THIS ^^^^^^
ALL THIS AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Like, I get Makoto's mistake here but he's a victim in this case and when dealing with something that could have traumatized someone, you have got to give people the benefit of the doubt and not jump to conclusions like hoops or sumtn. Yuma's actions really left a bad taste in my mouth, it's like he indirectly victim blamed Makoto who didn't even consent in the first place and who hasn't explained the situation by assuming something in his head. Makoto WAS very afraid and confused. He doesn't want to lose Yuma but there's already doubt. The guy clearly didn't enjoy himself, he looked fucking uncomfortable as all hell and the first thing he asks is, "Did you enjoy it?" BIG WTF MOMENT ?????????????? Like, sir, don't you think you should check in on them, probe why they look so traumatized? Oh, but idk *rolls eyes*.
This is why you don't go boldly claiming "I know you" to a partner unless you can back those words because actions often differ to what the mouth loves to prattle and words have impact.
Petition to stone homewreckers to death like that co-worker guy who doesn't deserve their name remembered because their the kind of people who are just maliciously evil-spirited. Liking someone who's in a relationship isn't really terrible but you don't go pouncing on them and breaking safe spaces and boundaries, what he is is a rapist. Fucking loon is 'educated', went abroad and all and for what? Goes to show status means nothing in the face of one's morals and how loose it is. Some of these people are just so infuriatingly terrible. I hate it here AAHKJDSFHFGFCX
this is a good analysis, and i'm not sure if this is what the author is trying to go for, but makoto didn't speak up about what happened for a lot of reasons 1) he has just gone through the traumatic experience of being raped 2) he was manipulated into thinking that he cheated on yuma, ergo not being able to tell him what happend out of guilt and 3) he feels as though it's his fault, as many sexual assault/rape survivors do. it's extremely sad but true but yeah that's why i think makoto didn't speak up about what happened but i love your analysis it's extremely eloquent!
Yuma asking Makoto if he enjoyed it really sent me into a frenzy. I found it so absolutely disgusting to see him treat his partner like some used goods, as if being sexually assaulted was somehow his fault. Maybe, idk, don't ASSUME he cheated on you? Maybe pick up on some verbal and non-verbal clues to find out why your SO looks so bothered? Like ugh smh dude lmao. I so agree that the whole "I know you best!" line needs to be reevaluated lol because if you're so insanely blind that you can't tell when your partner has been through some traumatic experience, then idk what to tell you buddy :/
Honestly same though, that co-worker gives me such bad vibes. Like it's clearly what the author is going for, but still. Left a bad taste in my mouth.
I completely agree with you. I found it so heartbreaking to see Makoto display "SA Victim 101" signs and have Yuma not only not pick up on them, but instead accuse him of infidelity. Makoto clearly did not speak up because of all the reasons you mentioned, but as the user above pointed out, "knowing someone" means that you should ideally be able to pick up on stuff like this. Especially considering how Makoto was, as you said, manipulated into thinking it was his fault. If Yuma had even TRIED talking to his visibly-disturbed partner, then maybe Makoto could have told him what happened, and would've immediately recognised that it was non-consensual and sexual assault. Makoto wouldn't have needed some elaborate excuse to "make it sound like assault" because the smallest mention of the events that took place would've given that away. Just ugh lol.
Now, Yuma is clearly younger than Makoto, so this level of immaturity could be expected of him; not as a justification, but more as an explanation. I'm guessing this will server as some form of character development for him, and hopefully we'll see him become a more supportive boyfriend than this. Cause this ain't it tbh.
yes! i'm glad you agree and you are so right!
I think you are being way too harsh on Yuma. He doesn't have any information on what went on. None. All he knows is that Makoto has a kiss mark and looks troubled. So he asked what happened and Makoto says a kiss. You can be trouble, sad and anxious for other reasons than being assaulted. Like regretting cheating for example. You say Yuma shouldn't just assumed Makoto cheated but is it more normal to straight up assume assault either?
He doesn't ask if "Makoto enjoyed being assaulted". He doesn't know it was assault. He asks if kissing another guy felt good because previously Makoto said only Yuma feels good. And the silence comment is clearly mistranslated. It should be silence is agreeing, meaning "it did feek good". It's just a bunch of miscommunication and barely any communication.
Yuma also does hug Makoto when he cries despite thinking he was cheated on. Then he leaves because he is hurting. I think it's key to remember HE DOESN'T KNOW IT WAS ASSAULT. HE DOESN'T KNOW ANYTHING OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES. You can't victim blame a victim you don't know they were a victim because victim blaming is blaming the person for being in a situation that led to an assault. Yuma is blaming, and I think very very lightly, him for cheating (Though of course it wasn't cheating but assault) because he doesn't know.
Absolutely, and one possible reason why Yuma chose to get out was maybe he starts to feel angry, irritated with the silence, and feeling like doing something impulsive and that is why he said that he wants time to think first so he won't hurt him. Its clear that Yuma genuinely trust and cares for the uke. Facing this type of situation is hard for the both of them and no one should be blamed for it except the motherfucker who claims to be the uke's friend.
Not sure how I feel about Yuma’s reaction to all this. If your partner looks visibly troubled by something that happened, your immediate response should not be to shut them out and leave them, telling them you “don’t want to see them for some time.” I understand that Makoto didn’t explicitly say that he was sexually assaulted, but if Yuma knows him as well as he claims he does, he’d have realised that his lover was in clear pain and was visibly struggling in that moment. Seems a bit selfish to just get up and leave, without giving them the chance of perhaps opening up to you about being raped.
Miscommunication is a big factor here, so this isn’t to say Makoto is entirely blameless. He didn’t talk to Yuma about what happened, and behaved in a suspicious manner when questioned about what took place. But again, Yuma could’ve done a lot better. Maybe wait until your SO opens up and talks about what happened? Maybe give them more than 5 minutes to collect their thoughts, instead of just leaving? Perhaps be there for them when they open up about sexual assault, rather than insinuating it was infidelity? Idk man. Do better lol.