
idk why yall like this shit

Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan - very underrated story that delves into the complexity of death, grief, compromise, and growth. a lot of aspects you wouldnt see in media during its publishing date of 2008. it's tragic, but it's also just beautiful. it touches on addiction, mental health issues, and poverty. the story isn't rushed and it's just an overall masterpiece in my opinion. honestly recommend it to anyone who wants a good read.
there are others, but they have minor flaws like rushed arcs, stagnant growth, artistic details
then there are major flaws like repetative, poor art, sexism, unrealistic nature beyond fictional scope, etc.

ngl i might read that based off of your opinion LMAO
I do think that it's great to have reasonings to like stories, but its not like everything you read will be a masterpiece. I'm not saying that this is the best story in the world obviously and it has its flaws, but in general I just think its better to not criticize what others enjoy simply because someone doesn't like it. ( ̄へ ̄)

I think the point isn't "I don't like this story" but rather the way its carried out. I wouldn't mind it if offered good reasoning as to why or stating it in a better matter, but with your comment and some others they just trash on the story and anyone who likes it. It just comes off as really rude and demeaning rather than constructive.

Lmao, your comment was literally about putting down people who liked it... instead of saying you didn't like it, you chose to make it about you not understanding WHY people like it you can't expect to make it about other people and not expect people to come at you, that's just absurd.
And then you have the audacity to be asking about why people are replying to you in the way that they are....ig you're just one of those clout seeking individuals?

i think the plot is decent, but the author has no clue about the concept of subtlety or trauma... idk, i feel like opening up to the idea of trusting a stranger who bought you after being abused should take longer?

also, knowing that that the marq is rich, i feel like he should have bought her and divorced her. she can still stay, but not on the basis she becomes a noble or has to adapt to this new environment. thats a lot of pressure on someone who went through so much trauma. and starting a relationship (to her this is the start for now) at one-sided consensual marriage is.... uncomfy.
i know that the culture is patriacial and shit, but some of this is honestly just common sense.. you dont force someone you love into a position that they might not be able to handle because of their past...
(im thinking of realistic situations where the marquess would have to manage finances, host guests, socialize, and deal with strangers/unfamiliar men on a day to day basis)

I don't speak english so i probably missed something in your point, because in my understanding you talk about something that already explained in the story,
About this : "she can still stay, but not on the basis she becomes a noble or has to adapt to this new environment. thats a lot of pressure on someone who went through so much trauma."
Didn't he give her an option in chapter 2 or 3 that she can live freely without noble responsibilities? But she doesn't really want to be 100% free from responsibilities, that's why the teachers came, it's her own choice
"and starting a relationship (to her this is the start for now) at one-sided consensual marriage is.... uncomfy."
He stated that she doesn't have to do wife duty, also he doesn't correct her when she addressed him as "marquess, your excellency, etc." He let her put the distance as she pleases, if he wants to start relationship, he will ask her to address him with name, since they obviously husband and wife... Most contractual marriage in many other manhwas always have this agreement where they should call each other by names even though the marriage is fake/contractual... But in this story, the marquess let his wife to keep the honorific, i don't think he's forcing a relationship on her
"I feel like he should have bought her and divorced her."
Divorce her in the world where woman can be sold?

divorce her, but she can still stay in the residence and live freely as a person, not property.
the only reason im pointing these things out is because the path she's taking is unrealistic, ahistorical, and just not logical. the role of a marquess wasnt thoroughly explained to her, so she has little to no knowledge of what her responsibilities are.
although the story doesnt force the role on her, think about her perspective. she is property. do you truly believe a victim of abuse would trust the options laid out to her? and even if she did, would she feel absolutely no moral obligation to fulfill a role her savior needs? or at least have the desire to help that so called savior?
you arent thinking about outside factors in a narrative. sorry, i just think things in different perspectives and how stories arent fully genuine in its narrative or portrayal of characters.
also, another issue i find with the ml is that he didnt do much in looking into how to treat a trauma victim, which just makes him seem fake in my opinion. idk, this story just doesnt vibe with me.

if their divorce how can she have a title?
the ml explain that she's the madam of the house and she can do nothing or do something but is her choice
I think that this solution will help her understand that the ex is the bad person and not every married woman get treated like that
I think that the saviour doesn't want something on the fl except her happiness

a title is a barrier. also, with that title, she will be targeted. inevitably, she will go through cycles of being hated, kidnapped, attempted murder, etc.
or, that title will just make her a viable puppet for corrupted vassals and shady aristocrats.
a life without a title would truly allow her to do what she wants while laying low, without being a stepping stone for others.
of course the savior wants the best for the victim, but you still dont get it. if you were saved from somone, would you not feel obligated to help them in any way? by being resourceful and learning? or would you just do nothing, live your life, and forget the blessings others have given you?
at the end of the day, her choice, in my opinion, would have been pressured by situarional factors like gratefulness and the obligation to pay back her dues.

not gonna lie, if this was a bit more realistic... there would be factions surrounding helena because of her support from the empress even though she's a commoner. being a commoner would just make her better bait in being a puppet, so im surprised that hasnt come up yet with the blatent bias from the prince and empress...

here's why i still don't like helena. her initial actions are out of survival, but throughout the story, it's not about survival anymore. her hands are smooth, she hasn't done enough labor to be registered as a maid, servant, or commoner. that's priviledge. that's thriving, not surviving. if this was purely survival, she would have kept her head low, avoided the drama, and done shit when shit needed to be done. i understand that the empress and prince got involved, i don't blame her for changing her plans. hell, if i could attain the favor of royalty i would do everything she's doing. the only difference is that i would own up to my actions and their consequences. and honestly, if i didn't get that favor, i would still think being a palace maid was enough. being a palace maid was actually a priviledge within itself.
i don't blame helena for her actions, i just don't like the idea of pitying/forgiving helena just because she had a shit childhood.
SCARLET BERIKO YESSSSS