This was cute, but the scene with the makeup really bothered me, probably more than it reasonably should. It feels like she's telling the OL to just paper over the signs of her problems, so she'll present a more pleasant outward appearance for others, without really caring about or addressing the underlying causes; a bit like a guy telling a girl to smile because it makes her look pretty.

Obviously, in this case, it was just one interaction in a string of interactions and there's no real way a random high school girl could do anything to meaningfully help an unrelated adult working at a black company, so maybe it was more about helping the OL feel good about herself despite the sleep deprivation.

I don't know. Something about the way things were worded just rubs me the wrong way.

I kinda get it, I initially had a similar reaction, but reading on, you get the feeling that it was just how the JK was trying to express her interest and concern for the OL in a way she knew how. Like how she can provide a comfortable and secure shoulder to get that extra sleep on the morning commute.

I hope Tanya makes sure she doesn't try to use a back scabbard, too. :V

Eh, back scabbards would make sense for her imo. The sword wouldn't swing around so much when running and wouldn't hit the ground when trying to crawl around etc. Scaling cliffs, climbing ladders, the like would also be easier.
And considering how ridiculously big her sword is it'd also distribute the weight better

So long as they don’t show her drawing the sword from the scabbard while it is on her back I’d be fine with it.

It can be done. Most people "showing" that it's impossible try to draw using the hand on the same side the hilt is. It works fine if you do a cross-draw . . . just like you do with a sword at your side. This guy demonstrates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzxETuWeQE

I’m quite familiar with Shad’s work, however even Shad isn’t trying to draw a great sword from his back. The sword she is carrying is a tall as she is. No way she does that unless she’s using a highly specialized scabbard.

I mean, the technique shown in the video + a half scabbard would make drawing a great sword from your back plausible. Also, Shad's 2nd shabbard was for a short great sword which is about the longest type one could reasonably carry (long term that is) regardless of it's placement.

Her sword seems to be about a normal great sword length (i.e. taller than she is) so she definitely would be unable to carry that no matter what. Though in the novel illustrations it looks a bit shorter to me...
Then again, the fact that anyone's even able to wield that sledgehammer they call a sword tells us that logic is out the window so who cares how she carries it

Yeah, definitely needs a specialist scabbard to carry a great sword. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see what the artist does.

I hope Tanya makes sure she doesn't try to use a back scabbard, too. :V

Eh, back scabbards would make sense for her imo. The sword wouldn't swing around so much when running and wouldn't hit the ground when trying to crawl around etc. Scaling cliffs, climbing ladders, the like would also be easier.
And considering how ridiculously big her sword is it'd also distribute the weight better

So long as they don’t show her drawing the sword from the scabbard while it is on her back I’d be fine with it.

It can be done. Most people "showing" that it's impossible try to draw using the hand on the same side the hilt is. It works fine if you do a cross-draw . . . just like you do with a sword at your side. This guy demonstrates:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NzxETuWeQE

I’m quite familiar with Shad’s work, however even Shad isn’t trying to draw a great sword from his back. The sword she is carrying is a tall as she is. No way she does that unless she’s using a highly specialized scabbard.

I might point out that wrapping amour around breasts is still poor design.
Then again, I might not.

It’s not the worst boob armor I’ve seen in fantasy. If anything the shape isn’t the worst, but the fact that it only covers the breasts is problematic, since it would deflect blows right to where the armor doesn’t cover. The fact that she doesn’t have neck or head protection is bad, but can’t cover up the heroine’s face, right?

The heels are too tall though. A heel isn’t necessarily bad, but that’s just too much to be running around in while fighting.

I hope Tanya makes sure she doesn't try to use a back scabbard, too. :V

Eh, back scabbards would make sense for her imo. The sword wouldn't swing around so much when running and wouldn't hit the ground when trying to crawl around etc. Scaling cliffs, climbing ladders, the like would also be easier.
And considering how ridiculously big her sword is it'd also distribute the weight better

So long as they don’t show her drawing the sword from the scabbard while it is on her back I’d be fine with it.

They did definitely cover up more skin, but a single boob plate and some random pauldrons doesn’t actually seem that much better in terms of actual protection. Most of it’s just fabric

Fabric is tougher than you think. The real question is how thick is the fabric? Cause if it’s gambeson like, then it would be pretty significant. She could also potentially wear a mail set underneath. Don’t know from the drawing (probably not). Also, since it was made magically, I’d be willing to bet that it has magical enchantments to make the fabric more resistant to puncture and slash damage.

My biggest gripe is that they never include helmets. Protect your head!!

Oh?! It’s back? Nice!

Ooo this has definitely grabbed my interest!

These are all the chapters that we've had available to translate for now (they were part of a Comic Walker promo where they'd post batches of four chapters for 24 hours each).

Thanks for providing them to us! They have been hilarious to read. This idiot couple has me ready for more!

Ahhh I was beginning to wonder if this would show up here!!! Such a beautiful work, if awkward at times given the ages of the characters. But the story is really nice! Can’t wait to see how the kiss in the play goes and if they’ll practice beforehand?!

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I think Tosiaki's line is more accurate. The line itself is said neutrally and Minami is calm as well. I don't feel anything bad about the whole chapter.

Agreed—especially compared to what happens in some of the other chapters (the hitting), this strikes me as an odd one to spotlight as “problematic” in a lengthy editorial afterword.

Sometimes one person in a couple is more in a sexual place than the other one; working out stuff like that is what couples do.

Agreed. Inevitably, one partner will have a higher sex drive than the other. How the couple handles that can make or break the relationship.

Need a follow up with the OL providing the shoulder to the exam studies worn out JK!

Had such a good start too. Well, thanks for uploading!

They know each other’s names people! We’ve got names!! Oh and sensei is so close to grasping what she could have with the “home cooking just for me” thought. Also, Kuchinashi-san totally put up her note in her home!

Okay, she literally recognized the taste of her cooking, this idiot couple just needs to talk!

Just get married and you can have her cooking every day! Problem solved :)

Mh? Hm? Back in time again ... ?

I'm confused as well.
We know Youzi ships her mom x auntie Ren when she is 14 years old... but in this chapter she's 6 years old -- and already shipping them?

I think chapter 3 takes place after she learns about her mom at age 6. Then, by the time she’s 14, she’s met and gotten closer with the other women and has grown the closest with Auntie Ren. It seems like Auntie Ren is a long time friend of her mother’s too.

Did she wave a shipping fan up in front of live national television lmao

Yes, yes she did!

Omg, Li’l Youzi chose Auntie Ren in chapter 2 as her favorite ship and then this chapter they went to see Ren’s concert live! Soo cute!! Girl totally wants a second mom that will make her mom happy

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This is great! Thanks for translating!

Ahhh they are just made more each other! Love them so much!! I was fighting back tears for most of this chapter!!!

Blrgblgrblrg…Kageko is making a move!!

Kishi straight up just teasing us with that Ayano x Miyoshi shot! We almost got something in the extra before anything canon. Well it was a great Christmas Extra. Happy New Year everyone!

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Oh man, can’t wait for the moms to meet! I bet they’ll be a hoot!

Oof she just confessed, didn’t she?