Aw I liked the story very much, I thought it was cute, but I can totally see where the critics are coming from. When Michiru just started showing up with a bunch of tattoos right after self-harming I was like "(⊙…⊙ ) okay....."
I thought the author focused on them as a couple, and forgot that couples are made of individuals that need development and unique personalities to beyond them as a couple.
Hopefully their next work will be better....... but translator prob won't be too eager to pick that up lol
I really didn't enjoy much their story, which is a shame. The art is great, the plot is touching, the uke is nice... but I just don't think he cares much for the seme - althought he himself believes so. I kept hoping the seme would just work his feelings out and leave. I am happy the uke got over his trauma, but he should look for someone he truly loves, instead of claiming he loves someone beucase he is loved by them.
I don't know, it just felt like there was a huge mismatch in the depth of their feelings which made me sorry for the seme.
Still, I understand why people enjoyed the manga. I just wished I could too ╥﹏╥
Kinda rushed at the end, the misunderstanding came out of nowhere, but it's a beautiful story overall. The way they both understood and helped each other to overcome their fear was so nice. I specially loved how, unlike most mangas, Sal didn't have to choose between his legacy/family and his foreigner lover - he manages to maintain both. Loved it, so refreshing.
Ah yes, a pair of dumb-dumbs. That is my cup of tea.