Perfect World, Tome 9

Perfect World #9

by Rie Aruga

Kawana et Itsuki sont sûrs de leur choix et rien ne pourra plus les séparer. Pourtant, une ombre demeure au tableau : malgré son état de santé, le père de la jeune femme refuse toujours leur relation. Réalisant la souffrance que cela créé chez sa compagne, l'architecte va à sa rencontre. D'un autre côté, il est temps pour Koré-Eda et Nagasawa de tourner la page.

Genres: Manga, Romance, Josei, Graphic Novels, Disability, Fiction, Comics

192 pages, Paperback

First published July 2, 2019

About the author

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Reviews

[DianaRose · Rating 3 out of 5]

omg finally her dad gave them his blessing, like holy cow 🙄 how long was the mangaka going to draw that out for?

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

I admire and respect this manga so much, but I still never really felt a sense of passion between the main characters. The exploration of disability is wonderful; however, for me, the romance is not anything special. But I will definitely be picking up the physical volumes when they start coming out because I want to support this series and the creator as much as I can.

[Amanda (BookLoverAmanda) · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVE LOVE LOVE. SO MUCH HAPPINESS. MY HEART😍😍😍 I got emotional!

[Ray Flores · Rating 5 out of 5]

[ Re-read in 2024. ]

"I don’t think hard times have to mean that your whole life is over. Despite how hard things might get, I just feel so happy walking with you like this, dad. You know what I think makes a person happy? The people they meet. [...] I’m just glad I was lucky enough to be your daughter, dad."

Wow. Talk about a rollercoaster of emotions.

At the beginning of the volume, Tsugumi and Itsuki are still struggling to have her father’s blessing and now that he’s dying from sickness, she remembered the sweet, meaningful times she had with him.

As a daddy’s girl, I fully understand where they both are coming from and how her dad just wants her happiness. I believe he was a great dad, always taking care of his family in any way he could. But now he has to understand that Tsugumi is happy when she’s with Itsuki, and though they will find hardships along the way, it would be nice to have his blessing.

Finally, the old man sees that they truly love each other and expects to see her in her wedding dress, which was what I wanted from the beginning because they bring the best in each other. I wanted them to be happy and when Itsuki proposes to Tsugumi is the sweetest thing ever! I laughed through tears.

I was crying non-stop with this volume, for real. I was scared that her dad would die or that Kaede might die too, before attending to Tsugumi and Itsuki’s wedding. Fortunately everything was absolutely perfect! I mean it! They both look beautiful together. Tsugumi was a lovely bride and Itsuki such a handsome groom I was crying my heart out, but they were tears of happiness.

I cannot believe all the things that had happened up until now and it was so refreshing to see them fully embrace this new chapter in their lives. I’m glad I’m collecting the series and though it makes me cry like no one else, I love them so much. 5 stars is not enough to tell you how much they mean to me.

This volume contains chapter 40 – 44.

PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8

[Mariana · Rating 4 out of 5]

VOLUMEN NUEVE

Comenzaron a pasar cosas que repito vuelven a estas empujando la historia a que ellos vuelvan a estar juntos, pero a Rie (la autora) les gusta seguirlos torturando y no dejarlos ser felices y eso me desespera, pero al mismo tiempo lo entiendo, porque: la vida es así.

[Shirley · Rating 3 out of 5]

Finally, good things happened to them. Glad to see them finally happy again, it feels like it's been a long time since the last time I saw them happy.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tsugumi's ill father projects his insecurities about being a burden on his family onto Itsuki, and wants better for his daughter. It's upsetting and a bit too drawn out, but the series does end in a satisfying way. This is the last volume, and I liked Perfect World overall, but I wish there was just a bit more joy or humour now and then. The romance is really sweet but the narrative gets bogged down in problems, and the payoffs weren't always enough to cleanse my palette of the depressing stuff.

[Dayla · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yes! This couple! I love them and I’ve been waiting for the events of this volume to happen—especially the growth between the female MC and her dad. (Although I hate how she calls herself selfish because I’m sorry…deciding to be with a man in a wheelchair does NOT make you selfish…wtf?)

Anyway, this is a great series and I can’t wait for the next instalment! Also, I just saw that there is a movie? And a drama?!? Excuse me?!?!? *adds to to-watch list.*

Happy reading!

