mynameislino's manga / #characterization(4)

Shinobu is so precious. I love this man. I love him so much. I want to protect him, lol. What a pure, nice, thoughtful person. The way his career and dream was portrayed made me sad and happy at the same time. I relate to him. The way his relationship with the prince developed was nice too, as they went from strangers to friends, and then to lovers. The age gap comes into play here too, as they're in different moments in their lives. Obviously Shinobu is much more mature and has a different perspective on things. Aldo hasn't exactly lived through much yet, and he grew up very sheltered and privileged. This makes for interesting conflict. I do think the prince is too young though. Even for age gap, I'd have preferred if Aldo was about 22-26. I like Aldo too and I think he's an interesting character. The only thing I don't like is how impulsive he can be in kissing and touching Shinobu forcefully since the beginning. Even in the start I hoped he would've asked for consent to kiss him, since they were strangers. I imagine this has to do with his immaturity, since he's really young. However, I do wish it was addressed better. They addressed a later moment, which was nice. I don't dislike him though. I think he's nice and he really likes Shinobu. He's really transparent, which I like. And a bit too eager too, proposing to him like that, hahaha. By the way, I think they should have taken their time in getting to know each other better too. I totally agree with Shinobu's refusal to marry him at first, because they had just met! Marriage is a pretty big step, lol. Also, at the dig site... They really had sex in the dirt, huh. Lmaooo. Ok, then. Go off, I guess Overall, wholesome and sweet

The dynamic between the characters in the first story was nice, and I liked how they learned more about each other. I just don't like how their relationship started, with pushy non-consensual touching. I just wish it had started with both parties expressing to want to be with each other. From the start, Yuuki never had Matsukawa express consent for them to have sex. I know Matsukawa did want it too and enjoyed it, but I only know that because I as a reader get to know what he's thinking. He never said that until the ending... Anyway, just something that's always icky for me. But I did like seeing more about Matsukawa, and why he feels the way that he does. It was very relatable to me. Also, the way Yuuki talks to him while they're having sex is pretty nice, lol. I really liked that. About the second story... I'm not sure how I feel about it. I'm not sure I can exactly criticize that kind of religious practice since it's a cultural aspect, and I'm not japanese. But it does irk me. The fact that Akari seemed to be a CHILD when he was first brought to the house makes me disgusted. I do get how their relationship developed and why it's supposed to be "beautiful", but the circumstance in that they met, the position Akari is in and the fact he was a child/teen when this started... Because of these, I can't be happy with it.