This is superb. I like Goto, I like Kotaro, I like Asagiri, I like Kotoko. That panel where she looks at her sister and friends playing outside with envy while she's indoors surrounded by musical instruments..and in contrast she now has a full blown smile on her face as she plays it.. Gah! My heart. I like the second couple.. Though Asagiri irked me a lot at first, seeing those markings/brandings all over her body gave me such a shock. I hate perverts..sick men in power bored with life finding pleasure in tormenting others with their sick needs and fantasies. Kotoko is a strong woman, I admire her tenacity and as a woman or girl (she's only sixteen) she thinks marriage is the only way she can be of use and not be a burden to her family. Her step mother and sister are the typical evil stereotypes..it's not surprising that the step mother was the one who orchestrated the kidnapping and ordered for her to be raped so she would lose her chastity and be unfit for marriage. I liked the first chapter where Kotoko puts her sister in her place.. And when she said what do you have going for you except your appearance? Stellar!! We know Goto is a hitman but he isn't half bad, sure he lacks emotions but he's learning.. He knows how to read the mood. I like his and Kotaro's budding bromance. What more? That fat lady obsessed with love.. When I saw her ominous smile, I thought she would be a lot more evil but I'm glad it didn't take that route. Of course there is a lot of talk no jutsu going on but this is a manga so I expect that going in. This is a flashback so I'm wondering if the female lead was cured of her illness or something.. Whose POV is this? It said I fell in love with someone I shouldn't have.. So Kotoko?
hotaru no yomeiri