Sadly it's true, we have this weird stereotype in east asia :<
Right? So if I like bitter coffee does that make me less of a woman? lol
Maybe that's true bit it really makes no sense! :v
Its like the English stereotype of 'if you like pink your girly but if you like blue your manly or boyish i guess? XD' (its really silly tbh) and yes, it happens in real life sadly (￣∇￣")
Gotta get rid of these stereotypes *sigh* ( > ._. )>
Maybe it’s because almost all types of sweets in Japan is designed and packaged cutely so it is associated with femininity. And the sweet taste itself is associated with kiddy taste, so perceived as less manly.
I don't know about this strange japanese way of thinking that liking sweet stuff is girly, or makes you look cute... Or pathetic? I don't know how to explain it, but I've seen this in several mangas. Does that happen in real life or is it just a manga thing? Because it's stupid... Aside from that, I liked this manga, Arihara is so cute!!