How dark these recent chapters have apparently gotten and how the story is apparently trying to address larger issues seems to become quite the debate. So here is my two cents. Well folks time to put our think hats on.

First of all, knowing the works of Itou Hachi well, having read most of them several times, it is quite clear that his/her stories are character-driven stories and not plot-driven stories. Therefore, one must ask not what the implications of these darker themes mean to the plot/setting of the tale, but how they will effect the development of the character. I personally think that the reason for these developments are to put Master into a state of depression to help her and Mel's relationship start or at least have her address her past problems.This is similar as to why Itou Hachi made a darker themed arch in Isn't the Moon Beautiful, AKA "I Love You" if you take the meaning from Natsume Souseki, which was to develop Senri's deep fear of loss and to grow Senri and Chiyo's relationship.

Now, why will this affect Master? Master's character is all based around her having trust issues due to constant betrayal be people she thought she could trust. This recent story arch has not only Mel run away, mind you the only reason Master got Mel is because Colette thought Master could have someone in her life that she could completely trust, but also her old friend now denies her access to even seeing Mel. This now will probably put Master into a depressed state an once again close herself off where the only thing that will help is Mel.

Now that that is over with, now to address the theory on why there some beastkin, mainly children, amid the humans. This is just for fun by the way. If we take Itou Hachi's books about beastkin and put them into one universe, then it is clear how there are beastkin. He mainly starts his books by saying there is a certain country where the people are noted for having animal ears and allowing same-sex marriage. Now that is not to say that everyone in the world has animal ears; therefore, these children must be orphans or children left by their parents. So in this country the state takes them in and treats them as pets and companions for Humans. Now before you go saying this is wrong and evil, It is a lot worse when a human is among the beastkin as shown in "Snow of Spring."

Finally, yes.....Marie is the only reason this arch has a problem at all. #StellaIsNotTheProblem

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Ok, noted Stella is not the problem. Anyone want to shoot up Marie? #MarieIsAThot

AhhhhhHHHHH
I can't wait for the next chapter! Wonder how itou hachi is going to solve this mess lmao

the credits page perfectly summed up my reaction

I propose the creation of the BLF (Beastkins Liberation Front).

Beastkins Life Matters

... What happened to the translation of the next chapter? It's been about two weeks since the translator said it would be out by "this weekend" (i.e. a week ago).

... What happened to the translation of the next chapter? It's been about two weeks since the translator said it would be out by "this weekend" (i.e. a week ago).

Oh shit... I think they were just busy with their life :v

So I guess they really are slaves...in a weird way with choosing their own Masters.

i have mixed feelings about this chapter... it's good that things got fixed between master and mel but i feel sad for marie, her love for mel is what makes my heart break ;_; she deserves love

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Poor Marie, though. That's rough.

Eternally conflicted about this manga cuz I feel an underlining grossness in how their relationship is depicted.

Poor Marie, though. That's rough.

Yeah, and Stella as well? Idk, you never know with her. But yeah, that must sting man.

Slavery is wrong. Paedophilia is wrong. Species racism is wrong. This manga combines all three. It's disgusting. How can you people be okay with such a horrible, toxic relationship?!

You’re a sweet girl, Marie. You’ve always been nice to little Mel. You’ve helped her a lot. You’re a lovely, loving friend.

But let me ask you this, Marie—is your name in the title of the series? I see two names: one is Mel’s, and the other is not “Marie.”

But then, you knew that.

Slavery is wrong. Paedophilia is wrong. Species racism is wrong. This manga combines all three. It's disgusting. How can you people be okay with such a horrible, toxic relationship?!

Rest assured that in real life I would never have a beastkin for a lover, let alone keep one as an underaged sex slave.

I swear. Seriously.

Slavery is wrong. Paedophilia is wrong. Species racism is wrong. This manga combines all three. It's disgusting. How can you people be okay with such a horrible, toxic relationship?!

I'm not okay with this anymore! I need an adult.

wait is beastkin in this manga eternal loli?

In spire of all the things brought up in this discussion that surprisingly were explored in the story, I don't think we'll ever learn the answer to this.

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I thought Marie was in love with her master! Not Mel!

Pretty sure they are eternal loli and some kind of mutation, because they don't seem to have beastkin parents. (or human parents who can / want to keep them as their children where they live)

Marie feels more mature, so maybe they grow just mentally? Other nations seem to have different laws, so it might not be a pedophillia topic, but something like interracial relationships.

Slavery is wrong. Paedophilia is wrong. Species racism is wrong. This manga combines all three. It's disgusting. How can you people be okay with such a horrible, toxic relationship?!

I like age gap man. It's wasn't toxic either (kind of). I wouldn't really call it slavery either. Mel is more like a indentured servant. And the "PAEDOPHILIA" is okay as long as it's fiction man. Racism isn't that big of a problem in this world. But if you want good epic gamer story telling for Republicans then read JOJOLION. I would read STEEL BALL RUN first tho cause there is some back ground info you need to kind of understand JOJOLION. All in all this chapter was pretty good. I think they may go to EPIC GAMER COUNTRY (USA). FUNNY VALENTINE IS A GOOD PRESIDENT.

Sooo, I totally called all of this (not that it wasn't ultra predictable, but still...).

Aw, it's cute. Master and fluffy loli reunited. I hope we get to see them move to their new place and hopefully get settled in

I was just glad that this all was resolved so quickly. It would've been very annoying had their parting been dragged out for several chapters.

That said, there's only the one chapter left, which is also kind of saddening.

Honestly I just want to see Mel grow up or a more adult like Mel unless they can't grow up (since I haven't seen any grown beastkin, but I'll assume there are.)

Slavery is wrong. Paedophilia is wrong. Species racism is wrong. This manga combines all three. It's disgusting. How can you people be okay with such a horrible, toxic relationship?!

Lmfao