To be fair, Sho lets Kento think he has other lovers. Also, I think the ‘eldest brother’ is supposed to be his dad. I think these lovers are equally crazy and a perfect fit
I'm not entirely sure how your reply relates to my comment, but I appreciate your input. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Part of why Sho ‘makes the decision’ he did for Kento was because Kento let him think he had other lovers. Had he known Kento valued him enough to remain faithful to him, maybe he wouldn’t have made that decision.
I'm referring to Sho's work, not his personal life. Kento and Sho's brother pushed Sho into modeling without considering Sho's distaste for the job and the industry. Which then leads to Sho's popularity, which leads to the rumours that Sho used to make Kento insecure, which lead to Kento pushing Sho away/running away from him, which lead to Sho's insecurity and panic, which lead to Sho's poor choices in showing his love. If, just once, someone - Kento specifically - had asked Sho what he wanted and allowed him to have a say in his own professional and personal future, Sho's attention seeking behaviour would have been curbed early on. Communication involves listening as much as, or more than, talking. One can't make decisions regarding what another NEEDS if one does not know, or just assumes, what the other person WANTS. Kento and Sho's brothers acted selfishly when they chose to disregard Sho's opinions early on. This had a snowball effect on Sho's attention seeking behaviour. Sho speaks and acts as he sees fit without considering how his words and actions affect those around him. I wonder where he learned that particular behaviour? If Kento and Sho's brothers had taken the time to listen to Sho's views, feelings and opinions and made an effort to discuss and consider them before making decisions... Well, there would not have been a story. Sho's personality was built upon the examples that Kento and Sho's brothers set.
This is precisely why I adore Kou Fujisaki sensei. She is an accomplished storyteller. I may not like the situation depicted, but I can't help but admire her ability to convey such nuanced psychology so eloquently.
I they were hard copy, they'd be in tatters by now. However, this is the one story that always leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I really feel bad for Sho's character. He's the victim of both of his brothers' selfish desires. The eldest, who raised him, ignored him and left him to be virtually raised by a neighbor (Kento) in order to carouse with his lovers and the middle brother has used him as his cash cow, disregarding the fact that Sho can't stand doing it. Even Kento makes decisions for Sho based on his own selfish insecurities and fears of abandonment. Sho's feelings are never once considered. It's really no wonder he has such a lousy and rebellious personality. He's always been utterly ignored as a person. It really makes me sad every time I read this story.
For that reason, I admire Fujisaki-sensei's talent for storytelling. Even after reading this countless times, sensei's words still convey the sadness and helplessness of Sho's circumstances as the reason behind his bratty and possessive actions. I don't think I will ever get enough of sensei's works.