After Shouta’s father enters the hospital room, his wife
sits up and calls out to him if he came to bring the new change of clothes.
Shouta’s father is just silent. To her surprise, her husband isn’t carrying
anything.
She asks about Touta if he ate and did he [father] defrost
the food from the refrigerator. The father asks back, refrigerator..? She
exclaims that didn’t he hear her say that before she got confined and wasn’t it
eaten!!! She laments over what they ate and where is Shouta, wasn’t planned
that he’ll be coming over today.
The father said that Shouta brought Sawako over last night.
This shocks the mother for they took advantage of the time when she wasn’t
around. She accuses him for being so cunning.. The father asks what she is
saying. He asks her if he doesn’t listen to what others say.
The mother confirms that he indeed never listens but how
come he is mentioning it now. He says that Shouta had lowered his head and
asked him to let him go to college. “Was I always tying Shouta down?”
The mother says that he worries too much. He says that it is
because there is something about him that is similar to her so he worries. She
tells him, “Even if it is not bad to cherish him but doing it excessively would
in the end, cause trouble and put you two in bad terms. That kind of thing has
happened for so many times already.”
The father says that compared to Shouta, he is more worried
about her. The mother smiles and says that he always is. While walking home,
the father recalls when young Shouta gave him some gifts for Father’s Day and a
rice cracker when he was a younger boy. Then, he recalls Shouta asking him to
let him go to college.
Later on, the mother welcomes Shouta and Sawako in. Shouta
brings her the new change of clothes. The mother thanks him and thanks Sawako
for visiting her. Sawako says that while she [mother] isn’t tired, she’ll go
ahead first. The mother laughs and tells her not to mind. Sawako gives the
mother a bouquet of flowers.
The mother thanks her and says that they are very beautiful.
“I’m very happy. It turns out that this is what it is like to have a girl in
the family.. ha ha, if our family has a girl, papa would perhaps won’t be that
stubborn.” Shouta thinks that is possible.
The mother says that she came to her house yesterday. Sawako
says yes, sorry, while she is away.. The mother says, geez, she told her not to
mind it. She tells her that she’ll be discharged soon so she can come over
again.
Shouta asks if she heard that from his father. The mother
says that he came over this morning. The mother asks Sawako if she knows that
Shouta’s father name is Shouichirou [guesswork from 勝一郎; literally ‘victory one son’] and doesn’t it
specially suit him. Sawako agrees.
Shouta asks what his father told her. The mother asks if he
is curious. Shouta immediately denies it then admits that he is..but..he can
also guess that his father definitely didn’t say anything. To his shock, the
mother laughs and says that he is really the same with his father.
She asks him how he views his father. He says a stubborn
father. The mother says that’s right. Sawako thinks that it is a family
conversation. She starts to back away but the mother asks where she is doing.
Sawako says that she is wondering whether or not she should
leave.. The mother says that it is fine, she can stay here. Shouta smiles in
approval so Sawako stays.
Shouta admits to his mother that perhaps, he actually
doesn’t understand his father. He knows that his father doesn’t have any
interest in him and he also doesn’t know what he should do to make him happy.
This made Sawako recall Shouta saying that until now, he never
feels that his father is satisfied over the things he does. To his surprise,
the mother says that his father is definitely surprised and most probably, he
is very happy right now.
She tells Shouta that after going home, go and take a look
at the topmost drawer of the bedroom’s wardrobe closet. She apologizes for she
had also thrown some of it away..
The mother smiles and says that Shouta really makes him [father]
feel satisfied..and he [father] always did but it is just very hard to see
it--.. Flashback: On a grassy field, younger Shouichirou looked at three names
of Kazehaya Shouta written in three different ways.
1. 勝太 [ victory + excellent; first character the same with the
father’s] 2. 将太 [leader + excellent] 3.
翔太
[soar/fly + excellent; this is how Shouta’s name is written] Then, there is a
scene of baby Shouta whimpering. He suddenly shouted that the baby is smiling!!
The mother said that it is unconsciously. End flashback. The
mother smiles and says that ever since before, Shouichirou is easily
misunderstood by others. She tells them that when Shouta was born, he prepared
three names.
She thought that he would choose the name that has his own
name, ‘Shouta/勝太’
but upon seeing his [Shouta] face when he was born, Shouichirou choose the name
that she felt he really won’t choose. There is a scene of Shouichirou carrying
the baby and looking at the name sign, ‘Kazehaya Shouta/翔太’ on the wall.
The mother says, “It isn’t about wanting you to attain
victory. It isn’t about wanting you to become some saint [/great man] but
rather, it is hoping that you can freely soar--...” There are flashbacks of
Shoichirou looking so happy that toddler Shouta had stood up and clapped.
Then, he scowled while telling his wife that today is the
first time Shouta hit the baseball. The mother smiled over this. Then, there is
a scene of Shouichirou telling him to do whatever he wants!! End flashbacks.
While walking and holding hands, Sawako calls out to Shouta
and he keeps on saying ‘ya’. Then, he holds her hand tightly. Sawako wonders
what’s in the wardrobe closet. He says that he’ll check it out and after he saw
it, he’ll report to her.
While Sawako is mentally saying ‘that’s great, Kazehaya-kun’,
Shouta says that it’s fortunate that she’s around. Soon, Shouta pulls out the
drawer of the closet that his mother told him about. He finds albums with a
note that it is Shouta during kindergarten, drawings and notes written by
Shouta when he was a kid and also his notebooks during elementary. Shouta is
speechless.
