Has American-ish values?

Cake-o January 3, 2017 9:57 am

A story that is a good balance of hilarity, smut, and drama. And pretty art.

I couldn't help but feel that this is a very American story. Not only with the names and cultural references, but the way Americans see homosexuality. Like in chapter 6 where Alex says that he's probably bi because he likes Cole. I had never heard of the concept of a 'straight' guy dating a gay guy before reading manga. I think this idea is not very common in America. I've always thought if you are attracted to the same gender, then you are gay (or bi). I know not everyone reading this is American, but what do you guys think?

Also, I feel like I should be irritated with Cole because he is just SOOOOO insecure and I hate that but I can't help but love him anyways. The author draws him so cute when crying.

Responses
    NapoliFiore January 3, 2017 3:42 pm

    From where I am, I know several supposedly straight men, who are in denial about their homosexuality, dating gay men. AND, they still call themselves straight or bi but never outright say they're gay. ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    I'm assuming it's a cultural context.

    inori January 3, 2017 4:21 pm

    Gender is not base on any standard. If a person is dating someone of the same sex and still identify his or herself as "straight" NOBODY should tell them otherwise. We shouldn't try to put labels on each other (⌒▽⌒)

    NapoliFiore January 4, 2017 12:05 am
    Gender is not base on any standard. If a person is dating someone of the same sex and still identify his or herself as "straight" NOBODY should tell them otherwise. We shouldn't try to put labels on each other ... inori

    You're right. Hm, this is a different way of seeing gender. I'll take note of this. ヾ(☆▽☆)

    inori January 4, 2017 2:36 pm
    You're right. Hm, this is a different way of seeing gender. I'll take note of this. ヾ(☆▽☆) NapoliFiore

    (⌒▽⌒) btw Pinay din ako (●'◡'●)ノ