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私たちはどうかしている [Watashitachi wa Dōka Shiteiru] #4
Something's Wrong With Us, Vol. 4
In order to impress an esteemed client at a tea ceremony -- where Kogetsuan's old master will be in attendance -- Nao plans to help Tsubaki make the perfect wagashi. Before she can get started, however, Tsubaki injures his right hand while trying to protect her. He quietly confesses his love for her is true, but Nao is still torn on whether to tell him her real identity. Despite her reservations, Nao falls deeper into Tsubaki's inviting embrace... Then, on the day of the event, Nao runs into a familiar face who knows about what happened to her mother fifteen years ago.
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 13, 2017
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Natsumi Andō
77 books350 followers安藤なつみ, Andō Natsumi is a Japanese manga artist. She is best known for Zodiac P.I. as well as Kitchen Princess, for which she won the Kodansha Manga Award for children's manga in 2006.
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January 10, 2023
That ending!! What am I supposed to do with that ending?!? Listen, this manga series is a great character study and I honestly didn't realize that or even think about it until I got to this volume. I was instantaneously turned off by the grandfather from the moment he meets our main characters, but it progressively got worse. He lacks compassion and care. However, the development of his character in this volume blew away everything that I thought I knew about him. The tension continues to build between our two characters and I'm just holding my breath for what will happen when Tsubaki figures out that Nao isn't who she says she is. Absolutely adored the art in this one especially the sweets that were served during a tea ceremony.
March 1, 2021
So much drama, my friends!
The minor bad guy's redemption act is pretty nicely handled as well. I do like how a person can be redeemed by his fond memory to his family and his passion for his craft.
Plus the true about is really chilling!
The minor bad guy's redemption act is pretty nicely handled as well. I do like how a person can be redeemed by his fond memory to his family and his passion for his craft.
Plus the true about is really chilling!
August 20, 2021
I knew he was too good to be trusted. The warning signs were all over. As any reader with a sound mind, we all know the complete chaos that would be brough about after all Nao's lies come unraveling around. Time for some soap-opera styled drama then.
Despite my previous claims I am kind of stuck on the story. The recent development really puts something in to the story.
Despite my previous claims I am kind of stuck on the story. The recent development really puts something in to the story.
September 15, 2023
Ha, I knew it. (about a spoiler) It was a little too convenient or conventional for the Or maybe that's all there is to it.
It's taken a few volumes to warm to this one. It felt oddly both too low-key and too obvious to start with, but now that I've accustomed myself to it, I'm not unhappy with it. Nao is a "still waters running deep" type, and the proprietress is the scenery-chewer who never uses a hammer when a ten-ton mallet will do. Tsubaki shows more of his feelings than Nao does of hers, which is kind of unusual for a story like this. I have trouble reading "chemistry" much less romance, into anything that's going on here, but that could just be me because I don't see anything like that in the parts of Love and Heart I've read, either. I hope that Yuko doesn't get chased off too early, because it would be nice to have a single character who acts sympathetically toward Nao, and a woman on top of that.
As for the art, the faces aren't terribly successful when an attempt is made to depict them from an angle besides face-forward, 3/4 profile, or profile, and I'd expect an artist who's produced dozens of volumes of manga to do better at that. That said, the body expressions are quite good, and nicely show the strained and often uncomfortable intimacies that exist between the various characters. And, as always, the wagashi are consistently depicted in loving detail.
This volume's underlying message is of family relationships, and as before, the centerpiece wagashi carry a lot of weight in delivering it. The person making the sweets, the circumstances they're presented in, the people eating them, and their responses to them, are all important. I'm looking forward to seeing what the next scenario is, and how it will reveal more about the characters through its confections.
It's taken a few volumes to warm to this one. It felt oddly both too low-key and too obvious to start with, but now that I've accustomed myself to it, I'm not unhappy with it. Nao is a "still waters running deep" type, and the proprietress is the scenery-chewer who never uses a hammer when a ten-ton mallet will do. Tsubaki shows more of his feelings than Nao does of hers, which is kind of unusual for a story like this. I have trouble reading "chemistry" much less romance, into anything that's going on here, but that could just be me because I don't see anything like that in the parts of Love and Heart I've read, either. I hope that Yuko doesn't get chased off too early, because it would be nice to have a single character who acts sympathetically toward Nao, and a woman on top of that.
As for the art, the faces aren't terribly successful when an attempt is made to depict them from an angle besides face-forward, 3/4 profile, or profile, and I'd expect an artist who's produced dozens of volumes of manga to do better at that. That said, the body expressions are quite good, and nicely show the strained and often uncomfortable intimacies that exist between the various characters. And, as always, the wagashi are consistently depicted in loving detail.