Flashback: The mother complained to Shouichirou over the
snacks that had already expired 6-8 years ago yet he is still keeping them. She
told grumpy Shouichirou that he unexpectedly collected so many and she told him
to eat them when he got them. Then, he shouted what she is doing.
The mother apologizes but she’ll have to throw away these
foods. He refused to let her for those are his. While the two tugged over the
box, the mother said that he can no longer eat them but he insisted that those
are his. As compromise, the father told her to bring him a camera.
Soon, the mother took pictures of the father with the snack
and a note when he got the snack like when Shouta is around two years old,
during kindergarten, grade three’s father day. The mother told him to smile a
bit. Embarrassed, the father said that she’s annoying! End flashback.
Shouta is startled when his father asked what he is doing. He
is surprised for his father is wearing a Hawaiian t-shirt. Shouta timidly says
that is during the school trip..he wore it..and it is the first time he saw him
wear it..
The father grumpily says that this is his clothes so he got
any objections. Shouta says no..rather than object.. Shouta starts laughing out
loud. The father exclaims what so funny! While he kept on laughing, Shouta
tries to say that it isn’t about being funny but it really suits him. Even
if before he thought that it will suit his father but he didn’t think that it
would really suit him. Shouta exclaims that he was right in choosing this
gift!!
After Shouta stops laughing, Shouichirou asks if he wants
him to agree to him going to college. Shouta nods. Shouichirou says that he has
a condition. “You’ll move out and live by yourself! You’ll do groceries and
cook your own food. Laundry and clean up as you go pass the days alone!”
Blushing a bit, Shouta bows and thanks him. His father
shouts that it is too early to thank him and he should say that once again when
he passed [the college entrance exam]!!
Shouta smiles and says that he’ll absolutely be able to
pass. The father says that he can talk big.. Shouta says that it is because he
is like him. The father says forget it! “Get out of the way! *takes something
from the drawer* ..hey, does this have an expiration date?” It is the massage
coupon.
Shouta smiles and says that it can be used anytime. Soon,
Shouta massages his father’s back while he kept on complaining that Shouta isn’t
doing it properly. That night, Shouta tells Sawako on the phone that he hopes
that his father’s muscles aren’t become sore after the massage. Sawako tells
him good job [/otsukare].
Shouta says that although he always wanted to become
independent but it turns out that his father also wants him to become
independent. “It is the first time I felt that our two’s orientation
[/inclination] is identical. I will do my best. Next, it is simply working hard
to pass the college entrance exam.” Sawako thinks that finally, Shouta has made
up his mind.
“The obon festival has already ended. The last summer
vacation has already ended.” The school bell is ringing. The students are
filling up the form regarding the school their aspired school/course. Sawako
puts her pen on the first blank space. The teacher tells them to please start
filling it up. Serious Sawako thinks that next, is her turn.
Comment: I guess
we can consider that as a father day’s-type of chapter. ^^ It turns out that
the father is just misunderstood because he couldn’t easily express his
feelings.
I guess he is trying to make Shouta become responsible by
assigning so many things to do.And since his father isn’t praising him or
anything, Shouta felt that he wasn’t pleasing him.
Still, the father is cute in his own way whenever he did his
own way of showing his affection to Shouta. ^^ And, it is only now when Shouta
finds out about it. So, it is indeed thanks to Sawako and the mother for
clearing out the misunderstanding. So the father-son relationship ought to
improve later on. ^^ Scans by 夜莺工作室
Quote of the day:
A father is a man who expects his son to be as good a man as
he meant to be. ~ Frank A. Clark
thank's for update kat ^^
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, salma ^-^
DeleteThanks a bunch Kat! I'm really grateful! Do you have any theories about what will happen to Sawako's and Kazehaya's long distance relationship? I don't think there's going to be a long distance because remember when Shouichirou tells Kazehaya about becoming independent and living alone when he's out in college? Sawako and Kazehaya will probably go to the same school. They both want to become teachers after all.
ReplyDeleteI don't know but I think the author will probably want to keep them both together. There was a couple who broke up already and there's a couple who will have a long distance relationship. This is my guess, though. What's your guess?
Thank you Kat a lot for your hard work! 😄
You're welcome, Destiny ^-^
DeleteI'm not too sure if they are going to be in the same school at the moment. If they were, why would Sawako be conflicted over going to that school? There will be no hindrance anymore.
Most likely, the same school or perhaps, different schools but in the same vicinity. But then, even if it is in the same school, they will be in different buildings. Since you put it that way, it is indeed most likely that the mangaka will keep them together.
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Thanks you blog is a god send, especially because there are no english translations
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Excellent! Many thanks, Kat! This manga grows up with each chapter and it's fascinating to watch all changes of characters and their relationships. I think that Sawa and Shota will go to different universities but... Shiina, it seems, plots out something before their parting... It's must be crazy idea but I think Shota can make her a proposal... or something like that >_____<
ReplyDeleteThanks and you're welcome, Svetlana ^-^
DeleteProposal...that will be interesting ^^
Hi Ms Kath,
ReplyDeleteIm a silent reader on your blog but because your recaps are very useful, not only to this manga but likewise to other mangas out there, I want to say thanks very much for ur hardwork!
Keep it Kat !
Thanks for reading them and the support, yhuu ^-^
DeleteThank you so much for the review ^^ I've been a silent reader since ch 102 kkkk~ There's no manga scanlations that I could find so far. So, your review is a big help for my curiosity about Kimi ni Todoke's next chapter.
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading, Diva ^-^
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kat from which webpage did you read this chpter from???? or did you read d manga??
ReplyDeleteUnknown, I read it from here:
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