Suufungo no Mirai ga Wakaru You ni Natta kedo, Onnagokoro wa Wakaranai. - Ch. 14

[Haze123553]

Was just wondering about this manga. Thanks for the translation

 

[SilentWInd]

this is why i said "much of the terrible crimes," no? cause IT'S NOT just child abuse, but apparently all sorts of bs (like the infamous groping on the trains) that goes unreported. and THAT makes it very much, "haha japan" cause i haven't heard about such a big variety of crimes that ppl just get away with anywhere else in the world.

Your impression of Japan is affected by the easily digestible medium of manga you're reading it in. How often do people discuss the missing children, child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug abuse, and fraud cases that you don't hear about in other countries BECAUSE they're unreported and not enough people hear about it.

Do you think there might be less reported cases of abuse in another country because there are less cases, or is it because they aren't reported? You don't really know.
How many reporters and victims are falling over themselves trying to raise awareness for their issues. In contrast, Japan has a much higher awareness of these topics because a lot of writers write about it as a plot device.

Anyway my point is consider to it a mandela effect, where you're more likely to be aware of perceived issues in Japan because you read Manga. I mean, how often are you reading realistic fiction set in America? if you can call a romantic comedy Manga that.
Just because you don't hear about it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

 

[NerimaShinjuku]

This story is beginning to cook. This is the first time I’ve ever really looked forward to the next chapter in this series

 

[YamiRi]

ok MC, don't f this up.. You can see the future, you can fix this

 

[pixcalibur]

Guessing next chapter will have MC getting Yuri's backstory, which will be important, as the future vision he currently has doesn't show who the victim is, and it's only through some context that he will figure out who the actual victim is.

As annoying as Yuri can be, her family is much worse, as we see her mother treating her like trash. Yes, Yuri does snap at the MC quite a bit, but I think that's actually out of character for her, as she likely was an ice queen at baseline, and normally would've stayed away from the MC after the initial incident instead of interacting with him.

 

[wallsg]

and you can just knock out your little kid with no consequences lmfao
but from all the terrible things that are floating around about jp ignoring much of the terrible crimes committed, i'd wager at least some are actually true. rumors and stereotypes do come from a sparkle of truth after all.

It’s called child abuse and I assure you, it’s not something limited to japan.

I'm just going to leave this here but ... from what I understand Japanese people would rather keep the peace than to stand up and make a big stink in public spaces. Sure that is normal behavior to stand up for yourself in the west but from what I know they pride themselves on keeping public decorum. So no, having a shouting match in public is not looked on as normal there. This is even at the expense of knowing you are right just to keep the peace. But then again I've only heard about this and I'm NOT Japanese.

All that being said the mom is still a piece of shit. The whole family can get run over by truck-kun but NOT re-incarnate.

From what I understand child abuse is prosecuted in Japan but most people want to ignore it because they don't want to "cause trouble" or "intrude into private family matters".

 

[wallsg]

Your impression of Japan is affected by the easily digestible medium of manga you're reading it in. How often do people discuss the missing children, child abuse, sexual abuse, domestic abuse, drug abuse, and fraud cases that you don't hear about in other countries BECAUSE they're unreported and not enough people hear about it.

Do you think there might be less reported cases of abuse in another country because there are less cases, or is it because they aren't reported? You don't really know.
How many reporters and victims are falling over themselves trying to raise awareness for their issues. In contrast, Japan has a much higher awareness of these topics because a lot of writers write about it as a plot device.

Anyway my point is consider to it a mandela effect, where you're more likely to be aware of perceived issues in Japan because you read Manga. I mean, how often are you reading realistic fiction set in America? if you can call a romantic comedy Manga that.
Just because you don't hear about it doesn't mean it doesn't exist.

What Gemini AI had to say:

Spoiler: Is child abuse underreported in Japan?

Child abuse in Japan is a complex issue characterized by a long-term upward trend in reported cases, yet experts and government officials continue to express concern that the official figures represent only a portion of the total occurrences.

Context of Reporting​

The number of child abuse consultations at child guidance centers in Japan has reached record highs, consistently rising for over three decades. For fiscal year 2023, the government reported 225,509 cases, with a slight decline of 0.8% reported for fiscal year 2024 (223,691 cases). Despite these record-setting figures, authorities emphasize that the situation remains serious and that the data reflects an ongoing "child safety crisis."