This volume's underlying message is of family relationships, and as before, the centerpiece wagashi carry a lot of weight in delivering it. The person making the sweets, the circumstances they're presented in, the people eating them, and their responses to them, are all important. I'm looking forward to seeing what the next scenario is, and how it will reveal more about the characters through its confections.
January 8, 2024
AHHH!!! I knew it! T_T
July 23, 2022
I just really adore how decent and cultured this josei manga is. Kinda worried about Jojima though, I knew it, the guy's bad news! I can't make it any lesser than 5 stars, thought it deserves it, and I love this volume so much! The main couple's relationship progress is killing me! And the grandfather, just a little more push, and they'll get him on their side lol
December 26, 2020
This series continues to be brilliant! Can't wait for the next volume!
May 6, 2021
All the drama!!!!!
January 2, 2022
I love how we have breif moments of steam and I love their relationship.
April 16, 2021
Pieces of the mystery has been revealed offering us a better understanding of key characters. I really appreciate the setting, a Japanese confectionary, it’s fascinating learning more about Japanese culture. Everything is done with such thought and intent. Volume 4 of Something’s Wrong With Us is definitely my favorite so far.
January 1, 2025
The dramaaaaaaaaa.
RECAP: Nao says she's not Sakura, Tsubaki decides to trust her. They make the sweets for the ceremony, learn the order wanted a none bean including dessert and rush to make it. Grandpa says mean things, Nao defends Tsubaki. Mom is causing shit at the pub the lady who pretended to be Nao's mom. Nao runs into the man from volume 1 and learns who he is and why he knows her mom. They successfully make the sweets and the ceremony goes off without a hitch. Grandfather doesn't eat the sweet there but eats it later and Tsubaki witnesses it and cries. Ends with us learning the nice guy in the kitchen is actually a dick lol.
RECAP: Nao says she's not Sakura, Tsubaki decides to trust her. They make the sweets for the ceremony, learn the order wanted a none bean including dessert and rush to make it. Grandpa says mean things, Nao defends Tsubaki. Mom is causing shit at the pub the lady who pretended to be Nao's mom. Nao runs into the man from volume 1 and learns who he is and why he knows her mom. They successfully make the sweets and the ceremony goes off without a hitch. Grandfather doesn't eat the sweet there but eats it later and Tsubaki witnesses it and cries. Ends with us learning the nice guy in the kitchen is actually a dick lol.
September 6, 2023
So many things escalated in a volume 👍🏻👍🏻 yeay the steamy scene is keep coming 🌶️🌶️ haha , i am happy because i root for them but i know something will crumble, sooner or later 🥲 also that piece of sheet, i never knew he's an evil with that innocence face 😤😤
May 16, 2022
3.5 stars.
May 25, 2024
Girrrrl so many emotions
November 1, 2021
Grandfather bonding moments are always a joy.
August 10, 2021
Love the art but not sure how intriguing I find the story
February 1, 2024
Content note for the SERIES: murder, death of a parent, violence, unfair loss of job/firing, domestic violence, abuse, involuntary confinement, attempted murder
Okay, I don’t wanna spoil anything, so I’m only going to give a vague-ish review of the first couple of books in the series! First, let me assure any of you who might not be interested in NSFW material (or disappoint those of you who are lol)– this isn’t that spicy of a comic. There are a few panels in each book so far that include very brief allusions to sex but don’t show anything outright.
Y’all. This series had me in a VISE GRIP!! It’s SO GOOD. It’s incredibly well written, and the art is just so beautiful and elegant, matching the subject matter perfectly. The number of kimono and wagashi illustrated in here alone is so satisfying.
This series is the kind that gets better and better with each volume, and that’s not something I can usually say about much these days, so I was so, so happy to read this. It unfolds throughout and never lets you rest on your laurels, thinking you know for sure what’s going to happen or who will be unveiled to be involved with the main plot or any number of subplots going on at the same time. Beautiful!
I love the characters, and I love how the creator develops their relationships across so many volumes. I felt so fulfilled watching these characters’ arcs unfold the way they did. I want to say more, but I would be spoiling SO MUCH if I did! Just, trust me, you need to go give this series a read, it’s fantastic. It’s no wonder they got a tv adaptation!
I disagree a bit with the jacket copy on this series, describing it as spine chilling. Maybe I’m desensitized by all the horror movies I watch (lol jk it’s a lifetime’s worth of trauma 😂), but this was actually much more of a wagashi-centric drama, romance, thriller for me than a spine chiller. And that is not a bad thing at all! I think this series is so successful in part because of how fluidly it combined so many genres into a seamless and engaging story.
