This manga is alright, but I have several issues with it. For starters, the first uke keeps doing these mental gymnastics about how he's straight. When you enjoy having any kind of sexual contact with a partner of the same sex, that is proof that you are not as straight as you'd like to think you are. Secondly, the sex scenes are really violent. I'm a romanticist, so I guess that this disturbed me a little. Of course, one can't expect real life relationships to be fluffy puppy love, but still. Third issue is how we have the seme constantly demanding proof that uke-kun reciprocates his feelings. I have understood that his parents were the cold and distant type, because he thinks he can buy the affections of people he likes. That's really sad in my opinion, when someone says that the only way they know how to solve problems is to use money. Fourth issue is to do with the serious lack of communication. When you feel a certain way towards someone you're interested in, you need to sit down and communicate your feelings, otherwise the other party won't understand! People aren't mind readers. Why does seme-kun make assumptions about his partner's feelings, thinks he knows how his uke feels and act without properly communicating his feelings? Fifth issue is related to the ex-lover of the seme in the second pairing. Randomly punching an innocent guy is not good, just because he found out that the dude he had lingering feelings for, used that innocent dude to get even with him. Then, AFTER his wedding, he immediately divorces that poor lady who he deceived because he regretted letting go of his lover. That is not cool. It goes back to my problem with these guys doing mental gymnastics to justify choices they'll regret because they are pressured by societal expectations. I can understand that, but like I said, if you are a guy who is attracted to a guy you had sexual contact with, you're not as straight as you'd like to think you are. Stop denying your true feelings and follow your heart. If there is love, you shouldn't be conflicted with the sex of your partner. Love between two people is beautiful and that bond cannot be denied by anyone. (Paedophilia, Necrophilia, Incest, Bestiality and all similar sexual perversions however, is NOT beautiful and can never be justifiable)
Retsujou