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Everyone's Getting Married #7
Everyone's Getting Married, Vol. 7
Opposites attract—but should they get married?!
Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife. After her long-term boyfriend breaks up with her to pursue his own career goals, she encounters popular newscaster Ryu Nanami. Asuka and Ryu get along well, but the last thing he wants is to ever get married. This levelheaded pair who want the opposite things in life should never get involved, except…
Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife. After her long-term boyfriend breaks up with her to pursue his own career goals, she encounters popular newscaster Ryu Nanami. Asuka and Ryu get along well, but the last thing he wants is to ever get married. This levelheaded pair who want the opposite things in life should never get involved, except…
192 pages, Paperback
First published February 10, 2017
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Izumi Miyazono
33 books32 followersJapanese name: 宮園いづみ
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Idumi Miyazono
Idzumi Miyazono
宫园和泉
宫园泉
Associated Names:
Idumi Miyazono
Idzumi Miyazono
宫园和泉
宫园泉
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March 5, 2023
HOW IS THIS VOLUME MEANT TO MAKE ME FEEL HOPEFUL?!
November 23, 2025
Aren’t they so mature about it? This is just fluffy feels, such a good stress-free digestible.
October 4, 2018
Still sweet, if a bit rushed. I'm excited to see what the big change in this volume brings in the future.
April 11, 2018
In Summary
Work once again separates Ryu and Asuka, this time in the form of a long term assignment in Washington DC. The obvious solution is for Asuka to go with Ryu, but he vetoes that option in favor of a long-distance relationship neither wants. We have the usual date/bedroom moments to illustrate how badly they want to stay together, but Ryu’s minimal concessions to assure Asuka of his commitment paint him as a selfish jerk.
The Review
Ryu and Asuka’s new living situation has Kamiya practically on their doorstep, which might lead to anticipation of fiercer competition between the two rivals. However, the plot takes a different turn. Instead of facing off against Kamiya, Ryu leaves the fight when a promotion sends him to America.
The assignment is supposedly for several years. Asuka immediately offers to quit her job to go with him, and indeed it seems the obvious thing to do considering her dream is to be a full-time homemaker. However, even though Ryu tells her “being with you is my life now,” he insists that she stay in Japan. And Asuka… acquiesces without argument.
Thus we have three chapters of Ryu and Asuka making the most of the time that they have left before Ryu moves. Asuka shoves aside doubt to offer absolute support for Ryu’s decision, which is somewhat unbelievable. Her relationship with Ryu is getting further and further from the marriage she dreams of. She’s already in her mid-20s, and her previous relationship lasted five years and ultimately went nowhere. With a separation of several years looming, it seems improbable that she wouldn’t consider the consequences if she invests all that time into Ryu and things do not work out.
As for Ryu, he’s not so dense to think that Asuka doesn’t need assurance, but the way he goes about it falls flat. The nuances of Japanese engagements went over my head when Ryu takes Asuka to his parents’ home, but when he offhandedly says, “It should be fine if it’s just in spirit,” it sounds like he’s just tossing Asuka a bone. Add to that the cocky way he informs Kamiya about the transfer and declares,” I won’t make her cry,” and I’m really thinking Asuka should dump him.
Thus, career demands once more separate our couple. But not only is Ryu physically away, Asuka’s work promotion causes her to seek advice from Kamiya. Then little brother Kaneda comes over for winter break and starts voicing his disapproval at the situation. Everything’s getting set up for Kamiya to make a grab for Asuka, and unless Ryu drastically changes his time, I’m rooting for Team Kamiya.
Extras include author’s afterword.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
Work once again separates Ryu and Asuka, this time in the form of a long term assignment in Washington DC. The obvious solution is for Asuka to go with Ryu, but he vetoes that option in favor of a long-distance relationship neither wants. We have the usual date/bedroom moments to illustrate how badly they want to stay together, but Ryu’s minimal concessions to assure Asuka of his commitment paint him as a selfish jerk.
The Review
Ryu and Asuka’s new living situation has Kamiya practically on their doorstep, which might lead to anticipation of fiercer competition between the two rivals. However, the plot takes a different turn. Instead of facing off against Kamiya, Ryu leaves the fight when a promotion sends him to America.
The assignment is supposedly for several years. Asuka immediately offers to quit her job to go with him, and indeed it seems the obvious thing to do considering her dream is to be a full-time homemaker. However, even though Ryu tells her “being with you is my life now,” he insists that she stay in Japan. And Asuka… acquiesces without argument.
