Among all the romantic comedies still popular in the manga world, “Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-Up Darling)” stands out as one of the most relevant. The captivating story of Marin Kitagawa and Wakana Gojo gained significant fame after the anime adaptation aired in 2022. However, while fans eagerly await news of the promised sequel, the manga has been slowly advancing with monthly updates, introducing a new arc. This latest arc shifts from the usual cheerful and romantic atmosphere to one laden with drama and sadness for the two protagonists.
A Journey from Happiness to Sadness
After Marin’s successful presentation in a Haniel outfit made by Gojo during the “Mandate of Heaven” arc, what should have been a period of happiness turned into a journey towards depression. Marin received an offer to join a professional modeling and cosplay agency, which did not involve Gojo. Meanwhile, Gojo has had an unexplained reaction to this turn of events.
Unaware of Marin’s proposal, Gojo’s sadness remains a mystery. He even mentioned his desire to become a professional hina doll maker before his grandfather passes away, which made Marin realize that helping her with cosplay was delaying his goal.
The Return of Non-chan
The return of Non-chan, the girl who once traumatized Gojo by calling his interests “weird,” brought a significant revelation. Non-chan had cared for Gojo after his parents’ death, and it was the hina dolls that eventually made him smile again. However, this passion for hina dolls distanced Gojo from Non and others, explaining her disdain for his hobby.
Fan Reactions and Frustrations
A recent panel that went viral shows Marin tearfully leaving Gojo’s house after they encountered Non-chan and her mother. When Gojo admitted he hadn’t practiced his craft due to helping Marin, she became saddened. Fans believe this drama could be resolved if the two protagonists simply communicated openly. Many have expressed their frustration with the slow pace and lack of direct conversation between the characters.
- Some fans appreciate the added depth to characters like Gojo and the introduction of Non-chan.
- Others miss the manga’s initial charm and light-hearted romance.
- The slow pacing and monthly release schedule have further tested readers’ patience.
This shift highlights the challenges mangaka face in evolving their stories while maintaining audience interest. It also reflects the diverse expectations readers bring to long-running series. As the manga continues, it prompts us to consider how storytelling in this medium can balance character growth with the elements that initially drew readers in. The mixed reactions serve as a reminder that even popular series must navigate the fine line between development and consistency to keep their audience engaged.
- “Western readers or readers infected by their cultures keep complaining that the characters don’t sit down and say everything. First of all, Asians grow up with a different perspective and values than yours. Grow up and use the internet properly and browse even more to learn about other peoples and cultures. Secondly, how the fuck do you expect the author to finish the story in a single session and have everyone talk about their problems? This is a serialized manga, not a meeting at a mental health clinic.”
- “So Non-chan really cared about him. But her childish mind went crazy with jealousy of the Hina dolls. Now I wonder what the author is going to do about it. It seems the progression is trying to make Marin doubt and distance herself, while Non-chan tries to reconcile and reconnect with Gojou. A new romantic rival and a new cosplayer as well.”
- “No, this is not all, it’s taking an eternity for them to just talk face to face and we’re still waiting for months for that to happen and it still hasn’t happened. The author is dragging the shit out of this depression phase for both of them and it’s getting boring, we were promised a happy ending from the chapter where Marin decided to confess and it would be a happy ending if she just did that or maybe by some surprise Gojo did it first or whatever. But no, let’s add a bit of shitty drama after 100 chapters of romance and comedy and slow the processes down for a few more months, it’s going to skip this for a few months, honestly, or even wait for it to end because this is torture to wait for the monthly release only to end on a sour note chapter after chapter.”
- “I’m getting tired of this author’s bullshit. It’s been like this since chapter 100. Emotional stagnation cycle, what’s more annoying is that it takes months to publish the new chapter, all for the same shitty scenario. The fact that Non-chan is on the scene doesn’t help either. I can say the author is cooking, but wtf she’s cooking so slowly. What is she cooking, perpetual soup? If only there was a way to travel to the future and read this shit all at once.”
- “Oh well, we all did stupid things when we were kids. Non-chan hasn’t forgotten what she said. If she had, she’d be more pissed off. But anyway, that doesn’t matter, this is exactly what we’ve been waiting for. For Non-chan to come back and stumble upon Gojo accompanied by the ridiculously cute Marin. I wish we could have seen a bit more of her reaction.”
- “The commenters below have expressed it better, but it’s been a while since a new chapter excited me. At this point, I’m still reading out of loyalty.”
- “I like the story this way. Romance and drama. I don’t really like cosplay so when the latest chapters explain all the cosplay details, I usually skip the dialogue.”
- “Aahh the intervals are making me lose interest… I’ve reached the limit of a thousand manga in my library and there are so many manhwa sites too where I have stuff to read. Nevertheless, I’m sticking with it because I want to know the ending, but… damn, it’s becoming eternal.”
- “Pacing is not Fukuda’s forte. As much as I like the manga, the chapters are as long and intense as a normal weekly manga, but this is published monthly… I understand not killing yourself working, but damn.”
- “Oh… So she was there for him back then. She did the best her young mind could at the time… Only to be replaced by a “doll”… And now she’s back, and somehow he’s still there. Working on those same dolls and with a “living doll” by his side too. This will get interesting.”
- “I’m a bit reluctant to keep reading this title, as I’ve been following it since chapter 31. But the pace has become somewhat passive. But the pace has become somewhat passive, and I understand it’s for the drama and whatnot, but the problem is there are chapters that are so short and have less impact, like it used to be.”
- “I bet the editor told the author to try to stretch it out as much as possible because this is a weird drama and the Akira fan girl character was straight-up filler to extend it further.”
- “I know the author said this is a cosplay manga and doesn’t want to focus on romance, so why the hell is she shooting herself in the foot by putting all this unnecessary drama. The worst part is the chapters seem to be leading us nowhere, especially being this a monthly/biweekly manga.”
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