Jane - Oneshot

[Sonaldo]

Yes, I purposefully uploaded this on Valentine Day for a reason.

Okay Satan

 

[mcmoor]

Sounds like he broke up with her because that data leak was going to ruin his career, and that was the only way she would avoid the fallout.

Needs Tragedy tag.

Seems like the data leak is already long over by that point?

 

[OmbreVengeresse]

Happy Valentine's Day with this manga!

 

[silverpetricof]

This was really good, but also a mistake on my part to read this on Valentine's Day. At least the TL is...honest about their intent .

Thank you for the translation (it's cool that the author is also a musician, and a pretty good one at that. I watched their MV after reading this and it was solid).

 

[shinshom]

Yes, I purposefully uploaded this on Valentine Day for a reason.

So Evil does indeed exists in the world..

 

[thatmanthatthat]

I don't think the reactors to your comment understood. I don't think @thatmanthatthat is saying that the woman "cannot" or "should not" make more than the man, it's just an observation that it tends to work out that way. I've heard several stories of husbands being super supportive of their ambitious wives, either doing a less-lucrative job they enjoy, or being househusbands. But I've also heard several stories about marriages becoming unstable because the husband got weird about income. Us men are generally taught that we need to be the bread-winner of the house so, when the wife becomes the bigger bread-winner, it makes the guys that gauge their sense of self-worth on that feel like they've lost their place in the house. It's not a good thing, just a sad reality. Yeah, it sucks but society (or whatever).

That's what I was saying, men are expected to provide for their families so when they are in a situation where they don't need to because their partner earns more it hits them right in the gut and they will feel inadequate.

 

[youkari]

I actually enjoyed this.
On the surface the disparity in their incomes and lack of communication seems like the primary factors leading to their relationship breakdown. But Hana's competence was like a mirror to Tarou's incompetence. He couldn't actually stand being around her anymore as it was a constant reminder of this. Not saying it's easy but dropping societal expectations and ego will make a lot more people happier than ascribing to cultural brainwashing. It seems like this is a particular problem for men in general.

It's quite interesting seeing this oneshot being paired with a tune. Speaking as a composer, I would probably have a lot more work if I'm less picky and was able to bring myself to write bullshit tunes about fictional characters. That just always felt so meaningless to me. And this leads me full circle back to whether we should suck it up and ascribe to societal expectations, or follow our hearts?

 

[Zero00_X]

Well that was stupid

 

[St0rmFury]

but what the purpose of this do we learn anything ?

Life's a bitch.

 

[meltworkzz]

Yes, I purposefully uploaded this on Valentine Day for a reason.

You’re so evil bro. It’s like rubbing salt into my wound. If it’s sweet I’m ok but this dark on valentine

 

[HolyOrdos]

I dig Hisagi. Best girl

 

[Izuma95]

Toxically masculine work culture strikes again ✊😔

I think the author wants to highlight and show how toxic work culture in Japan is in this way. Japanese work culture is very bad and a lot people suffer but they have to go on whether they like it or not. Like, stuff like this always happen.

 

[SuperOniichan]

This scares me more than any conventional horror.

Shakespeare could say "hey, these finals are too depressed" if he could read modern Japanese romantic dramas.

I think the author wants to highlight and show how toxic work culture in Japan is in this way. Japanese work culture is very bad and a lot people suffer but they have to go on whether they like it or not. Like, stuff like this always happen.

There is no time to think, accuse men of all the problems of relations between the sexes.

 

[Hauberk1800]

why would he do that. she doesn't think less of him even if he made less money, or had less prestigious job. i get breaking up if your significant other only values you from your money or job. she doesn't do that, doesn't even ask much.

Too insecure. Men make it about that. He'll I've made this mistake and gone down this line of thinking. He stopped talking to her though so she felt like she couldn't even say anything to stop his dumbass

 

[Hauberk1800]

I actually enjoyed this.
On the surface the disparity in their incomes and lack of communication seems like the primary factors leading to their relationship breakdown. But Hana's competence was like a mirror to Tarou's incompetence. He couldn't actually stand being around her anymore as it was a constant reminder of this. Not saying it's easy but dropping societal expectations and ego will make a lot more people happier than ascribing to cultural brainwashing. It seems like this is a particular problem for men in general.

It's quite interesting seeing this oneshot being paired with a tune. Speaking as a composer, I would probably have a lot more work if I'm less picky and was able to bring myself to write bullshit tunes about fictional characters. That just always felt so meaningless to me. And this leads me full circle back to whether we should suck it up and ascribe to societal expectations, or follow our hearts?

I really enjoyed it as well. Very refreshing to see a real relationship and not just an idealized version

 

[ERode]

A satisfying emotional experience.

There was definitely a sense of gradual suffocation formed from guilt and an inferiority complex from Tarou's end, as he's gradually swallowed up by the salaryman's world. I do wonder how he'd have been if, say, he ended up just going full time at the jazz bar instead. But I guess maybe his love for Hanako also caused him to not just appreciate her, but aspire to become like her. So it goes.

And Hisagi's great. Day breaking at the last few pages was really quite nice to see. Hopefully when Hanako looks back, she'd be able to hold onto the happy memories instead of the sad ones.

Also, this is the prequel to yuri.

 

[Haezer]

All that shit started because them old man couldn't keep their business all to themselves. Yes, it's because of toxic masculinity, which in extend, caused by patriarchy.

He already got so much to think about his job and still gotta hear them rambling "oough you gotta earn more than woman" or "lets go commit sekuhara" which starting to muddled his thoughts.

The girl unclear communication is also a part of it, yes, but not the one that caused it. It makes things even worse.

 

[JessePinkmanreal]

Insanely good manga, genuinely LOVED it. The MV, too. The artist is very, very talented and I greatly look forward to reading more of his works. Usually I don't even like Oneshots with bad endings, but this one is just so good that it worked out great.

 

[nxneil13]

Thx for the tl

What irony, this was released on valentines day last year, I read this on valentines day the following year

 

[dorisquestion]

I've lived long enough to know that if the woman makes more than the man in the relationship it's not gonna end well. Either the guy becomes a cuck or they break up, many such cases. Personally I've met a total of 6 couples with the same situation and one of them is a close uncle of mine who's like a big bro to me.

Okay everyone, sounds like y’all need a story of when a situation like this works out. (No shade to @thatmanthatthat. I don’t doubt that it’s happened every time in your experience; just wanted to offer some hope.)

I’ve been married several years and currently have a kid. Before that, my girlfriend (now wife) and I both knew upfront that she’d be making more than me, given my various health struggles, physical and mental, and she still accepted me. Not saying it was easy; I was depressed a lot of times, every time I got let go, and I still have depressive moments. When I was working some jobs I barely had energy for her, but we both communicated, I let go of my ego each time and made time for her, and she told me it was gonna be okay financially and reassured me that she respected me for trying my best. Even when unemployed, I kept job searching, turning in hundreds of applications and looking for career changes. My wife is hella smart and everyone loves her at work; she's the breadwinner and provides us all with health insurance. We both contribute, just not in identical ways at every season.

My point is: if you’re ever in this situation, it requires both people to be mature and open with each other, and don’t let anyone tell you that making less than her makes you less a man, especially in this economy. Anyone telling you otherwise can go to hell. Find you a good woman who sees you for who you are, put in the time and effort, let go of ego, and show how much you care and want to make this work. I guarantee you it’s worth it.