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I've seen more than one's friend marriage come back really strong after an affair--not most, a few--and be BETTER, because they worked through the issues, forgave, and became accountable. Then, you see they rediscover their love and become almost like newlyweds again--really happy. But that takes a lot of work and commitment.

If they didn't have all these people manipulating all around them, this couple could work it out (he realizes he made a mistake, she must decide if she WANTS to save the marriage or move on). It's gotta be two people deciding to forgive, learn, grow and move on. Then it's a lesson learned and the marriage will work again.

But this situation ain't looking good. Looks like she will cheat now.

I'm really hoping that she has more sense than that. If she does, I would be extremely disappointed. Of course, if Junpei still wanted to, they could try to work things out after she cheats, but honestly, I would hate Azu so much. Cheating on your husband because he cheated on you, when you don't even condone cheating... I see some double standards going on. HOWEVER, if she does remain faithful, that would improve my thoughts on her. I am just really frustrated with her wishy washiness. I don't know, am I the only one who thinks that Azu still loves Junpei?

Yeah, I think she still cares, but right now is angry and hurt and it's hard to trust and get past that. But going after some new guy so soon is kinda weird. It's like, "Lady, dump the husband and get divorced before you start flirting around." So strange.

I agree!!! And that sakaguchi lady was cheating on her husband, knowing she was going to divorce him anyways, I wonder if she is trying to make Azu do the same thing. I hope Azu doesn't follow that kind of example. I understand that a guy making you feel like a woman is a great thing, but she really should have deleted the app sooner and not stay in contact with the guy knowing he is interested in her even though she is still married.

I believe your right about sakaguchi. She was a depressed married woman who suddenly got a taste of being rebellious against what she was probably raised to believe in. Like always being dutiful to the husband and not question his decisions or what he does. I know too many wives who are like that and are married to guys that have the attitude "If I want to go with the guys to drink after work or for a night out I can do it. You just have to trust me." My husband goes to have a drink with friends too but always gives me the option if I want to go or not. More people need to think about what their partner is feeling when they come off like that. To me, it would make me feel like they didn't care about my feelings or me at all. I was just a convenience. The 'sure thing' setting at home.

hahahhaha ... the reason why she stay with him because of the daughter... and the long relationship they built up..long sound like a real life..hahahha but c'mon please its manga..can you change it for a little bit.. n let her end up with a perfect, loyal, dependable man..

Talk about double standard!! are you guys really saying azu should forgive junpei, however if she cheats on him you will hate her for it?
How is it fair he deserves forgiveness and she doesn't?
She has every right to restart her life with a new man if she wishes so. I believe when trust is broken doubts will always be there to sour the marriage.
Maybe you can learn to live with it.. but it's not easy.

I don't consider my opinion to be double standards. I want Azu to forgive Junpei because we can clearly see that he is sorely regretting his actions. Despite his stupid decision to cheat and against all odds stacked against him, he is still willing to put up with Azu's half-hearted rejection. She wants time from him, but refuses to divorce him. She even goes as far as lying to her daughter and her family that he has simply relocated further or that he cannot get time off of work. I'd hate her for cheating because it's the one thing she hates that Junpei did. If she cheats she would be a hypocrite.
I want her to forgive Junpei because he's trying. I wouldn't forgive her because she's committing the same crime her husband committed and she is completely aware she is.

I half heartedly agree with what you're saying lol. If she were to cheat on Junpei, knowing full well the pain it causes, then it would be like she was cheating for revenge, and that's just awful. And I'm not sure how much I want her to forgive him, really only because of his actions when he got caught cheating (lying about not actually sleeping with her, etc). Those actions made me think he wasn't initially remorseful. He didn't feel so guilty and worried about the pain his actions would cause that he had to come clean. The fact that he lied, even when knowing full well that he was caught red-handed, shows that he wanted to save his own ass more than tell her the honest truth and work things out. And that makes me think he would have continued sleeping with the other woman for as long as he could, if they weren't discovered. So even if he's trying now, what's to stop him from doing it again if she takes him back? It's difficult, though, because the author really does portray him as a great guy.

I am, however, on your side when it comes to her half-hearted handling of things. I can understand her hesitating to divorce, but I think she should file for legal separation and come clean (somewhat) with her friends and family and can then use that time to go out with other men if she needs to. I don't think she'll actually sleep with the salon guy, but I'm hoping she continues to see him so that he can sell her on the idea of opening her own nail salon/pursuing her own career so that if she decides to take him back, it's based purely on her feelings for him rather than out of dependence, etc.

I completely understand what you're saying. I agree with you that Junpei's initial reactions and actions did not work well in his favor. I agree that he could very well go back to cheating. However, seeing how his character has been thus far, if she did forgive him, I would like to think that he wouldn't be so stupid as to mess it up again after reflecting on what he did and realizing how important his family is to him. There are redeemable parts to him, and then there are the not so redeemable parts to him. So far, the way the plot has played out and the way sensei has chosen to portray her manga makes me want Junpei and Azu to still be together. However, my decision might change too.

Yup I agree with you! You're basically the optimistic side of my heart lol! I find myself really wanting them to get back together because of everything you've just said but then I try to temper my expectations so that I'm not too disappointed in the end, I guess (in my own experiences, guys are often dumber than I'd like them to be lol). ╮(￣▽￣)╭ But it's really such a great manga to have opposing options seem equally favorable/desirable.

LOL I hope that as the series continues, people will come to understand my point of view. I know that cheating is a touchy and hot topic, but I can't help but feel that instead of trying to relate one's own personal experiences to the story, I wish there would be more analysis and hope for the couple. Yes, in the real world, they would be bound towards destruction and ruin, but just as in anything else, there should always be hope! But I know what you mean when you say you try to temper your expectations not to be disappointed.
On a completely different note, you are absolutely adorable!