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Mari%20-%20gf
joined Apr 1, 2015

Run away wit me girl

Pfp2
joined Jan 11, 2022

Thanks for the upload!!

I love this series, can't wait to see where it goes from here.

This series reminds me of "Even though we're both adults" in a lot of ways (Like the husband not being an asshole so far). That would make things too easy, the aaaangst is heavy!

Old_Man_Majes
Old%20man%20prof
joined Oct 25, 2022

The mom is a real piece of work. If she doesn't like being made out to be the villain all the time, maybe she should try not acting so villainous!

1443460234809
joined Jan 16, 2016

FYI, I dont know if Arka the uploader is reading this, but now that Mdex is probably going downhill, this can also be uploaded to the other manga reader site that starts with "C" which already has the previous chapters as well. Dunno if Arka uploads there or if it scraped from Mdex previously.

last edited at May 20, 2025 9:31PM

1370245238995
joined Nov 25, 2020

FYI, I dont know if Arka the uploader is reading this, but now that Mdex is probably going downhill, this can also be uploaded to the other manga reader site that starts with "C" which already has the previous chapters as well. Dunno if Arka uploads there or if it scraped from Mdex previously.

Those are scraped. There's an uploader name in the chapter info if it's not been.

joined Apr 22, 2024

Ema's mom is really a terrible person. No wonder Ema had no confidence and always dealing with insecurities and feeling worthless.

joined May 3, 2014

wait, so this will STILL be translated here? right? just not on manga dex right?

Yuu
joined Mar 28, 2015

XadarxBlack posted:

wait, so this will STILL be translated here? right? just not on manga dex right?

Yeah. It's been nuked on MD, but it doesn't mean it won't be posted here.

Dynasty9
joined Aug 21, 2016

Ema has so many redflags, I just wish for Takara to fall in love with a girl that's actually single.

She reminds me of the best friend of my mom who was sexually abused by her father. I could be wrong but that might be one of the reasons she already liked girls when she hit puberty. Eventually she married a loaded dentist and got two kids, while constantly cheating on him with different women. She used his assets to start a private real estate company with her two sons and once she knew she was financially strong enough divorced him. He was such a nice guy and pushover that she got a pretty good deal.

Now her business is super successful and she's so loaded she's openly gay and not afraid anymore. Women flock to her often because of her money, some were even het who tried to take advantage of her. And she falls in love with het women all the time, it's such a disaster. She's also still in love with my mom, they went to high school together. Everytime my mom got a bf she got so jealous they fought alot.

The craziest thing is she made on move on me when I was twenty, nothing happened ofcourse but my mom was so furious they didn't talk to each other for years... Sometimes you read those super toxic stories thinking that's bs but stuff like this really happens.

I think this manga gives a pretty realistic picture of the struggles of gay women who had abusive parent's in a society they are shunned. Of course my mom's friend abuse was much worse but at least nowadays, lesbians in my country don't face the same discrimination like in japan.

I thought I was alone with this line of thought. Glad to know I'm not. I don't know... There's just something that doesn't sit well with me with how Ema is acting so far. She plays both sides and leads them both all the same despite obviously knowing the feelings of both parties.

This is why I especially felt so sad for Takara, who has the short end of the stick at this point. Numerous times has she been blindsided with mixed signals only for then to witness her precious one being lovey dovey with her husband. The confession of Takara should have been a signal blaring enough for Ema to know that Takara has a history of deep enough emotional investment in this. And yet, I just can't seem to see any hints of gentleness and care from Ema in handling this. The story depicts that Ema also loves Takara deep down. Yet, she does not have any shred of conscience or awareness of what the other person might potentially be feeling in always having to be reminded of her "loss"?

I personally can't help but feel that this is so unfair and unkind towards Takara. I know Takara is also foolish enough to still have the will to fight in this sticky situation. I also know that Ema is not forcing Takara at all to have feelings for her. But the least she can do, if she cares about the other person's feelings, is to simply not be as dense as a goddamn neuron star and set boundaries with Takara - to avoid potentially deepening both sides' emotional investment. Since there's really nothing in it for her so long as Ema is unwilling to go of both sides.

