There are three wives. He doesn't take on the other girl as a wife. He just wanted to tease Koharu and get her to show her feelings.
explain to me how it isn't degrading to women so I can continue reading it. Please. I really like it, but it kills me that none of the wives are allowed to cheat...or at least have lesbian relationships with each other so I don't have to see Creepy McCringe Fuck's face EVERY time I start oogling their boobs.
Well they agreed to it. If it was forced yes it would be degrading. But they agreed and can leave at any time. They also aren't forced to do things they dislike. Ex: when they sleep together it's one on one. He doesn't get to have threesomes and even if he wants it if they don't he won't be getting any. As for cheating I don't see how that would make it fair. The girls all know about each other. There is no cheating there. The issue of adding a guy to the equation has not been brought up so its hard to say how it would go down. As for having lesbian relationships...that also has not been mentioned so it's hard to tell. But from what I've seen Ryu isn't the lord and master. They all have to agree or else there is conflict. This is why in the raws when Ryu breaks one of their rules for Koharu Madoka throws a tantrum.
you know what? this shit just isn't for me. I'm going to agree to disagree.
I've read a few stories about it, I get the understanding of it and the benefits all around. But to me, four wives to too much. That's just greedy and disgusting. Three is the limit for me. Two is ideal in a polygamous relationship. All but one of the stories I've read with polygamy have ended in one pairing being more attracted and connected than another within the same relationship. It's obvious why it turns out that way and I've always preferred monogamous relationships because of it.
It's just an inevitable feeling. To be connected with one soul only. It's like a pyramid of marbles. You can't invert it with your highest and most important tier filled with more marbles than the base. Everything will collapse. Sure, people aren't marbles, but simplicity truly is happiness. ╥﹏╥