Isuzu says that he clearly knows that she doesn’t want the
cute him to take away the princess role that belongs to her so she simply wants
to hinder him, right? Karin couldn’t refute it. He tells her that even if it is
like that he felt quite gratified because for him, she’s the only existence who
told him that and gave him manliness. Karin is flustered when he tells her that
awful guy and her ideal isn’t the same, there is no strange request [?-
probably referring to the arranged marriage] and he happily agreed in divorcing
her. As fireworks lit the sky, Isuzu kisses her hand and tells her that when
she’s 18 years old, he’ll definitely make her become Her Highness, an ideal
princess. He lets go of her hand. Karin tries to call out to him but the bell
is ringing. Isuzu tells him that dinner is already prepared so they watch the
fireworks while enjoying the dinner because fireworks are her favorite. While
they are eating and Isuzu is being served a huge can of milk in a wine glass
^^;, Karin thinks that is right, she always fantasizes a future that would make
anyone envious. Everyday is filled with love and living like a princess. Unlike
that everyday impoverished life that is filled with lies. It is as Isuzu said,
perhaps it is good to simply divorce with Nao who always does cruel things as
he wishes. In the Tsuruki residence, Reika is banging on Nao’s room and
shouting for him to come out and properly explain things. She absolutely won’t
allow him to divorce Karin. Nao says that thing is already final. Reika shouts
that the marriage isn’t he’s sole problem so do not on his own.. Her husband
tells her not to make a ruckus for maybe Nao had already carefully deliberated
on this to come out with that decision. And, Reika vents her anger on Takumi
that they would have to return the money to the Oriyama because they already
divorced and they would go back to that rotten apartment. Takumi tries to scold
her for saying that. Inside, Nao tries to muffle the noise with his earphones.
He recalls how Karin said that it is only ‘venting anger by smashing plates’
and Nao’s mother definitely enjoyed it as well. Nao smiles and continues with
his studies. Soon, Isuzu goes to school with Karin who complains about going
back to school for extra lessons when she wanted to always stay in Australia
during summer vacation. Isuzu asks if she really likes it there. Karin happily
says yes. Isuzu tells her that she can go back there during summer vacation for
today’s cram lesson would quickly be over and they can have fun again. Whether
it is amusement park or aquarium, if she wants, he can book the whole place for
her. Holding a crystal, Karin hopes it would help her pass through this difficulty
and quickly finish the subject. Isuzu says that she is back to her original
self. When she asks huh, Nao passes by behind her. This made Isuzu stare that
Karin asks what it is. She turns around to look but to the others’ surprise,
with Nao looking, Isuzu holds her face and kisses surprised Karin on the lips.
Comment: Hm..I
think that based on physical looks, Karin suits Nao but based on personality,
she seems to be more compatible with Isuzu. And, I mean the Karin who has
always been like that until she met Nao. She is used to a luxurious lifestyle
with some fantasy of being a princess and that is something Isuzu can and
willing to provide for her. Of course, the problem is her feelings towards him
aren’t exactly romantic. At the end of this chapter, I’m still doubtful that
she actually knows Isuzu’s intention for her..maybe up to the kiss part because
it seems that she’s quite stupid. Well, that is already established, and apparently,
she is also easy to brainwash. Not just with Isuzu on how she can easily change
her mind, but also with Nao, how she easily complies with whatever Nao wants
just to please him and because she loves him. I’m curious though if Nao didn’t
have that bad impression, would Isuzu still support him with Karin if they both
love each other? Because Nao easily gave up, that is Isuzu’s opportunity to win
Karin’s heart. I don’t know if I should laugh or be angry that while that is
happening, Nao has locked himself up in his room back in that house and making
his mother’s hysterics more pleasant with what Karin told him before + some
music. He really makes himself look and act like a victim here. Well, after
seeing that kiss, I hope he does something soon and take control of his life or
something rather than let others dictate to him what to do, and he does it
because it is to his convenience/advantage. Well, this is a fixed couple series
so it would only be matter of time before we get to a reunion especially since
I’m not convinced that Karin has already signed that divorce paper. As for Nao’s
mother, ya..she is pretty much the type of mother who can sell her own child
for money so that she can live comfortably. I still don’t know why his parents
haven’t divorced yet. And while this is happening, it isn’t shown yet how Karin’s
parents are reacting to the divorce unless they have a hands off policy with
Karin’s marriage. And, I really find it amusing that Isuzu is obsessed with
drinking milk to grow taller. I’m not sure if he’ll grow tall because of it since
genes are a huge factor but at least he won’t worry about having osteoporosis. =P
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Quote of the day:
The human soul has still greater need of the
ideal than of the real. It is by the real that we exist; it is by the ideal
that we live. ~ Victor Hugo
thanks !