Thus we have three chapters of Ryu and Asuka making the most of the time that they have left before Ryu moves. Asuka shoves aside doubt to offer absolute support for Ryu’s decision, which is somewhat unbelievable. Her relationship with Ryu is getting further and further from the marriage she dreams of. She’s already in her mid-20s, and her previous relationship lasted five years and ultimately went nowhere. With a separation of several years looming, it seems improbable that she wouldn’t consider the consequences if she invests all that time into Ryu and things do not work out.
As for Ryu, he’s not so dense to think that Asuka doesn’t need assurance, but the way he goes about it falls flat. The nuances of Japanese engagements went over my head when Ryu takes Asuka to his parents’ home, but when he offhandedly says, “It should be fine if it’s just in spirit,” it sounds like he’s just tossing Asuka a bone. Add to that the cocky way he informs Kamiya about the transfer and declares,” I won’t make her cry,” and I’m really thinking Asuka should dump him.
Thus, career demands once more separate our couple. But not only is Ryu physically away, Asuka’s work promotion causes her to seek advice from Kamiya. Then little brother Kaneda comes over for winter break and starts voicing his disapproval at the situation. Everything’s getting set up for Kamiya to make a grab for Asuka, and unless Ryu drastically changes his time, I’m rooting for Team Kamiya.
Extras include author’s afterword.
For more manga and book reviews, drop by my blog Keeping It In Canon!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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June 1, 2024Ryu is off to Washington DC for an unspecified number of years, and Asuka’s just going to wait for him. Overall the communication isn’t great with any of the characters - it’s used as a plot advancement device by the author, and it’s a bit annoying. For example, just because Mikami said to bring his jacket to the hospital, Ryu thought something happened to him - why not just tell him he is fine, but his wife was admitted?? Besides which, when he suddenly left, he didn’t tell Shimizu where he was going or why?? They have cell phones, no reason except to add unnecessary drama.
It’s obvious there will be problems with the long distance relationship. I find them odd because they are in effect committed as if they’re married. I guess it’s easier to break up if you don’t get married, but if you plan to stay together forever, what is the difference? Yuko’s relationship with her cheating husband is a weird case as well, because on the one hand she loves him and refuses to “lose” by giving up, but then she was cheating on him for years also…? If Ryu’s parents are still happily married, it’s odd that he would allow this one dysfunctional marriage to sour him on the concept.
There are a few scenes that come up abruptly and make me feel I missed a few panels. And the brother’s involvement seems very forced.
It’s obvious there will be problems with the long distance relationship. I find them odd because they are in effect committed as if they’re married. I guess it’s easier to break up if you don’t get married, but if you plan to stay together forever, what is the difference? Yuko’s relationship with her cheating husband is a weird case as well, because on the one hand she loves him and refuses to “lose” by giving up, but then she was cheating on him for years also…? If Ryu’s parents are still happily married, it’s odd that he would allow this one dysfunctional marriage to sour him on the concept.
There are a few scenes that come up abruptly and make me feel I missed a few panels. And the brother’s involvement seems very forced.
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March 31, 2018
Still sweet, still satisfying to read characters being mature and reasonable adults and not acting like immature middle schoolers.
Ryu gets transferred to the American office and, since they're commited and deeply love one another, he and Asuka are gonna do the long distance thing now. He has to get over his reluctance to define their relationship or make it permanent before he loses her to Kamiya, her handsome colleague who has been after her and wants to marry her. The transfer throws a wrench in the couple's happiness but they talk about it and agree to wait, even though Ryu halfheartedly sorta proposes, if Asuka really wants (pah! Who would accept that kinda proposal?). Anyway, I find the style refreshing, the art appealing and easy to parse and pretty to look at with attention to all the right details. The dialogue is good, with people thinking things and then saying them so there's less tension than a teen drama. But that means Miyazono has to move the story along with real progress for the characters, largely in their careers rather than personal lives (though sometimes it's their parents/siblings). I continue to find this series very well done and compelling.
Ryu gets transferred to the American office and, since they're commited and deeply love one another, he and Asuka are gonna do the long distance thing now. He has to get over his reluctance to define their relationship or make it permanent before he loses her to Kamiya, her handsome colleague who has been after her and wants to marry her. The transfer throws a wrench in the couple's happiness but they talk about it and agree to wait, even though Ryu halfheartedly sorta proposes, if Asuka really wants (pah! Who would accept that kinda proposal?). Anyway, I find the style refreshing, the art appealing and easy to parse and pretty to look at with attention to all the right details. The dialogue is good, with people thinking things and then saying them so there's less tension than a teen drama. But that means Miyazono has to move the story along with real progress for the characters, largely in their careers rather than personal lives (though sometimes it's their parents/siblings). I continue to find this series very well done and compelling.
