Reading this continuation is like visiting old friends that keep messing up but there is still light at the end of the tunnel. I suppose Yuki needed to experiment a little more because he has always been waaaay too innocent and good natured for Hikaru. And Atori and Toohru are right for each other, I am glad Atori grew a little backbone in order to continue being with Toohru.
I am loving it, but you are right rape is bad no matter what mostly because I do not think it adds nothing good to the plot, a kiss would have been and a forcible hug would have contributed the same to the plot and maybe made it more romantic and less crude.
I hope you finish your thesis soon! (●'◡'●)ノ
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/14_sai_no_koi/
This is the story of the transfer student Shouta and the lady from the bus, cute. I think a happy ending is always lovely. Yes she is 10 years older than him but really, they are not real people so it is silly to get too passionate about the relationship. Relax is a manga. :)
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/game_over_mizutani_fuka/