ReplyDeleteYou're welcome ^-^
Deletehello Kat! Thanks for the summary. I think chapter 23 has been out in japanese raws, visit this site: http://raffmanga.ch/manga/miseinen-dakedo-kodomo-ja-nai/ I think Nao is on his way to take Karin back. I hope they will be reunited soon. I really love to see how the characters will grow and develop especially the main couple since they unconsciously make each other's character change into something better. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading ^-^
DeleteIs that so. Well, I prefer not to check out raws. It is more enjoyable to read and understand it without knowing what happened beforehand through the pictures.
Ya..it was like that until this divorce thing happened.
Kikou ... ^^
ReplyDeleteTks you so much Kat for this summary ...!!! I was waiting impatiently for it ^^ ..... ^^...... Humm well, I still like the art and of course I'm still into the story but I find this topic a little too "imaginative" ... I mean yes we know that Karin has always been living in a "princess world" ... but Isuzu is making it like it's not really possible (even if we know that all millionars can have this kind of life !!) ... I don't know,... the only concret thing is Nao's mother (yes , with not so good intentions)... but yes like you mentionned in your comment is it possible that Karin's parent won't do anything about the divorce or at least about the separation ?!?! .... I mean they're still minors .... and yes the precedent comment is right the new chapter is out in japanese at "raffmanga" site ... but I don't know by the look of the chapter .... things seems even if at first Nao&Karin spoke again, things don't seems to look so good at the end !!!! but well I really do hope that chinese scans will come out quickly like this you will provide us a good summary ^~^.......
I was a little absent this last timebecause my computer went completly out of order ... and I needed to buy a new one !!! And like I'm not very specialist with computers I needed some time to familiarize with it !!!!
Sorry to bother you with my long post Kat !!!
Bises ^^
Thanks for reading, zaza ^-^
DeleteIndeed..this arc is a bit.. hm..'hard to read'.
Yup..their parents are really...
Ah..is that so..hm..so this is going to drag on. Well, hopefully, some Chinese scans are a bit late lately..they are probably busy or something..it isn't just one group.
Is that so..well, hope it will be fixed soon/there will be a replacement soon ^^
Thanks for the summary! Nao's mother make me irritated so much. I would never sell my children for money. I want them to have happiness in their life. Money cannot buy love nor bring you happiness! UGH! Someone need to knock some sense in her! It seems like Takumi doesn't care about divorce since it look like it didnt affect him the way it affect Reika. As for Izusu, sigh... he is going to end up hurting himself and Karin. <3 Tika
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Tika ^-^
DeleteIndeed. And, this mother blames her unhappiness on her child so.. Actually, I think the root of the problem for that family is indeed money. Everything changed when the company got bankrupt. I guess she really got used to a luxurious life that she would do anything to have it back.
Yup, he doesn't seem to care about it.
Indeed.
Reika was attending the University right? That's where Nao's parents and Karin's parents met. Why can't she finish her college education, so she can find a good job to support herself and her family. I hate it when women lay back, and do nothing because they depend on a man of the house to do all the dirty work. <3 Tika
DeleteYa..she was, Tika.
DeleteHm..I'm not sure if she has enough money for college education for herself..weren't they poor after the bankrupt? I wasn't needed before. I think she can still get a job and support herself, etc..but it won't pay much since she didn't graduate college and no prior experience. I think she wants to live comfortably since that is the lifestyle she is used to.
