Yoki Koto Kiku
The English language translation of the manga is published by Broccoli Books. Plot. The patriarch of the Nekogami family dies, and he leaves his fortune to his eldest grandson Sukekiyo. But Sukekiyo is off at war and if he does not return in 6 months, one of the younger grandchildren or Sukekiyo's fiancėe, Tamayo, will inherit the fortune. Triplets Yokiko, Kotosuke, and Kikuyo plot to take out Tamayo and each other in order to claim the fortune for themselves. Inspirations for the manga. Inugami Clan. "Yoki Koto Kiku" is a parody of , a mystery novel by  Seishi Yokomizo. "Inugami Clan" is one of many mystery novels featuring the detective . The story begins with the death of Sahei Inugami, the patriarch of the Inugami family. Instead of leaving his fortunes with his three daughters from three different marriages, Sahei leaves the family heirlooms yoki (axe), koto (Japanese zither), and kiku (chrysanthemum) to Tamayo Nonomiya, the granddaughter of his close friend. The will read by the family lawyer states that the grandson that Tamayo selects as her husband will inherit the family fortune. The battle between the three daughters and their sons, Sukekiyo, Suketake, and Suketomo begins. Reception . Carl Kimlinger feels the story's repetitiveness is highlighted in the book. Janet Houck described the work as a doujinshi of Inugami-ke no Ichizoku. Erin Finnegan felt that the manga wasn't funny. Brigid Alverson felt the ending was unsatisfying.