milkcos

this is such an interesting take on the rofan genre. usually, it's always reinforcing classism and highlighting the fact that nobles are inherently better than commoners no matter what. while this story is still about nobility, it doesn't ignore the basis of the setting, namely that the things that prop up "nobility" are tools of oppression. even philanthropy, no matter how well intentioned, is still a way for wealthier people to reinforce their superiority. al (crown brother prince) is so intensely sympathetic, as he had a mental breakdown bc he was without a support system and tugged in every which way due to his role as a public figure. some of the writing is still a bit clumsy, but everything is pretty thought out and seems to have a coherent message.

the only real note i have on this story is that it should have been a butch x butch story instead of the fem x fem story we got.

ngl yumeka saying that she was going to win the winter cup like that kinda ticked me off? especially considering that she was like, of course i picked it back up easily, i'm a natural. it felt like a continuation of their past relationship, where yumeka treats chi like she's either not as good at her but amazing because she still puts in effort. idk it feels condescending. ofc i'm just being uncharitable bc i think yumeka's kind of a bad friend to chi, but the point still stands.