Hadashi de Bara o Fume

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Poor Sumi Kitamura… Her irresponsible older brother Eisuke keeps bringing home orphans for her to take care of even though they can barely afford their own basic needs! Just when Sumi's financial problems become dire, wealthy Soichiro Ashida enters her life with a bizarre proposition: he'll provide her with the money she so desperately needs if she agrees to marry him. But can Sumi fool high society into thinking she's a proper lady? Moreover, is it worth giving up everything for this sham of a marriage?

Type

Manga

Related Series

N/A

Associated Names

Güllere Çıplak Ayakla Basmak

Hadashi de Bara wo Fume

Hoa hồng tình yêu (ĐN)

Hoa hồng đỏ (HĐức)

Stepping on Roses

Stepping on Roses Barefoot

نمشي على الورود حفاة الأقدام

ก้าวย่างบนดอกกุหลาบ

玫瑰契約

裸足でバラを踏め

Groups Scanlating

N/A

Latest Release(s)

N/A

Status in Country of Origin

9 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

N/A

User Reviews

Hadashi de Bara wo Fume by xfrommetoyou

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User Rating

Average: 7.4 / 10.0 (900 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.36 / 10.0

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Last Updated

April 7th, 2025 6:26pm PDT - 8 months ago

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Genre

Drama Historical Romance Shoujo
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Author(s)

UEDA Rinko

Artist(s)

UEDA Rinko

Year

2008

Original Publisher

Shueisha

Serialized In (magazine)

Margaret (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Viz (9 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #772

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Monthly Pos #1547

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3 Month Pos #2647

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6 Month Pos #3341

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Year Pos #3973

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On 1977 completed lists

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Who thinks that Sumi and Nozumo are siblings?

13 years ago

Chapter 55 -Spoilers-

14 years ago

Rinko Ueda to End Hadashi de Bara wo Fume in Japan

14 years ago

[spoiler] ch 52

14 years ago

blinded by love ( spoilers)

14 years ago

User Comments [ Order by usefulness ]

GUILTY PLEASURE.

by infinatexlove
15 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

The characters are cliche'd. And stupid. And one is creeepy and sinister as hell. It's passionate, sometimes over passionate. "I'll hire you" type plot with constantly increacing rivals for the main character's affection. A tsundere guy. Love love love everywhere. But I am hooked on this sickly sweet wrap up of insanity. I remember thinking, "GOD THIS MANGA IS HORRIBLE" and grinning as I continued onto chapter after chapter, it was dirty good fun. (Not dirty like sexy-dirty. But it does have some of those elements of force that are commonly cliche'd.) It pushes cliches to such a limit that it is totally original.

A good manga if you want to just loose yourself to angry, adoring, crying, absolute girliness, it reminded me of when I read my first real shoujo manga, and can bring veteran shoujo romance manga readers back to those feelings as well.

Not really recommended for a first time reader, for you'll just keep on looking for the same insane passion as you go on reading different mangas, but fail to find it. A good dirty-secret manga. Intense. I could read it over again and just go crazy over the insanity of it all. Oh and, historical feel is a plus.

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very entertaining

by blackknight
15 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

I loved Tail of the Moon, and so far I like this one a lot too. The characters are cute and stereotypical, but that's ok. Yes, the main female character is a bit dumb, but she was after all, pulled from the gutter by the main male character. She was uneducated and a bit out of touch with the real world - so she's going to be a bit dumb. Even the mangaka said in volume 1 that she chose to do a formula story. I think she's handling it well. I'm guessing this will turn out a little like Tail of the Moon where the girl learns and developes out of the beginning phase by the end of the story. The characters are good in this one. They have depth in the fact that one minute you love them and the next you want to slap them upside the head. This type of emotional response makes for a good read. If you have no emotional response to characters in a story, then they weren't developed properly. This manga is worth reading. The artwork is very nice as well.

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It was good.

by choirin
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

I admit there are good scenes and character development in this series, but there's a limit as to when Sumi (the female lead) would fall trap to Nozomu's plans to take her everytime. At first it was okay, but now it's just really annoying.

I do like Souichirou, but Sumi can be such an idiot to the point of exhaustion. Perhaps, like others, only the art is what keeps me from dropping this series. 😐

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Limit

by thebikernun
16 years ago

Rating: 6.0 / 10.0

There is a limit to how dumb a person can be. The female lead makes me want to slap her and the story takes a turn for the worse on more than one occasion because of her lack of common sense. The art is the one big selling point of this manga for me.

