Honorifics
The new generation of Kiku Heaven brings in the scene some peculiar characteristics when compared to their parents with some of them making their appearance quite early. Most notable of all is perhaps the omission or the very rare use of honorifics in their daily speech -- which is considered rather rude when you come to think of it.

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Adversity is the Foundation of Virtue

III. The Ishikawas

At Ishikawa household mothers’ lives are hectic in a way; Kagero is always on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but Keiko with her infamous sobriety holds everything in check, and to her greatest delight his first-born, Daisuke, turns into a nice, sweet caring boy.


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