may sound defensive, but this is just to explain the context for those who might hesitate coz of "pedophilia" or age concerns.
1. 12 years is big and I like the characterization of both the adult and the minor. It's not overly idealistic regarding perfect gentlemen or maturity nor is it toxic. Ryou has brains, not impulsive nor horny. Sei controls his urges.
2.Sei does desire Ryou but doesnt act on it until that peck on the cheeks. The only mistake I know he did was take advantage of Ryou's family affections to continue doing so. Next was surprising Ryou with the adult kiss.
3. but the FOLLOW UP. he only ever gave him a kiss, he didnt push him down. he confessed and he left Ryou to decide to leave. no force, no manipulation. it was just confession and space. And when Ryou stayed, he tests the waters but doesn't push, he lets Ryou does as he promised to cook for him.
4. We know Ryou thought about it. He processed the possibility of their relationship, the disadvantage of being younger and what it might look like. same with Sei after the confession.
5. The waiting.
6. The ironically screwed up steps again HAHAHA coz they literally waited until theyve stepped up their relationship before thinking about Ryou's mom. Im not so sure what would happen, but with an ending like this where Sei considers Ryou's capabilities and future... the mom just might agree. maybe.
(also, nah. grooming is a repetitive and behavioral manipulation which brainwashes the victim into dependency and vulnerability. and pedophilia is literally liking someone way younger than you BECAUSE they are younger than you. it's fetishizing younger people and feeling indifferent if and when they're not so young anymore.)
may sound defensive, but this is just to explain the context for those who might hesitate coz of "pedophilia" or age concerns.
1. 12 years is big and I like the characterization of both the adult and the minor. It's not overly idealistic regarding perfect gentlemen or maturity nor is it toxic. Ryou has brains, not impulsive nor horny. Sei controls his urges.
2.Sei does desire Ryou but doesnt act on it until that peck on the cheeks. The only mistake I know he did was take advantage of Ryou's family affections to continue doing so. Next was surprising Ryou with the adult kiss.
3. but the FOLLOW UP. he only ever gave him a kiss, he didnt push him down. he confessed and he left Ryou to decide to leave. no force, no manipulation. it was just confession and space. And when Ryou stayed, he tests the waters but doesn't push, he lets Ryou does as he promised to cook for him.
4. We know Ryou thought about it. He processed the possibility of their relationship, the disadvantage of being younger and what it might look like. same with Sei after the confession.
5. The waiting.
6. The ironically screwed up steps again HAHAHA coz they literally waited until theyve stepped up their relationship before thinking about Ryou's mom. Im not so sure what would happen, but with an ending like this where Sei considers Ryou's capabilities and future... the mom just might agree. maybe.
(also, nah. grooming is a repetitive and behavioral manipulation which brainwashes the victim into dependency and vulnerability. and pedophilia is literally liking someone way younger than you BECAUSE they are younger than you. it's fetishizing younger people and feeling indifferent if and when they're not so young anymore.)