Chapter 8
First Kiss
In this chapter, Misono receives his first kiss! This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
And I’m sorry it’s taken so long. I was very busy last month as well. I had too many Christmas parties to attend. I will do better with chapter 9!
Chapter 7
Divine Punishment
Akiko catches a cold, and Miya’s (darker than expected) motivations are revealed in this chapter.
This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
I will be taking the next month off from translations. Both of us will be taking part in NaNoWriMo, and then we will be moving. Expect to see us back in mid-December!
Chapter 6
A Tour of the School
Akiko visits Misono’s school, and he get the opportunity to show her around.
This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
Chapter 1
This is a new project by Takao Shigeru, the author of Golden Days. This chapter won a debut award in 1996. It’s a series of related one-shots set in the far future. Because they are one-shots, we may not go in order.
This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
Chapter 5
Poetry Meeting
The poetry meeting for the New Year is starting, so everyone is talking about Poetry! Poetry! Poetry! Is Misono reading Akiko’s poem right?
This is the first chapter in volume 2. This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
The second volume of Golden Days is probably the most typical volume, yet it’s a bit unique as it’s also the volume that is the most episodic and slice-of-life. If I had to cut down this manga for something like an anime adaptation, this is probably the first place I would start cutting material. Yet it’s still a great volume, filled with tons of character development and backstory. So, let’s take a look at it, shall we?
Chapter 4
The innermost inner palace
In this chapter, we find out the consequences of Misono’s actions in Chapter 3. His relationship with Akiko is tested. This chapter ends volume 1.
This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
Chapter 3
He was this tall.
Misono learns some interesting facts about Akiko’s past. This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
I’m not sure what you might call this: a commentary, analysis, a reader’s guide, or some kind of super-long review, perhaps? Even after finishing up the scanlation, I just can’t seem to stop wanting to write more about Golden Days. So I’ll be going through each volume and writing about the characters, plot and symbolism within this manga. Kind of like literary criticism, but without the college professors and pretentiousness. It’s going to float around a bit more, as my thoughts can be a bit muddled at times. If you’re interested, please read along. This post contains my thoughts about the first volume.
I guess my English minor has come to some use after all…
I should mention that this commentary will assume that you have already read Golden Days by Takao Shigeru. So unless you want to be spoiled, you might want to finish it first.
Chapter 2
A Thief in the Palace
Misono is getting used to his duties in the palace, but he must solve another mystery this time! This translation is intended to be read along with the ebook or paper volumes, so it isn’t a scanlation, just a translation.
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