Alright, so I read the raw for chapter 4 (the link is in page 4 of the comment section here more or less, will post it again at the end of the comment). I read that it was blocked in many countries, for some reason I was able to access and read it so I thought I would share about it until it's posted here if it's posted at all. I'm still a beginner with Japanese but I was able to get a good grasp of it, so correct me if I'm wrong anyone who's read it and knows Japanese better!!!
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The titan only enters half of his in Kouchi, telling him that more this time around is fairly impossible. He's very sweet all the time, telling Kouchi to tell him if it hurts or such and that he wants Kouchi to feel good. Kouchi tells Caius that it's probably hard on him that he's so small so it might be better for him to stop, but Caius tells him as if that's possible and that it feels good, that he's extremely happy with him. It ends with Kouchi telling Caius that he's feeling weird and well Caius sees just how much Kouchi is actually feeling it and they continue.
Since it's a sample (it seems it's only a preview of the whole thing before you buy it) that's all I was able to read but IT WAS GOOD. Here's the link once again if anyone needs it: https://book.dmm.com/detail/b410awvzr03237/?utm_medium=dmm_affiliate&utm_source=dmmrelease-994 ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
i thought it was a complete raws of ch4 but its only a free sample ;;
Same here! I realized it when it said sample but I did think they were complete raws :)
wasnt it too short to be considered as complete raws? also u have to buy the chapter (from the link u sent) so they def. wont post it completely in free reading
I had thought at first that it was like other websites I've seen raws in before, where the reading in itself is free. Considering the chapters are quite short too, I didn't think it was a sample until I read it hehe ╮(￣▽￣)╭
At first I didn't feel like reading this one as I read the comments about Sanada bullying him previously without even apologizing, but I cried so much reading it through.
Human beings are weak, cowards, and we have really bad sides to us. I'm not justifying what Sanada did when they were in middle school, but the way he repented all this time and the guilt he felt are so realistic. Specially during the phone call with his "friend", I sincerely felt his pain. When we were introduced to his POV, I had no heart to hate time at all. He didn't love Itonaga out of a sense of guilt, he simply felt guilty and hated himself for having acted that way to someone he loved but couldn't accept right away. They were young, so it makes sense he felt so panicked at the thought of loving another guy in a society where it's still "wrong" to do so.
Itonaga is an immensely precious being. He has such a beautiful soul, and I personally feel just how real he is through every action of his. The fact that he couldn't hate Sanada for suddenly acting roughly to him thinking it was because he noticed his love for him, adds so much to his character. He loved him, and he thought he was in the wrong for loving "a guy like him". None of us can say what he thought was wrong, that was his perception at the time. The way he grew and repented as well thinking he was okay even if Sanada was doing it out of guilt hurt me so much but it made sense he thought that way. I still don't like the fact that he thought of himself unworthy, but his self-confidence is really low and he's just one big kind human being. He'll grow from now on.
I could discuss it even more but I'd honestly never end, I'm pretty amazed at the way the mangaka depicted the human nature here. And the play and metaphor she added with the blindfold just made everything make even more sense.
I know many will not think like me but that's okay, we're all entitled to our own thoughts and perceptions. But it's been a while since I read something so simple yet that managed to bring out so much flavor with the characters. I can't wait for the second volume!
I was thinking also about how much implied self-loathing gay men are made to feel which is so damaging to kids in their developmental years. There's a reason why they deem it as closetted, it's either complete denial of what you actually are, or fear that others cannot handle what you actually are.
I've been able to empathize with both characters in this story, because growing up gay for a lot of people is still not easy. I'm just glad they were able to reconcile their thoughts with each other. You could see the character development in Sawada when that girl implied whether he was gay and he stood his ground vs his younger self who would have definitely caved to that pressure of being outed. He's still got some growing up to do, but at least he's trying to steer himself down the right path.
Japan is a great society in many areas, but this manga although subtle really outs the actual pain gay people (or lgbtq+ people as a whole I assume) have to go through. Like you said, it's extremely damaging for kids in their development years to be closed-off into all their possibilities and rights as human beings. This is society's fault, no other way around it. His family might have been more accepting who knows, but society won't.
Many complained that he never apologized, but they were SO WRONG. Not only did he apologize every time he could, that even Itonaga mentioned it, but like he told his "friend" through the phone "he could never apologize enough". Instead of apologizing and making Itonaga suffer more remembering such painful things, he opted for making him happy and feel as loved as he could. And I respect that decision very much so.
Like you, I was able to sympathize completely with both characters specially Sanada. I have a close friend who's gay and suffered so much through his early teens (we're both past 20 now) because he couldn't accept his sexuality. More like, he had always been told he should marry a woman growing up and have kids. I can't imagine the pain he had to carry for many years. He tried becoming "straight" but of course that didn't work at all. I won't say anymore, but he's happy now.
I'm very happy the way the mangaka handled this, and I'm so happy both of them are now truly happy and will work hard together from now on. I'm curious as to what volume 2 will offer, but I expect much more development!
Even if they had sex right on the spot and the captain didn't even ask about her or why she was truly there, she gave her consent for sex and even enjoyed it. She also said he's her type, so if she wanted to and the captain didn't have any problem either, then why isn't it fine? There was consent of both parties, and even used protection properly!
He's a very mannered and responsible man, even apologized like he should and let her stay there while everything settles down. I for once am curious to see what'll happen to her, and I don't mind at all that she was so high-spirited and accepted that she's in another world so easily ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
I'd advise you to read the novel alongside the manga (since there are only 3 chapters translated as well), it's much denser in information there. You get to see more POVs, specially Ursch's. You can know how much he actually loves Isabella and how much she means to him (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Where can I find it?!?!?!?!?! Σ(っ°Д °;)っ
AHHH IM SORRY I ACCIDENTALLY CLICKED THE DISLIKE BUTTON WHEN I MEANT TO PRESS THE LIKE BUTTON
No worries!!! Thank you for telling me ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
At the beginning, it was understandable that senpai acted the way he did since he was 1) homophobic (but learnt to be around Morinaga since he's important to him) and 2) has a really bad temper. Even when they started this type of "relationship not relationship", we could actually see some progress even if little by senpai. Now it's just too much, this is simply abuse from his part.
I can understand why he'd be angry that he's telling ppl about them, when senpai himself hasn't accepted the relationship (if you can call it that) yet, but that's NO EXCUSE for the way he treated him.
And even when he thought something might be wrong since Morinaga wasn't home yet nor did he contact him, he still decided to ignore it "because I'm still angry". I'm simply disappointed at this point.
Since like a volume or two ago I've wanted Morinaga to simply meet someone else, who would treat him the way he deserves. He's gone through so much, to go through even more because of senpai. It's been like what, 6? 7 years? since he fell in love with him. I know they'll end up together because at this point I don't think the mangaka would turn to other route, BUT GIVE MORINAGA HAPPINESS ALREADY GOD (╯°Д °)╯╧╧
Does anyone know if the translators are part of a scalanator group and have a website or discord group? I'd like to support them (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
Sorry, nevermind I didn't look close enough.
I haven't caught up yet, but I really wish Bina returned the emperor's feelings... I'm barely on chapter 23 but I don't want to drop it unreasonably... I'd like to know if there's good development as of yet? ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
Yup, definitely, there's very very good development ^^ Keep reading, it just gets better and better.
The main part and plot of the story is finished and currently in the special chapters that are being released they have an absolutely adorable kid
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it ヾ(☆▽☆)
Anyone knows if it has an english license? I would love to buy a hard copy of this ლ(´ڡ`ლ)