Can we just appreciate the fact that they're switchers and there's not really any fuss in-comic about it?
So rare...
One of the reasons why I love it so much!!!!
Indeed rare and soo great. More comics should be like this
This webtoon was probably written by actual gay man who knows how things work, rather than "fujoshi"
That's a very good point, actually.
Kinda sounds like the dad here is a heavily closeted gay (or maybe bi) with a lot of deep-seated insecurities about it.
But damn I love this story. I'll wait forever for it, but I really hope it doesn't get dropped!
You've done good, Xei, and there are a lot of us who really appreciate your efforts despite the vocal jerks who nag you about posting free content. I'm sorry it got to this point, but I hope you still keep on enjoying the comics!
Thanks for everything you've done up to this point! (=・ω・=)
had no idea people would flame someone for doing something for them. good grief. sorry you had to go through that, and i hope that it will stop. if people persist in bothering you because you stopped, PLEASE report them. bullying in any form is not ok.
This is one of the few comics where I can read through the rape scene and not hate it SOLELY BECAUSE the one who was raped decided he was fine with it and that he was equally at fault, AND because the one who raped didn't intend to do it and is desperately trying to make amends. I really appreciate this.
The bar is on the floor...
I mean I personally read rape scenes in manga as fictional pieces and acknowledged that the scenes can be problematic but still be part of an interesting story.
In this case, rape did happen, just like the many other Yaoi manga on this site. Tsugumi has a very interesting perspective of his position as an omega. He believes it is a part of him that he can repress solely with willpower. This maybe a deep-seated issue that stems from his fear of being powerless as an omega in heat. So what does he do? He doubles down and refuses to acknowledge his weakness when it clearly puts him in danger.
When we say, “oh this rape was bearable to read in comparison to other manga” it kinda gives the impression that rape can be distinguished by the victim’s psychological state after the fact. While some victims may refuse to accept they were forced, it seems to rely on a pretense being raped is a sign of weakness/is dependent on the victim’s actions, not the perpetrator’s.
I feel bad for Megumi too because he also didn’t consent to being locked in a room with an omega in heat. But at the end of the day, Tsugumi was forced to something he wouldn’t do had he not been in heat.
I don’t mean to attack you or anything, just reading a lot of the comments makes me realize how this manga is making us think more about consent and sexual assault. It’s worth lengthy comment imo.
Well said. Really zeroed into what bothered me about op's comment, plus some character insight.
(The bar really is on the floor tho, let's face it.)
But yea, I worded my comment poorly. What I meant when I wrote that is so many comics just treat rape like it's nothing, whereas this one doesn't (and that goes DOUBLE for omegaverse). It just bothers me so much when it's like, rape > love??? with no real discussion on the gravity of the events, you know? I don't like how normalized rape is - in BL manga especially. That makes this a really nice change.
But I actually really love both characters here for being very unique in their thoughts about the situation as a whole. The alpha is particularly interesting because he tries so hard not to give in, carries around condoms, morning after pills, and omega suppressants JUST IN CASE so he can be responsible. That's really cool especially in light of the story around his mom. He tries to make things right in his own way.
Yeah, it's refreshing! I feel the same. It's why I'm sticking around despite my criticisms. I appreciate that you took the time to clarify what you meant.
Thank you too! I do need my word choices pointed out to me from time to time. Gotta raise my self awareness. (⊙…⊙ )
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Sanada isn't a scumbag. It looks like he just freaked out when he realized he liked Itanaga in a sexual way, lashed out and regretted it afterwards. The comic ends up pretty fluffy with a couple of dramatic moments (that are needed cuz these two have conversations that need to be had), but overall seems to resolve well. :)
I need the raws
Right!!!
there's a link in the comments somewhere. Just scroll down, you'll see them (you have to copy+paste the link in tho)
Some very valuable lessons are about to be learned by both of them, methinks.
I sincerely don't understand why all y'all are upset about the pacing. I think the pacing is excellent and Yuyang's slow decent into love is really sweet and feels natural.I like that there are additional things the author wants to discuss besides his romance, and they already give us amazing treats with the extras (like that one of LiHuan and Yuyan post-manga where they're basically married). I like that it's not some soap opera where everyone's sleeping with everyone, and sex isn't what drives people.
I mean, these two are getting together soonish and the manga updates regularly.... it's definitely not a Sekkaichi Hatsukoi. Now THAT'S a manga that's agonizing, and the characters regularly have sex. Like yeesh, relax a bit.
Mm Yeah the Seme seems a bit sketch, but like.... after looking at the raws it seems like he has a lot of trauma from another source. He's probably almost as broken as the uke is here. That's part of why he doesn't seem to uh, handle some of these situations in the best way.
I get the feeling that the tragedy tag is there for past events rather than future ones. Both of them have awful pasts. :(