I am in no way defending those kids, I am just going to say what I thought here.
First, as I've said they're kids. Those children have not thought far about the consequences of their actions.
Second, they put blame on Endo because they got scolded. It is normal to point fingers. Besides, in their mind, they are blameless because it is just a funny PRANK..
Third, I think not all of them are that homophobic. I think it's some kind of peer pressure. Or kids going with flow on playing prank on an allegedly "gay" classmate. BUT that crush of him is certainly one big HOMOPHOBE..
Endo is the victim here, I know. It is just that I thought the black haired kid who spoke bluntly about that sensitive issue is one of those kids in school who always wanted to look superior..one of the ways to look that, is to make others look like a fool or to make fun of others..
I think it is just a childish prank that blew out of proportion and thus, traumatized our little Endo. The result was hurtful for the victim but they didn't really do it with the intention to traumatize or to destroy Endo's school life. It was unfortunate that their little heads didn't think about how their actions will affect others. They are stupidly childish and not a bit sensible.
My point is, the kids did bad, but there can be worse. Even so, I can't really hate them so much that I wish them dead. I can only hope that they grow up..!!
Let's face it. As kids, one way or the other... our action or words have hurt our friend/s unknowingly. But those times, we also felt pain esp. after we realize what we've done. Unless, you are the kind of loner kid, who never played with friends, you will never experience that kind of sorry feeling of running your mouth or going too far...
I see where you're going. And that comment of mine was just because of how mad I was of their actions. (I'm not good with homophobics no matter how old or young they are. And those kids went too far). And that comment was meant to be a joke (and yes I know that's not a good joke and I really should think before I post shit).
Well, I'm not a loner and played little childish pranks here and there but it never went as far as making one quit school. I don't know where you're from or what but when I was their age nobody ganged up on one student. Or if there was, at least one or two people will try to stop them and realize what they're doing is wrong. One can't justify an action just because they're "kids". Okay let's say that those kids didn't know that their prank was going too far, but they should have realized it as soon as the kid they're ganging up on stopped going to school. But NOO, they just blamed him for their scolding as soon as they saw him again which was a dick move btw. Honestly, I don't care if they're kids or not. They did something wrong and should be corrected.
And really though, why am I arguing here. They're not even real. But yeah, I get your point but I just can't stop hating them. I'm sorry. I know that the bullying was exaggerated for story but damn does this really happen in a school setting? My former school tolerates (others accepts) gay and lesbian so there really isn't many cases of bullying here.
You make some excellent points here. One must also consider that this takes place in Japan. A country not especially known for its tolerance of homosexuality. Discrimination is as common as cat shit in a litter box there. With the declining birth rate, even the government tries to stall LGBT groups from educating the public. So, of course children will carry the prejudices of their parents in a situation like that. Homosexuality is actively discouraged and even condemned in schools, a person can be fired for no other reason than that they are homosexual, police look the other way when a domestic violence call comes from same sex couples, they have NO protection, rights or real acceptance. Homosexuality is seen as little more than a novelty there, like it's a kink or a fetish, rather than an intrinsic part of a person's being. When you get right down to brass tax, finding someone who ACCEPTS homosexuality in Japan is like hitting the lottery.
I'm still pissed about his middle school classmates I just want to burn those fucking homophobics until they turn crispy. Like seriously, they still wonder AND blame endou for quitting school? Like bitch fuck you