Rip lady. The use of her preference for traditional kimono vs western clothes as a symbol for her getting sequestered (trapped, it seems like) into a domestic life she clearly doesn't want is interesting.
I adore how kimono look, but now it's making me think that for some people during this era it was a symbol of restriction, similar to the changes in acceptable skirt lengths, or women wearing trousers in western history. Interesting to think about for sure.
Ngl for a moment there I thought Makoto's father was her husband and that he was some sort of scoundrel. Fortunately it seems not, but also we still don't know anything about him! I'm dying to know what his deal is, and how did he end up adopting Makoto?
Well, I'll be patient.... I suppose it'll be a multichapter arc later, it's clearly important.
Since I'll be busy and/or away for the next few weeks, I thought I'd upload the rest of the chapter since translation's already done. Normally I'd take a little more time to check my work, so hopefully there won't be any glaring mistakes. If there are any, kindly let me know and I'll correct them. In a few weeks, anyways.
Thank you so much!!! I don't see any typos or anything, and the typesetting's great. ❤ Thank you!!