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How many of Misaki's shirts got ripped up? That wolf proposal better come with a whole new wardrobe... (づ￣ ³￣)づ

Hyesong and Dojin's chemistry is off the charts! Random fun fact: Hyesong means comet and Hyesong's pajamas had a cute outer space theme. Hyesong is so adorable!

Totally need to add a tragedy tag because that poor cell phone of Fanboy's has suffered so much abuse Σ(っ°Д °;)っ Meanwhile, I'm over here about about to keel over from diabetes...

Weapon of mass destruction? More like weapon of ASS destruction...

This is so sexy! But my favorite part is how the seme really loves the uke. He's not just passionate or lusting after him but cares for his well being and comfort, even during sex. And yet, this isn't boring like otger vanilla stories. There's definitely the passion and desire. And the uke is hilarious! (⌒▽⌒)

I don't think I have ever wanted to punch a seme as much as I do now. Poor Shou-kun. I know for the story, the two main characters need to be together but I wish Shou could escape this crazy sociopath. He looked so broken and terrified at the same time.

I read this whole series a long time ago in Chinese. The next few chapters are my favorite! You all are in for a pleasant surprise. Itazurana Kiss is one of my favorite shojos because it doesn't just end with happily ever after when they get married. It shows character development for both main characters. Irie kun is about to get some major character development in the next few chapters (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

This is so sweet! Sweets from the shop. Sweets from the main characters. This is the definition of getting diabetes from reading manga :) Can I also add how much I love that our lovely heroine is beautifully plump and full figured? (๑•ㅂ•)و✧

My thoughts on the whole story (I have read chapter 17 and the extra 4th story so spoiler alert)
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Before chapter 17, I would've never shipped Haruki and Hikaru but after the revelations in chapter 17, it actually makes sense that they end up together. Let me explain. We find out in chapter 17 that a big reason why Hikaru's mother died is because of Haruki calling her and telling her everything that happened between the brothers. Of course we all know that Haruki is not directly responsible for her death but he places the blame on himself, just like how Haruki's father blamed Hikaru for her death because he ran away from home: http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/kokoro_o_korosu_houhou/mf/manga/kokoro_o_korosu_houhou/c016/pg-11/

If you reread chapter 16 with the revelation that Haruki made the phone call to Hikaru's mother, then this moment is actually Haruki deflecting the blame onto Hikaru: http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/kokoro_o_korosu_houhou/mf/manga/kokoro_o_korosu_houhou/c016/pg-26/

He says that but he clearly feels guilty about it since he looks extremely unstable. He wants to punish Hikaru, and in some indirect ways, Hikaru is too blame for his mother's death.

At this point, Hanabusa would seem like the perfect knight in shining armor to come rescue Haruki. And that would seem nice but the truth is Haruki probably feels too tainted in many ways. For sleeping with his brother (both rape and non rape). And for causing the events that led to his step mother's death.

You and I, the reader, know that Hanabusa would never blame Haruki for anything and that he has reflected on his past behavior, but Haruki doesn't really know that. Haruki will only remember a righteous senpai who has very clear black and white morals. And having been on the end of such unforgiving harshness, I imagine Haruki would never feel worthy of senpai. It's not that he doesn't like senpai but rather they aren't on equal footing anymore. One is a mentally healthy individual and the other has too many mental scars.

Also, in the extra chapter, senpai keeps chickening out when it comes to pursuing Haruki. More missed opportunities. Senpai is someone who respects boundaries and takes yes for yes and no for no. That's good for healthy individuals, but he probably should've been more persistent with Haruki.

Now about Haruki and Hikaru's reunion. At the 3 year anniversary of the mother's death the two men reunite. Hikaru says that the only reason he hasn't committed suicide is because Haruki spared his life that day when he was passed out by the lake. So he lives as a penance for his actions. After hearing this, Haruki confesses his role in the mother's death as well as his allowing Hikaru to take the blame for it.

We don't directly see Hikaru's reaction to this beyond initial shock but it is safe to infer from the ending of the chapter as well as the special chapter that Hikaru doesn't hold this against Haruki at all. In fact, he doesn't seem to care. In the following image, he says Hikaru has not changed in the last three years. Only Hikaru could forgive him for what he's done: https://www.177mh.com/201801/377636.html?page=24

By the end of the series, they are two broken people who find solace in each other. Most importantly, they forgive each other.

Now as to how I feel about the ending, I'm not sure I would have shipped Haruki with either senpai or Hikaru. But I'm ok with the fact that he ended up with Hikaru because it's not a simple case of Stockholm Syndrome. As twisted as the beginning was, Haruki has always been a very kind person so it makes sense that he would eventually forgive Hikaru. And the fact that Hikaru doesn't blame him for his mother's death must have made an impact.

I imagine that the two could actually have a healthy relationship at this point. At least as healthy as two dysfunctional people could be. The story is no doubt twisted. I didn't enjoy it in the same way that I do typical yaoi stories. But this really is a work of art. And I did enjoy the story, but in a more intellectual and analytical way.

What a beautiful story. How is the rating only 8.8? This deserves at least a 9.5. The characters are beautifully fleshed out. Backstory and mystical world were beautiful. I have never cried while reading manga but this made my eyes tear up.