My point is, the jacket copy doesn’t quite do it justice. If you like comics that introduce you to artisan crafts and what goes into making them, this is a comic you want to read. If you like enemies to lovers and/or enemies to friends, this is your comic. If you like mystery and thrillers, this is a comic for you. If you like attention to detail and well designed plots and other aspects of writing as a craft, this is definitely your comic! Odds are very good you’ll like this comic, my friend!
Now, lemme give you a couple warnings, though: there is a lot of showing of abuse, violence, and manipulative, if not gaslighting, behavior in here. There is murder, attempted murder, child neglect, the loss of parents, etc. There are some topics I wish the creator had addressed better, such as the domestic abuse aspects, especially earlier in the series. But I promise you, the story is worth it.
Overall, I love this series so much! I’m in pain waiting in line for books 17-19 from my library right now, and I can’t wait to see how it continues. Please read it so we can talk about it!
Okay, I don’t wanna spoil anything, so I’m only going to give a vague-ish review of the first couple of books in the series! First, let me assure any of you who might not be interested in NSFW material (or disappoint those of you who are lol)– this isn’t that spicy of a comic. There are a few panels in each book so far that include very brief allusions to sex but don’t show anything outright.
Y’all. This series had me in a VISE GRIP!! It’s SO GOOD. It’s incredibly well written, and the art is just so beautiful and elegant, matching the subject matter perfectly. The number of kimono and wagashi illustrated in here alone is so satisfying.
This series is the kind that gets better and better with each volume, and that’s not something I can usually say about much these days, so I was so, so happy to read this. It unfolds throughout and never lets you rest on your laurels, thinking you know for sure what’s going to happen or who will be unveiled to be involved with the main plot or any number of subplots going on at the same time. Beautiful!
I love the characters, and I love how the creator develops their relationships across so many volumes. I felt so fulfilled watching these characters’ arcs unfold the way they did. I want to say more, but I would be spoiling SO MUCH if I did! Just, trust me, you need to go give this series a read, it’s fantastic. It’s no wonder they got a tv adaptation!
I disagree a bit with the jacket copy on this series, describing it as spine chilling. Maybe I’m desensitized by all the horror movies I watch (lol jk it’s a lifetime’s worth of trauma 😂), but this was actually much more of a wagashi-centric drama, romance, thriller for me than a spine chiller. And that is not a bad thing at all! I think this series is so successful in part because of how fluidly it combined so many genres into a seamless and engaging story.
My point is, the jacket copy doesn’t quite do it justice. If you like comics that introduce you to artisan crafts and what goes into making them, this is a comic you want to read. If you like enemies to lovers and/or enemies to friends, this is your comic. If you like mystery and thrillers, this is a comic for you. If you like attention to detail and well designed plots and other aspects of writing as a craft, this is definitely your comic! Odds are very good you’ll like this comic, my friend!
Now, lemme give you a couple warnings, though: there is a lot of showing of abuse, violence, and manipulative, if not gaslighting, behavior in here. There is murder, attempted murder, child neglect, the loss of parents, etc. There are some topics I wish the creator had addressed better, such as the domestic abuse aspects, especially earlier in the series. But I promise you, the story is worth it.
Overall, I love this series so much! I’m in pain waiting in line for books 17-19 from my library right now, and I can’t wait to see how it continues. Please read it so we can talk about it!
January 15, 2023
Today’s post is on Something’s Wrong with Us, vol 4 by Natsumi Ando. It is 160 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover is an illustration of Nao and Tsubaki. As it is the fourth in the series, you need to have read the first three volumes to understand the story. There is mild foul language, mild sexuality, and mild violence in this book. The intended reader is someone who likes shojo and horror manga. The story is told from third person close following the main character. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- Falling For You
In order to impress an esteemed client at a tea ceremony--where Kogetsuan's old master will be in attendance--Nao plans to help Tsubaki make the perfect wagashi. Before she can get started, however, Tsubaki injures his right hand while trying to protect her. He quietly confesses his love for her is true, but Nao is still torn on whether to tell him her real identity. Despite her reservations, Nao falls deeper into Tsubaki's inviting embrace... Then, on the day of the event, Nao runs into a familiar face who knows about what happened to her mother fifteen years ago.
Review- Nao is trying to get closer to Tsubaki by helping him get closer to his grandfather. So together they get a big client for the tea house. Her mother in law knows that Nao is not who she says and she is investigating her to try and regain control of Tsubaki. Tsubaki knows that he is lying about Nao’s mother but he refuses to think more deeply about why he is lying. Add in their intense sexual tension and Nao has a real problem on her hands. The plot just gets more intense as more and more of the character’s personal agendas come into play. Nao knows that she is playing a dangerous game and I am worried about her and Tsubaki. But man this plot just keeps pulling me back in and I want to know what really happened all those years ago.