November 10, 2018
The manga series is going in a way that I don't want it too! I'm kind of sad but I really want to see what happens next. It's a good thing that I have volume 8 to delve straight into!
The plot with the manga series is starting to drag a bit though. Even though in the end of the last volume/this volume had something thrown and both of the characters, it still felt like it dragged. I think the pacing of this series should have been a bit faster.
In terms of the characters, I still love Asuka the most. I'm slowly starting to warm up to Kamiya, but mainly because he's stopped being a stalker/sexual harasser for now and started being a friend to Asuka. I'm interested in seeing what will happen to him.
I would recommend this manga series if you want a light, saucy read that focuses on adults adulting.
The plot with the manga series is starting to drag a bit though. Even though in the end of the last volume/this volume had something thrown and both of the characters, it still felt like it dragged. I think the pacing of this series should have been a bit faster.
In terms of the characters, I still love Asuka the most. I'm slowly starting to warm up to Kamiya, but mainly because he's stopped being a stalker/sexual harasser for now and started being a friend to Asuka. I'm interested in seeing what will happen to him.
I would recommend this manga series if you want a light, saucy read that focuses on adults adulting.
August 31, 2019
I am upset that Ryu is putting his career over Asuka's feelings, pitifully dragging her along and Asuka for enabling it. I don't believe Ryu truly loves Asuka because if he did, he wouldn't leave for her some years with no definite return date. If there are no plans for the future, there is no future. This leads me to ask: are we still reading a romance manga because where is the romance? Furthermore, I'm super tired of this fake love triangle. That forced hug (and grabbing of the ring finger) that Kamiya pulled was not cool. I hate that this manga explains it away by claiming that Kamiya is just going after his love. Nope, he's harassing Asuka and is on his way to assaulting her. "Next time, I won't be a gentleman." Let's be real, especially the ladies out there if you heard that line from someone you've rejected more than once, how would you feel?
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April 18, 2019
I really love what this series is doing. We are seeing a couple who have been together a while face big challenges, like job transfers and someone trying to come between them.
This story' biggest flaw is the lack of communication in the big things. They dont talk through most of the big challenges they face before diving head first, assuming the other person is ok with it.
Each volume they get better, which is part of what makes the story enjoyable. You feel like you are watching real people grow.
This story' biggest flaw is the lack of communication in the big things. They dont talk through most of the big challenges they face before diving head first, assuming the other person is ok with it.
Each volume they get better, which is part of what makes the story enjoyable. You feel like you are watching real people grow.
July 5, 2023
No sétimo volume Ryu e Asuka recebem novas propostas de trabalho, a única diferença é que a de Ryu é nos Estados Unidos.
Mais uma vez ele coloca o trabalho em primeiro lugar, e mesmo que tenha sido incentivado por Asuka, percebemos que eles não compreendem bem no que se estão a meter.
Ryu pode ficar fora do Japão por anos, e está disposto a deixar a sua namorada à espera pois é incapaz de a pedir em casamento.
Contudo Asuka está confiante que vão ultrapassar esta fase, veremos é por quanto tempo.
Mais uma vez ele coloca o trabalho em primeiro lugar, e mesmo que tenha sido incentivado por Asuka, percebemos que eles não compreendem bem no que se estão a meter.
Ryu pode ficar fora do Japão por anos, e está disposto a deixar a sua namorada à espera pois é incapaz de a pedir em casamento.
Contudo Asuka está confiante que vão ultrapassar esta fase, veremos é por quanto tempo.
March 25, 2018
fairly quiet volume with a spanner thrown in at the end in the form of ryo getting a promotion that'll have him stationed in washington for a couple of years. i'm actually very into this development? mostly because i've seen so many of my aunts and uncles have go through similar separations as one immigrated ahead of the other and i rarely see that kind of long distance relationship experience depicted...well anywhere really
3 stars
3 stars
May 19, 2020
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los protas tienen que mantener su relacion a escondidas, por lo q muy normal no es. Ahora, suponiendo que pueden con eso de disimularlo, que ahora tienen que manejar que el compañero de Asuka es "perfecto" para ella por que quiere lo mismo: formar una familia y casarse.ufff
me gusta muchisimo leer un manga con este tipo de personajes, mas sinceros y reacciones mas adultas. preguntan, hablan, no hay peleas innecesarias por celos ni nada exagerado.
