I feel like reading a story with young, flawed characters on a complicated journey of self-discovery and morality is a more interesting experience than the majority shit I've read on this website... Thats not to say this is well written, cause it isnt really... But definitely an upgrade.
If you actually believe anyone who reads this is a pedo then it makes sense why you'd feel upset and want to barrage those people and this story with heavy accusations, but liking this kind of content doesn't necessarily say anything about a person's real life attractions or values. Real life circumstances like this would make me cringe and gag and if the older dude actually did anything to a child I'd probably have enough rage in me to straight up kill him (I'm sure everyone here can agree that you do not fuck with children). BUT, I've been exposed to shotacon/incest/rape/gore/etc. hentai as a little kid with hypersexuality issues and a knack for weird things (not an ideal combination clearly), and it's all kinda become it's own little taboo category of interest in my brain that only exists within the realm of art and fictional story (and that I unfortunately never grew out of, but I've found is better to embrace than shame yourself for [it just creates more problems]). Just thinking about the shit that happens in those different genres though happening in real life is abhorrent and disgusts me to no end. IDK, the human brains fucking weird, but I'm confident most people here have similar-ish reasons and aren't just full blown pedophiles (let's not diminish the word like we did with grooming yea?).
I totally agree, reading them have made me … numb to how absurd the concepts are but when it comes to real life these references don’t even occur to me for a minute, it feels completely disgusting and criminal in real life. As long as one feels like they can differentiate both, I think it should be okay to enjoy these mangas.
numb to its absurdity is a great way to put it. Loved your input :3 imma follow you
This is gonna be a great story... Love the psychological dynamics of the plot already.
I absolutely don't like it now maybe in further chapters I'll come to like it.
Ok this was the best thing I've ever read. I was very concerned about the 'tragic' tag, I thought Asaichi was going to get obsessed and heady over his sexual attractions and end up killing himself... Very happy to say that wasn't the case in the slightest, god damn. Such an intense story, I was nervous and hard the entire time.
GAHJ THAT IDEA IS SO SCARY TO ME
EXACTLY I was like, if I know anything about Harada, it's that she'd pull some shit like that and I would NOT be prepared for it
What? A genuine queer story made by a genuine queer person? In MY yaoi genre?? Impossible. （￣へ￣）
You can really tell who's straight in this comment section lol
This is my 4th time reading this manga since my 1st time 7 years ago, and it STILL moves me to this day, even more so than before now that I've developed so much as an artist (and have made it my profession).
I can tell more than I was capable of previously that this is an incomplete masterpiece; the layout, composition choices, expressions, the poetic-ness of the storytelling and how it unfolds... Everything is just fucking brilliant... And it pains me so much every time I read it that this is STILL incomplete (I've been praying for it's completion for the past 7 gotdamn years, but nope [unfortunately, it was dropped]).
Also, for anyone saying this wasn't that good... How does it feel to be a literal ape?? :^) Give me a manga that is as tragic yet more beautifully devised than this (I needa fill the void in my heart so fulfilling this request would actually be very appreciated lol).
I also think that's incomplete. I want mooooore ! But 7 years...
I'm halfway through the story and I'm still bothered by the doctor measuring the other guy's flaccid cock and saying he has a 9 inch dick...
13. take it or leave
I've been addicted to weed for a few years (weed isn't addictive, I just have an addictive personality), so watching this while still dealing with cravings, seeing Jiwoon frantically search for a smoke like he's going crazy, stopping after thinking of DJ and then using his lover's body as a substitute is both extremely relatable and adorable as hell. Love this new little side story. ⁄(⁄ ⁄·⁄ω⁄·⁄ ⁄)⁄
Takamada letting go of his inhibitions this time around scared me way more than the first 20 chapters did... This manga's ability to put me in a complete state of horror to horny to philosophical intrigue and then back around again is insane, not to mention the rare occasion a scene or interaction actually moves me to tears. learning about these bizarre characters and the development of their relationship has been an interesting ride and I am genuinely elated seeing their dynamic evolve.
THE VOCABULARY?! SPEAK VALENTINA !! AS YOU SHOULD ON PRIDE MONTH ! (But fr I understand what you said deeply in my soul)