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All the main characters were great! I read this bc of the bl tag but I didn’t mind it being so subtle since the plot is actually really good at dealing with the supernatural genre.
Love Mikado and him being all scared, because who wouldn’t after seeing all those shit. He lived a life thinking he wouldn’t be able to tell anyone about his abilities and being anxious since childhood, and now having people by his side who’s ‘like him’ and being more confident with himself as time goes is so nice to see. Like being queer in a place where you’re outcasted, you feel the comfort of having people who understands your struggles. So I feel for him more on this one.
Hated Hiyakawa at first because he wasn’t respecting Mikado’s boundaries and is manipulating of him in the early chapters. But as we follow through his character, we realize that he really doesn’t know what boundary even means. He’s never thought how to feel or express himself, being treated like a god of some cult as a kid. Doesn’t excuse what he did but we understand why he is who he is. He’s learning to open up more at the last chapters with Mikado.
I also like the focus on Erika struggling to comprehend when ppl like Saeko and her classmate asked “Are you okay?” showing that she’s never experienced being really cared for. Made me glad that she’s now surrounded by people who can support her. And thank god his relationship with Sakaki is like an older brother. I’ve read enough mangas who makes these types of characteristics romantic so I’m relieved it didn’t go that route.
Keito didn’t have too much story but everytime he’s there, is so pleasant because he’s more of a counselor. Not being an actual fortune teller but still able to guide his clients. That’s what he does most. He helped Mikado know that what Hiyakawa’s doing was forceful. Him telling Erika that it wasn’t normal for her not to have a proper adult to protect her. And talking to the kid Hiyakawa for what seemed like an eternity and being patient. Makes you wonder what he went through as a child.
It tackled a lot on what it means to be fear to hate and what it takes to be a good/bad person. What it means to believe. Since it’s not all black n white