convinced there is nothing left to live for. Yuu is a death row prisoner continually attempting suicide to atone for his sins. The scars on both their hearts are to overwhelming to handle alone. Forced to meet each Thursday they find themselves learning to embrace the simple hope: I want to live.
My Thoughts
Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan is based on a novel which also has a movie. The only movie to ever make me cry. Me. Who gets dirty looks for being the heartless one sitting dry-eyed through even the biggest tearjerkers. When I found the manga I wanted to read it. Not to cry but to see how the emotions of a powerful film could be conveyed through manga. Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan didn't bring me to tears but it was still damn powerful.
Aunt Monica is the one who cares, the one who sees what Yuu & Juri do not |
Yuu's life has given him no love for pretty words & lies |
The artwork in Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan has
The looks say it all. This woman is no soccer mom. |
To the Reader
Warning. This manga contains sensitive content which may bother some readers. |
You may wonder...íf it's so mature and tragic then
why should I read it? The same reason I reread it. This manga has a way of reaching out, snagging your heart, and making you want to say 'I want to live for today.' I want to enjoy the day free from regret, anger, and hatred. Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan is the manga which reminds us it's never to late to want to keep on living.
Note: Today, September 10th is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay. This is why I chose to do Watashitachi no Shiawase na Jikan. Suicide has touched my life. The hole it leaves behind doesn't go away or close up neatly over time. You can't begin to imagine how those you leave behind will feel. Reach out to them. There are things in this life worth living for. Sometimes it just takes one person to prove it.
Details
Name(s): 私たちの幸せな時間 ; 우리들의 행복한 시간 ; Our Happy Hours ; Watashi-tachi no Shiawase na Jikan; Our Happy Time
Artist(s): Gong-JI Young; Sahara Mizu
Author(s): Sahara Mizu
Release: 2007
Chapters: 8
Genre(s): Tragedy; Drama; Mature; Romance
Status: Complete
Anime: No
Novel: Yes Based on Novel
Movie: Yes (Maundy Thursday)
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