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Very shocking, really didn't think this was it would go down. But hey... I live for these uncomfortable, hard truth stories so let's go!

Ao, a caring rabbit, one day meets a beautiful boy of the name Asuka who fled to Ao’s town. As...

Everyone is hating on Ao here but they're forgetting the initial world building that the author so painstakingly did in the start. Allow me to explain why Ao behaved the way that he did (it is a LONG read, so buckle up).

What do you think was the point of having herbivores and carnivores of different species? It's a device to easily identify the possible attitudes and personalities of each person at a glance. Let's look at the main ones we saw - the large and small herbivores.

The large herbs we saw were the Stag and Bull customers. They were able to confront Asuka at the beginning because they are much larger and stronger and are known to handle a fight or confrontation well. Meanwhile, Ao and his family are Rabbits! They are so small and exist on the lowest rung of the food chain. They don't eat anyone and are hunted by as small a predator as a fox. So, their submissive and conflict-avoidant behaviour is completely valid.

Meanwhile, the point of emphasis the author has been trying to make this whole time is that VIOLENCE ISN'T THE ANSWER. It is what the Sakuragi clan has been trying to instill in their way of operation. And perhaps the most important being that violence was what killed Asuka's father. In fact, perhaps the most important use of the species mechanic was to use as juxtaposition for each gang's behaviour. You either live by violence/conflict like the Hirosakis or you subvert it and are able to live peacefully like the Sakuragis.

While some may see "forgiveness" as being a flaw in the writing, I think it's realistic maturity being displayed by both Ao and Asuka. Technically speaking, Asuka entered another gang's territory and didn't explain why he was there. Any real gang would think it's some shake down or or move to expand their territory. As already pointed out, Asuka is the next gang leader and naivete is a poor excuse for poor conduct.

Also, think about an alternative ending and what the possible outcomes would have been should Asuka take a violent approach. The Sakuragi clan going to war with the Hirosakis, and the latter escalating their violent attacks on Ao's family as revenge? Ao, Asuka or both ending up injured, maimed or dead from some gang fight? What is the endgame of going with this approach? It would go against the whole narrative of the story.

I honestly think the way Ao and Asuka have been behaving throughout this manga is rather consistent with his species. I truly applaud the author for having taken the time to world build and create an underlying message that was the core of this manga. While I'm not so naive as to think my explanation could change minds, I hope that it at least shed some light on the subject.

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Can relate with criticisms about SA and cougar-minor thing. There are probably better approaches to achieve a similar outcome.

BUT I really really like the overall process of seeing Hayakawa grow out of his trauma through observing and befriending the very juxtaposition of himself. I also found the over reliance on external gratification and stumbling through teen crushes quite relatable. What's even better is that the mangaka's artistic skill is amazing. It was able depict the subtle changes in emotion and the scenes' emotional tone perfectly.

Hnnngh, the pain of angst! Give me more... ლ(´ڡ`ლ)

KNOCK KNOCK! HERE'S COCK!

Holy shit, this is fucking reverse gap moe! Our puppy turned gangsta! IT'S HAMMER TIME!!!

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Tauser. who lives in a small, closed town with hazy childhood memories. The villagers believe in Hyg...

Haru Kurosaki once heard a stranger's song in high school that made him decide to finally follo...

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Beom serving up a whole damn breakfast! Eggs, sausage and milk. The whole shebang!

Even though he should be able to die like a normal human, Kiyonosuke has been living for thousands o...

The pacing of this is absolute shite. It's like every trope moving at lightning speed. My brain is so exhausted, I'm out!

“What?! I'm supposed to be the guardian of this tentacle monster?" In a research facility speciali...

GOD DAMN IT! Leaving me high and dry here! Where's the rest?!

Also, god dayum the way it's drawn is so fucking sensual, much more than the hundreds of actual sex scenes in other mangas. This is some triple A material.