She has a terrible mom and most likely had a very troubled past. But it's really just not an excuse for the unfair entanglement of others. It's unfortunate but also just really selfish. Somewhere down the line as I was reading this, I can't help but realize that I began to slowly shift from wishing more fruitful encounters between Takara and Ema, to hoping for another character to appear that can just somehow swoop Takara away from this terrible scenario - because she deserves better.

Of course, I'm still wishing for a happy ending between the both of them though - that would be perfect. But it's just so bleak. And with how the story is so far, even if they eventually reach that point, I bet it wouldn't be without a trade-off or deep scars.

The rant was long because I really find the story to be interesting. Everything is messy, confusing, frustrating, and icky, just like how things could absolutely go astray in real life. I'm really invested into this and hope that the ending is cathartic regardless of the outcome.
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All that... OR both could just maybe stop being useless lesbians and get their shit together already.

1443460234809
joined Jan 16, 2016

Ema has so many redflags, I just wish for Takara to fall in love with a girl that's actually single.

She reminds me of the best friend of my mom who was sexually abused by her father. I could be wrong but that might be one of the reasons she already liked girls when she hit puberty. Eventually she married a loaded dentist and got two kids, while constantly cheating on him with different women. She used his assets to start a private real estate company with her two sons and once she knew she was financially strong enough divorced him. He was such a nice guy and pushover that she got a pretty good deal.

Now her business is super successful and she's so loaded she's openly gay and not afraid anymore. Women flock to her often because of her money, some were even het who tried to take advantage of her. And she falls in love with het women all the time, it's such a disaster. She's also still in love with my mom, they went to high school together. Everytime my mom got a bf she got so jealous they fought alot.

The craziest thing is she made on move on me when I was twenty, nothing happened ofcourse but my mom was so furious they didn't talk to each other for years... Sometimes you read those super toxic stories thinking that's bs but stuff like this really happens.

I think this manga gives a pretty realistic picture of the struggles of gay women who had abusive parent's in a society they are shunned. Of course my mom's friend abuse was much worse but at least nowadays, lesbians in my country don't face the same discrimination like in japan.

I thought I was alone with this line of thought. Glad to know I'm not. I don't know... There's just something that doesn't sit well with me with how Ema is acting so far. She plays both sides and leads them both all the same despite obviously knowing the feelings of both parties.

This is why I especially felt so sad for Takara, who has the short end of the stick at this point. Numerous times has she been blindsided with mixed signals only for then to witness her precious one being lovey dovey with her husband. The confession of Takara should have been a signal blaring enough for Ema to know that Takara has a history of deep enough emotional investment in this. And yet, I just can't seem to see any hints of gentleness and care from Ema in handling this. The story depicts that Ema also loves Takara deep down. Yet, she does not have any shred of conscience or awareness of what the other person might potentially be feeling in always having to be reminded of her "loss"?

I personally can't help but feel that this is so unfair and unkind towards Takara. I know Takara is also foolish enough to still have the will to fight in this sticky situation. I also know that Ema is not forcing Takara at all to have feelings for her. But the least she can do, if she cares about the other person's feelings, is to simply not be as dense as a goddamn neuron star and set boundaries with Takara - to avoid potentially deepening both sides' emotional investment. Since there's really nothing in it for her so long as Ema is unwilling to go of both sides.

She has a terrible mom and most likely had a very troubled past. But it's really just not an excuse for the unfair entanglement of others. It's unfortunate but also just really selfish. Somewhere down the line as I was reading this, I can't help but realize that I began to slowly shift from wishing more fruitful encounters between Takara and Ema, to hoping for another character to appear that can just somehow swoop Takara away from this terrible scenario - because she deserves better.

