Moje szczęśliwe małżeństwo #04

わたしの幸せな結婚 [Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon] #4

by Rito Kohsaka, Paulina Ślusarczyk-Bryła (Translator)

Miyo Saimori całe życie czuła się odrzucona i nikomu niepotrzebna, ponieważ nie posiada żadnych nadprzyrodzonych mocy. Ojciec dziewczyny postanawia wydać ją za Kiyokę Kudo, który przewodzi potężnemu rodowi. Choć Miyo w niczym nie przypomina eleganckiej panienki z dobrego domu, zaczyna powoli zdobywać serce słynącego z oschłości wojskowego. Para żywi do siebie coraz cieplejsze uczucia i podejmuje decyzję o oficjalnych zaręczynach. Jednak Miyo dręczą wyrzuty sumienia, że nie jest wystarczająco wykształcona, by stać u boku pana tak prominentnego rodu. Starsza siostra Kiyoki, Hazuki, pomaga dziewczynie w dalszej edukacji. Pewnego dnia Miyo i jej narzeczony spotykają mężczyznę, który przedstawia się jako Arata Tsuruki. Choć sprawia wrażenie uprzejmego, kierują nim niezbyt uczciwe pobudki...

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Historical, Historical Fiction, Comics

210 pages, Paperback

First published November 11, 2022

About the author

Associated Names:
* Rito Kohsaka
* 高坂りと (Japanese Profile)
* ริโตะ โคซากะ (Thai Profile)

Reviews

[Lili · Rating 4 out of 5]

Four volumes in and still no kiss 3 ... the slow burn is real.

[rae ✿ · Rating 3 out of 5]

"Miyo, Be more honest. Be selfish. You can lean on me"

[Ri ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

— 3.5 Stars ★

That was an illegal cliffhanger! I need volume 5 right now!!

[Urbon Adamsson · Rating 4 out of 5]

PT Este quarto volume começou de forma algo desinteressante para mim. Senti que estávamos a entrar em terreno repetitivo, com mais uma sequência das crises de auto-estima da nossa protagonista. Apesar de ser uma personagem adorável, há momentos em que essa fragilidade constante começa a cansar, sobretudo se a narrativa não evoluir.

Felizmente, a parte final trouxe um novo fôlego à história, com revelações intrigantes sobre o passado da Miyo e a sua ligação a famílias poderosas até agora desconhecidas, o que reacendeu o meu interesse.

O que mais me tocou, porém, foi a reação do Kiyoka ao comportamento da Miyo. No fundo, percebe-se que há um sentimento profundo entre os dois, mas a forma como ela se comporta pode realmente pôr à prova a paciência de qualquer um. Espero sinceramente que seja apenas um obstáculo momentâneo na relação deles.

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EN This fourth volume started off somewhat uninterestingly for me. I felt like we were treading familiar ground again, with yet another round of our protagonist’s self-esteem issues. While she is an endearing character, there are moments when that constant fragility becomes tiresome—especially if the narrative doesn’t show any growth.

Fortunately, the final part gave the story a new lease of life, with intriguing revelations about Miyo’s past and her connection to powerful families that had previously remained unknown, which reignited my interest.

What touched me the most, however, was Kiyoka’s reaction to Miyo’s behaviour. Deep down, it’s clear that they care deeply for each other, but the way she acts can truly test anyone’s patience. I sincerely hope this is just a temporary setback in their relationship.

[Rose | Adventurous Bookworm · Rating 2 out of 5]

I am tempted to not continue the series. It is very slow moving and it seems like each chapter is a repeat of the last. The FMC is constantly thinking the same thoughts over and over again. I get that it is her biggest struggle, but we are on book four of this.

[Heaven · Rating 4 out of 5]

it’s really interesting reading the manga whilst watching the anime to see how different they are. the way the anime is written, it’s changing really tiny details in ways in which the main characters take in certain information which might not seem like a big difference but i feel like it does affect their characterisations. this is why i’m some ways i do prefer the manga over it, they’re much more logical which i appreciate. then again they’re probably doing this in the anime so that they can then later make the characters learnt the truth and change their mentalities i suppose as a part of their character arcs but also as a way to elongate certain plot points. but i like how almost to the point the manga is. however i do prefer the art style of the anime

[sil ♡ the book voyagers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, this volume was insane and more emotional than the previous ones!

I'm happy to see their relationship develop more and more. You'd think that they take a step back because in this volume they don't really spend that much time together now that he is very busy at work and Miyo is suffering from nightmares and becoming ill because of them. They are apart a good quantity of the volume and because of this, they sometimes feel like they grew apart.

But I don't think so tho... because they are more open to each other. Miyo is not the same girl from the beginning, it's clear that she feels more at home than ever... But she still has some doubts and she is afraid to get hurt, that history will repeat itself once again. So she has a few things that she keeps close and doesn't want Kyoka to know which is understandable.

