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I actually agree with you, mainly in long running series the addition of a “conflict character” is always poorly done and is always a non problem aside from oh no.. the other one is getting jealous ohhhhh noooooo. Blatant love triangles always deter me from so I don’t have any real suggestions, but good on you bringing it up ╮(￣▽￣)╭
I'm glad I am not the only one like most of these long running series add a poorly done second love interest and most of the time I like what was the point of added them in the story.
Ok so like I never really start topics I just interact with other one. So i have this really big pet peeve about how in yaoi if there is a love triangle or if the protagonist gets a new love interest they never build up their character. Like they come have one moment with the protagonist and then just like disappear. Like I know they wont end up with them but its nice to see a love triangle and see how their feelings progress throughout the whole triangle.
Ok so like for example in Junjou Romantica when they added Kyo Ijuuin as a possible love interest for Misaki(or at least they was trying to) and they barely had any interaction at all he kinda just disappeared. Then you got Devils' Temptation Alek is supposed to be the added love interest cause Hyun originally liked him anyway but like Alex is just mean to him and their relationship isn't going anywhere at all.
I know I'm overreacting but I thought the point of having a second love interest was to spice up the main couples relationship with each other but it feels kinda dry if they only mainly have an interaction with one person I also like having my debates about who the protagonist should choose but the love triangles be so lack luster I can't even do that.
What do you guys think?
Also if you know any good yaoi's with love triangles pls tell your recommendation.