Married a scumbag, suffered miserably, only to die painfully.
But then I woke up at nineteen.
I returned to my beautiful age before marriage.
“In this life, I will remain single!”
What is marriage good for, anyway?
This time, I will live alone with my father and brother.
No, I wanted to live like this.
But this life is strange, even more than I expected.
I avoided my husband from my past life, but now I got involved with a man who was my husband’s friend.
“I will try not to beg you to marry me. But for now, let’s meet.”
The head of the four noble dukes and the master of the Noble Guardian Spirit, Constantine Kramer.
“Leaving your title behind…”
He lightly wrapped his arms around her waist and then put her down on one side. She could feel her back against a solid wall.
“Con, Constantine?”
“A beast, that’s right. I’m also…”
Cold-blooded, ascetic, and unyielding.
None of the adjectives that referred to a duke fit him,
Unfortunately, she was faced with a situation where she had no choice but to marry again…
Is this marriage going to be okay?
Each of the three narratives shares a common thread: the female protagonists are, for lack of a better term, troubled. This is particularly evident in the second story, "Cuckoo Child." To be honest, I'm not entirely sure what to make of "Cuckoo Child." The first story, from which the manga takes its name, isn't as dark as "Cuckoo Child," but it does tackle heavy subjects like suicide, which are never light topics. What fascinates me about these one-shots is their willingness to address issues that are often avoided in more mainstream manga. In this regard, they share similarities with series like Fruits Basket and perhaps even Koi Kaze. The third story, "60 Days," is lighter compared to the previous two. One appealing aspect of "60 Days" is that readers may find it easier to relate to the protagonist.
These one-shots have a way of leaving you wanting more, eager to know what happens next. This can be somewhat frustrating since, as one-shots (a hallmark of the mangaka's work), they are inherently complete. The artwork is quintessentially Ashihara Hinako, instantly recognizable if you've read Sunadokei. Despite their brevity, these stories are incredibly worth your time. You won't regret immersing yourself in these concise yet impactful tales.
Anyway, about the stories, they're cute and well-crafted, they make sense.
The artwork was pretty standard, very similar to other shoujo mangas. I especially liked the uniforms.
The characters are decent, and they aren't all the typical archetypes, so that adds a bit of freshness, unless you're an anime expert and have already seen all the characters there are to see.
Look, in the end, if you like this type, just give it a read ^-^