I give this book a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- Falling For You
In order to impress an esteemed client at a tea ceremony--where Kogetsuan's old master will be in attendance--Nao plans to help Tsubaki make the perfect wagashi. Before she can get started, however, Tsubaki injures his right hand while trying to protect her. He quietly confesses his love for her is true, but Nao is still torn on whether to tell him her real identity. Despite her reservations, Nao falls deeper into Tsubaki's inviting embrace... Then, on the day of the event, Nao runs into a familiar face who knows about what happened to her mother fifteen years ago.
Review- Nao is trying to get closer to Tsubaki by helping him get closer to his grandfather. So together they get a big client for the tea house. Her mother in law knows that Nao is not who she says and she is investigating her to try and regain control of Tsubaki. Tsubaki knows that he is lying about Nao’s mother but he refuses to think more deeply about why he is lying. Add in their intense sexual tension and Nao has a real problem on her hands. The plot just gets more intense as more and more of the character’s personal agendas come into play. Nao knows that she is playing a dangerous game and I am worried about her and Tsubaki. But man this plot just keeps pulling me back in and I want to know what really happened all those years ago.
I give this book a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
April 22, 2023
So the reason why Tsubaki's grandfather is so against him is because, Tsubaki lied about what he saw happening between his father and Nao's mom. He said he saw them fighting but they were actually kissing. And seeing them kissing shocked the poor boy to his core. That he lied and said they were fighting, when questioned by his grandfather. Tsubaki told he grandfather what he actually saw and his grandfather was so disgusted/disturbed by the lie (Gramps also said he told others his son died of an illness and thus he didn't get to grieve him properly.) that he refused to believe that Tsubaki is of his blood. Which I think is SO FUCKING WILD you feel so strongly about lying you convinced yourself this child isn't your relative. Over a minor lie from a what 5-7 year old!?! MAKE THAT MAKE SENSE OLD MAN!!! He was a CHILD seeing his dad necking with someone not his mother. Of course he'd freak and lie.
So we still don't know if Nao's mom did anything to his dad that night. Or if he took his own life or if he was done in by someone else. Possibly Tsubaki's mom. Maybe she knew her husband was messing around with her.
A new fighter throws their hat into the ring! So kind newbie Jojima seems to know Nao and is out to ruin her for some reason. I knew his ass was too good to be true. He seemed a little too nice and helpful for my liking. Why would Nao have an ally in the den of wolves that is the Kogetsuan.
It's funny that everyone seems to have some sort of hidden agenda. And is living a double life. I don't think we've met a single character that is actually who they say they are or is honest about their intentions. Everyone is a snake in the grass waiting to strike.
So we still don't know if Nao's mom did anything to his dad that night. Or if he took his own life or if he was done in by someone else. Possibly Tsubaki's mom. Maybe she knew her husband was messing around with her.
A new fighter throws their hat into the ring! So kind newbie Jojima seems to know Nao and is out to ruin her for some reason. I knew his ass was too good to be true. He seemed a little too nice and helpful for my liking. Why would Nao have an ally in the den of wolves that is the Kogetsuan.
It's funny that everyone seems to have some sort of hidden agenda. And is living a double life. I don't think we've met a single character that is actually who they say they are or is honest about their intentions. Everyone is a snake in the grass waiting to strike.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 8, 2024
Nao und Tsubaki nehmen einen neuen Auftrag an. Und irgendjemand scheint diesen sabotieren zu wollen. In diesem Band geht es verstärkt um Tsubakis Vergangenheit und das schwierige Verhältnis zu seinem Großvater. Zum ersten Mal zeigt er sich zerbrechlich gegenüber Nao, dennoch bleibt er toxisch als könnte er aufgrund seines tiefsitzenden Traumas einfach nicht anders.
Der Rest der Familie bleibt weiterhin extrem abweisend gegenüber Nao und auch Tsubaki ist nicht wirklich in der Familie willkommen.
Der Manga ist definitiv für jeden und zieht sich etwas. Immer wieder werden verschiedene Herstellungsarten von Edelkonfekt dargestellt. Ich finde die Thematiken in der Reihe generell schwierig und der Band ist bisher für mich einer der schwächeren. Ich lese aber definitiv weiter.
Der Rest der Familie bleibt weiterhin extrem abweisend gegenüber Nao und auch Tsubaki ist nicht wirklich in der Familie willkommen.
