My Happy Marriage
Vol #2
Author: Akumi Agitogi
Illustrator: Rito Kohsaka
Character Designer: Tsukiho Tsukioka
Publisher: Square Enix Manga
Publication date: Jan. 10, 2023
Genre: Fantasy Romance Manga
Rating:
A “Cinderella”-inspired slow-burn historical romance with a paranormal twist set in Taisho-era Japan!
A browbeaten and mistreated daughter is cast out of her home and sent to audition as a bridal candidate for the heir to one of the most powerful families in the land…
For failing to inherit the boon of unusual power that is the Saimori birthright and bringing shame to the family name, mistreated Miyo is cast out to become another’s problem.
Sent to the Kudo clan—itself preternaturally powerful—as a potential bride for its heir, Kiyoka, Miyo is surprised to experience kindness for the first time in her thus far sad life.
Though the rumors make him out to be cold and haughty, Kiyoka Kudo quickly warms up to the Saimoris’ eldest daughter. Intrigued by the girl who stands worlds apart from the spoiled, social-climbing women who usually vie for his hand, Kiyoka soon comes to regard Miyo with affection.
But though Miyo has found a place—and warmth—in the Kudo household, the fact remains that she is untouched by the power that defines both the Saimori and Kudo clans, making her a failure as a bridal candidate.
Will the small happiness Miyo has found with Kiyoka end as soon as it has begun?
My thoughts…
In this volume we are shown a more softer side of Kiyoka as he tries to show Mio that she has nothing to fear. He knows what her upbringing was like, and he is determined to help her heal from that and grow to be a more confident person. Which is why he’s decided to officially start their engagement.
It’s always so hard reviewing manga because it’s so short and you never want to give anything away. However, what I can say is that you can definitely see Mio start to feel like she is worth something. She starts to brighten up a bit more. With that being said, all it takes is one encounter with her family to knock her back down. She battles a lot with her place in life and the cruelty she was shown from a young age. I like that in this volume we started to see her stand a little taller and feel like she could in fact play a role in Kiyoka’s life as his wife.
Obviously, there are obstacles they need to overcome. Nothing is quite that easy. What with a scheming half-sister that doesn’t want to see Mio be happy, and a power hungry man who wants Mio’s bloodline for himself, there’s bound to be some adventures along the way. However, I think for me, the real draw is just seeing Mio grow as a person and become confident for the first time in her life.
Previous reviews from My Happy Marriage
Vol 1
