She is truly the only one who is able to cheer him up at a moment like this. And the cliffhanger at the end tho...
P.s I believe Haimiya wont go the way of Miyazono Kaori, so we can safely wait for 2 weeks until chapter 45 comes
No matter how much she denies it, Maomao is the biological daughter of Lakan, the Grand Commandant (太尉) of the empire. Grand Commandant is one of the Three Ducal Ministers (三公), making Lakan equivalent to a duke, and Maomao - his daughter - a duke's daughter, equivalent to a duchess
Dis is prolly why Maomao is so important, cuz her being hurt in anyway will turn anyone who hurts her against Lakan (Jinshi even has to tell his troops that she must not die during their expedition). And whoever earns her hand in marriage, will become a force to be reckoned with in the Empire... (I'm looking at you, Jinshi)
P.s. If Maomao marries Jinshi, a prince, she will become a princess consort (王妃)
Rule of fiction #1: If a FL beats a ML to a pulp, and they have chemistry, its a given that they will hook up. And I'm glad it's going to happen "soon"...
I can't wait to see the next episode, yo
Damn, what he went through shattered him nearly completely... It is fortunate that he found new love in playing guitar, and that he has Haimiya beside him to comfort him now
Seeing Haimiya doing her best to bring the boy she loves out of stupor is so lovely. She is the only one who could have done it in this situation
So boy has a talented mother and sister and can't seem to live up to them. He sees a chance to prove himself and works hard for it, but we can surmise from the earlier chapter that he somehow failed... That would surely have broken any boy his age... The author is only now slowly revealing all of it, and Haimiya coming to cheer Kurose up, is just so damn CUTE!
Of all DTB music, I find myself always returning to Dreams. It starts with a fierce and unease melody - the trials and tribulations all contractors and dolls face, but then close to halfway into the track, the tone softens and becomes brighter, more soulful. From then on, the beautiful hymn continues, punctured by ups and downs, before climaxing in a high, hopeful and peaceful note, before it all ends... This track is only rarely used in the series, in episode 20, near the end of season 1
The OST perfectly captures the essence of the struggles of contractors and dolls in the series: they are hunted and used for murder and carnage, but there is still somewhere inside them that yearns for something more - a beautiful desire to escape their fates. That is why Dreams is featured during the most powerful scene where Alma - a contractor nearing death - outlines to Hei her vision of a brighter future for all contractors and dolls, which only comes true at the end of season 2 - a fitting dream for the series as a whole
In the official history of the Mongols, Tolui gave up his life to save the life of Ogedei [sic]. That made the Great Khan eternally indebted to the bloodline of Tolui, and paved the way for the future Kublai Khan to take the throne...
Fun fact: in the manga and the anime, Tolui refers to Ogedei with the honorific ani-ue (兄上), the most formal and respectful way you can call your older brother in Japanese, now used mostly among only the most traditional families. It shows how much he respects and looks up to Ogedei
List: chapter 05, 11, 18, 19, 28, 40
Me think, it's high time for Haimiya to encourage and support Kurose as well
We all know that dolls are humans who lost their self-identity and emotions with the appearance of the Gate, and they are thought to be inferior to contractors who still have their self-identity. But, the OVAs tell us that the Gate considers contractors to be failures who can't become dolls, and that evil Gate entities seek to possess dolls as a means to get into the physical world. And Yin later becomes possessed by such an evil Gate entity named >!Izanami!<, kickstarting the event of the OVAs and season 2...
If so, the fate of dolls is SO much worse than originally thought. Not only do they no longer have their humanity, dolls are also planned to be the hosts of mysterious entities bent on destroying the world. And that the intended fate for the human race is not becoming contractors but becoming dolls, to be used by the Gate. Knowing this, it makes the struggles of Hei, >!Shion, Oreille, and Mao!< in season 2 all the more significant: they're trying to create a new world, free of suffering, for contractors and dolls alike, saving them from the fate they otherwise have no control over...
Don't lose your heart now, dear Kurose! I have been waiting for you to get it with Haimiya for a LONG while...
It's his sixth time stepping up for Haimiya, btw...
Nobody stands a chance, especially not Kurose...
The REAL Battle of Sanfengshan was even more gruesome and terrifying than depicted, but the manga and anime get the ingenuity and tenacity of the Mongols right
https://www.mangaupdates.com/series/hvnnyax/fundari-kettari-aishitari
Kaho is a workaholic who does not want to be bound to traditional expectations of women her age. And she finds comfort with Akira who, little does she know, is a charming and debonair man who has a way with words and touch. They have a one-night stand, leaving Kaho confused about whether their feelings are genuine. Can they move on and become a couple?
Stomp, Kick, Love is a beautiful manga with a very interesting premise and dynamics. And the drawings are EXQUISITE. It is currently in its most intriguing arc yet. If you want a romance manga that is realistic, genuine and captivating, this might be the one for u
This is the first time we see Kurose angry, and I believe, the first time Kurose shows jealousy, too
We are also treated to Kurose's first near-confession to Haimiya. Attaboy
Together, Toregene and Fatima will likely >!secure the succession of Guyuk, Ogedei and Toregene's son, to the throne of the empire!<. Beyond that, only the author knows...
Hopefully he will nail it in the school festival, and nail Haimiya as well... (Guy has a serious self-esteem issue)