あの子の子ども

ANO KO NO KODOMO

MANGA

STATUS
COMPLETE
VOLUMES
10
RELEASE
July 12, 2024
CHAPTERS
41

DESCRIPTION

Sachi and her boyfriend Takara are a young couple in high school. They go to school together, hang out, and even engage in the more intimate side of dating. However, after a recent evening of sex, Sachi gets the feeling that something isn’t right and buys a pregnancy test. Later, in the bathroom of a family restaurant far from her home, she sees the two red lines that will change her life forever.

(Source: Seven Seas Entertainment)

CAST

Sachi Kawakami
Takara Tsukishima

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REVIEWS

melamuna
80/100
An unfiltered and honest attempt in depicting the consequences and journey of teenage pregnancy

Pregnancy is a celebration of life, but at a young age it can be seen as a burden. This is the case with Sachi and Takara, whose love extends into intimacy, leading to Sachi’s unexpected pregnancy. Society often condemns teenage mothers, branding them as failures, but for those in the situation—like Sachi and Takara—it is not about disposability, but about facing the consequences of their choices.
The manga explores the morality of teenage pregnancy, following Sachi as she navigates the dilemmas of carrying a life inside her while confronting the social, emotional, and physical challenges that come with it. She emerges as a strong figure, enduring prejudice from both families and forming her own ideas about how to deal with her body and future. Her struggle lies in the moral choice between carrying the child, with the cost of sacrificing her youth, or ending the pregnancy, at the cost of a lifelong guilt for taking away a chance at life.
Beyond this, Sachi faces the judgmental eyes of society. At school she feels constant anxiety, aware of the whispers and prejudices surrounding her, and everywhere she goes she is caught in an inner debate over whether her choices are right or wrong. Her story presents a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of teenage pregnancy, unafraid of being uncomfortable because the subject itself demands confrontation.
Takara’s role, while less explored, remains significant. Though Sachi bears the greater weight of their circumstances, Takara deserves recognition for standing by her—supporting her physically, emotionally, and socially. Together they defy prejudice, taking responsibility and facing the consequences of their actions with as much maturity as they can muster.
This manga is not a one-sided take on teenage pregnancy, but a multilayered story of emotional, social, and physical battles faced by a young couple unprepared for adulthood, yet forced into it. Their journey is both admirable and heartbreaking: admirable for their courage and accountability, heartbreaking because they are robbed of a normal adolescence. In this way, the manga becomes more than just a story about Sachi and Takara—it serves as a voice for countless teenage parents who share the same struggles, whether or not they have the same maturity to endure them.
Ultimately, it is a powerful, unfiltered portrayal of young love, responsibility, and the painful reality of growing up too soon. ***
My Girlfriend's Child is not an ambassador for the admiration of teenage pregnancy, but rather an honest, unfiltered, and emotionally brutal reenactment of the lives of those facing the consequences of their actions. It is an informative, engaging, and heart-wrenching showcase of unfortunate circumstances that make you feel anxious alongside the characters while reading. Yet, it is also a wonderful and hopeful story of overcoming those hardships—bringing not only a sense of hope, but also an informative take on the topic at hand, while remaining deeply respectful toward its subject matter.
Not only a good read, but an essential one for many people. ***
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