I'm not going to analyze the manga, but I'm gonna talk about Taichi. Also, the attempted rape will not be mentioned, but I have it in my heart and Taichi can go fuck his mother.
In the story, from the start, problems begin with the family. And I really liked that concept.
From the time Taichi grew up, he saw his family breaking up due to infidelity, -which is why he was extremely jealous of Nao.-
I liked the end of Vol 1 because Taichi really changed a lot and learned to trust and love Nao well and it is very much demonstrated at the beginning of Vol 2 - notice how Nao talked about how they had a 3-year relationship and he looked very happy and without problems about it -
Vol 2 really shows a gay couple in a world where they are not viewed favorably, they fear for their lives and futures. Nishino was very important in this plot because he really supported Nao, however in this matter he is left out.
Again, Taichi was frowned upon by his mom, and it was completely obvious that that would affect him greatly and make him fall into the reality of how same-sex couples are seen in the world. Something that unfortunately is probably normal in a young gay / bi guys.
I don't blame him for running, I don't blame him for driving Nao away and I don't blame him for not having a serious conversation about it with Nao.
BECAUSE HE LEARNED FROM THAT, they learned from it, they improved, they talked, they clarified their feelings, and they moved on.
But even if they suffer together and had a development as a person and with their thoughts, I don't really think he deserves to end with Nao, I mean he really did a lot of bad things to Nao and even if he regrets them, it doesn't feel like a true happy ending with all the realistic plot.
Escape Journey