Kyoka feels like he isn't there for her and it translates into him trying to make her see that he's there for her in any way possible. Some things happen that make her think she disappointed him, but that's totally not it. There's a lot of miscommunication but that's the beginning of a relationship. Slowly, they'll come to realize that communication is key but this is a slow-burn romance and we'll eventually get there!

I love the way this manga is going and I'm a die-hard fan of Miyo and Kyoka. I feel like they both needed each other and before meeting they were missing something, you know? I'm so glad they were able to meet in this life and I know they're perfect for each other <3 I know Akumi Agitogi will deliver on that slow burn because the way it's building up? OOOOF so good! We got a hug at midnight in this volume and I'm ON MY KNEES FOR THEM.

I'm excited for the next volume to come ⋆.˚🦋༘⋆ The cliffhanger?! I need more!!!

[Autum · Rating 4 out of 5]

𝘐𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘵 𝘴𝘰 𝘮𝘦𝘢𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘭𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘰𝘯 𝘐 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦, 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘐 𝘣𝘰𝘳𝘯 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭?

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙗𝙚 𝙖 𝙣𝙪𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙣𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙠 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝙮𝙤𝙪, 𝙄’𝙢 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙬𝙝𝙤 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚, 𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙖𝙣𝙙.


Pre Review:
So, we just out here forever waiting on the next volume?

Review of series so far:

I was genuinely surprised on how much I enjoyed this. For anyone who follows me and sees my manga updates, I generally prefer really dark, brutal manga. I bought this on a whim to branch out and I was absolutely not disappointed. I adore this story. I read all four of these volumes in one sitting (which I do slightly regret because what am I supposed to do now?) and I immediately started searching for things that were similar to fill the hole this series left.

The art was stunning. The covers are stunning. I ADORED the relationship and seeing it develop and if I don't get more soon, I might actually drop dead.

[Laura A. Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

"It's important that you give your all to what you can do. Just like you're doing now. But it's also important to honor your own feelings."

Why must each volume be so heartbreaking?! *sobs*

The first half was definitely NOT heartbreaking thankfully because these volumes are VERY good, but so hard to read at the same time. Saying that though, I really enjoyed Miyo taking lessons to be a gentlewoman as well as her asking Kudo what family means to him. I think that was one of my favorite parts of this volume is Miyo seeing what a REAL family is and how family acts. She has never seen family in a loving and positive way, but now she is starting to and it makes my heart happy for her because she deserves nothing less but happiness.

I really really like Kudo's sister! Her backstory made me so sad and I admire her the same way Miyo does because I don't know how anyone can tell that story with a smile on their face (even if it was sad).

I was definitely surprised by that twist at the end! That was something I did NOT see coming and definitely hoping there are GOOD answers to come! Not only that, but I hope it will lead to Miyo finally getting SLEEP without worrying or having nightmares. I also hope Kudo can find peace and that Miyo will be more open to sharing everything with him because she is NOT alone in anything. (Seeing how adamant and open he is makes it even harder to see her struggles.)

So again, another great but also heartbreaking volume!

[Violet ♡ · Rating 5 out of 5]

That ending! 😯



I hope that turn will help our Miyo overcome her hardship, as we can see how she tries her best.

And that panel of Miyo and Kudo is just magnificent. 🥺

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Io non so ora come farò ad aspettare il 5º!🥹
Finalmente conosciamo meglio alcuni personaggi e scopriamo qualcosina, anche se mi sa che siamo solo all’inizio.
In questo volume ci sono state poche interazioni tra Miyo e Kiyoka, ma quelle poche sono state tenere e fondamentali per lo sviluppo del loro rapporto.

Ho adorato l’estratto della light novel alla fine del volume, in particolare alcune frasi spiegano troppo bene la relazione tra i due protagonisti:
Entrambi sono afflitti da una grande solitudine. Forse sono fatti l’una per l’altra… […] Anche se Kiyoka e Miyo sono giunti al presente dopo aver vissuto situazioni sfortunate, sono state proprio quelle tristi esperienze a far sì che le loro strade si incrociassero. 🌸🌸🌸

[Alexa (Alexa Loves Books) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m still really loving these characters and their story! BUT this one felt like it was lacking just a little bit more interaction between our two leads, and seeing them together is really what brings me the most joy.

[Maja · Rating 1 out of 5]

There was such a lovely moment in volume three: “But this marks the first time that I didn’t crumble in the face of injustice. These wounds are a badge of honour. For the first time, I didn’t break.” I rooted for her so much, fully aware of how much she had to overcome just to stand her ground in that moment… and then volume four let all that growth evaporate.

