I have read this author’s other works like Haru ga Kita and Susumu and Minoru. Haru ga Kita was good cuz it faced hard subjects without degrading nor defending them. I thought this manga would be no different. I have yet to read Ore no Oniku-chan which is a sorta offensive title but that’s a different topic. But knowing that Masaki isn’t just some misguided delinquent, but a full on abuser makes any sentiment in this manga null and void. There was no true redemption pursued as I had no clue about his past misdeeds until I read the comments. I will go and read this author’s other manga, to confirm my thoughts I state here, but jesus, for an author who tries to actually handle things properly (from what I’ve seen) this is an insane thing to make.
Like, I have read my fair share of odd stories. However this one, is frustrating for a multitude of reasons but the biggest being the VERY clear high school uniform the uke wears, and not a single comment is made to confirm or deny if he’s of age. The entire time I sat confused because he didn’t look nor act like a high schooler yet was almost always in his uniform. Maybe it was just so it was easier to read him as a delinquent, but I’m not sure. Even weirder is how no one seemed to care. Also, the pacing was just odd. Like there was not a single reason for them to like each other. Also my biggest irk: how they met. Yes he says it was a whim, but like why? Like he saves a kid and is like let’s smash them? Weird story. Not the weirdest, but like don’t read this.
Arhrhejdjddjjdjdjdndndnd I really just wanted to read about an artist to fulfill some self insert fantasy, but god this was more than I expected! It’s beautiful all around 100% recommend!