The start was some serious cringe, but that's just gut reaction to her being so straightforward. I actually think Aya's quite strong despite being such a clumsy mess. She acknowledges her faults and is earnest and blunt with her feelings. It's really refreshing compared to a whole lotta smut that's all about miscommunication, men just being forceful, and women looking like they're being raped. She's still the typical shoujo trope of being overly shy and embarrassed, but she also shows the initiative and enjoyment of their physical relationship.
The start was some serious cringe, but that's just gut reaction to her being so straightforward. I actually think Aya's quite strong despite being such a clumsy mess. She acknowledges her faults and is earnest and blunt with her feelings. It's really refreshing compared to a whole lotta smut that's all about miscommunication, men just being forceful, and women looking like they're being raped. She's still the typical shoujo trope of being overly shy and embarrassed, but she also shows the initiative and enjoyment of their physical relationship.