Of course, I'm still wishing for a happy ending between the both of them though - that would be perfect. But it's just so bleak. And with how the story is so far, even if they eventually reach that point, I bet it wouldn't be without a trade-off or deep scars.

The rant was long because I really find the story to be interesting. Everything is messy, confusing, frustrating, and icky, just like how things could absolutely go astray in real life. I'm really invested into this and hope that the ending is cathartic regardless of the outcome.
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All that... OR both could just maybe stop being useless lesbians and get their shit together already.

Jesus. I did not consider this but this may be right. Ema may be the villain after all (maybe not the best word but you get the idea). The scene of the Ema-looking person at the lesbian bar in ch 10 is a clue.

last edited at May 21, 2025 6:23AM

Alice_is_lost
joined Mar 29, 2021

Thank you so much for the chapter<3

I hope that somehow Ema can be more honest with Takara especially now that they're getting closer.

6aef05a8dc5d24fbe7e71b66d596e620
joined Jul 21, 2024

Ema has so many redflags, I just wish for Takara to fall in love with a girl that's actually single.

She reminds me of the best friend of my mom who was sexually abused by her father. I could be wrong but that might be one of the reasons she already liked girls when she hit puberty. Eventually she married a loaded dentist and got two kids, while constantly cheating on him with different women. She used his assets to start a private real estate company with her two sons and once she knew she was financially strong enough divorced him. He was such a nice guy and pushover that she got a pretty good deal.

Now her business is super successful and she's so loaded she's openly gay and not afraid anymore. Women flock to her often because of her money, some were even het who tried to take advantage of her. And she falls in love with het women all the time, it's such a disaster. She's also still in love with my mom, they went to high school together. Everytime my mom got a bf she got so jealous they fought alot.

The craziest thing is she made on move on me when I was twenty, nothing happened ofcourse but my mom was so furious they didn't talk to each other for years... Sometimes you read those super toxic stories thinking that's bs but stuff like this really happens.

I think this manga gives a pretty realistic picture of the struggles of gay women who had abusive parent's in a society they are shunned. Of course my mom's friend abuse was much worse but at least nowadays, lesbians in my country don't face the same discrimination like in japan.

I thought I was alone with this line of thought. Glad to know I'm not. I don't know... There's just something that doesn't sit well with me with how Ema is acting so far. She plays both sides and leads them both all the same despite obviously knowing the feelings of both parties.

This is why I especially felt so sad for Takara, who has the short end of the stick at this point. Numerous times has she been blindsided with mixed signals only for then to witness her precious one being lovey dovey with her husband. The confession of Takara should have been a signal blaring enough for Ema to know that Takara has a history of deep enough emotional investment in this. And yet, I just can't seem to see any hints of gentleness and care from Ema in handling this. The story depicts that Ema also loves Takara deep down. Yet, she does not have any shred of conscience or awareness of what the other person might potentially be feeling in always having to be reminded of her "loss"?

I personally can't help but feel that this is so unfair and unkind towards Takara. I know Takara is also foolish enough to still have the will to fight in this sticky situation. I also know that Ema is not forcing Takara at all to have feelings for her. But the least she can do, if she cares about the other person's feelings, is to simply not be as dense as a goddamn neuron star and set boundaries with Takara - to avoid potentially deepening both sides' emotional investment. Since there's really nothing in it for her so long as Ema is unwilling to go of both sides.

She has a terrible mom and most likely had a very troubled past. But it's really just not an excuse for the unfair entanglement of others. It's unfortunate but also just really selfish. Somewhere down the line as I was reading this, I can't help but realize that I began to slowly shift from wishing more fruitful encounters between Takara and Ema, to hoping for another character to appear that can just somehow swoop Takara away from this terrible scenario - because she deserves better.

Of course, I'm still wishing for a happy ending between the both of them though - that would be perfect. But it's just so bleak. And with how the story is so far, even if they eventually reach that point, I bet it wouldn't be without a trade-off or deep scars.

