What do you think?
Rate this book
あの子の子ども [Ano Ko no Kodomo] #6
My Girlfriend's Child, Vol. 6
Malicious gossip about Sachi’s pregnancy continues to follow her wherever she goes. Ostracized by her peers and pressured by her teachers, she now has another difficult decision to make about her future. Namely, how and where she should complete her education. That is, if she's able to at all. And though her family and Takara are by her side to support her, will Sachi end up abandoning high school altogether? Or will she find the strength to pull through for the sake of her unborn child?
176 pages, Paperback
First published May 12, 2023
1 person is currently reading
50 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
January 28, 2025
"It's possible I've said some insensitive things to him in the past. I didn't even realize it until now. I can't change the past, but at least I can be more aware of it from now on."
I have finally accepted that this is probably the only series I will own that will make me cry every single volume, but goodness is it worth it! (Though this time I almost started sobbing!)
Sachi's journey has been so hard of late and felt this volume revived my heart, even if it was painful to see her having to grow up quickly in terms of making "adult decisions." I admired how she handled things with her bully and how she spoke highly of the teachers/educators around her when I struggled with all of them thus far. Though her teacher's growth was amazing and I felt very proud of him even if I was also super sad.
But back to Sachi, I am SO incredibly proud of her and admire how she is taking one step at a time! You can tell how much she has changed and has accepted her choices because that last chapter was filled with happiness that completely overflowed on every panel. I could not help but smile with her and bask in the happiness she showed as she looked so beautiful and peaceful!
And Takara! He continues to be equally incredible and get emotional just seeing him so supportive of Sachi and all she does! The way he looks out not just for her physical health but her mental and emotional health is extremely beautiful to see unfold.
I genuinely want nothing but continued happiness for these two and hope their future continues to look bright!
I have finally accepted that this is probably the only series I will own that will make me cry every single volume, but goodness is it worth it! (Though this time I almost started sobbing!)
Sachi's journey has been so hard of late and felt this volume revived my heart, even if it was painful to see her having to grow up quickly in terms of making "adult decisions." I admired how she handled things with her bully and how she spoke highly of the teachers/educators around her when I struggled with all of them thus far. Though her teacher's growth was amazing and I felt very proud of him even if I was also super sad.
But back to Sachi, I am SO incredibly proud of her and admire how she is taking one step at a time! You can tell how much she has changed and has accepted her choices because that last chapter was filled with happiness that completely overflowed on every panel. I could not help but smile with her and bask in the happiness she showed as she looked so beautiful and peaceful!
And Takara! He continues to be equally incredible and get emotional just seeing him so supportive of Sachi and all she does! The way he looks out not just for her physical health but her mental and emotional health is extremely beautiful to see unfold.
I genuinely want nothing but continued happiness for these two and hope their future continues to look bright!
January 3, 2025
I probably don’t give this series as much credit as I should, just because it occasionally goes pretty hard on the misery or uses narrative contrivances that don’t quite work for me.
(Case in point, Sachi’s last day at her old school just happens to be graduation day. Hmm, I say.)
But, seen apart from that, this is a really strong volume that showcases a lot of different things that I felt were excellent in giving nuance to the characters and showing that when you’re forced to grow up fast, well, you really can grow up fast.
Sachi’s incredibly mouthy arse of a brother, for example, is brutally harsh to his sister, but he’s also been forced into acting as the middleman between the rest of the family and their husband/father, who has distanced himself from everybody else.
It’s a hard space to put any offspring into, not to mention where that leaves Sachi, who may not be the root cause of her parents’ imminent divorce, but almost certainly lit the fuse on that time bomb (to mix explosive metaphors).
While I don’t love her brother any more than before, he’s coming at this from a whole other perspective and he’s had to put up with his father’s insistences and there’s no doubt that he’s taking more of that internally than he probably should.
This series has definitely ramped up the shame angle as it’s gone on, and Sachi’s ultimate decision in the face of criticism (putting it mildly) from her teachers and the not-so-hidden condemnation of her peers makes complete sense.
