what makes me so upset is that if Haru ends up with Aki in the end it will be considered a triumph for Haru and a happy ending when in reality we all know Aki choosing Haru would be the worst worst thing to happen. Aki's emotional abuse and disregard for Haru is damaging if not down right dangerous to Haru's mental health and self-worth. I know Aki's a fictional character but to be frank he's simply a horrible person there really are no qualities I see in him as being desirable or redeemable at this point. He's a hurt person so his only outlet is hurting others? No you don't have the right to inflict your pain and trauma onto others who don't deserve especially someone who has stood by you for so long without complaint. This is really resembles what you see with say drug takers/alcoholics who routinely hurt the ones they love in their self-destruction, losing any sense of empathy beyond their own pain. While it may seem more harmful, walking away and no longer being their safety net is sometimes the only way to stop enabling their habit and finally take a hard look at themselves. I truthfully hope Aki and Haru never end up together because as I said before Haru will drown always guessing if he's good enough for Aki, if he was 2nd choice, if he can provide for Aki, etc. etc. Aki already has too much control over Haru. Abuse doesn't have to take the form of bruises before the pain blossoms from the source.
he blames haru for not acting up on his feelings. the feelings aki never took into any consideration while teasing haru and simultaneously sleeping around and moping about all the mess with ugetsu. then he assaults haru! assaults him ffs! and then has the nerve to ask for a shelter for his homeless ass so that he can remain an eyesore for the person he abused.. just how self centered can one be?! hurting and traumatizing a friend and then continuing to wallow in self-pity.. man i’m so mad.
haru is best boy, as always, ever so kind, forgiving and gracious. it is telling that he can’t bring himself to hate this asshole, shows us again how strong and kindhearted he actually is
and yeah, in order for aki to regain any worth as a person he needs to break his back in atonement and have some major maaajor character development. thought so far he’s just been a freeloader who occasionally cooks..