History Manga / UmiNoMisaki

* ArtEvolution

* [[spoiler: APartyAlsoKnownAsAnOrgy:]] Near end of story, Nagi is told to go to the temple, where Maidens will wait for him. At first, its just standard singing and praying stuff. Then [[spoiler: they get drunk with something that might be either alcohol or drugs, and have and orgy]], which is still part of ceremony.

** [[spoiler: While the above example leaves some room for reasonable doubt, there's NO doubt that Shizuku and Nagi DO do it in chapter 96.]]

* TallDarkAndBishojo: Soyogi.

* TheWomanWearingTheQueenlyMask: The Maidens must act prim and mostly proper, within reason of their element and role in society. Thus Shizue restricted herself completely. Soyogi was a close second. Karin interacted with people on a daily basis and helped with farming but never became overly friendly with them. There was always a line no islander would pass over.

* AdultChild: Kisaragi, their teacher.

* AlternateCharacterInterpretation: Chapter 104 throws the characters actions and motivations into question.

** [[spoiler: Except, it turns out it actually does. KnightTemplar Shizuku seems determined to do MurderSuicide Ritual with Nagi. Moderately devout Soyogi mostly mopes about it, and does nothing. Only Karin who does not treat her island religion or traditions too seriously, actively tries to do anything to prevent ritual.]]

** [[spoiler: Its a first hint there is something wrong with her. Even if she genuinely loves Nagi (Karin belives she does not), that comes second to her duty of a Maiden]]

* CerebusSyndrome: It's starting about 100 chapters in.

** Shizuku spent most of her life isolated from everyone because of her position. She started to relax when Nagi showed up.

* DyingTown: Okitsushima island.

** [[spoiler: In chapter 96, Shizuku's probably the first girl to go ALL the way.]]

** While certainly possible, the girls have made it clear in no uncertain terms that they consider themselves in competition and aren't interested in sharing. In addition, Nagi himself has shown conflicting feelings about liking all three of them. Shizuku however, tells Nagi: "If you fool around with anyone but us, I won't forgive you.", implying "Marry Them All" is indeed quite possible. [[spoiler:Assuming one of them doesn't kill him in the Rising Dragon Festival.]]

* ThirdOptionLoveInterest : In addition to Three Maidens, Mike and Kirasagi, there is also [[spoiler: Rinne]]

* ArrangedMarriage: A multiple-choice arranged marriage, no less.

** Due to the upcomming "Rising Dragon Festival" this is again up in the air.

** While certainly possible, the girls have made it clear in no uncertain terms that they consider themselves in competition and aren't interested in sharing. In addition, Nagi himself has shown conflicting feelings about liking all three of them. Shizuku however, tells Nagi: "If you fool around with anyone but us, I won't forgive you.", implying "Marry Them All" is indeed quite possible.

* {{Reincarnation}}: Nagi, as part of AGodAmI.

* WhamEpisode : [[spoiler: Chapter 100 - Implies that Nagi and Rinne might become a couple]] Also a Cliffhanger.

* IkeaErotica: when Shizuku asks Nagi: "I ask of you to have sexual intercourse with me in this place". Less so when it comes to actual sex.

* WhamEpisode : [[spoiler: Chapter 100 - Implies that Nagi and Rinne might get together.]] Also a Cliffhanger.

** Played almost verbatim when Nagi, understanding this part of [[spoiler:Skizuku's]] relationship with her mother, tells her, "You've done well." [[spoiler: Shizuku]] breaks down into uncontrollable crying with the emotional release.

* WhamLine: In-Universe. When Kisaragi-sensei sees the girls on the day none of them are with Nagi, she asks them if they were "used women"[[hottip:*:had sex with Nagi]] [[spoiler:Karin and Soyogi yell they weren't. Shizue's silence is the WhamLine in this instance.]]

** [[spoiler: Recently Rinne also had one that may have caused a feminine NocturnalEmission.]]

** [[spoiler: recently Rinne also had one that may have caused a feminine NocturnalEmission.]]

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This manga provides examples of:

* WhatKindOfLamePowerIsHeartAnyway: Played straight and then subverted hard with Karin. Of the three Maidens, she has always been the most social, making "heart" her [[PersonalityPowers Personality Power]], but it left her feeling inferior to the others because the Maidens are supposed to be distant from the people of the island. Turns out that in a romantic comedy, HeartIsAnAwesomePower, making her a ''very'' serious contender for Nagi's favor.

** While certainly possible, the girls have made it clear in no uncertain terms that they consider themselves in competition and aren't interested in sharing. In addition, Nagi himself has shown conflicting feelings about liking all three of them.

* ReincarnationRomance: Nagi and [[spoiler:Rinne were lovers in one of his previous incarnations.]]

** Played almost verbatim when Nagi, understanding this part of [[spoiler:Skuzuku's]] relationship with her mother, tells her, "You've done well." [[spoiler: Shizuku]] breaks down into uncontrollable crying with the emotional release.