According to Dr Yagokoro Eirin, in post #440878 : "Hermaphroditism. A phenomenon not uncommon to women of manga. The only sure way to treat this is to have sex. This condition is a physical manifestation of mental stress. Therefore, the method of treatment is to relieve that stress. In this case, the source of the stress is almost certainly a repressed sexual desire. Once you've identified the target of this desire and acted upon it, the associated stress will, naturally, vanish"
So, they wanted a kid, and somebody developed the necessary equipment. It's anime, after all
I think Washii has a point. Also, it makes sense Mio replaced her surname with Ritsu's surname as she is the "man" of the relationship. Mio probably gave birth to Kanade.
There should be more of this type of art work, no?
MezzoDragon said: Also, it makes sense Mio replaced her surname with Ritsu's surname as she is the "man" of the relationship.
That's not the view of it in Japan.
Over there, the one to take the other's name is determined by social/financial standing. The one of lesser standing gets adopted into the family of greater standing. This can go either way; if the man was of a lesser family, he takes the bride's surname.
We got married. The two of us will be building a nice, warm family. From here on, please take good care of us.
- Tainaka Ritsu, MioOne year later...Our household has grown with the arrival of a new family member! From here on for both the parents and child, please take good care of us.
- Tainaka Ritsu, Mio, Kanade