mitone_winona's review
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I read this story part of the author's anthology, Never Have I Ever, and this story in particular I thought was calm and soothing to read because of how Yap described it. Half the story takes place in an onsen, and while we the readers are very aware of how Makino feels concerning her husband's health and the high chance of becoming a widow and how his love was essentially her reason for living and being; the reading is calm and we feel what each character feels. The story ends like that of most myths and legends, with a conclusion that tells us enough without saying what has happened and feeling bittersweet for Makino's story.
Spoiler
Also the almost relationship between the Kappa and Makino? My heart brOKKEEEE!!!!!!!Spoiler
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death, Pregnancy, and Suicide
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