The rant was long because I really find the story to be interesting. Everything is messy, confusing, frustrating, and icky, just like how things could absolutely go astray in real life. I'm really invested into this and hope that the ending is cathartic regardless of the outcome.
.
.
.
All that... OR both could just maybe stop being useless lesbians and get their shit together already.

Jesus. I did not consider this but this may be right. Ema may be the villain after all (maybe not the best word but you get the idea). The scene of the Ema-looking person at the lesbian bar in ch 10 is a clue.

There's a saying that the devil often appears beautiful and pleasing to the eye, while angels may present themselves in frightening or unappealing forms. That idea might just apply in this case, And that’s why the possibility of Ema being the villain was never considered until now the story portrays her as an innocent, sincere woman. Still, I'm not entirely sure about that idea. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

On another note, the fact that Ema gives Takara mixed signals makes me question whether she truly loves her husband or Takara. excuse my rambling, but it seems like whenever Ema is emotionally overwhelmed, she seeks physical comfort from one of them. For example, she hugged her husband after her mother said something hurtful, and in the latest chapter, she tried to kiss Takara after being told they should run away together. It’s not that I don’t believe Ema genuinely cares for Takara I do but I also think she might be sexually frustrated and internally conflicted about her sexuality. That could explain why she sends mixed messages to Takara while still showing affection toward her husband.

last edited at May 21, 2025 10:39AM

D5aad09a-7f7c-4c16-aad1-2b0b94587149
joined Nov 13, 2022

Time to go out and buy this manga!

joined Mar 21, 2016

Ema has so many redflags, I just wish for Takara to fall in love with a girl that's actually single.

She reminds me of the best friend of my mom who was sexually abused by her father. I could be wrong but that might be one of the reasons she already liked girls when she hit puberty. Eventually she married a loaded dentist and got two kids, while constantly cheating on him with different women. She used his assets to start a private real estate company with her two sons and once she knew she was financially strong enough divorced him. He was such a nice guy and pushover that she got a pretty good deal.

Now her business is super successful and she's so loaded she's openly gay and not afraid anymore. Women flock to her often because of her money, some were even het who tried to take advantage of her. And she falls in love with het women all the time, it's such a disaster. She's also still in love with my mom, they went to high school together. Everytime my mom got a bf she got so jealous they fought alot.

The craziest thing is she made on move on me when I was twenty, nothing happened ofcourse but my mom was so furious they didn't talk to each other for years... Sometimes you read those super toxic stories thinking that's bs but stuff like this really happens.

I think this manga gives a pretty realistic picture of the struggles of gay women who had abusive parent's in a society they are shunned. Of course my mom's friend abuse was much worse but at least nowadays, lesbians in my country don't face the same discrimination like in japan.

I thought I was alone with this line of thought. Glad to know I'm not. I don't know... There's just something that doesn't sit well with me with how Ema is acting so far. She plays both sides and leads them both all the same despite obviously knowing the feelings of both parties.

This is why I especially felt so sad for Takara, who has the short end of the stick at this point. Numerous times has she been blindsided with mixed signals only for then to witness her precious one being lovey dovey with her husband. The confession of Takara should have been a signal blaring enough for Ema to know that Takara has a history of deep enough emotional investment in this. And yet, I just can't seem to see any hints of gentleness and care from Ema in handling this. The story depicts that Ema also loves Takara deep down. Yet, she does not have any shred of conscience or awareness of what the other person might potentially be feeling in always having to be reminded of her "loss"?

I personally can't help but feel that this is so unfair and unkind towards Takara. I know Takara is also foolish enough to still have the will to fight in this sticky situation. I also know that Ema is not forcing Takara at all to have feelings for her. But the least she can do, if she cares about the other person's feelings, is to simply not be as dense as a goddamn neuron star and set boundaries with Takara - to avoid potentially deepening both sides' emotional investment. Since there's really nothing in it for her so long as Ema is unwilling to go of both sides.