[Eden · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Happy dance* this one made me very happy because we’re finally starting to make more progress in an overall positive direction. While this series has always been gripping, it is now also very sweet and is starting to reduce the level of angst. I’m looking forward to the next one.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did not think it was possible for this manga to make my heart swell any more than it already had. And then volume 9 happened. No spoilers for the ending but, fans, be prepared to cheer and have a goofy grin on your face!

[Sabina · Rating 5 out of 5]

FAVORITE volume by FAR!

Just so so much in this volume!

Tsugumi’s father giving them the blessing for their marriage after Itsuki’s very persistent meeting with him.

When itsuki was there for Tsugami in her insane time of need. It just touches my heart so so much.

The proposal made my heart skip beats. Something about the simplicity of it and heartfelt conversation of Itsuki wanting to do as much as he can for Tsugumi, but recognizing that he needs her help. And when he grabbed her hand and slipped the ring on! It was just the most special thing. You don’t see proposals with them at the same level, so it just made it so special!

The wedding was just beautiful and was so glad that her father didn’t pass before then!

Just an all around amazing volume! I know a lot of trials are headed for them, so this wholesomeness was so beautiful 🥹🥹

[Paulette · Rating 4 out of 5]

While I felt like it once again got v dramatic, I enjoyed this volume more than I have previous ones, and am glad our main characters stood in their conviction in staying together, and getting married with everyone's blessing, too!!! I can't wait to read the next two volumes!

[Laura Doyle · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another 3.5⭐️ ok, I wanted this…. But why did everything have to happen what seemed like so incredibly fast. I’m happy about where we are going, but when spend the last numerous volumes on so much and then rush this one… a little disappointed

[Tania · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hermoso. Lloré mucho.

[d★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

si tsugumi e itsuki son felices, yo también lo soy <333

[Abigail · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super cute! I've missed this series glad I was able to get book number 9😊

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

if I can give this manga highthan a 5 star rating i would. this was absolutely beautiful and had me crying. absolutely beautiful ❤️

[Jessica ❀ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Finally, I am bursting with happiness right now for these characters 😍

[Monica Bradford · Rating 5 out of 5]

The emotional payoff was so good

[Heather D-G · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars rounded up ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Having admitted their feelings to themselves and each other, it now falls on the happy couple to convince everyone else that they belong together. Tsugumi’s father is a tough nut to crack, but Itsuki isn’t giving up.
The ending was heartfelt and lovely.

[Ady Weasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sufrí mucho con lo del papá de Tsugumi, pensé que no se podría cerrar la brecha que se había hecho, pero al final todo salió bien y ese final de tomo fue maravilloso

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like that we've gotten them together finally... but it feels too quick. Like we've skipped all the cutesy stuff that I would normally want with a romance book/manga.

[Autumn Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Do you think I have any right to love anyone? Any right to be loved in return? Has my disability taken all my freedoms away from me?” Itsuki Ayakawa in Vol.9

I keep returning to Ituski’s very real and heartbreaking fear: Am I, a disabled person, worthy of love despite the fear of becoming a burden?

Seeing Itsuki, who in the first few volumes answers this question of worthiness with a resounding no, fight for his yes brought me to tears (this series does that a lot). His steadfastness and drive to love Tsugumi and fight for her father’s blessing felt like choosing to live fully in his capacity to love and dream. By earning her father’s blessing by being his authentic and caring self, Itsuki hurdled over the barrier of disapproval from Tsugumi’s father’s own ableism. This volume meant so much to me - to see Itsuki and Tsugumi married under the cherry blossoms that meant so much to them, my goodness, my heart!

While there are three other volumes left in the series, from the beautiful but realistic depictions of different disabilities from various points of view, the cruelty of ableism (external and internal), and the bittersweetness of new beginnings, this is a manga series worth reading. It’s an emotional roller coaster but worth the ride (especially if you love drama - think K-Drama level of drama). Characters who I despised initially, including one of the protagonists, Tsugumi, are well-fleshed out, redeemable, human, and lovable through multiple volumes. Tropes I usually loathe in romance, like love triangles and miscommunication, were compelling. The art and research have been brilliant, even when drawing painful realities like bedsores. Aruga is phenomenal for unflinchingly depicting multiple realities of disability. What makes Aruga more commendable in my book is that Itsuki, my favorite male lead in a romance manga, doesn’t feel objectified or infantilized because of his disability. His character is given equal standing through his point of view throughout the series thus far.

It makes me sad that I only have 3 volumes left.