What I really liked is that she recognizes that it could easily have been her on the other side of the gossip, plus there is an incredibly strong (and believable) message about the fickle and transient nature that some bullying takes.
This feels better than previous volumes because it shows so much progress. The discussions of mental health in this volume are some of the absolute best I’ve seen anywhere in manga. Takara, much as he’s a bit of a nothing, also begins to get the hang of acknowledging Sachi better.
I’ve been on this for being too ‘after school special’ at times (read: constantly), but this really gets characterization right. Sachi’s best friend rightly berates her for thinking she’d be that shallow. That young teacher has the zeal of somebody not yet crushed by the system, plus the lack of insight of somebody more experienced. The correspondence school guy who has clearly heard all the snide comments about those sorts of programs.
And, look, that moment at the locker might be a little much, but damn if it isn’t utterly heart lifting anyway. It’s a good way to end things for that chapter of Sachi’s life. Really, incredibly sweet and so nice that it manages to get away with it with aplomb.
4.5 stars - the graduation day thing is kind of annoying to me and I do let the small things get under my skin more than I should, but the rest of it is just great drama and probably the best volume of the series yet.
(Case in point, Sachi’s last day at her old school just happens to be graduation day. Hmm, I say.)
But, seen apart from that, this is a really strong volume that showcases a lot of different things that I felt were excellent in giving nuance to the characters and showing that when you’re forced to grow up fast, well, you really can grow up fast.
Sachi’s incredibly mouthy arse of a brother, for example, is brutally harsh to his sister, but he’s also been forced into acting as the middleman between the rest of the family and their husband/father, who has distanced himself from everybody else.
It’s a hard space to put any offspring into, not to mention where that leaves Sachi, who may not be the root cause of her parents’ imminent divorce, but almost certainly lit the fuse on that time bomb (to mix explosive metaphors).
While I don’t love her brother any more than before, he’s coming at this from a whole other perspective and he’s had to put up with his father’s insistences and there’s no doubt that he’s taking more of that internally than he probably should.
This series has definitely ramped up the shame angle as it’s gone on, and Sachi’s ultimate decision in the face of criticism (putting it mildly) from her teachers and the not-so-hidden condemnation of her peers makes complete sense.
What I really liked is that she recognizes that it could easily have been her on the other side of the gossip, plus there is an incredibly strong (and believable) message about the fickle and transient nature that some bullying takes.
This feels better than previous volumes because it shows so much progress. The discussions of mental health in this volume are some of the absolute best I’ve seen anywhere in manga. Takara, much as he’s a bit of a nothing, also begins to get the hang of acknowledging Sachi better.
I’ve been on this for being too ‘after school special’ at times (read: constantly), but this really gets characterization right. Sachi’s best friend rightly berates her for thinking she’d be that shallow. That young teacher has the zeal of somebody not yet crushed by the system, plus the lack of insight of somebody more experienced. The correspondence school guy who has clearly heard all the snide comments about those sorts of programs.
And, look, that moment at the locker might be a little much, but damn if it isn’t utterly heart lifting anyway. It’s a good way to end things for that chapter of Sachi’s life. Really, incredibly sweet and so nice that it manages to get away with it with aplomb.
4.5 stars - the graduation day thing is kind of annoying to me and I do let the small things get under my skin more than I should, but the rest of it is just great drama and probably the best volume of the series yet.
February 24, 2025
Did I just read six volumes of the manga in one go? Yes, yes I did.
And if it was all translated, I'd probably have finished the whole thing because it's so, so great a story!
And if it was all translated, I'd probably have finished the whole thing because it's so, so great a story!
January 31, 2025
I think this is one of my favorite volumes.
(The baby started to kick❤️🩹)
5⭐️
(The baby started to kick❤️🩹)
5⭐️
January 31, 2025
finally so peace for her, so cute
Read
January 3, 2025I think this has been my favorite volume since maybe the first two. Not that the story declined in quality, I think I just wasn't as interested in the past volumes. This one just really hit me with all the emotions.