She has a terrible mom and most likely had a very troubled past. But it's really just not an excuse for the unfair entanglement of others. It's unfortunate but also just really selfish. Somewhere down the line as I was reading this, I can't help but realize that I began to slowly shift from wishing more fruitful encounters between Takara and Ema, to hoping for another character to appear that can just somehow swoop Takara away from this terrible scenario - because she deserves better.

Of course, I'm still wishing for a happy ending between the both of them though - that would be perfect. But it's just so bleak. And with how the story is so far, even if they eventually reach that point, I bet it wouldn't be without a trade-off or deep scars.

The rant was long because I really find the story to be interesting. Everything is messy, confusing, frustrating, and icky, just like how things could absolutely go astray in real life. I'm really invested into this and hope that the ending is cathartic regardless of the outcome.
.
.
.
All that... OR both could just maybe stop being useless lesbians and get their shit together already.

Jesus. I did not consider this but this may be right. Ema may be the villain after all (maybe not the best word but you get the idea). The scene of the Ema-looking person at the lesbian bar in ch 10 is a clue.

There's a saying that the devil often appears beautiful and pleasing to the eye, while angels may present themselves in frightening or unappealing forms. That idea might just apply in this case, And that’s why the possibility of Ema being the villain was never considered until now the story portrays her as an innocent, sincere woman. Still, I'm not entirely sure about that idea. ¯_(ツ)_/¯

On another note, the fact that Ema gives Takara mixed signals makes me question whether she truly loves her husband or Takara. excuse my rambling, but it seems like whenever Ema is emotionally overwhelmed, she seeks physical comfort from one of them. For example, she hugged her husband after her mother said something hurtful, and in the latest chapter, she tried to kiss Takara after being told they should run away together. It’s not that I don’t believe Ema genuinely cares for Takara I do but I also think she might be sexually frustrated and internally conflicted about her sexuality. That could explain why she sends mixed messages to Takara while still showing affection toward her husband.

I think its important to remember Ema has been dealing with this for over a decade, without Takara in the picture. She even told Takara her and her husband getting married quickly/young wasn't because of love. She outright says she did it to get away from her mother. Her 'rock' has been her husband and he clearly cares about her - because like, Takara he sees the good in Ema (even though she's so introverted).

My 'theory' is that they're married but it's not in a romantic sense. Like they have an understanding between the two of them. My head cannon is that; in college, Ema confessed to Hariu that she was a lesbian, so she couldn't date him. Over time he saw how her mom treated her; so he suggested they get married to get her out of her home. He probably truly cares for her (he in more a romantic sense) and her him - but even in their moments of affection, it's never been overly romantic. I remember them kissing once, but he was really polite in asking if he could kiss her good bye. Which for a couple that's been married for as long as they have - seems weird.

And because Takara was not in the picture at the time; that solution makes sense. Her mom does not seem like the parent that would ever accept Ema being a lesbian - so, she probably gave up the idea of ever being in a real relationship with someone. That fear was also what stopped her as a teenager, when Takara tried to kiss her. And by Takara ghosting her after (which sucks, but I get) of course her confidence/guilt took a hit.

Based off of chapter 10 - I assume, Ema occasionally goes out and hangs with other lesbians - that aren't close so she can 'be herself,' and just maybe Hariu is seeing that manager on the side. Ema maybe using her husband as a 'purse,' but I feel like it would have been his idea to do so. And both of them have been working on Ema building confidence to become more independent this whole time.

Now that Takara is back. Ema is down bad, but is probably hesitant to talk to Takara about all this, because of the ghosting she did to her as teenagers. I even think Ema has more lesbian experiences than we know because of her possible open relationship with her husband. And obviously she knows if she gets with Takara it wouldn't just be a fling. So, it's probably a really scary concept knowing she'd lose her 'rock' of a husband and be putting her trust/faith in the woman that hurt (unknowingly) in the past. I think when it all comes out - her husband will be sad/understanding - but in a sense the two are being useless lesbians, because they just wont have a conversation about their obvious feelings.

last edited at May 21, 2025 1:36PM

Ykn1
joined Dec 20, 2018

A mother that is not...

