Mimitabu No Riyuu
Before reading, I was put off when I saw comments on how the seme agrees to date the uke's older sister when things don't work out. To me, it's like he'll be fine being in another relationship right away since he has a "reserve lover." I was also hesitant because it seems like a lot of people are mad at the uke for being too tsundere. But anyway, I decided to check it out myself, and I understood the comments better. While reading, I realized that the seme could actually be the type I like, being persistent and crazily in love. I liked how he dealt with Ishikawa's tendency to push him away by doing something that will make Ishikawa come to him on his own. However, I was kinda turned off when Yamaguchi nonchalantly agreed to date the Hitomi (uke's sister) when things don't work out for them. He even told Ishikawa that he thought it wouldn't be so bad being with her because they resembled each other and she's very easy to talk to. In this case, before Ishikawa can actually react too negatively, he said that the incident only made him (Yamaguchi) reconfirm his love for Ishikawa, because even if they're similar, he prefers him over her. I guess that's alright, after all, with Ishikawa's actions towards Yamaguchi, one would really feel insecure. I'd have to say Yamaguchi is pretty patient/persistent enough to stick with him until he got used to Ishikawa's antics. I just really got pissed with the idea of him having a "reserve lover." As for Ishikawa, yeah, he's definitely tsundere, but a bit over the top at times. I get that he's embarrassed and shy because he can't keep up with Yamaguchi's lovey dovey attitude, but he pushed him away too much only to be the one more affected. Like, when he kept claiming they're only sex friends and they should both see other people. Even though Yamaguchi only did what Ishikawa demanded, he was still badly affected. Oh, and I felt sorry for Yamaguchi when he was being insecure because Ishikawa never told him he liked him (even if they had sex, since Ishikawa kept saying they're just sex friends before, he' still unsure if he can interpret it as his expression of love). Then he intentionally hangs out and be happy with girls while making Yamaguchi jealous. I mean, Yamaguchi's already insecure as it is, then he'd even be treated like that? Aww, sucks to be him. I know Ishikawa can't trust him because of his womanizer past (I'm not fond of playboys myself.), but why can't he see that ever since they've been together, he's been very loyal and devoted to him (This is what really matters after all.)? Anyway, despite the rollercoaster ride, towards the end, I was happy since Yamaguchi basically got used to Ishikawa's tsundere act and he felt more secured. It would've been better if Ishikawa became a bit more honest with words though, since sometimes, actions can be more reassuring with sincere words. TLDR; They're both at fault, so I can't just blame the seme or the uke for being the way they were. I just hope that the seme proves his faithfulness until the end, because if it were me, I won't be able to forget his remark about dating my sister (I'd definitely be paranoid thinking they'd get it on once I make a mistake.). I also hope that the uke stop being too violent and stop being too spoiled, because the seme won't always know what he's truly thinking if he won't say what's on his mind. About the rating: Well, I didn't feel why the seme liked the uke in the first place aside from them having sex, sooo...
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