
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.
I’ve been having trouble reading BL/GL mangas of any genre let alone subverse/omegaverse after getting a boyfriend. They were all too unrealistic. Which I already knew but it became harder to stick with when it was all bad plots and assault. This is the first I’ve been able to read for awhile and it’s adorable. There is a bit of noncon but nothing dramatic especially for a BL. I also appreciate that they haven’t screwed and their relationship isn’t built on casual sex. 100% recommend!