- it's coz people enjoy reading about these characters that's why, and some do go into these works for the plot believe it or not, if it's just gay porn that you're after then just watch an actual gay porn-- it's efficient, direct to the boombayah and you don't waste time investing in the plot only to feel frustrated in the end. Only people who read this for the smut justify these "twists" as fine coz it's "only fiction", of course you don't mind coz the thing that you were after was not affected at all. And before you can say, it's just cartoons, so what? people get attached to specks on some random walls just coz it reminded them of a familiar shape or something, it's human nature to care, nothing absurd about that.
Different people have different reasons for being triggered too, some are just very sensitive when it comes to these topic, some felt betrayed by the inexplicable diversion of the character that they were rooting for, and some like me are just pissed for the sudden shift of the tone that in no way supported everything that happened throughout the story- had the author given even just 1 sensible reason why the naive ml would take that course of action, I might've still understood and justify it for the plot, say the ml did it coz he thought the mc was playing him for his body- this would make the motive sexual, so him SA'ing mc would be punishment based on what the mc was supposedly after (but in the story he only knows that the mc played him for money and for laughs), or maybe if the ml was actually an incel in disguise who's just nice because he wants something in return and when it wasn't given to him, he lashes out, sure that can be something, but again, in the story, even his standoffish side was still due to his sheltered nature, he's genuinely childish, no way could he have that malicious intent from the get go, he didn't even want to do it bareback coz he feared it would hurt the mc, and now he's suddenly thrusting into him until it bleeds? it would be more believable if he punched him to a pulp instead, coz punching someone is a common course of action when you're angry, so it could be something that he picked up and adapted.
All of these are why the backlash for this story has been strong so far, it's not simply coz there was a rape scene (although it is a big concern) it's also because the author disrespected the understanding and trust of their readers by pulling this crap at the last minute too.
I read a comment saying that the reason why the rape "plot" was pushed's coz it's so normalized in k-fandoms/stories? I read the raws for this work on a k-site before coz I wanted to see the author's note if there was one (none yet at that time), and so far the comments that I saw were also pissed off by the direction that the author went with. I could just be wrong coz I only used a translator app, and maybe they were using slangs, i dunno, but can anyone confirm if this is true? is that really what the market there demands? SA plotlines? just seems lazy and a complete waste of talent if so.
- but one that's more in line with the author's other works, or better yet make it a full blown psychological one, bitches like that should be fucked senseless so they know what it's like to be treated like that, seeing him descend to a complete mind break would be so satisfying. I don't get why authors use nice bottoms who are actually likeable in their SA plots, when they could very well use trash characters like this one.
Weep and eat dust those who give this a low rating just coz the bottom's not the buff dude, there's literally a gazillion of those works out there on top of Bara which feature like 90% of those character type that fr looks like they're just f'ing themselves lol. And if it's just boobs that you're after then why not just read straight hentai or futa, daheck's so good about lumps that look so inflated it might as well be tumor, I like the natural looking pecs for men and perky chests for women, but the beefy ukes or fls in most smuts really do have their tits hanging so low, it feels like it'll pop so hard when you prick it with a needle lmao.
I get that of course that's just ya'll preference, but these too are also our preference, twink bottoms tend to be whiny bitches most of the time, or simps, or annoying virginal pricks, a dominant one like this is a treat, just waiting for more chapters and hoping that the plot for this one is also good and not a let down.
That was so fricking sudden and unnecessary, if anything the seme's character profile usually go for the ghosting/silent treatment when hurt, most naturally happy-go-lucky people tend to be like that a lot irl since they're oblivious and and realizing that they'd been played would make them to want to cut contact with the object of their hurt/shame, NOT overpower them via SA (these usually occur with the repressed types instead), specially since there was absolutely no prior indicator showing him with violent tendencies (he's just built huge), my guy wasn't even the possessive/obsessive type before this fiasco, he was also open to talk to the uke's ex and was immune to his attempts at making him jealous saying the uke is still with him, he just got ticked when the ex changed gears by convincing him that the uke does not love HIM instead.
I dunno if it's the author or editor who had this bright idea but it definitely felt like a fish outta water chapter, and choosing that for a season finale when lots of readers can drop it? how bold. Anyway, I'll stick for a while with this and see how the author pull it off, Driver's high had a similar downpoint too and I was sure to drop it, but then it ended beautifully, hoping for the same redemption here.
- because what even were those conflicts and resolutions? it felt so sudden and unsatisfying, it even seemed like it didn't matter considering everything was resolved by the gramps in the background; also the angst part about the uke not wanting to drink the seme's blood did not make much sense coz it happened AFTER seme cried about the thought of him not being needed anymore.
Honestly felt like author just liked creating a BL about a vampire x hitman and enjoyed it too much then suddenly remembered that they have to give it some drama and plot so they just threw those things together lol, they could've just went full throttle with the fluff tho since it worked great, but then again it might've been the editor's choice too in order to serialize the story more, which makes sense now that there's apparently a second volume to this - I just hope that one has a better conflict/resolution arc.
Seme is too persistent and never gives up on uke, acted like a creep around him (w/c some readers might look past due to his face card) and was not reflective of his actions and implications to the other boy's life, and then he kinda blackmails him to answer his feelings or lose him as a friend. Uke is more realistic in terms of his reflection and realization (considering he was straight) but too fickle and sometimes oblivious, it's an odd blend of being strong headed and a pushover which does not work. Meh for me, not much chemistry for me to continue reading the sides. The novel might be better and give more insight to the development of their relationship tho.
It's so easy to pull a plot armor in order to have the main couple go all the way and they can defo draw smoking smut if they want to as well, BUT the author was really consistent with the lore and personality of the character that they made their physical contact a process, one that's still ongoing until the very end since the uke's constitution is really a unique one, there was no sudden exception, everything that they have, they worked for together - from gaining friends, to getting him used to arousal, they're so likeable.
I also like that though the side couple were given spotlight they never overshadowed the main one and was just on the sidelines all throughout, there's so much potential for them and I like their pairing as well. I do hope the author continues with a sequel for them (that way we also get a glimpse of the main couple in this story as a side couple instead hehe)
but I also can't help seeing the ML looking like the love-child of his aunt and that other Alpha friend in the sequel story LMAO, specially that last panel of him panting, yeah for sure that boy's the seme in this one (I know, I know the characters are underage now but it's fiction and we'd most likely see them grow eventually, plus it's Fargo cmon it'll be an even bigger plot twist if this actually continue to be shounen ai to the very end, IF it continues to have a regular run and not a short one like the sequel)
On another note, what was the author cooking by dragging back the maternal grandma to this plot? That character was and is a POS, her reconciliation attempt is not enough for the way she treated and left the MC's mom in the main story, and now she's getting chummy with the husband and son? should've ended her participation in the main story as is.
Also to the uploader who bulk released the chapters in one day, thank you so much for giving sustenance to plebs like me hahah.
check out author's other work-- Kikonsha Desu Kedo, Nani ka? the uke is beefy and has the same vibe as the 2nd ML here, even has the same character design, except his hair is darker and he has no mole, plus artstyle is a bit different since it's one of the author's earlier works. It's just a bit awkward and silly for me to see the younger version of his father as having a strong resemblance to the Main ML here LMAO.