I really don't like the second couple. I liked the main couple because of their chemistry and their very healthy dynamic. The second couple is the opposite of that and even though I know the little brother is like 20 or something, the other guy just gives me predator-vibes. Also both characters are varying degrees of unlikable for me. Still reading this for the main couple tho. (If you enjoy the second couple, that's great, but I just don't like them)
I feel you. Despite knowing he's a consenting adult he's drawn to appear more youthful and his mannerisms imply innocence that is more becoming of someone going through puberty and having unexplained urges than that of a 20 year old. Contrarily, J obviously has experience and gives off this feeling of talking advantage. He knows Dongho's only frame of reference is BL comics and still pushes him to his naughty limits. I'll concur it does give off creepy vibes as doing something that's legal does not mean he's doing something that's right, but all signs point to Dongho being into it and even seeking J out on occasion. I don't think it's meant to look like he's pressuring him but rather like Dongho is just easily embarrassed. To each, their own.
I can't stand this guy. Not because Dongho's underage, he's 20 I think, so I think he's able to consent.
It's just his personality. He just gives off some major creep vibes and these past chapters alone there have been multiple red flags. He's just way to aggressive and touches Dongho in inappropriate ways all the time without even knowing if Dongho wants or likes it. It just seems like he is taking advantage of Dongho.
This honestly blew me away. I wasn‘t expecting to see such a healthy portrayal of sex and relationships in this.
(TW for the following part: mentions of sexual abuse/rape)
I wish more BL manga would be like this, I know that a lot of young people read BL, too, and they will inevitably learn things from it, be it positive or negative. A lot of BL sadly romanticizes unsafe, toxic or even abusive sex (ngl, sometimes it is straight up rape) which is why I appreciate it a lot when a manga makes an effort to promote safe, consensual sex.
Oh my god yes i was just talking with somebody on tiktok about it and I really find it sad that so many bls have non consensual stuff going on. It really is kinda worrying that younger people than 18 read those and eventually can start thinking that its normal. D: