What do you think?
Rate this book
My Happy Marriage (Light Novel) #3
Il mio Matrimonio Felice. Il Romanzo, Vol. 3
Intenzionata a stare al fianco del promesso sposo Kiyoka, Miyo intraprende il suo cammino. Proprio allora, la coppia viene invitata dal padre del giovane Kudo a far visita alla residenza in cui vivono entrambi i genitori. Quando Miyo incontra per la prima volta la madre del fidanzato, quest'ultima non sembra affatto disposta ad accettarla. Eppure la ragazza, nonostante l'ostilità ei trattamenti crudeli della suocera, continua dritta per la sua strada con l'obiettivo di ottenere la sua approvazione, mentre Kiyoka rimane a osservarla. Il rapporto fra i due si consoliderà anche in un luogo lontano dalla loro quotidianità. Nel frattempo, nel villaggio si è sparsa la voce della comparsa di demoni e il giovane Kudo si reca li per indagare. Questo è solo l'inizio di una nuova serie di eventi...
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 15, 2020
241 people are currently reading
1149 people want to read
About the author
Akumi Agitogi
33 books291 followersAkumi Agitogi is a Japanese writer and translator from Tokyo. She has published several works of fiction and non-fiction, including novels, short stories, essays, and translations of English literature into Japanese. Her works explore themes of identity, gender, and culture, and she has been praised for her lyrical and evocative writing style.
Associated Names:
* Akumi Agitogi
* 顎木あくみ (Japanese Profile)
* อาคุมิ อากิโทกิ (Thai Profile)
Associated Names:
* Akumi Agitogi
* 顎木あくみ (Japanese Profile)
* อาคุมิ อากิโทกิ (Thai Profile)
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 30 of 124 reviews
August 6, 2025
⤿💌06/08/25
AAA THEY FINALLY KISSED OMG THE SLOW BURN WAS AGONISING 😭💓
Although I did love the development of much deeper feelings between the MCs, I legit hated Kiyoka's mom, Fuyu for treating our poor girl Miyo so harshly. I know her soft side will come out in the upcoming volumes, so I can't wait to see her & Miyo's bonding 😌🙌🏻
P.S. sorry besties, I will come back fully here to interact with y'all after I finish this series & get out of my slump!!🥺💖
AAA THEY FINALLY KISSED OMG THE SLOW BURN WAS AGONISING 😭💓
Although I did love the development of much deeper feelings between the MCs, I legit hated Kiyoka's mom, Fuyu for treating our poor girl Miyo so harshly. I know her soft side will come out in the upcoming volumes, so I can't wait to see her & Miyo's bonding 😌🙌🏻
P.S. sorry besties, I will come back fully here to interact with y'all after I finish this series & get out of my slump!!🥺💖
August 7, 2023
The plot is thickening and I am here for it!
Seeing the relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka slowly develop is so satisfying, and the entire plot with the supernatural abilities, corrupt organizations, and all this fights are so interesting! I can't wait for the next volume!
Seeing the relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka slowly develop is so satisfying, and the entire plot with the supernatural abilities, corrupt organizations, and all this fights are so interesting! I can't wait for the next volume!
August 3, 2025
✦My Happy Marriage (Light Novel), Vol. 3✦
𝄞 Reading period: August 01 - August 01, 2025
✿ Rating: ★★★★☆
Volume 3 of My Happy Marriage tugs at the heart in ways that feel deeper and more intense than ever before. While the first two volumes gently guided us through Miyo’s healing and the slow, tender growth of her love with Kiyoka, this part of the story shifts into something bigger—richer. We’re pulled into a world brimming with hidden magic, powerful enemies, and the quiet storm brewing between influential families. There’s a darker tone that creeps in, a sense of danger and urgency—but at the center, Miyo and Kiyoka’s love continues to shine like a steady light. The contrast makes their bond feel all the more fragile and beautiful.
Miyo’s growth is especially poignant here. She’s no longer just a timid girl scarred by cruelty—she’s slowly starting to see herself as someone who deserves to be seen, loved, and even protected. Watching her begin to embrace her mysterious abilities while still wrestling with fear and doubt is both painful and inspiring. Her transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and that’s what makes it feel so authentic, so deeply moving. Kiyoka, meanwhile, softens in his own way. The more threats surround Miyo, the more fiercely he stands beside her, showing us a depth of devotion that’s quietly powerful. His love isn’t loud, but it’s unshakable—and that love becomes a lifeline not only for Miyo, but for the reader too.
What truly makes this volume stand out is how gracefully it weaves in political tension and supernatural stakes without ever losing its emotional soul. The court, the spirits, the enemies—they all raise the stakes, but they never drown out the quiet, human ache at the story’s core. Instead, the looming danger only makes Miyo and Kiyoka’s shared moments—those stolen glances, small touches, whispered promises—feel all the more precious. This volume reminds us that even in a world full of power and conflict, it’s love, healing, and connection that matter most.
────୨ৎ────
⤷ Thank you for reaching to this point here and I’m really glad and thankful for you, love you ⟡.
𝄞 Reading period: August 01 - August 01, 2025
✿ Rating: ★★★★☆
Volume 3 of My Happy Marriage tugs at the heart in ways that feel deeper and more intense than ever before. While the first two volumes gently guided us through Miyo’s healing and the slow, tender growth of her love with Kiyoka, this part of the story shifts into something bigger—richer. We’re pulled into a world brimming with hidden magic, powerful enemies, and the quiet storm brewing between influential families. There’s a darker tone that creeps in, a sense of danger and urgency—but at the center, Miyo and Kiyoka’s love continues to shine like a steady light. The contrast makes their bond feel all the more fragile and beautiful.
Miyo’s growth is especially poignant here. She’s no longer just a timid girl scarred by cruelty—she’s slowly starting to see herself as someone who deserves to be seen, loved, and even protected. Watching her begin to embrace her mysterious abilities while still wrestling with fear and doubt is both painful and inspiring. Her transformation doesn’t happen overnight—and that’s what makes it feel so authentic, so deeply moving. Kiyoka, meanwhile, softens in his own way. The more threats surround Miyo, the more fiercely he stands beside her, showing us a depth of devotion that’s quietly powerful. His love isn’t loud, but it’s unshakable—and that love becomes a lifeline not only for Miyo, but for the reader too.
What truly makes this volume stand out is how gracefully it weaves in political tension and supernatural stakes without ever losing its emotional soul. The court, the spirits, the enemies—they all raise the stakes, but they never drown out the quiet, human ache at the story’s core. Instead, the looming danger only makes Miyo and Kiyoka’s shared moments—those stolen glances, small touches, whispered promises—feel all the more precious. This volume reminds us that even in a world full of power and conflict, it’s love, healing, and connection that matter most.
────୨ৎ────
⤷ Thank you for reaching to this point here and I’m really glad and thankful for you, love you ⟡.
April 9, 2025
3.5/5 rounded up to 4/5 because Kiyoka finally kissed Miyo!
I will not add more info on this, you just have to read it for yourself! I’m sorry, I know I’m biased with this series but I can’t help but to love Kiyoka and Miyo together. They make me utterly happy and whenever they exchange cute moments or they support each other, I feel like a mushy little being.
Anyway, in this third light novel we meet Kiyoka’s parents and despite the resemblance, there’s nothing in common with them. His dad feels like a dandy, all charm but no actions, and his mother is a harsh an insulting as they come. I seriously will never understand how can a parent be openly insulting to a future daughter-in-law without knowing them first.
Kiyoka’s mother is pretty judgmental but Miyo is so used to being abused that she doesn’t realized it until later. And thus, she takes the opportunity to show she’s worthy of her betrothed despite what the world might think.
At the same time, weird things are happening and now there’s a rebellion group which kinda wants all people to have special Gifts –only they’re not using them for good, but they’re being disposable soldiers or weapons. So, this is intriguing. Can’t wait for the next novel!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2
I will not add more info on this, you just have to read it for yourself! I’m sorry, I know I’m biased with this series but I can’t help but to love Kiyoka and Miyo together. They make me utterly happy and whenever they exchange cute moments or they support each other, I feel like a mushy little being.
Anyway, in this third light novel we meet Kiyoka’s parents and despite the resemblance, there’s nothing in common with them. His dad feels like a dandy, all charm but no actions, and his mother is a harsh an insulting as they come. I seriously will never understand how can a parent be openly insulting to a future daughter-in-law without knowing them first.
Kiyoka’s mother is pretty judgmental but Miyo is so used to being abused that she doesn’t realized it until later. And thus, she takes the opportunity to show she’s worthy of her betrothed despite what the world might think.
At the same time, weird things are happening and now there’s a rebellion group which kinda wants all people to have special Gifts –only they’re not using them for good, but they’re being disposable soldiers or weapons. So, this is intriguing. Can’t wait for the next novel!
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2
June 22, 2024
The relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka is stress-tested by their visit to his parents’ villa in the countryside. In the third volume of “My Happy Marriage” by Akumi Agitogi, the pair is navigating their deepening feelings for each other while being exposed to his mother’s open hostility. For most of the book Fuyu, Kiyoka’s mother, behaves with phenomenal cruelty towards Miyo but also towards anyone in her orbit. This behaviour is for the most part left unexplained but a small glimmer of explanation is provided at the end. Ultimately, both Kiyoka’s parents are fairly flat characters and mainly used as a foil for the development of the relationship between Miyo and Kiyoka.
Kiyoka remains loyal to Miyo throughout his mother’s attacks and allows Miyo to grow into her own by not over-protecting her all the time. It is clearly his instinct to keep her from harm at all times, but he realizes that Miyo needs to learn that she is capable on her own. His love for her indeed deepens precisely because she is able to overcome her fear and face danger in order to protect those she loves. Despite her timidity Miyo understands that she needs to pull her own weight in the relationship both for the sake of their marriage but also for her own sake.