Veremos que pasa con la noticia de que Ryu acepta la transferencia a America...
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los protas tienen que mantener su relacion a escondidas, por lo q muy normal no es. Ahora, suponiendo que pueden con eso de disimularlo, que ahora tienen que manejar que el compañero de Asuka es "perfecto" para ella por que quiere lo mismo: formar una familia y casarse.ufff
me gusta muchisimo leer un manga con este tipo de personajes, mas sinceros y reacciones mas adultas. preguntan, hablan, no hay peleas innecesarias por celos ni nada exagerado.
Veremos que pasa con la noticia de que Ryu acepta la transferencia a America...
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July 22, 2018
I think here comes the conflict, or so I thought it was. NanaRyu leaving for WDC to work and leaving Asuka? I thought something would spark from it, but no. They were both too understanding to each other, I am not liking it. lol However, I suddenly want them to break up. Then how come the chapter ended with Kamiya being like that? I sometimes want to knock Asuka's head.
August 14, 2023
Oh boy things are getting a bit more crazy! Ryu is transferred in the states and there is a lot of back and forth with their relationship before (and after he goes). Part of me does think the series is dragging on a bit pushing and pulling us back and forth. How many more struggles must they go through??
December 13, 2017
This volume feature's Nanaryu's brother!! And more angst with the rival. And a transfer to DC!
A pretty fun, fast volume, makes me regret reading it so fast! Hope the DC arc is fun and not full of too much self-loathing.
A pretty fun, fast volume, makes me regret reading it so fast! Hope the DC arc is fun and not full of too much self-loathing.
January 28, 2020
2020 Read #113
I feel like these characters keep going in circles in some respects. And the work-to-home schedule of the Japanese is really jarring in some respects where these people never seem to have time for their own lives. It’s interesting...yet a bit depressing.
I feel like these characters keep going in circles in some respects. And the work-to-home schedule of the Japanese is really jarring in some respects where these people never seem to have time for their own lives. It’s interesting...yet a bit depressing.
January 4, 2018
I was not impressed with this installment. It was a little cliche, and drawn-out. Nothing was solved, and if I was the main character, I would've left by now. Ridiculous.
January 10, 2018
Good volume.
April 5, 2018
...and now to wait in agony for volume 8...
January 18, 2021
剩下兩集...拜託別出亂子啊
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February 1, 2021
This series is pretty cute. I like Ryu and Asuka's relationship.
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July 14, 2022This relationship is so many kinds of bad idea but I love it so much Omg
December 16, 2022
... That is all.
August 13, 2023
I just wanna know what happens already. I like how much they TRY to communicate but they’re also so bad at it???
October 15, 2023
Washington DC!?!
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October 29, 2017
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Miyazono continues her gentle slice of life romance with more spanners thrown into the works of our main characters' lives. Asuka is willing to be patient with Ryu and Ryu meanwhile is dealing with the pressures of his work life. Of course, we know that eventually Ryu will give in; the only question is how long Asuka will be patient about it.Story: Asuka and Ryu are enjoying living together and it's a good life even if it is not the one Asuka wanted. But then Ryu is offered a huge promotion; one that will require him to move to Washington for several years. Will he offer her a wedding to keep her at his side, will she join him and give up her career, or do the couple feel they have the wherewithal to weather this latest storm continents apart?
Our protagonists are fully together now that they share an apartment - missing only the marriage that Ryu so adamantly despises. Asuka gets a chance to meet his older brother and is both pleasantly surprised but also very annoyed with the sibling. Meanwhile, she has her own issues as her new neighbor and old love interest hasn't given up on her coming around to his way of seeing things. He, after all, represents all that she wants in a relationship, including the long term marriage.
Now that the couple are together, not much really happens in volume 7 since it is a bunch of bittersweet dates as they await the inevitable departure of Ryu to Washington. The last chapter deals with life after Ryu has gone and ends with the two being reunited after several months.
It would be hard not to like our earnest and sweet leads. Miyazono has a nice touch with making a somewhat inert storyline interesting by really making us like all the characters. They are no evil villains intent on destroying lives - just the normal happenings that make people stubborn or hopeful. Reviewed from an advance reader copy provided by the publisher.
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