Ah..I think that is part of Japanese culture. It is usually preferred for mothers to work full time housewife. So, they have to give up their jobs, etc...that is one reason why most Japanese women would prefer to keep their jobs than raising families = low birth rate. From the mangas, the mothers usually just stay home while the father works and only comes at home late at night or during weekends. The others..well, both parents work and let the kid all alone by him/herself...note with money for lunch. I'm not sure if they have day cares and stuff..but from articles on the net, they are not enough and the companies aren't willing to wait that long for mothers to go back to work.
In Reika's case, I'm not too sure if she is indeed laid back and doing nothing..didn't she do housework, take care of Nao, etc..or they had a maid before? They were bankrupted when Nao was a kid..so she has to do all those stuff later on, right? Then, she probably wants to retire comfortably hence, used Nao to get the money to be able to do that. She cannot depend on her husband for that or else, why resort to this. She also won't expect anything from Nao because I believe she fully knows how she is treating him and that he hates her.
True, like you said she still can find a job to support herself. It might not pay her much, but at least she will be earning income. Two income coming in the household helps a lot.
DeleteYeah, I totally forget about Japanese culture. Wow, I couldn't imagine to be a stay at home mother. I am willing to stay at home until my kids start to attending elementary school (I have 2 kids. My daughter is 3, and my son is 1) I finish my college education when my daughter was 2 years old. I just cannot stand staying home. Don't get me wrong, I love my kids very much, but isolated myself in my house drives me insane LOL.
I understand your point about Reika. If she cannot depend on Takumi, then why didn't she make him stay home to take care of Nao and households, while she go to work. I mean there is many choices that she can make to support herself and the family. Why can't she ask Karin's father to give her a job in his company? I am sure Karin's father will find a job that suit her. He is too nice, and also he is fond of her. Excuse my rambles lol. <3 Tika
Yup, Tika. Maybe when Nao is older. And, reading back, apparently, she used to help out in Takumi's company..well, that was the plan, I don't know if it happened.
DeleteIs that so..actually, yes, it can be like that especially if the kids are at school and one doesn't have anything else to do at home.
True..there are many choices..and that is possible but I get the impression that Nao's father is incompetent in business..hehe, maybe give him an easy job with high pay? =P Well, if it was like that, we won't have this story now. ^^
Somehow, I wonder if there is more to Reika's unhappiness aside from the money. There is also a factor of Takumi womanizing..I'm curious where he got the money for that. Looking at her outfit behind the apron in chapter 10, that doesn't seem to be home clothes based on the sleeves. So maybe she does work and well, would want to live more comfortably later on but won't have the chance to earn that kind of money instantly and because of what had happened, so might as well use Nao, the supposed cause of her unhappiness to do it. Whatever it is, it is still awful to have that kind of mother. I'm quite curious, why they haven't divorced yet.
Hehe, it's okay ^^
I don'r like nao. How come it was so easy for him to throw Karin under the bus?
ReplyDeleteHm..megaworthit..because his feelings for her isn't that deep?
Deleteindeed. I don' t even think he has any feelings for her at all. His actions are natural and common, most probably hormonal, and if we see some jealousy, that's natural. She was after all his ex-wife. But it seems to me he doesn't care if she disappears from his life forever.
DeleteI don't know how the author will develop their relationship. It's been a long time since their last interactions.
By the way, I've been reading your summaries for years ! ! But it's hard to comment here. I cannot get my comments to publish.
Is that so, megaworthit. Hm..possible.
DeleteIndeed...it seems like a long time.
Thanks for reading and the support ^-^ Hm..is that so. So, this one got published after multiple tries? Or there are other comments that didn't get published.
Ohhh.. Karin is back to her stupid, self-centered personality.. And how Nao seems to just accept the situation.. its disappointing Ms. Kat..
ReplyDeleteWell, i agree that IsuzuxKarin is compatible with personality, while NaoxKarin is compatible physically.. but if Karin will continue to change for "the better" i think she will be compatible with Nao thoroughly.. And that kiss, i hope it makes them realize their true feelings for each other.. I don't want to, but i'm starting to hate Isuzu..
Had a long wait for this chapter and its like this, hope next chapter will be better.. Thank you for the hardwork Ms. Kat.
Hehe..indeed.
DeleteTrue..if/when she changes. Hm..not sure about Isuzu but hopefully Karin realizes his intention = the true meaning of his confession.
Hopefully and thanks for reading ^-^