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I found it interesting how Yumi is so dense when it comes to most things, but can on occasion, be so perceptive/intuitive when it comes to Sachiko. Although they definitely have their share of misunderstandings, it's something that struck me when I was reading this.

One of the things I really like about this novel is Yumi's feeling of finding a group of people who accept her, and with whom she feels at home. I felt this was especially well expressed in a couple of places, one being during the rehearsal in part 2 of chapter 5. Yumi realizes that while she has been busy worrying about measuring up to Sachiko, the other members of the rose mansion actually appreciate the difference that her personality brings to the play when she plays Cinderella. I think this is an apt way of showing that they've all taken a liking to Yumi just for being Yumi, and are not judging her in the same way that she is judging herself (the latter is actually stated relatively explicitly). Yumi's feelings about being accepted into this circle are, imho, well expressed in the last lines of chapter 5 (I took a quick look at the translation for this - I don't think it's as eloquent about it but I think you'd still get the same idea).