Der Manga ist definitiv für jeden und zieht sich etwas. Immer wieder werden verschiedene Herstellungsarten von Edelkonfekt dargestellt. Ich finde die Thematiken in der Reihe generell schwierig und der Band ist bisher für mich einer der schwächeren. Ich lese aber definitiv weiter.
April 29, 2024
Nao seems to be going all in both in her desire to continue to make the best wagashi and in wanting to help Tsubaki reach his own dreams and goals. That may end up conflicting with her desire to find the truth regarding her mother's innocence. Tsubaki's mother continues to be a thorn in their sides however, back stabbing and setting up questionable situations that could easily ruin their fragile peace. By some miracle, Tsubaki is clearly on Nao's side for now, providing her an unlikely safe haven even as she struggles with her own emotions.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 5, 2024
The scenes dedicated to the tea ceremony were beautifully rendered, creating an almost sacred atmosphere that I found particularly captivating.
The manga excels at providing its characters with nuanced and complex personalities, avoiding the pitfalls of conventional stereotypes. I was especially impressed by the depth and detail given to the grandfather and Jojima. This thoughtful character development culminates in a highly effective cliffhanger, too, that leaves the reader eager for more.
The manga excels at providing its characters with nuanced and complex personalities, avoiding the pitfalls of conventional stereotypes. I was especially impressed by the depth and detail given to the grandfather and Jojima. This thoughtful character development culminates in a highly effective cliffhanger, too, that leaves the reader eager for more.
January 6, 2021
Vol 4 was so good. We get deeper inside of Tsubaki's head and his childhood. We get to find out more about Nao and her mother. It was sweet and sexy. The suspense had me on edge and I am dying for Nao to tell Tsubaki the truth. With Tsubaki's mother meddling around who know what will happen next. It was so good. Plus the ending was such a surprise and I can not wait to see what will happen in volume 5. This series has captured my attention. I REALY enjoyed this one.
February 11, 2021
The most cohesive volume yet packs emotion and details secrets from Tsubaki's childhood, reveals continuing tensions within the family, and further develops the growing connection between Tsubaki and Nao. This is my favorite of the series so far. I hate Tsubaki's mom. I understand her role as an antagonist, but her actions don't fit with her apparent ambitions. The story would be perfectly fine without her.
August 2, 2023
The drama just ramps up higher and higher. I want to be frustrated that nothing is getting resolved but only progressively getting more complicated. But I am loving every twist of Grandfather’s stare, every sneer from Mother’s lips, and every coy glance between Tsubaki & Nao. Exactly how much more of the tense drama can I tolerate before I crack under the “will you resolve something already” cry? We’ll see. But I have the feeling the answer is going to be “a lot!”
October 29, 2021
Drama drama drama
I wonder what’s going to happen know that another person is exposed for being bad. This is the volume where they acted like a semi normal couple which was nice to see
Thoughts while read:
- YIKES
- He is so jealous
- Awwww that was a cute moment
- BRO his grandpa sucks
- Who is this man
- AHHHH they did it again
- Bro I lowkey had a feeling he was bad
I wonder what’s going to happen know that another person is exposed for being bad. This is the volume where they acted like a semi normal couple which was nice to see
Thoughts while read:
- YIKES
- He is so jealous
- Awwww that was a cute moment
- BRO his grandpa sucks
- Who is this man
- AHHHH they did it again
- Bro I lowkey had a feeling he was bad
November 3, 2021
so far, this is my fav volume of the manga. Love seeing the side of Tsubaki who never lose hope that one day his grandpa will finally taste the sweets made by him again. Also, when he's nervous aaaaa so adorable!
Meanwhile, Nao is struggling with herself, whether she really wants to get revenge on Kogetsuan or helps Tsubaki~
Meanwhile, Nao is struggling with herself, whether she really wants to get revenge on Kogetsuan or helps Tsubaki~
December 29, 2021
The library had volumes 1 – 5, so I’m starting this series.
Surprisingly, this volume was cute and emotional. I don’t know why, but Tsubaki’s enamored with Nao, and seeing this lovesick side of him is making him tolerable. The granddad is so unreasonable but gets some slight growth.
Surprisingly, this volume was cute and emotional. I don’t know why, but Tsubaki’s enamored with Nao, and seeing this lovesick side of him is making him tolerable. The granddad is so unreasonable but gets some slight growth.
September 28, 2024
This one was pretty interesting especially with the reveal at the end. I know this is a very messy story but sometimes I get very unsure.... when a story seems like it might be getting messy in a more silly way than a way I can't take seriously. I did enjoy learning more about Tsubaki's' back story and what happened between him and his grandfather.
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