otakulys's manga / #university(3)

The guys were both on the pushy side, of course, but not as bad as it usually is in yaoi. The chemistry wasn't as strong as it has been in the few other threeway relationships I've read, but I liked the characters and thought it was cute. I hope we get to see more of them and how it's all working out. And it's Yaoi-land, so I suppose we can forgive the fact that the one guy tried to date rape him.

It rubs me the wrong way that most people will probably excuse the rape scene since it's the uke raping the seme, but whatever. The fact that it's so easily forgiven isn't at all unusual for yaoi, even when the seme is especially violent, so this is no different. I really like spin-off books for stories I enjoyed to begin with, so despite that one thing, I had fun reading this. It's kind of annoying at times, mostly just how emo and self-pitying the main guy is, but I also feel for him as far as his fear for his happiness ending. It's a sweet story, regardless. I'm glad it had a happy ending, even if it was sort of implausible as it was. I wish more manga would promote the concept of bisexuality, rather than the "I'm straight, but I'm gay for you" trope.

One thing I really appreciate about this mangaka is that many of her characters are actually gay, not just "gay for one dude." I swear, most guys in yaoi aren't even bisexual, they all just like women until one magical penis comes along. Anyway, I also love her art, which is why I keep coming back to these frustrating situations. This is Minase Masara all over again. Gorgeous, stunning art; creepy, rapey couplings. I hate how forced things tend to be. Why can't both people clearly want each other from the start? This story is an exception to that in that both characters are gay, but it's purely tastes that are preventing an immediate relationship and not, say, the fact that they're related. (Yeah, I put up with a lot for her art. x_x) The characters in this one aren't super likable right off the bat, but I'm hoping it'll turn into something interesting. Fingers crossed! Four stars for now, given with optimism.