5688-1340606550
joined May 11, 2013

I do feel bad for Ema, but she's really putting Takara into an awful situation here. At this point she has all but said "I want to leave this life behind and elope with you," but they both know that's something Ema has to do on her own and she just does not have the confidence to be true to herself, or true to Takara even. And maybe the only reason Ema hasn't taken a step forward yet is because she's afraid that Takara will just abandon her again the moment things get too real for her, just like when they were kids.

But, how is Takara supposed to prove that to her without becoming a homewrecker? Like sure, she could've let Ema kiss her and officially confirm it's mutual, but that doesn't necessarily mean that would give Ema the courage to leave Hario. They could be stuck having an affair for who knows how long and I doubt Takara could handle the guilt or keep up the charade of just being best friends, girl is awful at hiding her feelings.

henrytruongfe522
joined Jan 25, 2022

I still haven't read the manga bc I'm afraid that it'd have a bad ending so reading all the comment about the series so far give me the idea of how it goes and the story seem pretty great (still waiting for the whole series to complete to start reading it though. XD)

Capture
joined Aug 12, 2021

But, how is Takara supposed to prove that to her without becoming a homewrecker? Like sure, she could've let Ema kiss her and officially confirm it's mutual, but that doesn't necessarily mean that would give Ema the courage to leave Hario. They could be stuck having an affair for who knows how long and I doubt Takara could handle the guilt or keep up the charade of just being best friends, girl is awful at hiding her feelings.

I think you hit the nail on the head here. Ultimately Takara cannot prove her reliability or devotion without being a homewrecker. While it's hard to find any sure signs, I do think Ema is looking for ways to get Takara to prove herself, which are inevitably things Takara cannot do in good conscience.

So right now they're both stuck trying to find any sure sign the other person is willing to give it all up to be with her, and neither can give that sign without getting it first.

Takara standing up for Ema against her mom like that might help but then again, it can take a lot of courage to make that step regardless.

1pixel
joined Dec 3, 2010

My 'theory' is that they're married but it's not in a romantic sense. Like they have an understanding between the two of them. My head cannon is that; in college, Ema confessed to Hariu that she was a lesbian, so she couldn't date him. Over time he saw how her mom treated her; so he suggested they get married to get her out of her home. He probably truly cares for her (he in more a romantic sense) and her him - but even in their moments of affection, it's never been overly romantic. I remember them kissing once, but he was really polite in asking if he could kiss her good bye. Which for a couple that's been married for as long as they have - seems weird.

And because Takara was not in the picture at the time; that solution makes sense. Her mom does not seem like the parent that would ever accept Ema being a lesbian - so, she probably gave up the idea of ever being in a real relationship with someone. That fear was also what stopped her as a teenager, when Takara tried to kiss her. And by Takara ghosting her after (which sucks, but I get) of course her confidence/guilt took a hit.

I was actually thinking the same thing
She used her marriage with Hairu san as a way to run away from her abusive mother.

I'm so sorry to hear that her mother thought of her daughter in such manner, that she became who she is because she gave birth to her daughter.

My question to her mom would be: did you not willingly give birth to Ema san at all? If not, then why are you saying so?

Why are you doing so?
Was it because of comphet? Did someone or something force you to become who you are now?

Are you not able to choose to live and love the life you've wanted to?

last edited at May 23, 2025 10:04PM

D05536d6-01d1-4527-9102-4cc772fad5ed
joined Jul 6, 2020

It’s crazy how quick people are to label a woman as a villain for having a messy relationship. The possibility of a sort of psuedo beard type relationship with her husband is tantalizing, but seems unlikely. Ema was in love with Takara as a kid but got abandoned out of nowhere during a time when she was the only person who Ema could open up to, which left her alone and adrift while dealing with her shit mom.

