First I will say: I like Harada and how her works do not try to fluff up topics like these. And it isn't as if I'm fainthearted, but honestly the add-on to the scene felt a little... how do I say... overdone?
The whole reason I originally liked the scene was because there was horror, the greatest and thrilling kind, but also this was not too blatant and just enough feel to the scene. You could really let the imagination run wild. The whole mystery is gone and now it's so plain.
Think of it this way. These side stories are not stand-alones, they relate back to the main story. Senzaki and Tatsumi's presence will help to advance the main story's plot. This plot cannot be simplified to one point of view in order to be successful; it is a Psych genre as well as BL, so in order for it to accomplish anything there has to be more than one perspective in order to capture the twisted social atmosphere of the work.
There is an end goal to all of this, so let's try not to question Ogawa's intent too hard with these side stories.
I'm glad this chapter came up, especially in June. This is what it feels like sometimes, because in this world, especially in reserved places, it's pretty hard to be anything but straight. It's hard not be so freaking insecure and to accept yourself when everyone is telling you that there's something "wrong" with who you are. I feel like Old Xian did a slam dunk job in this aspect, it's so sad yet refreshing to see something so close to home.
Chapter 1: "Dude this is getting weird lemme just stop while I'm ahead." *turns to next page*
Chap. 2: *dies of laughter from the God Tool "Fag-nifying glass"*
Chap. 3: *my reaction to the Sex Quintet's introduction was like (⊙…⊙ ) .... (≧∀≦)
Chap. 4: "He done brought out the God Spear, shit just got real."
Yeah, this was definitely interesting, lol.
Enough about Twitter! Why are we caring so much about this??? Yeah, people got blocked, it sucks-- hell, I got blocked too. You guys are acting like she murdered someone in cold blood. She didn't personally curse you out of your name or disrespect your entire life, so get over it. Is talking about it going to get fans unblocked? And to all the empathizers, how is defending Ogawa's case tirelessly going to help her in any way? Sempai doesn't even notice us, and does not care. Nothing changes. So just read the dang manga and be happy. Jeez.
OMG when I first saw the notification for the update I thought "is mangago trolling me again -.-" but I loved this. So. Freaking. Much. Aki was so cute playing mama bird but Asami was just sooo awesome (& fine, hahaha).
It makes me wish that they could have their own little family for real.