What happened to her promise to be honest with her husband whenever she could? She showed she was finally strong enough to open up to him, and yet suddenly that progress is gone. Instead, we’re back to the same recycled inner turmoil. Do we really need trauma-for-drama just to force communication issues? I’m genuinely disappointed that the story has slipped into clichés and the clear urge to stretch the series. Goodbye.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Overall I really liked this one.

Basically both husband and wife stretching themselves to thin. They're running themselves to the ground working, trying to improve themselves. When finally they almost break but a cool twist at the end has me excited where we go. But I might need to jump into the anime because it seems it's taking the 5th volume nearly 3 years to come out. So I don't know if we'll ever catch up sadly! A 4 out of 5.

[Cecilia · Rating 4 out of 5]

this is some fucking SLOWBURN

[Rod Brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is a decided lack of action as the story goes all in on mopey angst as the lead characters are weakened by sleep deprivation from Miyo's incessant nightmares. Still, I enjoy the company of the characters, and the cliffhanger at the end promises to break open the logjam next volume.


FOR REFERENCE:

This fourth manga is an adaptation of the middle part of My Happy Marriage, Vol. 2 (light novel) (My Happy Marriage.

Contents: Chapter 21. A Match for the Master -- Chapter 22. Arata Tsuruki -- Chapter 23. True Family -- Chapter 24. The Visitor -- Chapter 25. Feelings Unaligned -- Chapter 26. Tear-Streaked Morning -- Special Short Story: To Ease the Pain of Loneliness

[**Sognatrice di libri** · Rating 5 out of 5]

Continuo a trovare questa storia bellissima e non mi stanco mai di continuare a leggerla, spero al più presto nel prossimo volume.

[crίѕтίŋα•●Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ●• · Rating 5 out of 5]

“MY DREAMS WILL NOT KEEP ME DOWN.”
- Miyo

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Eu amo ler esta manga!!! Está cada vez mais linda e interessante 😍 e sim...é um grande slow burn. Quero e preciso urgentemente de os ver juntos e felizes de um modo diferente.

[Gabs · Rating 3 out of 5]

It’s still good, but the two MCs lacked interaction in this one.

[Pearl Angeli · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 Stars!

I didn't like the character regression of Miyo here, but the revelations were soo good especially in the end!

[My Giang · Rating 2 out of 5]

We’re really enforcing gender roles in this one. I am a bitter feminist, and I understand that the roles are different in different cultures. But I hate to see a female protagonist so pathetic. I keep comparing it to Fruits Basket, and I really think there are better ways in writing broken, humble, sincere women without making them pathetic. I’m curious about the magic and where this will lead but cut out Miyo.

[Minnie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Die Depressionen von unserem MC nehmen echt überhand an. Ich finde es gut, dass man zeigt, wie sehr sie struggelt und ihre mental health unter ihrem PTSD leiden. Aber ich finde es nicht gut, dass es die komplette Handlung einnimmt und wir nichts anderes sehen außer ihrer Verzweiflung. Das ist mir dann doch zu düster für so ein süß gezeichneter Manga.

[Chelsea &#x1f3f3;️‍&#x1f308; · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a ton happened in this volume. The majority of it is Miyo’s worsening condition and Kudo tiring. The mix of the supernatural plot and the interpersonal politics continues to be a bit imbalanced. I liked learning more about Hazuki though. I think she’s a great character.

[Tabi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ohoho big plot twist

[Alexielle Alexielle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Moi qui adore cette série de mangas, j'avoue que je suis un peu déçue par ce quatrième tome. Il se concentre davantage sur les cauchemars de Miyo, l'état de fatigue qui en résulte, sa volonté de ne pas inquiéter Kiyoka et l'inquiétude de celui-ci. L'intrigue n'avance donc pas beaucoup. Je pensais en apprendre plus sur ces fameux fantômes libérés dans le tome précédent et surtout sur la raison pour laquelle ils ont été relâchés ainsi que sur la personne qui l'a fait et ce qu'elle veut à Miyo mais ce n'est pas vraiment le cas. La fin laisse présager une avancée en la matière, j'espère en tout cas.

[Alyssa · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5**

this felt like a filler vol for sure, still i liked learning more about hazuki and what she has gone through. i will say it is a bit frustrating seeing miyo have the same "argument" for holding back, but been there done that so maybe im being a bit too harsh. the slow burn is still going strong pls

also..."Miyo, Be more honest. Be selfish. You can lean on me" i was like yes progress pls

[givememycheetos · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5⭐️

SIGUE EN ACTUALIZACIÓN: me quede cap 24

[Lea · Rating 5 out of 5]

J’AI BESOIN DE LA SUITE

[Tania tania · Rating 5 out of 5]

avrei preferito sapere prima che è tratto da una novella e che ora pubblicheranno quella e chissà quando il manga🥲

comunque ADORATO!!!