is late and what if it is an extramarital affair. Kazuki looks tense. Riding the train, Nao recalls holding hands with Karin there before. He goes back to the rundown apartment and recalls how Karin would greet him and say that she made a lot of food again. He lies down on the floor and recalls how he used to snub Karin who kept on asking if he is sleeping, she’s going to sleep so good night. Flashback: Typing on his computer, he is irritated that she has to report every single thing to him. There is silence that he thought that she is already sleeping. Then, he had a shock when he saw Karin looking at him from the window. Karin said that she is checking on him and it turned out that he’s still awake so he’s snubbing her. Nao shouted for her not to peep on him through the window. End flashback. Nao looks at the window and mutters that he never thought that it can be so quiet when he’s all by himself. His cellphone rings. Slightly blushing, he answers it. It is Karin who is shocked that he actually answered it. Then, she dropped the phone. Nao smiles and mutters how noisy. Nao asks what it is. Karin says that this is the first time they didn’t spend the night with each other since they were married so she is just a little bit lonely, but it’s only a little bit, just a tiny bit. Nao says ya, he too..a tiny bit.
Comment: So, there are no fireworks here for the two are quite civil. I think it doesn’t help that Nao is too honest and seems to not yet realize that he likes Karin..but at least, he is starting to realize that he misses her and likes her around. The question is, is that enough to stay married? As some of you mentioned, Nao ought to have told Isuzu that it is none of his business about their marriage but obviously, that didn’t happen and Nao would even consider Isuzu’s offer. Nao also forgot one important thing as his alibi, and that is he didn’t mention that Karin doesn’t want a divorce. I’m sure he’s not stupid/clueless enough not to realize that Karin is really crazy, head over heels in love with him. Divorcing her would just hurt her..unless he also thinks that it is for the best like Isuzu = be with the one who truly loves her. Ah, but then, I don’t think Karin would easily give up just because of divorce and would continue to ‘stalk’ and ‘pamper’ him. In a way, I get the impression that Karin got really used to Nao treating her badly that she is so happy and everything if he treats her nicely as if it is some miracle. ^^;; So, from what Nao is saying and doing, I think it just confirms to Isuzu that he is ‘bad’ for Karin especially since it is already exposed that Isuzu’s threat is an empty one. On a side note, it is funny how Nao can easily pick up Isuzu and move him aside. His father turns out to have a huge corporation though it seems to be into a bit of shady business since they can alter registry records aside from picking locks, very good detective work, etc. Given their wealth and influence, I think Isuzu can do worst in forcing them to separate. I’m wondering about Isuzu’s ‘don’t care what others think of me as long as she’s with me’..is that romantically or as a friend? Also, since Isuzu is somewhat messing around with his studies, his father ought to be worried about their company if Isuzu becomes heir..unless, they hire a very good, loyal and trusted manager to do it all for him. Anyway, I think with this temporary separation, Nao can sort out what he really thinks of/feels for Karin. I’m sure Isuzu would have no complaints if they mutually love each other. And, if they divorce, maybe they would go through things the normal way – courting first before marriage. Maybe it is a running joke but this is the second time around Karin would jump into conclusion about extramarital affairs. ^^; Scans by allwink

Quote of the day:
Missing someone is part of loving them. Not until you are apart do you realize how much they mean to you. ~ Nikhil Saluja

18 comments:

  1. Kikou ... ^^

    Tks you so much Kat for being always so detailed in your summaries ... !!! Like you know Misein is one of my favourite shoujo at the moment !!! .... And beiing able to rea what is going on is tks to you !!! ... Hum well about this chapter ... It was quite funny to see this 2 humm well ...."arguing" ...and we can see that Minami sensei has drawn both of them with a "big" difference in tall .... but I really liked the end of the chapter where Nao is missing Karin's presence .... and this phone call were so lovely done with Nao looking at the separation wall ...!!!
    So about the divorce ... I don't know if it will really happen because like Nao told Izusu in this marriage there is also their parents involved even if Izusu can do a lot of things ...
    I'm really anticpating this "week" of separation for both of them ... to see how it will ends !!!
    Tks again ^^
    Bises ^^

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    1. Thanks for reading ^-^

      Is that so ^^ Yup..the height difference is big.

      Yup, though it seems that Nao isn't equating it with love just yet.

      True..and well, hopefully it ends with some progress with their relationship.

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  2. I think they won't divorce now. The manga is about a minor girl being married and keeping it a secret, so the married status will have to continue for a bit. Not to mention, Karin would bust a vein if Nao tells her they should get a divorce now and then she'll manage to convince him otherwise. Their parents can also object because as you pointed out, it's a mutual benefit relationship. The mangaka will probably bring it up again as the final hurdle towards the end, when there's a better rival for Karin's affections (because I seriously can't picture Zuzu as a rival to Nao) and Nao has achieved his original goal for entering into this marriage.
    In spite of my irritation with him, I can't help but be impressed by Isuzu's authoritative nature and skillful negotiation with Nao. Maybe he doesn't need to be an ace in studies if he possesses these qualities which are helpful in doing 'shady' businesses.
    Things are slowly and steadily progressing with Nao and Karin. I like this story much better than I did the mangaka's previous KkwH.
    Thanks Kat!

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    1. True..that seems to be the theme. Ya, and Karin isn't informed about it yet.

      Ya, and Isuzu doesn't seem to be a threat at all and yet, they..*sigh*

      About achieving his goal, I think Nao already achieved it. It is to get out of the house and with a 'divorce', he can have some of Karin's wealth for settlement and stuff like that. I'm sure Karin's father would happily do so. And, he's free. I think that way because it wasn't one of the excuses Nao used about not wanting to divorce.

      Good point about Isuzu.

      Yup, and thanks for reading ^-^



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  3. Thanks! Finally we know about zuzu's family background. I bet Karin will be angry when she find out that Nao and she is living separate for a while then she will probably end her friendship with zuzu for making Nao do this. <3 Tika

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    1. Thanks for reading ^-^

      Yup..but then, Nao can easily convince her like he always does, right?

      Probably..

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  4. Thank you so much for the translations. It is so awesome what you do :) !

    I speak Spanish and my second language is English. I did not got hook up with manga until one year ago. I was looking frantically for the next release but all was in Chinese or Korean or Japanese.
    But then I found your website... I felt so relive!!! :D - I am a little bit OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) when I found something I want to continue reading :) -

    Thank you so much for doing a wonderful job (I can see that you love what you do!)

    Hope you can keep taking care of us! ( your blog readers)
    :D Mina

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    1. Thanks for reading and the comment ^-^

      Hehe, is that so, and same here ^-^

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  5. That's amazing! ^_^
    Could you please tell me when we can expect another one? :)

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    1. Thanks ^^

      Hm..maybe end of the month? Depends on the Chinese scanlation but the release in Japan is on the 20th.

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  6. Thanks Kat for the summaries :)
    I really enjoyed this kind of manga ( secret marriage,love-hate relationship)...I mean,going to see the development of their relationship really makes my heart goes *dokidoki!
    Somehow,love is in the air for Nao's part.( Looks obvious now ) Hihi :)

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    1. Thanks for reading ^-^

      Is that so.. Yup, though perhaps, not obvious to him?

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  7. Thanks for you post. I really like Miseinen. The plot so cute. Thanks for be detailed. :Bow Bow Bow: Thanks... XD

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    1. Thanks for reading and the comment, Chocolove831 ^-^

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