Hario comes into the picture as someone who is kind to her and willing to support her, and he offers her a way away from her horrible mom and is able to “protect” her from her mom in some ways. They got married when they graduated college and then there was a decade or more until she reunited with Takara. Even if she’s a lesbian who never felt love for Hario, they still have a decade of marriage together and that whole time presumably he was her support to stand against her mom and have freedom.

Of course she’s still relying on him while also behaving ambiguously with Takara! She’s got basically no fucking support network outside of her husband, and now suddenly her childhood friend who she’s in love with too! Clearly she’s still not in a place where she can just say “I’m gonna change everything around me and leave behind the husband who cherishes me and who I’ve become dependant on for the last decade”. That’s not how any of this works.

And to put it in simple terms, none of this is her fault, she did the best she could in the situations she was forced into, and it just so happens that she’s gotten into a really difficult set of relationships because of it.

420e065dfd1a4d6b3655ec2b8f710afc%20(1)
joined Apr 25, 2020

these two bitches been declaring their love for each other every single chapter basically and takara still thinks there's nothing going on between them or ema doesn't feel anything special towards her

still, please, something happen for the LOVE OF GOD in the next chapter

i love this series

Cornonthekopp
D05536d6-01d1-4527-9102-4cc772fad5ed
joined Jul 6, 2020

This cliff hanger is gonna kill me

joined Jun 5, 2025

It’s crazy how quick people are to label a woman as a villain for having a messy relationship. The possibility of a sort of psuedo beard type relationship with her husband is tantalizing, but seems unlikely. Ema was in love with Takara as a kid but got abandoned out of nowhere during a time when she was the only person who Ema could open up to, which left her alone and adrift while dealing with her shit mom.

Hario comes into the picture as someone who is kind to her and willing to support her, and he offers her a way away from her horrible mom and is able to “protect” her from her mom in some ways. They got married when they graduated college and then there was a decade or more until she reunited with Takara. Even if she’s a lesbian who never felt love for Hario, they still have a decade of marriage together and that whole time presumably he was her support to stand against her mom and have freedom.

Of course she’s still relying on him while also behaving ambiguously with Takara! She’s got basically no fucking support network outside of her husband, and now suddenly her childhood friend who she’s in love with too! Clearly she’s still not in a place where she can just say “I’m gonna change everything around me and leave behind the husband who cherishes me and who I’ve become dependant on for the last decade”. That’s not how any of this works.

And to put it in simple terms, none of this is her fault, she did the best she could in the situations she was forced into, and it just so happens that she’s gotten into a really difficult set of relationships because of it.

Yea reading some of the other posts here is absolutely wild.

543633_50
joined Sep 10, 2022

It’s crazy how quick people are to label a woman as a villain for having a messy relationship. The possibility of a sort of psuedo beard type relationship with her husband is tantalizing, but seems unlikely. Ema was in love with Takara as a kid but got abandoned out of nowhere during a time when she was the only person who Ema could open up to, which left her alone and adrift while dealing with her shit mom.

Hario comes into the picture as someone who is kind to her and willing to support her, and he offers her a way away from her horrible mom and is able to “protect” her from her mom in some ways. They got married when they graduated college and then there was a decade or more until she reunited with Takara. Even if she’s a lesbian who never felt love for Hario, they still have a decade of marriage together and that whole time presumably he was her support to stand against her mom and have freedom.

Of course she’s still relying on him while also behaving ambiguously with Takara! She’s got basically no fucking support network outside of her husband, and now suddenly her childhood friend who she’s in love with too! Clearly she’s still not in a place where she can just say “I’m gonna change everything around me and leave behind the husband who cherishes me and who I’ve become dependant on for the last decade”. That’s not how any of this works.

And to put it in simple terms, none of this is her fault, she did the best she could in the situations she was forced into, and it just so happens that she’s gotten into a really difficult set of relationships because of it.

Just want to 1000% agree.

Img_0215
joined Jul 29, 2017

Idiot Couple tag when?

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