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I could not have put it better. What adds to it for me as well is that within the stories the age gaps are mentioned at questionable as well. So it is also lot like the age gap is fine within the stories which just makes me question the decision even more. I do love the writing and the conflicts but there is always the part that doesn’t fully let me enjoy it and get into it
Unpopular opinion: It seems like Scarlet Beriko has a thing for significant age gaps in her works, this series the "Redeem" series plus several other of her stories. Mind you I buy her works and I absolutely love the art, storytelling, and plot development, but man the age gaps are a bit much, particularly where one of the characters is borderline a minor. It feels uncomfortable to enjoy it, and then the seme is depicted as somewhat a pedo (what kinda 39 yr old is attracted to a 19 yr old bruh plus he had his eyes on him when he was even younger ewww) . I just feel like a lot of her stories would be sooo much more enjoyable if the age gaps were smaller — it wouldn’t take anything away from the plot; in fact, it would probably enhance the reading experience.