The Moon on a Rainy Night - Vol. 10 Ch. 38 - Hereafter

[MangaDex]

 

[PigeonHater]

Thank you for the translation!

 

[OkamiLeek006]

Damn, this chapter was a painful read

 

[licesucker]

thank you for your work!!! saki please lock the fuck in pleaseeee

 

[Kichiy]

Thx for your work!
"nah kanonmama-sensei, what are you saying"
"nvm, thx for putting fire in the stove, kanonmama-sensei". Saki confess now, you're close to her home already

 

[xanon]

If you can't imagine her with someone else, then it means it's time to confess!

On page 19, I think you want "I think you're bordering on the line..." Not boarding.

 

[Fujiko35]

Well, Saki, do I have good news you

 

[HarleyEllis]

I’m sorry to hear you’re considering dropping the series, galaxy/thesoundofspace. I understand and accept your joint decision either way.

 

[Gu7]

Well you see sensei, your student is infected by the big gay

 

[AntQueen]

Thank you for the TL!

Saki has been able to remain fairly static these past several chapters, since the narrative focus has been on Kanon's developing feelings for Saki. Now we've shifted the narrative back to Saki and events are starting to put pressure on her feelings, specifically time pressure. Kanon's mom and Kanon's interest in writing are reminding Saki that high school doesn't last forever, and that she will either have to accept Kanon drifting away as their differing college/career directions push them apart, or she will have to make an active effort to keep the two of them together.

Going into speculative territory, I originally thought that the photo shoot would place scrutiny on Kanon's and Saki's relationship and trigger Saki's "don't let her find out" trauma and lead to her denying any non-platonic interpretations of her and Kanon's relationship. This would then mean that when Kanon figured out her feelings, she would think Saki has no chance of returning her feelings.

However, the time pressure that Saki is feeling here might push her to step outside of her comfort zone and actively assert how important Kanon is to her. Perhaps that will be a factor in Kanon finally realizing her feelings?

 

[jk5654]

I’m sorry to hear you’re considering dropping the series, galaxy/thesoundofspace. I understand and accept your joint decision either way.

I think they have that message after every chapter if that’s what you’re referring to. I think they’ll likely keep TLing this!

 

[prhy]

Wa Wa Wa 🥺 thanks !!!

 

[FluffyAlternative]

Hehehe, so gay

Thanks for the translation as always <3

 

[LocalHaz]

I feel worried about what the mother said

 

[Kotori_fly]

Time to make moves Saki

 

[sebaasdf]

I mean this makes sense, nobody actually knows what both Kanon and Saki feels, so they all try to be considerate. It wont be clear until they actually confess

 

[perumnas123]

Saki pleaseee shot your shot!

 

[Andigo]

Great chapter, thank you for the translation!

For real, I thought the mom was homophobic for a moment there. As in "don't pursue my daughter". Saki's fear was palpable. Not that there's a 0% chance mom's gaydar pinged one of the girls, but I was relieved she was totally consistent with her usual bias and harsh approach. She just can't keep her concern from crossing into stigmatization, the clumsy woman. Still very real.

Mom established so many major conflicts I'm trusting the series can (hopefully will) continue for many more volumes.

When the couple gets outed at least we can trust Rinne to back them up. Mom's probably gonna flip, as an aggressive worrywort.

 

[crimsondenmite]

Thank you for the translations!! This week has been Amazing!!
We had the release of 1)Makemasen kara to Iiharu Kao no Ii Onnanoko wo, Zenryoku de Kuppuku Saseru Yuri no Ohanashi, 2)Show me your bust 3)Oni Ure Idol ga Kyou mo Watashi wo Oshitekuru 4) I don’t know which is love, and 5) Mietemasu yo! Aizawa-san .. overall it’s been great..
I’m sad to see you guys drop the series (potentially) but I understand.. thank you for all your work!!
It’s been a blast reading your translations!

 

[sticktermicp]

Before my analysis, a special thank you to galaxy & soundofspace for the translation .

Starting from chapter 33, I already suspected that Hibiki (Kanon's mother) had begun to notice her daughter's feelings, for two reasons:

1. Kanon's comment about her plan for them to live together (mentioned in chapter 21)
2. During their mother-daughter talk in Chapter 33, when Kanon asked the pointed question Who was Saki thinking about while playing that piece? Hibiki's face said "Kanon never discusses things like this... something's up."

What I never imagined was her ability to also perceive Saki's feelings towards Kanon. I don't mean Hibiki is certain, but it's evident to her that Saki and Kanon are starting to blur the lines of friendship, that there's something more intense there that could even change the course of their future.

Furthermore, I think it's important to highlight the subtlety in Hibiki deciding to talk to Saki instead of Kanon. Even though Kanon isn't fully aware she's in love yet, she would confront Hibiki if questioned about her decisions – in fact, she already did in chapter 21, though things didn't escalate further.

The irony is that the "implicit boundary" Hibiki tried to establish had the opposite effect: it forced Saki to confront the fact that she wants Kanon for herself, that she couldn't bear to see her romantically involved with anyone else. This is the first time she admits to herself that she can't settle for just being Kanon's friend. Although she's been aware, practically since the beginning of the story, that her feelings are romantic, she kept telling herself that friendship was enough... but it's not true. She wants more.

However, Hibiki raises realistic and practical concerns. The conversation about Saki's future music studies and Kanon's desire to write presents Saki with a new reality: they're racing against the clock. Soon they'll have to make decisions that will shape their adult lives. If she wants to build a lasting relationship with Kanon, she needs to start thinking about their future with greater maturity and act on her feelings. Though the current focus is emotional, the pressure of time is already present.

Regarding the photography arc (I'm not sure if it will be resolved soon), could it extend into their second year? For example, the piano recital was mentioned in chapter 14 and happened 19 chapters later. Similarly, Kanon's writing arc will likely culminate in the literature club's summer contest next year, while Saki's dilemma about her music studies will intensify when their second year begins. Kuzushiro seems inclined to develop everything gradually... unless there's a small time skip.

Now I wonder how Saki will react after Hibiki's intervention. Will she become more direct with Kanon, or will her emotional repression make her withdraw? If it's the latter, perhaps Kanon would start noticing the change and reach out to Saki, trying to understand what's wrong. In any case, it seems we'll soon learn more about Saki's personality (and probably her past), because it's evident there's an open story thread about this in the manga. Whatever happened deeply affects Saki, and it's something Kanon still doesn't know that wounded side of Saki. If we got a full flashback episode about a secondary character like Hamaoka-senpai... imagine what we'll see when it's Saki's turn. We know her family situation in childhood made her naturally quiet and reserved, but Kuzushiro-sensei has hinted through flashbacks that something happened in middle school that made her even more withdrawn and repressed, especially regarding her sex*ality. That event is why she secluded herself in an allgirls school to avoid romantic drama and questioning. You know, "Hiding a leaf in the forest."