Noburu has matured a lot since the prequel and is such an ideal boyfriend. As for Daichi, I understand why some are frustrated with him, but I think he’s just misunderstood. Remember in the prequel, he's someone who values independence and hard work a lot. He liked doing everything on his own, practiced to perfection, and cried when his grades dipped a bit. He wanted recognition for his effort and strength, not pity or protection. That doesn’t mean he’s misogynistic, it’s more about pride. For example, just as it’s insensitive when men assume women are “safe” walking alone at night, it’s also frustrating for Daichi when others dismiss his own sense of strength.
He misunderstands Noburu's actions as belittling him and not seeing him as an equal. Which is not true, he’s just naturally affectionate. What’s missing in the writing is the moment where they openly talk about that topic specifically and understand each other’s point of view. Without that, the tension feels unresolved. It's a lack in the author's writing.
I don’t think Daichi is homophobic. The two of them liked girls and only fell in love with each other, who happened to be guys. So no, they aren’t attracted to other men, only to each other. And yes, technically they are gay, or more specifically bisexual. But I think people are too fixated on putting others into these categories when gender and sexuality should not really be that important when it comes to real love.
Yes, sex is important, but what about those whose partners became paralyzed and can’t have sex anymore? What about romantic asexuals? Love these days seems superficial. It’s sad how people care so much about whether you like someone with a penis or vagina.
Anyhow, I think we should stop obsessing over these terms and focus on real love instead, which is commitment, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, and so on. That might sound idealistic, but love by nature is idealistic.
P.S.
@sage has a comment below (6 comments below this one) which explains Daichi's character better than this long essay lol. I recommend that you read it!
Noburu has matured a lot since the prequel and is such an ideal boyfriend. As for Daichi, I understand why some are frustrated with him, but I think he’s just misunderstood. Remember in the prequel, he's someone who values independence and hard work a lot. He liked doing everything on his own, practiced to perfection, and cried when his grades dipped a bit. He wanted recognition for his effort and strength, not pity or protection. That doesn’t mean he’s misogynistic, it’s more about pride. For example, just as it’s insensitive when men assume women are “safe” walking alone at night, it’s also frustrating for Daichi when others dismiss his own sense of strength.
He misunderstands Noburu's actions as belittling him and not seeing him as an equal. Which is not true, he’s just naturally affectionate. What’s missing in the writing is the moment where they openly talk about that topic specifically and understand each other’s point of view. Without that, the tension feels unresolved. It's a lack in the author's writing.
I don’t think Daichi is homophobic. The two of them liked girls and only fell in love with each other, who happened to be guys. So no, they aren’t attracted to other men, only to each other. And yes, technically they are gay, or more specifically bisexual. But I think people are too fixated on putting others into these categories when gender and sexuality should not really be that important when it comes to real love.
Yes, sex is important, but what about those whose partners became paralyzed and can’t have sex anymore? What about romantic asexuals? Love these days seems superficial. It’s sad how people care so much about whether you like someone with a penis or vagina.
Anyhow, I think we should stop obsessing over these terms and focus on real love instead, which is commitment, for better or for worse, in sickness and in health, and so on. That might sound idealistic, but love by nature is idealistic.
P.S.
@sage has a comment below (6 comments below this one) which explains Daichi's character better than this long essay lol. I recommend that you read it!