1st paragraph = Opinion and observation of 1st story 2nd paragraph = review of 2nd story
I know Tsuda is supposed to be portrayed as a dense motherfucker of a seme, but he seems WILLFULLY stupid at many times. This is what makes him so obnoxious. If the translations aren't off, he really isn't a well-written character in terms of a steady baseline behavior. He's just not likable. I'm skipping the entire volume thanks to him and the general writing issues here and there (jumping around in point of view, skipping happneings a character started and not coming back to it/leaving it dealt with lukewarm, etc.). He just makes reading a chore and the writing is somehow unappealing. So I have no idea and no interest tbh if the writing or such changes for the better. So keep that in mind. Granted, the entire story is basically just a big back and forth misunderstanding + dragging it out trope mixture, so that too is NOT a likable setup and worth skipping for those that are fed up with this nonsense. Which I sure am after nearly 2 decades of seeing this be done in the BL industry. (〜￣△￣)〜
The second couple is MUCH more likable. Especially Saeki. Yet again proving the fact some side couples should have been the main focus instead. Even just the way the story starts is done so much better. The writing seems to have a way different flow and seems more cohesive in a way. Which makes me wonder why the first story was such a weird mess. The romance is a bit of the stereotypical, simple kind but it's still done well and not as random as I thought it'd be. Still has a bit of writing issues in a tiny manner here and there but it's decently done. And despite being somewhat stereotypical in terms of 'sudden love' plot devices being used, it's an enjoyable read.
1st paragraph = Opinion and observation of 1st story
2nd paragraph = review of 2nd story
I know Tsuda is supposed to be portrayed as a dense motherfucker of a seme, but he seems WILLFULLY stupid at many times. This is what makes him so obnoxious.
If the translations aren't off, he really isn't a well-written character in terms of a steady baseline behavior.
He's just not likable.
I'm skipping the entire volume thanks to him and the general writing issues here and there (jumping around in point of view, skipping happneings a character started and not coming back to it/leaving it dealt with lukewarm, etc.). He just makes reading a chore and the writing is somehow unappealing. So I have no idea and no interest tbh if the writing or such changes for the better. So keep that in mind.
Granted, the entire story is basically just a big back and forth misunderstanding + dragging it out trope mixture, so that too is NOT a likable setup and worth skipping for those that are fed up with this nonsense. Which I sure am after nearly 2 decades of seeing this be done in the BL industry. (〜￣△￣)〜
The second couple is MUCH more likable. Especially Saeki. Yet again proving the fact some side couples should have been the main focus instead.
Even just the way the story starts is done so much better. The writing seems to have a way different flow and seems more cohesive in a way. Which makes me wonder why the first story was such a weird mess.
The romance is a bit of the stereotypical, simple kind but it's still done well and not as random as I thought it'd be. Still has a bit of writing issues in a tiny manner here and there but it's decently done. And despite being somewhat stereotypical in terms of 'sudden love' plot devices being used, it's an enjoyable read.