Factors Contributing to Underreporting​

While reporting rates have increased due to heightened public awareness and legislative changes, several factors contribute to the difficulty in capturing the full scope of abuse:

• Cultural Perception of "Discipline": Historically, there has been a cultural tendency to view certain abusive behaviors as matters of "parental discretion" or internal family discipline rather than criminal acts. This has historically made neighbors, schools, and even professionals reluctant to intervene or report cases for fear of overstepping or legal repercussions like defamation.
• Privacy and "Behind-Closed-Doors" Nature: As in many nations, the private nature of the family unit makes it difficult for authorities to detect abuse that occurs within the home, especially when schools and other public institutions have limited oversight of these environments.
• Administrative and Systemic Hurdles: Although child consultation centers exist across the country, they often face challenges with staffing and resources. Furthermore, there has been a historical reluctance to pursue drastic measures, such as the legal deprivation of parental power, which can deter the formalization of intervention.
• Definitional Challenges: The distinction between "disciplinary action" and "abuse" has been a point of ongoing debate in Japanese society, leading to inconsistencies in when incidents are formally categorized as abuse.

Current Trends​

• Types of Abuse: Psychological abuse—which includes children witnessing domestic violence—frequently accounts for the largest share of reported cases (around 60%).
• Proactive Cooperation: Recent trends show that police, schools, and local governments are increasingly cooperating to identify and address these risks. The rise in reports is often attributed to this "school–police cooperation" and a growing societal expectation for institutional accountability.
• Shift in Focus: The increase in reported cases is generally viewed by experts as a "more visible" safety risk rather than necessarily a new phenomenon, suggesting that institutional mechanisms are finally beginning to catch up to the reality of the situation.

In summary, while Japan has seen a significant increase in reported child abuse cases, the consensus remains that many incidents—particularly those occurring in private settings—likely go unreported or unaddressed.

 

[SilentWInd]

What Gemini AI had to say:

Bro this was like 3 months ago, this must have really bothered you.

And the point is that is that its not solely a Japan problem. Underreporting regarding child abuse is a global problem.
Africa and the middle east have it the worse but it happens everywhere and you don't hear about it at all.

The fact that you searched specifically for Japan and suggests that you want to assert something specific and make some sort of point about Japan
but child abuse is something serious you should be aware of in our own countries as well and should not be reduced to a racial stereotype. Japan has it bad, but so do other countries.

Even if you really care then you can't do sh%t about it in Japan, so do some work in your own country about it and make is the safest place for children on earth in a place you can reach. Then you can go to Japan and preach about it.

 

[wallsg]

Bro this was like 3 months ago, this must have really bothered you.

And the point is that is that its not solely a Japan problem. Underreporting regarding child abuse is a global problem.
Africa and the middle east have it the worse but it happens everywhere and you don't hear about it at all.

The fact that you searched specifically for Japan and suggests that you want to assert something specific and make some sort of point about Japan
but child abuse is something serious you should be aware of in our own countries as well and should not be reduced to a racial stereotype. Japan has it bad, but so do other countries.

Even if you really care then you can't do sh%t about it in Japan, so do some work in your own country about it and make is the safest place for children on earth in a place you can reach. Then you can go to Japan and preach about it.

I'm way behind on my manga. I read the chapter and comments last Saturday when I posted the comment.

Child abuse is bad anywhere it occurs. I'm not trying to single out Japan but that's where it gets pointed out in the material we're consuming here.

 

[SilentWInd]

I'm way behind on my manga. I read the chapter and comments last Saturday when I posted the comment.

Child abuse is bad anywhere it occurs. I'm not trying to single out Japan but that's where it gets pointed out in the material we're consuming here.

Fair, I think its normal to be more aware of issues in the media we consume. We read manga, a japanese medium, so it is normal to see japanese problems from them. I'm sure if we read american comics or korean manhwa, we'd hear about their problems as well. One might be more aware of Japanese issues than their own country depending on the person and what they consume.

I typically try to avoid arguing in comments sections, but I couldn't help myself when I thought that people were forming opinions on a real place based around their fictional entertainment mediums alone.

I admit that I might have been too confrontational about it, and I apologize for that.

 

[MaCl0wSt]

At least call social services man