Mieruko-chan - Ch. 69

[1idd0kun]

Again only conjecture. We don't know how or why her dad died yet.

We also don't know the extent of the other entities abilities or actions. Just because most seem to wander harmlessly does not mean this thing is unique in harming humans as the default. In fact we've seen some who casually cause illness unprovoked and the shrine god seeks out sacrifices (it also can physically affect humans, just like your reaper). It might very well be that what this thing does is just a question of how powerful and overly malicious an entity is.

We'll have to agree to disagree then. For me, the fact he carriers a scythe makes a pretty strong indication of what he is. Also the fact it tried to kill Miko and most likely killed her dad, etc. Again, you're free to think what you will. You don't have to agree with me. But I see sufficient evidence to justify my take.

 

[finalm]

We'll have to agree to disagree then. For me, the fact he carriers a scythe makes a pretty strong indication of what he is. Also the fact it tried to kill Miko and most likely killed her dad, etc. Again, you're free to think what you will. You don't have to agree with me. But I see sufficient evidence to justify my take.

You seem to misunderstand: my argument is not that you're wrong. You might be right, only time and chapters will tell. What I'm saying is that at this time you are merely speculating with very little circumstantial evidence to show for it. That itself is fine, but then you use that speculation to speculate about another thing, namely the power of an ability we know nothing about, other than that it allows to see otherworldy beings. Given the earlier explanation that said beings are fluid in how they are perceived, there's not even any reason to think there is any difference between her father's sight and hers. This is what I'm pointing out.

 

[1idd0kun]

You seem to misunderstand: my argument is not that you're wrong. You might be right, only time and chapters will tell. What I'm saying is that at this time you are merely speculating with very little circumstantial evidence to show for it. That itself is fine, but then you use that speculation to speculate about another thing, namely the power of an ability we know nothing about, other than that it allows to see otherworldy beings. Given the earlier explanation that said beings are fluid in how they are perceived, there's not even any reason to think there is any difference between her father's sight and hers. This is what I'm pointing out.

I'm speculating and you're speculating. That's all there is to it. And yeah, I do think Miko's ability to see is better than her dad, but not because she sees this thing as a creepy old dude and her dad as a creepy old woman. I think she can see better because she can see the scythe and her dad can not. The scythe is a tool, not part of this creature's body, so it can not be explained by the previous explanation of ghosts being fluid in how they are perceived. This is something new, and there's gotta be a reason the author drew this entity holding a scythe. So you think what you will but I'm sticking to my guns for now.

 

[Pogotang2]

it's so interesting that he can differentiate between ghosts and real people with his blurry vision.

 

[finalm]

I'm speculating and you're speculating. That's all there is to it.

Where am I "speculating" exactly? How can I even speculate, when I don't make any affirmative statements, other than pointing out the lack of real grounding in yours?

And yeah, I do think Miko's ability to see is better than her dad, but not because she sees this thing as a creepy old dude and her dad as a creepy old woman. I think she can see better because she can see the scythe and her dad can not. The scythe is a tool, not part of this creature's body, so it can not be explained by the previous explanation of ghosts being fluid in how they are perceived. This is something new, and there's gotta be a reason the author drew this entity holding a scythe. So you think what you will but I'm sticking to my guns for now.

I recall plenty of other entities that had "tools" being part of what they were. The chain guy, the drum thing in the tunnel, the axe guy on the train. How is this new? You're looking for special meaning where there needn't be one, based on a preconception. Even if you end up guessing correctly in the end, it's a fallacious way of thinking.

 

[planetofmoney]

Wow this translation is dogshit. What zero proofreading does to a manga

 

[Fuzaki]

I hope this is not author trying to introduce a romance sub-plot with this guy

I can already see the riots on reddit

 

[nikipa]

That's a dog!? I mean it's good we know Francois is actually good lol.

And I like the ongoing joke with Enoki's sidekick who kept downplaying him, "I'm sorry, Enoki-kun!"