Pinky Candy Kiss - Vol. 3 Ch. 12

[MangaDex]

 

[IRLthicc]

Interesting how the story itself acknowledges the fact that her husband is just unlucky, instead of downright evil like other stories with similar plots. Unfortunate that takara internalized it as “Emma won’t open up to me”, when it was actually “Emma finds comfort in me and therefore doesn’t want to focus on what’s depressing her”

 

[sanjibozo]

Whys this chapter in front of 11?

 

[BreadBunny]

I know this is a tangent and not really part of the story but I just don't understand "I kept confessing until she said yes" as something even remotely romantic. Like when someone says that they sure are just saying that the only answer they'd accept is the one where the other person does as they please.

And it's like really common, both in stories where that harrasment leads to a true love and where it doesn't and it's just never really remarked on as the harrasment it genuinely is.

 

[Kamui]

I know this is a tangent and not really part of the story but I just don't understand "I kept confessing until she said yes" as something even remotely romantic. Like when someone says that they sure are just saying that the only answer they'd accept is the one where the other person does as they please.

And it's like really common, both in stories where that harrasment leads to a true love and where it doesn't and it's just never really remarked on as the harrasment it genuinely is.

Unfortunately, "that thing that is so romantic in stories is actually harassment/sexual assault" is still common because for the longest time they were socially accepted. Additionally, stories tend to be really slow to catch up with societal changes.

 

[Machaka22]

Hario, big dummy, the guy couldn't accept no as an answer and now he's surprised that she's drifting away from him.
I'm pretty sure Ema just give up and surrender after the x times he and other dudes came to her asking for a date or wanted to confess their love. I would say she chooses Hario because he was the less horrible of all her pretender.
Also, I think the friends and family played a big part in making them date and finally marry.

 

[rannamacha]

Unfortunately, "that thing that is so romantic in stories is actually harassment/sexual assault" is still common because for the longest time they were socially accepted. Additionally, stories tend to be really slow to catch up with societal changes.

Not only socially accepted but propagandized all over media. Just have to pull up any popular romantic comedies in the last few decades for examples to demonstrate the "ideal" way to get into a relationship, which often involves one side (typically the man) persistently chasing after the other (typically the woman). The constant persistence is depicted as some kind of a positive necessity, as if it's just a matter of putting in the effort and you too can be in a relationship, and if you can't do so it's because you just didn't like them enough.

Want to say that nowadays people are definitely more aware that this is bullshit and easily toes (if not outright crosses) the line into unwanted harrassment, but garbage like pickup artist bs or the likes of andrew tate are unfortunately still rotting peoples' brains, so...

 

[hellbore]

Hario, big dummy, the guy couldn't accept no as an answer and now he's surprised that she's drifting away from him.
I'm pretty sure Ema just give up and surrender after the x times he and other dudes came to her asking for a date or wanted to confess their love. I would say she chooses Hario because he was the less horrible of all her pretender.
Also, I think the friends and family played a big part in making them date and finally marry.

I'm pretty sure that we've had that at least alluded to by Ema in one of the earlier chapters.

 

[mangaburner1979]

Thanks for the translation (and future chapters). This one was so full of tension it made me anxious to read. Every time a new chapter drops, I'm reminded how much I love the way the author draws and does panel composition and the subtlety of the writing/characterization in comparison to many other currently running yuri manga.

 

[slimenora]

well now that hario revealed that he wouldnt leave ema alone after multiple rejections i don't feel bad for him at all. get bent dude it doesn't matter how nice you are if you harass women like that.
i can't wait for them to divorce! 🥰

 

[Andigo]

And the conversation may not be halfway done yet! Takara wavering built up quickly this chapter, though it works because all the shades of emotion have been seeded, especially since seeing (don't kid yourself it's not) Ema at the bar. Hopefully Ema can get her stresses off her chest, though she's been such a private person around everyone but Takara it's unclear what she's comfortable sharing when pressed. This clash is the closest they've been yet! Of course, expect one or both to retreat in a drama.

So good. Thank you for the quality translation.

 

[lforc]

I know this is a tangent and not really part of the story but I just don't understand "I kept confessing until she said yes" as something even remotely romantic. Like when someone says that they sure are just saying that the only answer they'd accept is the one where the other person does as they please.

And it's like really common, both in stories where that harrasment leads to a true love and where it doesn't and it's just never really remarked on as the harrasment it genuinely is.

Right, like now I kinda don't feel bad that she'll eventually steal his wife away because wdym you wouldn't take no for an answer and she eventually gave in because you were the least bad option if she HAD to choose because of societal pressures 💀

 

[Angoldd]

I think Hario's multiple confessions is an example of how Japanese dating culture remains toxic in many aspects. Like, all the nanpa stuff on the streets, confessing multiple times to get a positive answer, rushing to getting married before 30 due to society's pressure, etc.

Also, is it just me, or Emma did look quite empty in that frame on which Hario mentioned his multiple confessions?

Thanks for the TL!

 

[Kotori_fly]

Can’t wait for the next chapter

 

[Lustrist]

How could the Vietnamese cushions do this

 

[binhex]

I used to ask my wife out every Friday. Just a casual want to go see a movie this weekend? She never said no, and stop asking me. One time she did and it was a terrible movie and she even brought a friend, which I was fine with. Somehow after the worst movie ever we became friends and hung out, went on hikes, went to watch better movies. Been married 28 years and two grown children. While I am taller than her I am not tall so persistence paid off. After I let her know I was in love with her she said she just wanted to be friends. 1 year later she had to make a move on me to let me know she changed her mind. We would probably not got together in this day and age because you would normally be too afraid to even approach a woman at work at all. Also the chapter cover art is so gorgeous.

 

[egregioussynonyms]

This manga makes me so anxious I want to puke but in the best way possible

 

[Colonel-Picquart]

Ami-sensei is such a master of tone! Nothing bad has happened this chapter and yet everything bad has happened this chapter in Takara's head!

 

[okaeri_arisu]

god i do love this manga a lot. thank you for translating, Arka!

to me it's not clear whether the author considers Hario to be a bad guy for "confessing over and over" (i could see it go either way so far), but what is immediately apparent is that the relationship is unequal. Ema has to remind herself there's value in staying with him, while Hario lives for her affection. It's not that it makes cheating "morally correct" but it definitely provides an impetus for her to get closer with Takara, which feels instinctual and right. The rationalizations will come later.

also, planting my flag here: Hario is probably gonna be less and less of a "good husband" as Ema distances herself/gets closer to Takara, and might actually become more possessive or lash out. we got a little preview of that with his reaction to Ema getting her own flat.

 

[logthoughts]

God this shit is just too well written, thanks for the translation Arka!