The main conflict in this volume is the appearance of the Gifted Communion which threatens to infect normal people with the abilities of the Grotesqueries thus posing a danger to society in general. At the very end of the book there is a reveal about Miyo’s parentage which promises to be explained further in the next volume…
Kiyoka remains loyal to Miyo throughout his mother’s attacks and allows Miyo to grow into her own by not over-protecting her all the time. It is clearly his instinct to keep her from harm at all times, but he realizes that Miyo needs to learn that she is capable on her own. His love for her indeed deepens precisely because she is able to overcome her fear and face danger in order to protect those she loves. Despite her timidity Miyo understands that she needs to pull her own weight in the relationship both for the sake of their marriage but also for her own sake.
The main conflict in this volume is the appearance of the Gifted Communion which threatens to infect normal people with the abilities of the Grotesqueries thus posing a danger to society in general. At the very end of the book there is a reveal about Miyo’s parentage which promises to be explained further in the next volume…
July 29, 2023
3.5/5, my least fav so far but still great! i still love miyo and kiyoka’s relationship with my whole heart but the entire fuyu plot was getting on my nerves and i wish we could’ve seen more of miyo’s abilities and such
July 8, 2024
Miyo and Kiyoka were absolutely adorable in this volume and I’m hoping this continues in future volumes! I caught myself smiling so many times.
Our story begins a little after volume two with Miyo and Kiyoka going to visit the Kudou family estate. Miyo receives quite a warm reception, except from her mother-in-law, Fuyu. Although Fuyu uses harsh words with everyone, Miyo wants to be accepted as Kiyoka’s bride. However, this isn’t the only troubling matter. Kiyoka is there to investigate a case and there seems to be strange people watching his family home.
Personally, I enjoyed this volume more than the previous volume. Told primarily in Miyo’s perspective, the story focuses on her growth and relationships. Miyo’s relationship with her mother-in-law wasn’t surprising to me and I enjoyed watching her growth in this volume. It’s evident that she’s become more vocal and I loved that Kiyoka was supportive of her decisions. I do however wish that Miyo would stop apologizing so much but that’s a part of her journey. We also get Kiyoka’s perspective alongside his parents in this novel. They are short but it was interesting to read because they ultimately lead to a better understanding of the characters.
If I haven’t mentioned this already, Kiyoka and Miyo’s relationship is absolutely adorable. I enjoyed reading them supporting each other and communicating clearly. They seemed much more expressive and comfortable with each other in this volume, which did take me by surprise at first but I wasn’t displeased. Their self-conscious thoughts were cute and made me smile because they are so innocent. I felt like we got to see a part of them that hadn’t been shown yet.
There aren’t many new characters in this volume, however the overall mystery related to the Grotesqueries has expanded. We have not only a lead, but a direction in the work Kiyoka does and we get to experience his work a fair bit. I know this story is focused primarily on Miyo but I would love to read about Kiyoka, or his father in battle. They are both extremely strong characters who are calm and composed when engaged in battle. I think it would be interesting to read just how powerful and talented they are.
Overall, I enjoyed this volume. The story is slowly becoming more fluffy and romantic while also retaining a plot that surrounds our main characters. So far, there is no unnecessary miscommunication and there aren’t multiple love interests. Miyo is learning to love herself and Kiyoka is learning to express himself. If that resonates with you, then I’d recommend giving this series a try. It’s slow but definitely worth it in the long run.
Read more reviews @ Mystic's Review Shelf
Our story begins a little after volume two with Miyo and Kiyoka going to visit the Kudou family estate. Miyo receives quite a warm reception, except from her mother-in-law, Fuyu. Although Fuyu uses harsh words with everyone, Miyo wants to be accepted as Kiyoka’s bride. However, this isn’t the only troubling matter. Kiyoka is there to investigate a case and there seems to be strange people watching his family home.
Personally, I enjoyed this volume more than the previous volume. Told primarily in Miyo’s perspective, the story focuses on her growth and relationships. Miyo’s relationship with her mother-in-law wasn’t surprising to me and I enjoyed watching her growth in this volume. It’s evident that she’s become more vocal and I loved that Kiyoka was supportive of her decisions. I do however wish that Miyo would stop apologizing so much but that’s a part of her journey. We also get Kiyoka’s perspective alongside his parents in this novel. They are short but it was interesting to read because they ultimately lead to a better understanding of the characters.
If I haven’t mentioned this already, Kiyoka and Miyo’s relationship is absolutely adorable. I enjoyed reading them supporting each other and communicating clearly. They seemed much more expressive and comfortable with each other in this volume, which did take me by surprise at first but I wasn’t displeased. Their self-conscious thoughts were cute and made me smile because they are so innocent. I felt like we got to see a part of them that hadn’t been shown yet.
There aren’t many new characters in this volume, however the overall mystery related to the Grotesqueries has expanded. We have not only a lead, but a direction in the work Kiyoka does and we get to experience his work a fair bit. I know this story is focused primarily on Miyo but I would love to read about Kiyoka, or his father in battle. They are both extremely strong characters who are calm and composed when engaged in battle. I think it would be interesting to read just how powerful and talented they are.
