Wow just caught up with all the chapters and I love the two of them already. I really wonder if he will ever change back but their life now is quite nice in its own way too. The restaurant owner gave him great advice.
I honestly disagreed with how living together would only decrease "happiness" according to the manga cafe owner. Like... the whole point of human society is because we cannot live alone. If either way you only have the life you have left, the best way is to live without as much regrets as...
That wife with the glasses is the worst... first, don't tell others about the child playing with plastic bags... now not even ashamed to contact the police to look for your missing family member?
Glad to see her getting into the zone to write lol.
As much as I love Nine, I think its also a good chance for him to learn that Melissa isn't some glass doll to be protected or some god to be idolised. Mel is Mel. Although it comes from a place of good intentions (pat pat the good boi), Nine needs to learn its a mutual relationship.
I was pleasantly surprised that the merchant was the one that was scammed and ill-informed, not out to cheat others of their money. I love how it wasn't the "oh this young child is very smart and I will listen to her", the pushing and set-up for the father to show his knowledge is very nicely done!