
I don't really get what the big deal is. Like the love was reciprocated already. Yeah, maybe there should be some slight guilt, but that's it. They should just be happy together! As the saying goes, "All's fair in love and war."

But uke isn't aware of the dirty tactics bf used to win, and if he was that would change his impression of him. Yes the "straight"' friend was a coward (and so doesn't deserve uke), but current seme bf is a down right scumbag. Yes, you should fight for you love, but I hate what he did to achieve his goals. And remember they're all supposed to be friends, you don't throw friends under the bus like that, especially for your own benefit. Frankly neither friend deserves uke. I would like author to reveal the revelation to uke so he can decide what to do going forward. Does he continue staying with bf even knowing what he did, or does the revelation sour him on the relationship so much that his unrequited love now has a chance to make amends. The only scenario I would be okay with where current seme bf is forgiven is if seme himself confesses, rather than uke learning from the other friend.

You haven't read this authors others works have you? Twisted love is the name of the game and a more likely conclusion is the the uke uses the guilt the two semes have to set up a threesome so they'd all be happy. (Or as happy as possible in a relationship built on lies and manipulation.)

Actually you can find up to chapter 7 in Spanish online.

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Or here..I didnt save the actual page but these are the images.

I can understand how we all got mad at Ibuki at some point in this, but it also just seems like a total lack of communication. Like they both want what's best for the other and believe they should stay away but they don't realize they need each other to be happy.

No I get that. Like yeah it might've been total dick of him, but you know when you're in a relationship with someone else, do you still keep your promises with your ex? And like I think that Ibuki forced himself into believing he was over Haru, until he saw him again. And I want to believe that he thought he was in love with his girlfriend (or cared for her) to some extent, because you know she was there for him when he was all alone. So it does make sense that he would not show up, no matter how much he loved Haru, even if its just to "keep up an image". Overall I think its both their faults that things are like this, but it was also destiny's cruelty.

Yeah, I get that. But Haru was still his ex no matter how you put it. And Ibuki was already in another relationship. Its a matter of respecting your partner. I think we all just feel angry because we know what Haru has been through, but you know if you look at it in terms or reality. That portrayal of not showing up was very realistic. I think most people would do that. Especially if they believe they are over it. Or they love their new partner.

No, it's a matter of respecting your word. All he had to do was keep his promise to show up and say, "I'm in a relationship. I wish you well." Instead, he stood him up. Respecting your partner would mean: I made a promise 5 years ago. I have to go keep it. I will be back by X time. And to talk about it with your partner instead of keeping secrets. Closure is important--for both Haru and Ibuki. What Ibuki did was cowardly and dishonorable. A man keeps his word. As does a woman. When made.

Haru loves him and is very gentle and forgiving, but Ibuki knew that Haru had suffered immensely. To not keep the promise to me meant he didn't give a crap how much he hurt Haru by his no-show. Ibuki knew damn well he was sticking a knife in Haru's heart. He just was more intersested in himself. That's selfishness. AND selfishness, deceit, promise-breaking IS normal among humans. Hence all the heartbreak and divorce and wars and etc.
But in my book, a man keeps his word. A man who knows another person has been bullied and suffered and knows how much Haru "feels"--he's a feeler type--should have gone.
It's fine to disagree. But put yourself in Haru's shoes. And then put yourself in Ibuki's shoes. Who is the more honorable? Who is the better person.
It's not Ibuki. He acted like a a shit. I hope he suffers. A lot.
After reading so much Harada....its like being purified by the fluff!!
let's sweeten a little ur life... (▰˘◡˘▰)