Haikei, Arishi Hi ni Saku Hanatachi e - Ch. 21.1

[MangaDex]

 

[Beltaro]

Like the raws.
The clock winds back further. When will it stop? Well I hope not soon.

 

[AccountsPayable]

the older the yuri, the more depressing and unrequited/but we're both girls/im dropping out to get married bye

oh yea and they depicted some lily of the valley flowers which seem to have generally positive symbolism, including weddings and motherhood apparently but also hope after loss; so hey yk could be anything really perhaps i fearmonger

 

[UdenEmpati]

I suspect Matsui's story will be bittersweet, but not truly sad or tragic (in the vein of Aoyama's, I mean). That's my hope, anyway—she's so often framed in the light through a window with the curtains billowing about around/behind her, and something about that softness sorta feels like it's coding her as someone with a lighter tone to her tale.
Can't say that's going to be how it plays out, but as far as the stylistic depiction and the mood of the author's artistry handiwork, that's where my head goes. I'm sure it will be heartrending, as clearly her once-wished happy ever after didn't come to pass...but I hope it involves happy memories of that time and of that girl.

Sumi & Haru were as precious as ever, though. Haru being so exciteable and Sumi fully giving into that energy really sells the comfort and ease they have around one another—even outside of Sumi herself remarking upon how quickly and effortlessly the switch when alone together, and how good that makes her feel about where she's at in all of this. I went back to look for another detail, found the letter she'd written to Haru, and almost started crying all over again; I know Kasumi has a ways to go in healing after what she'd gone through, and I don't expect it to happen even in the bounds of this series as it could easily be a lifelong process, if one that ever "finishes" at all. But Haru has given her light and life and hope and a promise to look forward to, and I hope that Matsui gives her and Haru both another peek into the past, another story to compare and contrast against, another link in the chain of relationships like theirs, and maybe even some hope that what they have can stand the test of time, even if stories like Matsui's might be but cherished memories.



And of course the art is just heartbreakingly gorgeous, as it ever is.
Thanks for the work and dedication as always.

 

[saph]

flipping a coin on whether this one is gonna be Really Bittersweet or Really Fucked Up

 

[zairaner]

Wait did we already know that our dear onee-san actually waited 3 years for her answer??
Edit: ok more like 2 years if you do the math, but still

 

[darkniter123]

No, please—let’s not go down the path where one of them leaves to get married; I’ve already had enough of those. If that’s where it’s headed, I’ll have to skip it—my heart just isn’t as strong as it used to be.

 

[rkbrillantes]

Heck.. She never saw her again huh. Everyone prepare your cry ducts.

 

[outinthegardener]

I'm ready for more emotional damage. Bring it on!

 

[danuwan]

I totally forgot for a second that Haru used to have long hair, and I was confused who THAT gorgeous hair girl is. But the grin is the same, she rocks both hairstyles, long or short, she's the same cutie sunshine!

Thanks for the chapter!!

 

[GLFanatic]

These girls are going so far back on their quest that in chapter 30 they'll find some paintings on a cave about two cavewoman exchanging romantic messages with each other.

 

[Colonel-Picquart]

I have a bad feeling about this story.
And Matsui's partner looks so stunning too!! It's not fair why does inevitable tragedy strike the cutest yuri couples?

 

[noobplant]

50/50. It's either forced to marry a man or death by terminal illness.

 

[Kirakirafox]

A part of me hopes this goes along the lines of The Ends Of A Dream, buuut with a happier twist... I would say my ideal is that her partner was married off back when, they lost touch, and after being inspired by our two little birdies she tries to seek out her old flame. Might be a little too precious, but I digress.

 

[Lucho471E]

Thanks for bringing us this masterpiece!

 

[useless]

Yeaaaah I'm also expecting "married to a man" stories. It could actually be a nice way to make a statement about the societal evolution. Not necessarily heavy, but our librarian seems a bit... sad? Pensive? Worried? on page 12.
The excitement of Haruyo & Kasumi on page 15 is hilarious, they're so precious <3

Thanks for the chapter!

 

[rudezki]

Oh no, another tearjerker coming up

 

[nohugs_ugh]

These girls are going so far back on their quest that in chapter 30 they'll find some paintings on a cave about two cavewoman exchanging romantic messages with each other.

I've seen enough, Igarashi, give the cavewomen their secret cave immediately!

 

[Aleph0]

even us adults were still young boys and girls in our time

Yeah you and me both girl

@Beltaro minor typo, there's a repeated "we" in "before we met" at page 8.
Thanks as always for the chapters, off to to BW to buy the fourth volume of this series and the sixth of Aizawa while I'm at it...

 

[beThereShortly]

When you take a step back and ignore some of the more fucked up subplots. This is such a romantic story.
Thank you so much for the chapter!