@Richman also had a pet turtle that grew too big, so we gave it to a family friend in the countryside. I was just a kid and loved her so I cried a ton but since I could go visit, I eventually gave in. Bad idea. They used her to make soup as soon as I left.
@alacaelum @UnluckyGrape Absolutely. I don't know exactly what but there's something about Irie Aki's works that feels simply right. It's like the worlds are lived in, the pacing and character's feel true to life, and that's something very few authors can do (other than Irie Aki, only Mayuzuki...
Beautiful. But sadly we are almost caught up, considering Spanish translations are only up to chapter 27, and they are up to date. Now excuse me, gotta reread everything.
@Kzitold At least here in Latin America its almost unheard of to take your shoes off at the door, unless they are very muddy or such (and of course, never at an acquaintance's house).