[Lindsey (Books for Christian Girls) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Overall (vol. 1-9) thoughts:
I prefer light-hearted mangas, and while this series has its happier moments, it’s also very real with the discussions and events that take place. It’s heart wrenching at times, frustrating at others, and I just want them to be happy. *sniffs* This series has given me a lot to think about (mainly volumes 1,2 & 9), but I don’t know if I’ll be continuing with any more future releases, I think vol. 9 ended it well enough for me.
(Thought on this volume: The happiest volume.)


3 stars.


Content for this Volume-
Going to a temple & praying; Two forms of 'd*mn', a 'God', a 'sucker', a 'where the hell'; Death is a common topic in this series; Mentions of pain & injuries; A few mentions of alcohol & drinking; A mention of a divorce; Mentions of crushes, dating, dates, girlfriends/boyfriends, & breakups.

[Ellyn → Allonsythornraxx · Rating 3 out of 5]

18/12/2021
3 ⭐️
They finally got engaged & married (in the same volume!!!) so someone tell me why I was still so bored?? Honestly I love the honest exploration of illness and disability in this series but considering it’s also a romance there’s a surprising lack of chemistry between the main couple!

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[Zian B. · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was painful yet wonderful to see Tsugumi’s father finally give the pair his blesssing. After all of the pain, sweat and tears, they’re finally together and all is well for their world. It was adorable to see Tsugumi and Itsuki’s wedding as well as seeing all of their friends and family celebrate their love. It was also kinda cute to see Koreda and Nagasawa have been spending some time together over drinks.
I’m also very glad that this isn’t the end and there will be more volumes to come after this. I’m very curious and excited for Tsugumi and Itsuki’s future as husband and wife.

[Leila ✨ · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si una historia tiene la habilidad de hacerme llorar incluso cuando estoy en el colectivo, entonces no se merece menos de 5 estrellas. Este volumen fue hermoso de atrás para adelante. Igual… me preocupa que estén todos tan felices porque todavía faltan 3 volúmenes más like 🧍🏻‍♀️ ojo autora eh

4.5 de 5 estrellas.

[Sunread26 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chronique complète :
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Extrait :
Me voilà au neuvième tome de la série, à trois tomes de la fin. On peut dire qu’après s’être tourné autour un bon moment, le duo a enfin réussi à se trouver. Mais maintenant, pour Itsuki, il devient important d’avoir la bénédiction de son beau-père et c’est loin d’être gagné. Celui-ci a vraiment du mal à accepter car il superpose sa situation à celle d’Itsuki. Pourtant, les choses finiront peut-être par s’arranger pour le mieux, car Itsuki est désormais aussi têtu que lui concernant Kawana. La mère est laissée en retrait pour bien se concentrer sur le père, après tout, elle est du genre suiveuse donc elle n’a aucune réelle opposition envers cette relation.

Le tome nous plonge directement vers la première confrontation entre les deux hommes qui vont être aussi têtu l’un que l’autre. Bien évidemment, le père commence par se braquer, ne souhaitant même pas écouter Itsuki, preuve d’une première faiblesse de sa part. Refuser la conversation ou de le connaître, c’est admettre qu’il pourrait changer d’avis après tout. Itsuki continue donc de lui rendre visite régulièrement, ce qui inquiète un peu Kawana, car ça le fatigue. Toutefois, il continu et Kawana admet qu’elle aimerait bien qu’il réussisse car elle a toujours été proche de son père, le voir réagir ainsi lui fait donc mal. Elle finit même par raconter un souvenir à Itsuki qui lui donne une idée pour faire bouger un peu les choses et ça fonctionne. Enfin, pas au premier coup d’œil, puisque le père finit par lui avouer ses sentiments, son inquiétude concernant sa fille et leur avenir à tous les deux. Etant dans une situation assez similaire à Itsuki, il pense qu’il ne saura pas être là comme il le faut pour sa fille. Ses paroles auront l’effet d’un coup de massue et brisera un peu le moral du jeune homme. Alors qu’il peut enfin retourner chez lui, le père essaie de marcher seul et s’effondre, visiblement, sa situation vient de grandement se détériorée… Au bord de la fin de vie, sans doute dans un coma, Kawana est en larme à son chevet. Elle déboule alors tout ce qu’elle a sur le cœur, le fait qu’elle ne souhaite pas qu’il parte avant d’avoir pu lui parler. Le père l’entend et s’aperçoit qu’Itsuki l’épaule très bien dans ce moment difficile, ce sera pour lui le déclic final qu’il fallait.