Overall, I enjoyed this volume. The story is slowly becoming more fluffy and romantic while also retaining a plot that surrounds our main characters. So far, there is no unnecessary miscommunication and there aren’t multiple love interests. Miyo is learning to love herself and Kiyoka is learning to express himself. If that resonates with you, then I’d recommend giving this series a try. It’s slow but definitely worth it in the long run.
Read more reviews @ Mystic's Review Shelf
February 8, 2022
一直在想等4看完之後要不要來寫個系列心得，但又怕自己記不起來
看到目前為止一直覺得這部給我的感覺在3-3.5星左右
月岡月穗的插畫大概有為這部作品加不少分XD，很喜歡每集封面的畫風（尤其1、2）
可惜的是不像一般輕小說還有其他的插畫
整體來說看起來是很輕鬆的一部，工整的CP跟還算惹人憐愛的男女主角
但或許是因為女主角長大的過程相對艱辛，到了第三集都還描寫他面對沒自信如何自我成長跟戀愛鈍感，以這本的描寫手法而言感覺稍冗，相對的劇情推動的速度給我感覺是慢的
另外可能因為看過其他作品的設定，有一些劇情一直給我一些困惑感
例如清霞這麼大的家系，他自己住整間屋子只有一個幫傭（而且還不是全天待在家）
天皇過往對於薄刃家一些光怪陸離的要求和打壓（是真不怕人家造反嗎）
在第三集裡面遇到還不清楚原因就倒下的男子，清霞把人放家裡就外出了（雖然爸爸也在）etc.
這集花了一些時間在解婆媳（？）問題，但解的方法也讓我覺得有種微妙感XD
據說這部也要動畫化了，意外地很有人氣的樣子
看到目前為止一直覺得這部給我的感覺在3-3.5星左右
月岡月穗的插畫大概有為這部作品加不少分XD，很喜歡每集封面的畫風（尤其1、2）
可惜的是不像一般輕小說還有其他的插畫
整體來說看起來是很輕鬆的一部，工整的CP跟還算惹人憐愛的男女主角
但或許是因為女主角長大的過程相對艱辛，到了第三集都還描寫他面對沒自信如何自我成長跟戀愛鈍感，以這本的描寫手法而言感覺稍冗，相對的劇情推動的速度給我感覺是慢的
另外可能因為看過其他作品的設定，有一些劇情一直給我一些困惑感
例如清霞這麼大的家系，他自己住整間屋子只有一個幫傭（而且還不是全天待在家）
天皇過往對於薄刃家一些光怪陸離的要求和打壓（是真不怕人家造反嗎）
在第三集裡面遇到還不清楚原因就倒下的男子，清霞把人放家裡就外出了（雖然爸爸也在）etc.
這集花了一些時間在解婆媳（？）問題，但解的方法也讓我覺得有種微妙感XD
據說這部也要動畫化了，意外地很有人氣的樣子
January 4, 2024
probably my least favorite one, the first two books were better. but i just know that i'lm going to read the next volume anyway
February 13, 2024
Good Light Novel
If you’ve read any of the previous volumes, I’m sure you are aware of the general story and its tone overall. This volume adds more depth to the supernatural aspects of the story. Of course, there are still moments or sweet romance as we get to see the growing couple come into their own just a bit more - realizing more about their feelings for each other and wanting to express themselves. It’s a good addition to the series.
I have very few complaints. I understand that Agitogi was really trying to showcase more of the supernatural elements of their world and how they play a larger part in the grand scheme of things. I see why that was important. However, this is “My Happy Marriage”; I would have liked to see more developments between Miyo and Kiyoka. Additionally, since we’re finally meeting Kiyoka’s parents, I would have liked to learn more about the former head of the family. He’s written with a shroud of mystery around him, but it would have been nice to see more of what is really going on with him.
Aside from these small things I did enjoy this read and I will be looking forward to the next installment.
If you’ve read any of the previous volumes, I’m sure you are aware of the general story and its tone overall. This volume adds more depth to the supernatural aspects of the story. Of course, there are still moments or sweet romance as we get to see the growing couple come into their own just a bit more - realizing more about their feelings for each other and wanting to express themselves. It’s a good addition to the series.
I have very few complaints. I understand that Agitogi was really trying to showcase more of the supernatural elements of their world and how they play a larger part in the grand scheme of things. I see why that was important. However, this is “My Happy Marriage”; I would have liked to see more developments between Miyo and Kiyoka. Additionally, since we’re finally meeting Kiyoka’s parents, I would have liked to learn more about the former head of the family. He’s written with a shroud of mystery around him, but it would have been nice to see more of what is really going on with him.
Aside from these small things I did enjoy this read and I will be looking forward to the next installment.
March 6, 2023
THAT ENDING makes me wish I have the next volume already.
Oh my God the story getting more intense, but on the bright side their relationship is developing more and Kiyoka getting more braver in showing his affection making Miyo flustered easily, it's cute.
Oh my God the story getting more intense, but on the bright side their relationship is developing more and Kiyoka getting more braver in showing his affection making Miyo flustered easily, it's cute.
March 29, 2023
I should probably stop reading this series,,,,
August 8, 2023
am i into manga now?
