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Asami had his goons try to beat Akihito up the first time they met, then he raped him and now they're lovers. Fei Long threatened to kill Akihito's friends, then raped him more times than Asami did (I think) and now they're like BFFs.
So Akihito apparently doesn't have a problem with what either Asami or Fei Long did in the past; therefore, neither do I :P
The joys of denial are SO underrated.
Looks like the topic of rape made it here, too. Just want to toss in my two cents.
Yes, it goes without saying that Asami DEFINITELY used to rape Takaba. And since it goes without saying, couldn't we just not mention it? Because it's obvious, it's crystal clear non-con and I'd say the majority of readers know it.
Also, note the word "used". The relationship between the two has changed now, so it really (aside from a few questionable scenarios) isn't rape anymore where they're concerned.
Just wanted to say. Don't dwell on the rape, enjoy the manga. And if you can't do either, this probably isn't the yaoi for you.