I can't help thinking, it is what it is so I won't bother looking for an in-universe explanation, but it seems funny to me the way they really zero in on the human/beastkin divide as the sole hurdle to the relationship. Like, to the point where it's pretty conspicuous the way they all avoid the elephant in the room. Based on the way the publisher character (forgot her name :p) reacted, this isn't some alt-universe where adult/child couples are considered the norm or even culturally acceptable, but nobody else even bats an eye. The same-sex taboo doesn't even register at this point, but even then, I wonder if that's seen as okay? If this story shares a universe with the other beastkin series, the beastkin nation is said to be unique in treating it as normal. Of course the meta reason is that the narrative would be weighed down by dealing with too many taboos, but the mangaka still wanted to tailor the relationship to their, uh, very particular taste.

I can't help thinking, it is what it is so I won't bother looking for an in-universe explanation, but it seems funny to me the way they really zero in on the human/beastkin divide as the sole hurdle to the relationship. Like, to the point where it's pretty conspicuous the way they all avoid the elephant in the room. Based on the way the publisher character (forgot her name :p) reacted, this isn't some alt-universe where adult/child couples are considered the norm or even culturally acceptable, but nobody else even bats an eye. The same-sex taboo doesn't even register at this point, but even then, I wonder if that's seen as okay? If this story shares a universe with the other beastkin series, the beastkin nation is said to be unique in treating it as normal. Of course the meta reason is that the narrative would be weighed down by dealing with too many taboos, but the mangaka still wanted to tailor the relationship to their, uh, very particular taste.

If we assume that all beastkin are female and never age in appearance past age 10 or so, then it sort of makes sense. All the other potential hurdles (same-sex, pedophilia) are subsumed into her race. If that's the case, then if you're going after a beastkin, the other two implied. So that's why they all focus so much on the human-beastkin relationship rather than the other aspects.

On the other hand, maybe that's not the case, and it's just one of those things that isn't addressed.

I'm tolerably certain y'all are putting way more thought into the setting than the author ever did.

I'm tolerably certain y'all are putting way more thought into the setting than the author ever did.

I previously thought the same thing as you, and I believe I said so here, but then why make the endgame depend so heavily on all the stuff (age, species, legal status) that the series had previously ignored?

I mean, I’m used to Itou Hachi’s stuff focusing on the cute and letting the world-building slide, but stuff like the ID number/collar connection (and have any other beastkin ever been seen with a collar?) seems exceptionally (you’ll excuse the expression) random.

(Actually, checking Chapter 3, Marie has a little necklace and Fran wears a ribbon choker, but only Mel seems to wear bondage gear.)

(Actually, checking Chapter 3, Marie has a little necklace and Fran wears a ribbon choker, but only Mel seems to wear bondage gear.)

Master is into s&m

So many emotions...

Marie is a cutie.

I'm tolerably certain y'all are putting way more thought into the setting than the author ever did.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, anything worth analyzing is worth overanalyzing to death.

But seriously, I did agree with you originally, but recent developments in the series have made clear that the author either did put a lot of thought into the social structures of the setting, or accidentally created a very disturbing (and interesting) world. Since the social structures ultimately play a major role in the actual plot of the story, I'd argue that it's intentional, and the setting is something readers are meant to engage with when addressing the themes expressed through this work.

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I'm tolerably certain y'all are putting way more thought into the setting than the author ever did.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, anything worth analyzing is worth overanalyzing to death.

But seriously, I did agree with you originally, but recent developments in the series have made clear that the author either did put a lot of thought into the social structures of the setting, or accidentally created a very disturbing (and interesting) world. Since the social structures ultimately play a major role in the actual plot of the story, I'd argue that it's intentional, and the setting is something readers are meant to engage with when addressing the themes expressed through this work.

There’s a sense in which speculating about authorial intent (absent public statements by the author) is sort of irrelevant—the text itself is what it is. I guess I’m just so imprinted by the doujins that it’s hard to imagine this series being quite as intentional as all that.

I do miss the butterflies, though.

Final chapter is posted on our chaosteam page if anyone wants to read. It will be uploaded tomorrow on dynasty

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Chapter is uploaded but extra will be later :v (one page was missing)

ahhhh the fuzzies are over, such a cute series, im glad it turned out good.

I'm still not sure how I feel about this pairing. It's cute and deeply wrong at the same time

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I‘m amazed how those few pages of an „ending“ can turn an otherwise cute story into crap... seems like the author was sick an tired of their work and wanted it to get done with...

Arrggghhhh it's completed!!! I cried reading the last chapter T^T (remove from Subscribed list adding to Favorite list). I don't care what others says about this book I love it!

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Well that was one bitersweet strawberry tart

Cute story with a happy ending.

The last bit of the series got surprisingly heavy
It was good, nonetheless

Shouldn't they be more concerned about the age, rather than her species
Have they ever shown adult beaatkins?

I'm still not sure how I feel about this pairing. It's cute and deeply wrong at the same time

‘Twas ever thus.

Uhhmmm the last chapter reminds me of happy sugar life's ending in anime

It was an ending that couldn’t have been avoided, in my opinion. The government seemed to be strict with its laws and regulations on beastkin (perhaps there were mandatory checks/visitations that would impede on building a proper romantic relationship at the mansion). Mel would not have been able to live freely, nor be able to go outside without her master. I’d like to believe that the reason none of the other characters were told where they were going or ‘that’ they were going (apart from Collette, obviously) is to keep them out of trouble, but it could also be because they weren’t trusted enough to tell?

Either way, I enjoyed this series tremendously. It was quite wholesome, even though it explored some realistic and mature themes. I am looking forward to Itou’s next work, hopefully it’s as interesting as this one was.

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I don't say this ending is bad, but I think that the story must be end with some huge explosion, Like asteroid fall from the sky, or nuclear explosion, 1 ton TNT explode at the same time

I don't say this ending is bad, but I think that the story must be end with some huge explosion, Like asteroid fall from the sky, or nuclear explosion, 1 ton TNT explode at the same time

So fallout 5?

This make me cry

I don't say this ending is bad, but I think that the story must be end with some huge explosion, Like asteroid fall from the sky, or nuclear explosion, 1 ton TNT explode at the same time

I don't know bout your type of ending but for me it's fine ending since it's a slice of life genre

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After all the discussions, I'm kinda find myself forcing a smile when looking at this ending. Truly hope this is the last time Itou Hachi takes a shot at worldbuilding, or that they at least address the infortunate implications it carries along instead of brushing them off as non issues.

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