October 2, 2023
"we’ll be able to manage anything
that comes ourway. Side by side, as husband and wife. ” couple goals!!
that comes ourway. Side by side, as husband and wife. ” couple goals!!
January 24, 2024
Real rating: 3.5 stars
July 3, 2025
*4.75
”I’ll protect you. You can cry whenever you want. So keep trying to the bitter end, and make sure you don’t leave with any regrets.”
This volume was absolutely UNHINGED. No joke Kiyoka threatened to burn his mother to a crisp if she said one more unkind thing to Miyo—and, even crazier, I really think he meant it. (100% deserved if he did honestly because despite how things turn out by the end I don’t think calling someone a subhuman in a variety of ways is a viable way of showing “affection.” On the kind of plus side Miyo learned to stand up for herself a little and I couldn’t be more proud.)
Shoutout to Kiyoka again for being the greenest flag in the whole forest. This man has the role of supportive husband DOWN.
”I’ll protect you. You can cry whenever you want. So keep trying to the bitter end, and make sure you don’t leave with any regrets.”
This volume was absolutely UNHINGED. No joke Kiyoka threatened to burn his mother to a crisp if she said one more unkind thing to Miyo—and, even crazier, I really think he meant it. (100% deserved if he did honestly because despite how things turn out by the end I don’t think calling someone a subhuman in a variety of ways is a viable way of showing “affection.” On the kind of plus side Miyo learned to stand up for herself a little and I couldn’t be more proud.)
Shoutout to Kiyoka again for being the greenest flag in the whole forest. This man has the role of supportive husband DOWN.
February 27, 2025
It's giving when Rudolph (From the 1964 movie. Yes if you haven't seen it, go see it.) When the girl reindeer calls Rudolph cute.
Also. I just love reading the authors notes at the end. They seem so kind and I love hearing their thought process.
Also. I just love reading the authors notes at the end. They seem so kind and I love hearing their thought process.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 23, 2022
The evil mother in law turned tsundere friend. Honestly I just want to know where vol. 4 goes!!
February 24, 2023
Enjoyed this one, but this is probably my least favorite of the three so far. Kiyoka's mom really got on my nerves. I am really looking forward to the next one with what happened at the very end.
April 3, 2024
4.5 stars.
August 19, 2024
They kissed!
August 31, 2024
Ah the horrors of meeting your in-laws *after* getting engaged. At least I’m in good company there lmaooo
Honestly loved the autumnal vibes and that this volume was more mystery-plot heavy with all the accompanying squabbles Miyo had to face with her future mother-in-law. Some juicy stuff going on here.
And that cliffhanger???? Like okayyyy queen I’m picking up the next volume asap
Honestly loved the autumnal vibes and that this volume was more mystery-plot heavy with all the accompanying squabbles Miyo had to face with her future mother-in-law. Some juicy stuff going on here.
And that cliffhanger???? Like okayyyy queen I’m picking up the next volume asap
January 10, 2023
3.5 rounded up, because I like the story, but Kiyoka's mother is an unhinged bully and made me want to scream.
October 1, 2023
Gentle, moving, heartbreaking and heart warming.
That's all I wanted to say
That's all I wanted to say
March 8, 2023
7/10
As expected, the world keeps expanding in this volume and we are introduced to what I think is going to be the main conflict of the entire story. The romance between the couple is also progressing nicely, without any more misunderstandings and the usual amount of Japanese embarrassment.
But what was truly impressive and well done in this volume, were the parallels between Miyo's childhood and the visit to the Kudou household, which showcased Miyo's personal growth. When she is put back in an abusive situation, Miyo confides in Kiyoka instead of keeping everything to herself, holds to her decisions/convictions and though she still holds no self-confidence, she has correctly decided to not leave her place beside Kiyoka unless he is the one to expressly ask it of her.
As expected, the world keeps expanding in this volume and we are introduced to what I think is going to be the main conflict of the entire story. The romance between the couple is also progressing nicely, without any more misunderstandings and the usual amount of Japanese embarrassment.
But what was truly impressive and well done in this volume, were the parallels between Miyo's childhood and the visit to the Kudou household, which showcased Miyo's personal growth. When she is put back in an abusive situation, Miyo confides in Kiyoka instead of keeping everything to herself, holds to her decisions/convictions and though she still holds no self-confidence, she has correctly decided to not leave her place beside Kiyoka unless he is the one to expressly ask it of her.
October 23, 2025
i was supposed to finish Frankenstein today but guess what i re read instead
April 3, 2025
Terza light novel che racconta i primi episodi della seconda stagione anime su Netflix.
Che dire più vado avanti a leggere questa serie e mi più mi piace da morire; ogni personaggio è ben descritto e la scrittura è molto piacevole e scorrevole.
Vorrei leggere già il prossimo capitolo.
Che dire più vado avanti a leggere questa serie e mi più mi piace da morire; ogni personaggio è ben descritto e la scrittura è molto piacevole e scorrevole.
Vorrei leggere già il prossimo capitolo.
