Oushi

OMG SAME. started reading this to find out why everyone talk shit about him but now i'm like????he's so nice and considerate and respectful? they look so nice together and care about eachother what's wrong with people

REAL. I personally don't ship him with Yuki, but I can respect his character. He's just a very realistic character with flaws and I love those type of characters that FEEL human.

Yeah, I'm with you on this. I'm also not shipping him with Yuki but he's a good supporting character and I actually hope he finds someone.

Harmless?

I understand why Oushi's character can seem harmless or sympathetic on the surface, especially when contrasted with more overtly aggressive second male leads. However, when his behaviors are analyzed more closely in context, they are not “harmless.” His ableism and desire to "protect" the female lead due to her disability removes her autonomy. Regardless of his intent, this impulse to control comes from a deeply problematic mindset. Forcing his confession on her against her clear discomfort and boundaries is still a bit manipulative, even if not as aggressive as some other love interests. He disregards consent. And his jealousy and entitlement to her attention is not harmless. Unrequited feelings do not justify policing her choices or demanding reciprocation. And his infantilization of Yuki and deaf people in general. While he may not seem a "bad person" at first glance, his actions show very real issues around power and control in relationships. While not a villain, Oushi displays entitled behaviors that mirror instances of men pressuring women despite rejection and discomfort. He is not harmless.

I understand feeling that Oushi seems nice on the surface, but his specific actions towards Yuki contradict that. Simply calling him "respectful" and "considerate" doesn't align with how he actually treats her. He persistently pursues Yuki despite her lack of interest - that's not respectful of her consent. Grabbing her wrist to stop her from defending Itsuomi just because of his feelings- is a clear violation of respect and consent. That's an entitled, inappropriate escalation. Especially when it’s her way of communicating. Regardless of seeming like a nice person overall, his treatment of Yuki specifically involves repeated boundary crossing and lack of care for her consent. That's why readers critique him - his actions towards the female protagonist are rightfully called out as problematic and concerning attitudes that reflect entitlement. So while wanting to see the good in him is understandable, it doesn't negate the critiques of his behavior based on his actual treatment of Yuki. His actions matter more than his intentions in assessing if he is truly respectful, considerate and relationship material for the Yuki. Which, he isn’t.

I think he would be good with Izumi (the girl with the dog Mint)

No way u left this im going to quickly reread and get back to u and give u my thoughts, but if this turns out to be a full on argument and not a civil debate then ill just not respond back. just leaving that info there

I FORGOT ALREADY