As expected I get downvoted for stating uncomfortable truth without even hating on the manga (￣∇￣") Just fyi I rated this manga 4/5 so I like it quite a lot but it's okay to admit that the story you like isn't perfect...
wait how old is the ml????
He's in high school, I saw someone in comments saying he's 17
Checked it again myself and yes, in first chapter ML said he's 17 years old
I’d say yeah I do still here with you regardless, but he is an under he’s 18 he was 18 when they met because it was the last year Alamos close to the end of the year. I think I don’t remember but I’m pretty sure he was 18 not that gives it or makes it any better. I just would’ve prefer if he wasn’t in high school in general he could’ve been a custodian at college and that would’ve been completely fine though I would say that his general character would’ve had to been elevated So he would have to been changed a bit
I thought he was 18 in the official because he was in his last year and because of how age works over there, he would’ve been 18 but this is not me defending. This is just clearing up a fact that I know I’m just going to go back and double check though.
ik i have no qualms apart from this. they could’ve made him a college student or smth. why does he have to be a high schooler? if it was reversed (uke being the younger one), i think ppl would see more of a problem with it. and this is coming from someone who loves this manga a lot. whenever i re-read this, i just pretend he’s of age for my sanity.
Ikr, it's a pity because otherwise it's one of most wholesome and healthy relationships in omegaverse, and one of most respectful alpha MLs. I agree that him being an alpha and top is also one of possible reasons why many readers choose to ignore the issue, unfortunately double standards are often strong in BL community.
I agree, even with an age gap the ML could’ve been a bit older… like the story wouldn’t even have changed if the omega was hired as a custodian for a college haha. And it means Hayato would’ve had more years to mature instead of being a dad right outta high school lmao.
I made a comment about their conflict resolution in one of the chapters that didn’t sit right with me and got downvoted, I guess ppl like their comfort manga so much that even slight criticism from OTHER FANS get disliked to oblivion lmao
I admit that I enjoy how healthy this pairing is and like the overall plot, but I still need to point out that the alpha ML being underage makes me uncomfortable. Let's be real, the author could've easily adjusted the setting to make them both adults. After seeing how many BL mangakas get scolded for underage characters on a regular basis, I can clearly see that this one gets a free pass simply because the pair is cute. It's alright but it's still a double standard, not to mention high rating of 9.7 when other mangas get downvoted for the very same reason. I guess it's the same with other controversial themes where some mangas are being hyped while others scolded despite being in fact similar. Again, I have nothing against Kiraide Isasete, just don't wanna pretend that the issue doesn't exist at all.