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change of heart its OK

by meganoloso
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

I just can't read any more. The main girl, sumi, is just too annoying. I think her personality is exaggerated and I agree Joziess for the most part. If the manga was a short manga and ran for maybe 2-3 volumes, then I would finish it. However, it is ongoing and has 5 volumes already so I don't really want to spend the time on it. I won't rate it though because I have only read one volume.

Edit: I decided to start volume 2 and I haven't been able to stop reading it. So far, the story is okay and is getting more interesting. I think you have to be in the right mood to read this manga. I guess right now, I feel that it is okay.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Couldn't do it.

by Joziess
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

At first, I was hooked onto the manga. The storyline was cute and I thought it wouldn't be another one of those typical cliche shoujo manga. But, I was wrong. The characters are all just idiots and the author makes a miserable attempt to make the main lead to seem insightful.

Here is an example of why: It might have a slight spoiler, but I'm pretty sure that spoils no further than chpt. 6.

The blonde guy,Nozomu is in a stressful situation where he has to take over the family business. He obviously doesn't want to do it, but feels obligated to do so. This indeed is a heavy burden on his part, especially because he has to do this all by himself.

Now, the main female lead waltz's into his room and gives him the best piece of advice she could, which was also probably the authors attempt at making the main lead seem insightful. What she basically said to him was "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that, but if I were you I wouldn't be stressed at all because I would be rich and have a big house to live in. Don't sweat it, man. See? your problems so insignificant compared to mine." Then, he immediately blushes and falls in love with her.

I honestly cannot understand why that would help reduce his stress or make him feel better in any way. I think any normal person of his age would think "Do you really understand the kind of situation I'm in right now? You idiot, don't mash my problems with yours."

Conclusion:
Granted, the storyline is a cute one. I would actually like to read 1 or 2 more with a similar plot, but the flaw of the story is just to noticeable for me to continue this manga. The characters are too idiotic and the dialogue isn't too great.

One more thing, the emotions and expressions all seemed forced and unnatural.

... Last updated 16 years ago

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Not just another shojo...

by Riiko52
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

The art is soft and cute. The story is unrealistic, but not i a bad way. It has good humor and is very charming. It is a typical shojo manga for the most part, but has some very interesting plot twists that addict you. And before you know it, the characters have their claws in you and you will want more!

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Recommended~

by goal
16 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

This is a shoujo about falling in love after getting married for money. This has all the right elements and it a good read so far. I am hoping the mangaka continues to work on this for quite some time because this has the potential to be an excellent shoujo manga.I do hope the mangaka takes her time and continues to develop the story and romance. I am enjoying the chemistry between the main couple and am looking forward to more.
The art is right up there so the main characters are quite appealing and attractive. The character development is good. The plot has enough depth to be realistic. The story is constantly improving and deepening. There is drama and also a developing romance.

There arent enough long good romance shoujo's around showing romance development between a married couple.We need more manga's exploiting this subject!! I would also recommend Hapi Mari to those readers who like this manga. It is also about two people marrying for other reasons(money) and focuses on their developing romance.

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Improves Drastically Later On

by xfrommetoyou
16 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

In the beginning, it started off as the typical "cliche shoujo" where the guy is some heartless bastard, and the girl is all "perky and happy".
But, the shoujo does have its good points. There's a plot twist later on, and it REALLY keeps you wanting to know more. Also, the character development is really good. We start to learn more about the guy's past, and begin to understand more. AND, he begins to change - slowly, through his interactions with Sumi 🙂 Serious fangirl moments ! xD
Plus, the art is gorgeus, as you can see from the cover >D It may seem a bit childish at times, but the facial expressions are conveyed pretty well.

I recommend you to read this if you have time to kill or looking for a good manga!
If you've only read up to ... the first volume or second volume, and unimpressed - then, you should try picking it up and reading it till volume 3-4. Then, you can make your choice. Cause, volume 3-5 - best volumes hands down.

--currently up to volume 7; chapter 50 and waiting for the next chapter ;D

... Last updated 14 years ago

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tehnically good..

by jcie069
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

well, its good. no, its great! but whenever i read this chapter after chapter i feel disgusted or some sort. i've quite into heavy plot, and i really like those. but this? really, can't explain and if you think about it, it really doesn't have heavy plot...i like it. but its not fun reading it.

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