this work definitely employs racist and culturally appropriative tropes but it’s (almost) worse trait is that ogawa chise couldn’t even use those problematic aspects to at least create interesting character dynamics and a fresh narrative like they used to, nope just rehashed star crossed lovers and how the freedom to make your own choices is good *yawn*. the art is beautiful as always though and this comment isn’t an insult to readers who are enjoying this story, just stating my opinion on why *i* don’t.
this work definitely employs racist and culturally appropriative tropes but it’s (almost) worse trait is that ogawa chise couldn’t even use those problematic aspects to at least create interesting character dynamics and a fresh narrative like they used to, nope just rehashed star crossed lovers and how the freedom to make your own choices is good *yawn*. the art is beautiful as always though and this comment isn’t an insult to readers who are enjoying this story, just stating my opinion on why *i* don’t.