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ミモザの告白 #4
The Mimosa Confessions (Light Novel) Vol. 4
A PROMISE AND A CURSE
“Promise me you’ll always be a good older brother to her, okay?”Misao Tsukinoki clung to these words from her late mother, looking to her older sibling as a guiding light. But when she came home that fateful day to find Ushio wearing her school uniform, her respect and adoration instantly turned to scorn and disbelief. Why was Ushio suddenly dressing like this? When did the changes start? Or had the person she thought of as a brother been someone different all along?
Desperate and in need of answers, Misao retraces their life together from the present to the distant past: their father’s second marriage, their history with Sakuma Kamiki, their mother’s death—and a promise they made to each other long, long ago. Old secrets and buried truths will finally come to light as Misao grows closer to understanding Ushio's struggles. And with them, a tragic tale of a fractured family unravels in reverse.
“Promise me you’ll always be a good older brother to her, okay?”Misao Tsukinoki clung to these words from her late mother, looking to her older sibling as a guiding light. But when she came home that fateful day to find Ushio wearing her school uniform, her respect and adoration instantly turned to scorn and disbelief. Why was Ushio suddenly dressing like this? When did the changes start? Or had the person she thought of as a brother been someone different all along?
Desperate and in need of answers, Misao retraces their life together from the present to the distant past: their father’s second marriage, their history with Sakuma Kamiki, their mother’s death—and a promise they made to each other long, long ago. Old secrets and buried truths will finally come to light as Misao grows closer to understanding Ushio's struggles. And with them, a tragic tale of a fractured family unravels in reverse.
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286 pages, Paperback
Published June 17, 2025
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June 24, 2025
As the cover suggests, this volume focuses on Misao and the Tsukinoki family. Their situation is complicated and the general family atmosphere is awkward, with Misao at the very center of it. Not only she’s at a difficult age, but she’s really struggling to accept the change in her family. First she got a new mother, and now her brother is a girl. She can only respond to all this by lashing out while fully knowing that she’s being an insufferable brat, but the book does an amazing job at laying out her thoughts and internal turmoil. It also shows that behind her seemingly perfect image, Yuki is also having a tough time as their stepmother. I do feel like Sakuma’s relationship with Ushio conveniently gets pushed aside just to make room for this, especially because the first half of the book is literally just Misao’s memories, but at least this family arc does reach a neat resolution.
That being said, there is significant development for Sakuma and Ushio at the very end. But honestly, I’m not sure how to feel about the whole “family is important but you should prioritize yourself” message that’s paired with the idea of Ushio moving out. Somehow it doesn’t feel right when it comes immediately after the Tsukinoki family arc. It’s like saying things might be looking up right now, but if it doesn’t work out then Ushio can just… leave. Since Sakuma doesn’t have much part in this volume, I also find it hard to keep up with his thought process. He’s suddenly not into Natsuki anymore and leaning more towards Ushio now, and it feels like a decision he made off-page when we were busy with Misao’s family drama.
The writing is still really good and I love how the author portrays emotions, but these little things did bother me so I feel like I couldn’t fully enjoy it. The next volume is going to be the last one and it looks like it might end at their graduation, so I hope it’ll bring this story to a good conclusion.
That being said, there is significant development for Sakuma and Ushio at the very end. But honestly, I’m not sure how to feel about the whole “family is important but you should prioritize yourself” message that’s paired with the idea of Ushio moving out. Somehow it doesn’t feel right when it comes immediately after the Tsukinoki family arc. It’s like saying things might be looking up right now, but if it doesn’t work out then Ushio can just… leave. Since Sakuma doesn’t have much part in this volume, I also find it hard to keep up with his thought process. He’s suddenly not into Natsuki anymore and leaning more towards Ushio now, and it feels like a decision he made off-page when we were busy with Misao’s family drama.
The writing is still really good and I love how the author portrays emotions, but these little things did bother me so I feel like I couldn’t fully enjoy it. The next volume is going to be the last one and it looks like it might end at their graduation, so I hope it’ll bring this story to a good conclusion.
July 15, 2025
Definitely one of the best volumes of this series to be released in a while. We finally get Misao’s perspective, who has been one of the most interesting characters to finally get their own POV chapter. It looks like we are wrapping up for the final volume which feels very bittersweet. Really hoping we may get a sequel series to follow up with the characters as adults but I doubt we will get that! So I guess I will just have to really savour the final volume instead.
September 27, 2025
such a good volume and ushio's journey throughout this one made me very sad :(( coming to terms with the fact that some people's minds simply can not be changed (especially because its her family) but also not completely accepting it is very reletable imo
July 7, 2025
One of the best ones in the series, the ending is very bittersweet and makes me feel sick.
February 20, 2026
Fucking finally! An Ushio-focused volume for once. I didn't care nowhere near as much about Sera or that bully whose name I've already forgotten.
June 2, 2025
I love this series so much
I can't say enough about how meaningful this series is to me. Ushio is a true inspiration to me and I'm always rooting for the best for her. Seeing her family's relationships grow this book was very emotional. I already can't wait for the next volume.
I can't say enough about how meaningful this series is to me. Ushio is a true inspiration to me and I'm always rooting for the best for her. Seeing her family's relationships grow this book was very emotional. I already can't wait for the next volume.
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