January 24, 2025
3/5📚 1/5🌶️
Mhh the current storyline with Kiyoka’s mother and Miyo totally bumps the reading mood and doesn’t make for a good read. Her insults make so sense in the first place, cause why would she randomly throw insults at her that don’t even have anything to do with the current situation? I also don’t get why Kiyoka talks so highly of Miyo’s new found strength because there is none. Her mother in law insults her whenever she can and the only thing Miyo does is think that she is right in what she says and apologizes again… how does this show any strength?? She is just taking the beating instead of standing up for herself.
Also not gonna lie I was a bit salty that Kiyoka left her alone in his mothers presence, cause look what you’ve done to my sweet Miyo😭😭
“With that in mind, she had forced her to work as a servant to hurt her pride.”
“The next time you say anything to Miyo, I’ll kill you.”
Yes yes so husband material of him👉🏻👈🏻❤️
“Were you able to have breakfast?”
“No. Your face came to my mind. It was so detestable, it made me sick.”
“…Do you hate me, Mother-in-law?”
“Yes, more than anyone else in the world.”
Hearing Fuyu say that to her face made Miyo depressed.”
Like bro it’s time to finally kill your mother cause why would you allow her to treat Miyo like this.
“Miyo, did my father do anything to you? Hug you, hold your hand, pat you on the head, make advances to you.” “N-no, um, well—”
“Oh yes, I get the picture. Time to turn that hopeless father of mine to ashes.”
Bro😭😂 (I love this violence🧎🏼♀️)
“Miyo continued after him and went to grab her luggage. Just then, a porcelain hand stretched out beside her to lift her bag.
“K-Kiyoka.”
Her fiancé walked off without a word, his bag in one hand and Miyo’s in the other.”
Giggling, blushing, kicking my feet!!
“He wanted to be kind to her, yet things never went as he’d planned. In his mind, he was unbelievably pathetic.”
No don’t say that, you’re perfect😭😭
“Take back that sickening delusion of yours this instant. Before I burn you to a crisp.”
My new comeback whenever a person says Haunting Adeline is a good book.
Tw:
•emotional abuse
Mhh the current storyline with Kiyoka’s mother and Miyo totally bumps the reading mood and doesn’t make for a good read. Her insults make so sense in the first place, cause why would she randomly throw insults at her that don’t even have anything to do with the current situation? I also don’t get why Kiyoka talks so highly of Miyo’s new found strength because there is none. Her mother in law insults her whenever she can and the only thing Miyo does is think that she is right in what she says and apologizes again… how does this show any strength?? She is just taking the beating instead of standing up for herself.
Also not gonna lie I was a bit salty that Kiyoka left her alone in his mothers presence, cause look what you’ve done to my sweet Miyo😭😭
“With that in mind, she had forced her to work as a servant to hurt her pride.”
“The next time you say anything to Miyo, I’ll kill you.”
Yes yes so husband material of him👉🏻👈🏻❤️
“Were you able to have breakfast?”
“No. Your face came to my mind. It was so detestable, it made me sick.”
“…Do you hate me, Mother-in-law?”
“Yes, more than anyone else in the world.”
Hearing Fuyu say that to her face made Miyo depressed.”
Like bro it’s time to finally kill your mother cause why would you allow her to treat Miyo like this.
“Miyo, did my father do anything to you? Hug you, hold your hand, pat you on the head, make advances to you.” “N-no, um, well—”
“Oh yes, I get the picture. Time to turn that hopeless father of mine to ashes.”
Bro😭😂 (I love this violence🧎🏼♀️)
“Miyo continued after him and went to grab her luggage. Just then, a porcelain hand stretched out beside her to lift her bag.
“K-Kiyoka.”
Her fiancé walked off without a word, his bag in one hand and Miyo’s in the other.”
Giggling, blushing, kicking my feet!!
“He wanted to be kind to her, yet things never went as he’d planned. In his mind, he was unbelievably pathetic.”
No don’t say that, you’re perfect😭😭
“Take back that sickening delusion of yours this instant. Before I burn you to a crisp.”
My new comeback whenever a person says Haunting Adeline is a good book.
Tw:
•emotional abuse
February 28, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this book—it was short, quick, and engaging. I loved the characters and how the story gradually unfolded.
However, in these episodes, I really disliked Fuyu and the way she treated Miyo. Miyo also seemed quite naive here, which was frustrating at times. But overall, the revelation at the end was something I was really looking forward to, and it didn’t disappoint!
Fave lines:
- "Blood relation, family ties—Miyo knew full well that these things did not guarantee someone would understand you unconditionally."
- "But now she also knew that it was impossible to build a trusting relationship with someone if you gave up on them immediately."
- "She wasn’t great at talking to other people in the first place.
Miyo lacked knowledge in many areas, had a narrow vocabulary, struggled to keep up with conversation, and couldn’t find the perfect words for a situation on the spot.
She hadn’t always been that way. But she had gone a great many years without talking to others at all, so her conversational ability had withered."
- Slowly, her fiancé’s beautiful face, like an artistic masterpiece, drew in close.
Wha—
She didn’t have enough time to process what was happening. The tips of both their noses were close to touching. When Miyo reflexively slammed her eyes shut, she felt something warm and soft brush up against her lips for a brief moment.
