Thanks for the time you took typing all this. I am truly grateful and I am now waiting eagerly to see this getting translated. (▰˘◡˘▰)
No problem. I'm somewhat debating on purchasing chapters 21-24 (since it means I'll have to order several onBLUE anthologies, the magazine that publishes the series, to get all the chapters) or patiently wait for the chapters to be compiled to the whole volume 5. (=・ω・=)
Additional note and update: Chapter 21 is not available in digital form, so if I were to get it, I'd have to order a physical copy of the anthology. I have Chapters 22-24 so once I get my hands on Chapter 21, I will try to type something up. (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
If it was me choosing, I would wait for the volume. I am normally not interested in the other series released in a magazin. I bought a quite a lot when my home country was releasing several mangas translation in a magazin style but except for one manga they never really fit my taste. I have like 36 or more magazines despite that fact though.
But I am not looking back at my choice back then happily. I should have just spend the money for the normal release and other more true manga volumes that actually interest me. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
But if there are series that you like the magazin, it's not bad either ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
I am eagerly waiting for your typing then ヾ(☆▽☆)
It'd be nice if all chapters would be digitally avaiable, it would be easier for you then, butnit can't be helped if there isn't any. (づ￣ ³￣)づ
I'm gonna try getting the magazine that has Chapter 21 since I can just buy it off Amazon and shipping ain't slow or anything. Once that happens, I'll try to type up a summary.
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride though.
I ended up reading up on the things that happen after (my Japanese sucks so if anyone can properly correct me, lmk), and holy crap it's gonna be a wild ride. I'll see if I can try to get my hands on the digital versions of the later chapters, too.
Some spoilers for Chapters 18-20, this is a lot to take in and again it's not fully detailed. If you want specifics, wait for the translations:
-Norihiko manipulates Kenichi (Ranzo's caretaker) into thinking that Sachiko was only trying to get close to Ranzo because of Ranzo being the true heir.
-Ikuro tries to attend a business meeting but can't focus because of his traumatic experience with Honda.
-Iida tries to meet Ikuro but ends up meeting Norihiko.
-During the night, a masked Kenichi ends up trying to attack Sachiko, but thankfully the servants saw the commotion.
-Ikuro finds out through the servants that it was likely Kenichi that tried to attack her, so he follows Kenichi to the barn.
-He sees Kenichi and Norihiko talking...and then Norihiko notices and drags Ikuro out.
-Ikuro tries to call out Norihiko's lies about Sachiko's intentions (Ikuro wasn't initially aware that Sachiko was helping Ranzo) and defends her, saying she isn't the type of woman to do such things.
-Norihiko throws Ikuro down and convinces Kenichi to rape Ikuro by noting how he looks like Ranzo and that because he isn't Ranzo, his body wants to get violated.
-Kenichi of course ends up raping Ikuro and then regrets it.
-The servants (including Kenichi) all get dismissed because of business reasons.
-Ikuro wants to divorce Sachiko. Sachiko is shocked and thinks it's all part of Norihiko's manipulations. He even brings up the fact he found out she befriended his brother.
-Kenichi attempts to run away with Ranzo.
-Ikuro pours lamp oil and tries to burn the house down. Norihiko is there and tl;dr they have Stockholm Syndrome sex.
-Ranzo ends up sees the fire, and pulls away from Kenichi. He ends up going back in and saving Ikuro, leaving Norihiko behind.
-Iida heads to the village to try talking to Ikuro again. Ranzo notices that Iida recognizes his brother asks for help.
I did some other brief replies about the stuff that happens in the later chapters. I'll try to type up a wall of text about those another time. (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Opinions:
-Norihiko is a fucking horrible and manipulative person. I really, really hope he has a shitty death (since a fire couldn't take him down).
-It's going to take a lot and a very long time for Kenichi to even redeem himself. He's pretty much trash despite the regrets he may have (but apparently the author pities him)
-Ikuro and Ranzo seriously have a shitty upbringing. I really pity both brothers, and it's interesting to note how both of them are pretty much polar opposites.
-I kinda like how Iida will play a major role later and wasn't just some character that was shown briefly and forgotten about. The mangaka is very good about foreshadowing honestly.
-Sachiko is a saint. Make Saint Sachiko a reality please. We stan Sachiko here.