They do look a bit fish-eyed in some panels (ba dum tss) but what a lovely couple.
I like how their personalities compliment each other. One who's a bit slow but adamant on knowing the truth and another who likes to keep things to himself but doesn't let pride get the best of him.
The communication is so wonderful and their love for each other is even more wonderful! What a wonderful little story. Wouldn't mind seeing a sequel about these two buggers.
I don't say this often because I'm a dumb dense fuck most of the time but called it. I knew there was something fishy about the boss.
Now the question is, did Ririko know the father was the boss and in order to protect the child, she lied about the who the potential fathers were?
Either way, still extremely irresponsible and selfish move on Ririko's part despite the motivation.
I think she knew Sen liked Touma and it was the only way of getting them together. Yeah, she probably didn't fancy the idea of the child being part of the Yakuza world, but I don't think her thoughts about that were too deep. It was mostly the matchmaking part.
If she really does know the guy liked the other guy, it doesn't make sense why she cheated on him for the other. That's just cruel. Unless she knew after she cheated on him, but I've seen no indication of it yet (or maybe I need to reread.)
But for now, I genuinely don't think she's that kind.
In Touma's memory (I think it's ch 8?) she shows that she's totally oblivious to the fact that she and Sen were supposed to be a monogamous couple - she's used to sleeping around and she genuinely believed that Sen wouldn't mind if she went about with that lifestyle.
Ooh, I completely forgot about that detail.
But nonetheless, if she knew Sen liked Touma, I don't get why she would sleep with Touma specifically even if she thought they were in a open relationship? That feels off and cruel to Sen still.
But I do see now how one would think she's trying to matchmake them (in such an odd way) to try to make up to Sen especially.
However, I do standby the idea that she is still very irresponsible and selfish. Matchmaking aside, she still roped two unsuspecting people whom she had no contact with for quite some time with her baby affairs.
I hope I'm making sense? I apologise for the tangent.
Nah, you're making sense. I just feel that during that chapter she kinda sensed that Touma maybe liked Sen just before Sen arrived, and maybe she put two and two together after they were finished. Definitely not saying that's the case, and yeah, considering her attitude to her child, she was a very me me me person.
Agreed, agreed.
Agreed, agreed!
Honestly, Yasu carried this entire manga despite him being barely being there. That snarky despicable man.
I genuinely felt like this manga should've been a found family type rather than, whatever the hell happened here. Didn't felt romance anywhere, probably sexual? Sure, it's shown. It's implied but romance? Eh.
Though, echoing previous comments, the sexual tension is unwarranted. Just because it's there, doesn't mean it should be.
Not that I really care about who tops who or whatever. But I can't stop laughing at the idea that his hair changes depending on which position he takes in bed.
I like to think his hair has a mind of its own and goes straight up whenever it gets a premonition like "Yeah, we're topping today boys, time to whip out the Johnny Bravo hairdo." It's such a goofy ass hairstyle.
That director is so terrible, how come his parents haven't disowned him yet? That poor excuse of a man shouldn't have any power at all. He's like one of those directors who insists to make their actors suffer so the movie would be "authentic", it's terrible.
I don't understand why at this point the play crew didn't try to find another director or walk out even.
You have no idea how thankful I am that you picked this up. I've been praying for an update for this manga for quite some time now but no luck till now. The translation job is amazing, it's clean and extremely easy to understand.
Once again, thank you very much. Extremely grateful!
I love how I know the author's on the younger side because of the "I didn't ask" joke. That's a very Gen Z type of humor and it's very refreshing to see. Loving this series so far, it's so fun despite me not having a slick of knowledge about gaming.
Man, even till the end Dan was still kind and considerate. Such an angel, a foolish one but an angel nonetheless.
Jaekyung doesn't deserve any of that kindness, but him feeling shitty about it is well deserved. I hope he continues feeling shitty throughout season 2 because Dan had to suffer an ENTIRE season because of him, and some other people, but mostly him. I need him on his knees and grovelling, writhing in despair and agony. Emotionally and physically.
But anyways, congratulations for finishing a season!
I'm terribly aware that this is one of those smut-centered BLs considering the detail of those scenes and how every chapter I see an asshole (literally and metaphorically) so I shouldn't be too critical about this but dear god.
In what world is a rapist any better than a stalker? I know he's the victim, but the father's naivety and daftness is mind boggling. The way he was like, "I'm glad you weren't a random attacker. What you did was vile but..." after the rapist gave his extremely half-assed excuses. What do you mean you're glad? How does him being someone you know make the situation any better? Also it should have stopped at "What you did was vile." Period. No buts.
The rapist being portrayed as a saviour is, plain horrible. I hope the stalker comes back for revenge then they both die and the father and daughter are left alone debt free, but that's not gonna happen. An amusement park chapter is more likely to happen than whatever I said, but it's nice to wish sometimes.
Tis old school yaoi for you. The land of non/dubcon, himbos and toxic love.
It is, over the years I prayed this story pattern would remain in the old times or at least sizzle out but it keeps re-emerging like a persistent hydra.
Like an unwanted relative. Just can't seem to cut ties with. It's probably because there's people that unironically enjoy it, for better or worse.
So, he jeopardised his life and was being a bitch to the black-haired man just because the dude was not paying attention to him? Since he was too busy making money to house his ass? That's so stupid, he's so stupid.
And what's even dumber is he's not getting any flack for his childishness. No one's there to correct him because his behaviour is being tolerated. Man's won't change for shit. I wish the other guy kicks him out or snap him back to reality, but I know he won't because he's too kind.
I was sympathising with him for a bit before that reveal because hey, nobody likes the "adult life" set up by society. I imagine it's especially bad in Japan, culture and all. Yearning for the past and defiance to change is understandable as well. That's relatable to a degree. But then it was revealed to just be a set up to a stupid realisation. Like are you serious?
Him realising he likes the guy should've been a freebie to the entire package. The garnish to a meal, the cherry on top of a banana split. It should've happened after he started improving himself. That would've been so satisfying.
The art's amazing though. Very beautiful, but I want to smack that man's face to oblivion. So many complaints.