Opening her eyes in utter amazement, she was greeted with Kiyoka’s gentle smile, and a faint pink flush on his porcelain cheeks.
“So when spring comes…will you be my wife?”
“I-I will.”
“Thank you.”
I’ll remember this smile in front of me for as long as I live.
- Kiyoka���s and Mother’s personalities seem a bit similar, don’t they?
She couldn’t hold back a small giggle.
Back when Miyo had just arrived at Kiyoka’s house, there had been times he treated her coldly. Indeed, such rumors about his cold behavior were spread far and wide. But he was simply clumsy at expressing himself and was, in fact, a very kind man.
Once she understood that, even his occasional curt mannerisms seemed charming to her.
When she considered Fuyu might be the same way, it lightened her heart just a little.
Summary:
Miyo and Kiyoka traveled to Kiyoka’s family villa to investigate strange occurrences involving grotesqueries in the town. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by the staff, and Miyo was introduced to Kiyoka’s parents, Fuyu and Tadakiyo. However, Fuyu treated Miyo harshly, though Miyo remained patient and tried to appease her.
During their stay, Kiyoka ventured into town alone to fight a monster, while Miyo, left behind at the villa, was made to wear a maid’s uniform and assist with housework at Fuyu’s insistence.
Later, a desperate townsperson arrived at the villa, pleading for help as a fragment of the monster had taken hold of him. Kiyoka rushed back to town for battle, leaving Miyo behind. Despite Fuyu’s protests that a dying man had no place in the villa, Miyo stood her ground and attempted to help him using her Usuba powers. Fortunately, Arata, the head of the Usuba family, arrived as per the Prince’s orders and stopped her, warning that her abilities were still untrained and dangerous.
Meanwhile, Kiyoka encountered the leader of the group responsible for the town’s turmoil. The man attempted to recruit him, revealing the name of their true leader—Naoshi Usui.
That night, as Kiyoka and Miyo spent time together, Kiyoka’s feelings for her deepened. He kissed her, and they promised to marry in the spring.
The next morning, just before their departure, Fuyu begrudgingly gave Miyo a ribbon. Though she continued to speak unkindly, she acknowledged Miyo’s courage in standing up for herself and acting on Kiyoka’s behalf the previous night.
Upon their return to the capital, they were suddenly transported into an unfamiliar dimension. Miyo recognized it as a manifestation of the Usuba family’s ability, which controlled the mind. Arata had previously mentioned that Usui was also an Usuba and had once been betrothed to Miyo’s mother. However, the Usuba family ultimately arranged for her to marry into the Saimori family instead.
As they returned to town, Usui appeared before them and made a shocking revelation—Miyo was his daughter.
However, in these episodes, I really disliked Fuyu and the way she treated Miyo. Miyo also seemed quite naive here, which was frustrating at times. But overall, the revelation at the end was something I was really looking forward to, and it didn’t disappoint!
Fave lines:
- "Blood relation, family ties—Miyo knew full well that these things did not guarantee someone would understand you unconditionally."
- "But now she also knew that it was impossible to build a trusting relationship with someone if you gave up on them immediately."
- "She wasn’t great at talking to other people in the first place.
Miyo lacked knowledge in many areas, had a narrow vocabulary, struggled to keep up with conversation, and couldn’t find the perfect words for a situation on the spot.
She hadn’t always been that way. But she had gone a great many years without talking to others at all, so her conversational ability had withered."
- Slowly, her fiancé’s beautiful face, like an artistic masterpiece, drew in close.
Wha—
She didn’t have enough time to process what was happening. The tips of both their noses were close to touching. When Miyo reflexively slammed her eyes shut, she felt something warm and soft brush up against her lips for a brief moment.
Opening her eyes in utter amazement, she was greeted with Kiyoka’s gentle smile, and a faint pink flush on his porcelain cheeks.
“So when spring comes…will you be my wife?”
“I-I will.”
“Thank you.”
I’ll remember this smile in front of me for as long as I live.
- Kiyoka���s and Mother’s personalities seem a bit similar, don’t they?
She couldn’t hold back a small giggle.
Back when Miyo had just arrived at Kiyoka’s house, there had been times he treated her coldly. Indeed, such rumors about his cold behavior were spread far and wide. But he was simply clumsy at expressing himself and was, in fact, a very kind man.
Once she understood that, even his occasional curt mannerisms seemed charming to her.
When she considered Fuyu might be the same way, it lightened her heart just a little.
Summary:
Miyo and Kiyoka traveled to Kiyoka’s family villa to investigate strange occurrences involving grotesqueries in the town. Upon arrival, they were welcomed by the staff, and Miyo was introduced to Kiyoka’s parents, Fuyu and Tadakiyo. However, Fuyu treated Miyo harshly, though Miyo remained patient and tried to appease her.
During their stay, Kiyoka ventured into town alone to fight a monster, while Miyo, left behind at the villa, was made to wear a maid’s uniform and assist with housework at Fuyu’s insistence.
