This chapter starts with Igarashi having a dream about his childhood. He is a very cute little boy with a lonely but bright smile. He is assuring himself repeatedly that he is okay and that the situation is okay. As Igarashi awakens, Sachie narrates, “There is something I don’t know about Igarashi-san.” Igarashi thinks, “What is it I wished for?” It’s New Years and everyone is going to Hatsumode. Igarashi and Azuma are at temple together. Azuma wishes that Sachie will acknowledge him in the coming year and then asks Igarashi what he wishes for. Igarashi, ever the smart-ass, says … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 5, Chp 23

Everyone is in a panic about what to do about the phone call from the class president’s father, who is a police officer. They run around comically, looking very guilty. Sachie tries Tora, who looks very calm, but he’s so nervous that he ends up talking into a sandal. The Sachie’s grandfather gets on the phone and gives some weird polite romanticized out of era greeting, greatly embarrassing Sachie. Finally, Igarashi steps in to stop the stupidity. He tell’s the class president’s father to excuse the fun and that everything is okay — goodbye. He then powers off the cellphone … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 5, Chp 22

It’s winter time and Christmas is coming. The yakuza are testing white powder to the horror of Sachie. It turns out that it’s just flour that the yakuza are going to use to make goodies that they will sell in vendor stalls for the upcoming Christmas festivities. Meanwhile Igarashi and Azuma and lamenting over having to get dressed up for the festivities. In particular there’s a kooky looking reindeer costume. Sachie teases them and Igarashi reminds her that she has to study for her exams — he will of course be her tutor. At school, Sachie gets through her tests … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, Chp 20

This chapter is another filler chapter that took me FOREVER to get through because most of the dialog was very casual speech. I’ll try to keep this brief since this chapter really doesn’t move the story along. I have some comments to make at the end. So here it goes: Leaving off from the last chapter, Azuma is at school sitting and his desk. He’s resting his chin on his hand and he looks extremely salty. His classmates detect the strong negative vibes that are emanating from him and that wonder what his beef is. It seems that Azuma is … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, chp 17

This chapter begins with a flashback back to when Igarashi and Sachie knew each other as children. The narration reads, “We (I? — I’m not sure) made a precious vow.” And on to the yakuza household … All the yakuza underlings are concerned about whether Igarashi will return with Sachie on the last train. Raizo assures them all that he’s sure Igarashi will return with Sachie on the last train. Meanwhile back to Igarashi and Sachie. Igarashi is still holding a stunned Sachie by the wrist and caressing her hair, when the train announcer comes on announcing the next stop. … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, Chp 19

This chapter starts tense, with Igarashi and Raizo facing off. “Please left me pick-up Sachie,” Igarashi requests. “Pick-up?” Raizo asks. “Yes” replies Igarashi. Raizo then tells Igarashi that there is no reason to go all the way to Oosaka if Sachie will be returning in only 3 days. He will be relieved soon. Igarashi replies that that long of a wait is no good. Igarashi is beginning to fall apart. His emotions are showing as he states that he’s going and then asks whether his going is unacceptable. Raizo looks a little taken aback by Igarashi’s state. There is a … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, Chp 18

The chapter begins with a flashback to Igarashi’s childhood. He is walking in a building alone and looking a little down. People in the background are talking. The things being said are, “What a weird kid” “He’s always so quiet”, and “What is he thinking?” Next some old guy is slapping young Igarashi around while saying, “What’s with the look on your face? Who do you think you have to thank for the food you’re eating?” Some more adults comment about how Igarashi’s facial expression never changes. Next we see young Igarashi being introduced to Raizo. Raizo remarks that Igarashi’s … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, Chp 17

Wow! I made it to volume 4! There’s high drama in this volume as Igarashi needlessly worries about the intentions of a little kid towards Sachie. He definitely loses way too much cool in the next couple of chapters. So here it goes … The chapter starts with the words (Sachie’s thoughts I guess) “If I wish to (with myself) extend my hand”. Sachie is putting on an apron and Kou is happily offering to feed her a very big strawberry. While making the “Say-aah” face, Kou explains that the strawberry is a rare peach-strawberry that he has brought with … Continue reading Summary: Arakure (Wild Ones), Vol 4, Chp 16