What really hit me was when Sachi was visiting the school, and the principal talked about how all the students have their own reasons for attending the school, and you cannot just make broad generalizations about them. Really shut up that snotnosed brother. As an aspiring educator that moment was just really special and showed how educators should act and think. I went to a high school where people thought you got stabbed or shot everyday, and so there was a stigma associated with my own education and my friends and classmates.
Last night I also watched a movie on IVF so I think I've been consuming a lot of media about pregnancy which I did not expect.
What really hit me was when Sachi was visiting the school, and the principal talked about how all the students have their own reasons for attending the school, and you cannot just make broad generalizations about them. Really shut up that snotnosed brother. As an aspiring educator that moment was just really special and showed how educators should act and think. I went to a high school where people thought you got stabbed or shot everyday, and so there was a stigma associated with my own education and my friends and classmates.
Last night I also watched a movie on IVF so I think I've been consuming a lot of media about pregnancy which I did not expect.
January 19, 2025
A found this volume particularly moving, which has been a running theme throughout the series but especially stood out in this sixth volume. Bittersweet but hopeful, I also have to comment on how pretty the art was in the second half of this volume! Mamoru Aoi’s light, sketchy art style really lends itself well to depictions of springtime imagery.
We’ve only got three volumes left of the series (plus the additional sequel chapters I’m really hoping will be compiled and published in some form too). It’s going to be sad to see this over, but I can’t wait to finish the journey with these characters.
We’ve only got three volumes left of the series (plus the additional sequel chapters I’m really hoping will be compiled and published in some form too). It’s going to be sad to see this over, but I can’t wait to finish the journey with these characters.
January 1, 2025
this volume had me teary eyed
i am so relieved that sachi has people rallying and supporting her through her pregnancy.
takara is always such a sweetheart and treats and takes care of sachi so well. they're going to be such a cute and loving family.
i am worried about these classmates though it ended almost ominously with them....
i can't wait for the next volume and i detest that i have to wait for the english volumes to release. T (te i want to read them now... this also might be my last read of the year &
i am so relieved that sachi has people rallying and supporting her through her pregnancy.
takara is always such a sweetheart and treats and takes care of sachi so well. they're going to be such a cute and loving family.
i am worried about these classmates though it ended almost ominously with them....
i can't wait for the next volume and i detest that i have to wait for the english volumes to release. T (te i want to read them now... this also might be my last read of the year &
August 4, 2025
I loved seeing Sachi's growth and her making decisions that will allow her to continue to grow. The way she stands up for herself and still thanks the people trying to do what they think is best for her. I also absolutely adore her mom, and how she is reminded she has to take care of herself too. I know this series will probably end, but I do think it is making the best impact on people.
The authors' interview at the end were the best. I will keep reading this series and definitely keep recommending it to others.
The authors' interview at the end were the best. I will keep reading this series and definitely keep recommending it to others.
February 28, 2025
Són taaaaaaan cuquis ♥️ aquí veiem certs rajos d'esperança amb el nou institut, que realment s'adapta millor a la situació de la prota i no la farà patir tant. Preciós el retrobament d'amigues i el comiat amb els professors!!!! Per últim, hi ha una conversa molt propera i interessant entre la mangaka i l'autora Rie Aruga
January 12, 2025
Sachi’s sensei has me crying too!!! What a sweet teacher to care so much!
Takara is being a great supportive partner to Sachi. You can tell that he’s genuinely excited for this baby. Maybe he wants to be better than his own parents.
Takara is being a great supportive partner to Sachi. You can tell that he’s genuinely excited for this baby. Maybe he wants to be better than his own parents.
February 8, 2025
sachi non sai quanto ti voglio bene amore della zia 🩷🩷🩷🩷
April 11, 2025
this manga is just so beautiful
May 25, 2025
I cried, part 2
+disappointed in that teacher
+disappointed in that teacher
May 29, 2025
„IT'S NICE TO HAVE SOMEONE THAT’LL THINK OF YOU WHEN YOU AREN'T THINKING OF YOURSELF.“ 💞
June 13, 2025
they did my girl so dirty, don't even
November 26, 2025
"I'll be your mom for as long as you think of me that way." brb sobbing my eyes out
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews