yeah anyone who read this and thought, wow nishikata back at it being awkward around his wife, should probably reread the chapter. he's clearly flustered because it's in front of chi, and not only that but he's trying to convince chi that he didn't mean what he said to make her feel better. and...
this series is at its best when either hanako or nene are at the focus imo. I'd fallen out of love with this manga for a while and I find the chapters about kou or mitsuba or anyone else kind of a bore, but this chapter rekindled my love. and the art was breathtaking, I just sat and stared at...