Later, a desperate townsperson arrived at the villa, pleading for help as a fragment of the monster had taken hold of him. Kiyoka rushed back to town for battle, leaving Miyo behind. Despite Fuyu’s protests that a dying man had no place in the villa, Miyo stood her ground and attempted to help him using her Usuba powers. Fortunately, Arata, the head of the Usuba family, arrived as per the Prince’s orders and stopped her, warning that her abilities were still untrained and dangerous.
Meanwhile, Kiyoka encountered the leader of the group responsible for the town’s turmoil. The man attempted to recruit him, revealing the name of their true leader—Naoshi Usui.
That night, as Kiyoka and Miyo spent time together, Kiyoka’s feelings for her deepened. He kissed her, and they promised to marry in the spring.
The next morning, just before their departure, Fuyu begrudgingly gave Miyo a ribbon. Though she continued to speak unkindly, she acknowledged Miyo’s courage in standing up for herself and acting on Kiyoka’s behalf the previous night.
Upon their return to the capital, they were suddenly transported into an unfamiliar dimension. Miyo recognized it as a manifestation of the Usuba family’s ability, which controlled the mind. Arata had previously mentioned that Usui was also an Usuba and had once been betrothed to Miyo’s mother. However, the Usuba family ultimately arranged for her to marry into the Saimori family instead.
As they returned to town, Usui appeared before them and made a shocking revelation—Miyo was his daughter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 9, 2023
I do enjoy this book more than all others. Read everything in a day. The writing quality got better, there was an easy flow in this one, and a smaller scope of area. We only spent time in Kudou main house, and the main drama for Miyo is meeting and winning over her parents-in-law.
In this book the dynamic between Kiyoka and Miyo as a couple is being defined as Kiyoka stated that he wants both of them to support each other, 'you do what you want, I will make up for what you cannot do yourself' is a solid strategy. It's also wonderful that Miyo has a no-lie policy with Kiyoka, because she has learned what a family ought to be. I'm looking forward to their Spring wedding. This book is filled with exponentialy more fluff than the previous ones, it makes me want to see more positive interactions in the future because they were heartwarming.
Fuyu is an infuriating character at the beginning, but by the end you realize that verbal abuse is her particular form of love, because she does exactly the same to her husband. I don't personally agree with this tactic, but I know that this is meant to be entertainment. So entertainment wise, this became an exciting close of a circle at the end, when I realized that her stabbing words were how she treated everyone she loves, and you can sense the difference between the words at the beginning of the book and the end. Her husband is almost a footnote, but he is kind, though it has been said by Kiyoka that he has a red flag of cold bloodedness. Whether this was ultimately true or it was Kiyoka's perception as his child, we do not know. However, his treatment of Miyo is kind.
Arata is majorly cute, the family who shows up and will happily help Miyo in a pinch. The reveal of who Usui is has been hinted in the movie, though there were zero context there. Here, at least, things made sense because they were given proper motivation.
I like the happy and ending in solidarity, excluding the twist because it was a cliffhanger epilogue, not the actual story ending. Like a clickbait. The vision of Kiyoka, Miyo, and Arata going home together is so cute.
The plot twist at the end is intriguing. It's 50:50 whether it's true or not, because if it is, it would put Miyo in such a heartbreaking place because she has literally been abandoned and failed by everyone. If the twist is true, this is a third failure in a row and I'd hate that for her. She's been kicked down enough times already.
In this book the dynamic between Kiyoka and Miyo as a couple is being defined as Kiyoka stated that he wants both of them to support each other, 'you do what you want, I will make up for what you cannot do yourself' is a solid strategy. It's also wonderful that Miyo has a no-lie policy with Kiyoka, because she has learned what a family ought to be. I'm looking forward to their Spring wedding. This book is filled with exponentialy more fluff than the previous ones, it makes me want to see more positive interactions in the future because they were heartwarming.
Fuyu is an infuriating character at the beginning, but by the end you realize that verbal abuse is her particular form of love, because she does exactly the same to her husband. I don't personally agree with this tactic, but I know that this is meant to be entertainment. So entertainment wise, this became an exciting close of a circle at the end, when I realized that her stabbing words were how she treated everyone she loves, and you can sense the difference between the words at the beginning of the book and the end. Her husband is almost a footnote, but he is kind, though it has been said by Kiyoka that he has a red flag of cold bloodedness. Whether this was ultimately true or it was Kiyoka's perception as his child, we do not know. However, his treatment of Miyo is kind.
Arata is majorly cute, the family who shows up and will happily help Miyo in a pinch. The reveal of who Usui is has been hinted in the movie, though there were zero context there. Here, at least, things made sense because they were given proper motivation.
I like the happy and ending in solidarity, excluding the twist because it was a cliffhanger epilogue, not the actual story ending. Like a clickbait. The vision of Kiyoka, Miyo, and Arata going home together is so cute.
The plot twist at the end is intriguing. It's 50:50 whether it's true or not, because if it is, it would put Miyo in such a heartbreaking place because she has literally been abandoned and failed by everyone. If the twist is true, this is a third failure in a row and I'd hate that for her. She's been kicked down enough times already.
Displaying 1 - 30 of 124 reviews