Sans doute par méconnaissance et par peur, il avait peur que sa fille est une trop lourde charge à supporter. Après tout, le conjoint est souvent le premier aidant d’une personne handicapée, sur ça, il a raison, même si sa réaction reste extrême (car à ce compte-là, il n’a qu’à divorcer de sa propre femme au lieu de l’épuiser). Toutefois, et je pense qu’il est bon de le rappeler, le handicap peut frapper chacun de nous et ce, à n’importe quel moment de notre vie. Il ne suffit pas de grand-chose, un accident dont on est victime pour cela. Ainsi, je trouve ça un peu expéditif de toujours condamner (professionnellement parlant, comme dans la sphère privée/intime), une personne qui l’est déjà. Cette personne est déjà passée par la phase la plus difficile, l’acceptation et l’entraînement pour être autonome, la partie la plus difficile physiquement et moralement. Comme on a aussi tendance à bien se rabaisser, malheureusement, j’ai presque envie de dire que si Itsuki indique vouloir quelque chose, c’est qu’il le veut. Il y a bien peu de chance qu’ils finissent par quitter Kawana ou qu’il la rende malheureuse, comme pourrait le faire un valide… Il a la tête sur les épaules, connait ses limites et surtout, il a un très bon travail, je ne vois pas ce qu’on peut lui demander de plus. Surtout que les parents vont évoquer le fait de prendre une aide à domicile, chose qu’Itsuki et Kawana peuvent aussi avoir pour la décharger un peu. J’imagine que le père n’avait pas connaissance de cette partie et pensait que c’était les proches qui étaient en charge, mais ça, c’est juste parce qu’il est têtu…

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[Luana · Rating 3 out of 5]

Volume ad alto tasso emotivo, che segna un punto di svolta decisivo nel rapporto tra Tsugumi e Itsuki. Ma prima c'è da superare la ferma opposizione del padre della ragazza all'unione tra i due giovani, preoccupato dal fatto che una simile storia potrebbe regalare alla figlia un futuro fatto di sofferenza e preoccupazioni (le stesse con cui si trovano a convivere lui e, soprattutto, sua moglie, dall'inizio della malattia). Nel tentativo di appianare queste incomprensioni, Itsuki farà visita ogni giorno al signor Kawana nella speranza di spiegargli al meglio i suoi sentimenti e il suo desiderio di prendersi cura di Tsugumi. Ma non sembrano esserci passi avanti e il rapporto padre-figlia si fa più complicato, almeno fino a un peggioramento preoccupante delle condizioni di salute del genitore. E in quel momento in cui tutto sembra finito, lui si ritrova davanti agli occhi la prova ultima dell'affetto sincero che lega i due ragazzi e così decide di dare la sua approvazione.
Approvazione che porta dritti dritti a una proposta di matrimonio: ora sarà interessante vedere come Tsugumi e Itsuki si troveranno a vivere la loro quotidianità e ad affrontare le sfide di tutti i giorni, da quelle più piccole e banali fino a quelle più grandi e complicate, quali saranno i piani per il futuro.
Bonus apparizione per i due friendzonati che hanno preso il due di picche meglio del previsto e che ormai sono diventati pure compagne di bevute, meglio di niente!

[BlerdyMama · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the previous volume, I’ll admit I was disappointed in Kawana with this whole love triangle, don’t mind me, I just have a soft spot for the second make lead lol. I’m not a fan of Nagawa-San, but I understand where she’s coming from. It was nice to see her finally get taste of reality and face the truth of her situation. I was left impatiently waiting for volume 9 to know what goes down between Ayukawa and Kawana’s dad! It’s just so refreshing to read a manga where the couple faces real world problems and actually works towards a conclusion with closure.

Now that the wait is over volume 9 left me so happy for Kawana and Ayukawa. Kawana’s dad finally opened up and shared his true feelings this volume and I can understand where he is coming from more. Before I just took him to be a stubborn father who was being unreasonable.

It was nice to see him and Ayukawa have a moment together. With the events in this volume I believe it truly brought our lovebirds closer, and to understand one another more. Perhaps even the whole family.

Even Nagasawa has come around and matured this volume, so proud of her for coming to the realization that she needed to let things be. This was such a good volume, it filled me with sadness, joy, and happiness all in one.