I started off with reading Kan's story, so I went into Yumi's story with empathy for the former instead of the other way around. I was certainly disheartened by the severity of the abuse Yumi endured. Still, after reading this prequel and Yumi's story, it's pretty clear that he would've left Kan with or without the abuse. He never let go of his middle school sweetheart even through all of his years with Kan. That being said, I guess the theme of this series has to do with reconciling the past with the present.
I absolutely adore it when authors can express passion and adoration between couples without having to explicitly "say" it through words and dialogue. The subtle glances, expressions, and actions between the two men were more than enough to convey that message. They oozed with sensual maturity.
Personally, I don't like saying "I love you" often because I feel that "cheapens" my words. Everyone is different, of course, but it was nice for me to see this reflected in this story.
Didn't we move past Zeng LiLi as the main antagonist 80 chapters ago? Let that bitch stay there lmao. There was no reason to bring her back out sm
Sis, when I tell you I hollered when I saw the unsolicited uncensored penis I-
I've been seeing so many light sabers lately I got completely comfortable with them. Such a shock seeing a full-colored shlong I tell ya.
lmao I was shocked too
I went into this story with a light heart, expecting similar tropes from other reincarnation/isekai stories that I've read before. Definitely wasn't expecting this level of storytelling. I shed a tear when Blood and Marie entered the cycle of rebirth.
If you decided to pick up the trash, you have to deal with the shitty aftermath ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Did a major fight caused by a misunderstanding get resolved on top of a confession happening within the span of a few panels?? Wow. Usually angst like this drags out for at least five chapters, if not the entire length of the series, lol. Authors just love making Ms. Misunderstanding the personality trait of a BL instead of momentary mood.
I love this author for fast resolving drama!!!!
I'm happy to see Qu Cheng be explicit about his sexuality, saying "I'm not interested in women so I wouldn't have a child." I feel like that kind of statement isn't prevalent in yaoi for some reason. Not that I ever doubted Cheng's love for Peacock, but it eased some of the lingering doubt that creeps up at the back of my fujo mind sometimes.
I usually detest random one-shots that are introduced in the middle of an established plot-line, but the two stories in this manga were super enjoyable. Both of them were interesting and felt complete enough to be called a true one-shot.
I'll leave some room for doubt for some of you just in case you haven't read the prequel, "Azami." That being said, it's saddening seeing the lack of empathy towards Kan for some of you.
I understand that DV is a sensitive topic that is a reality for some of us and our loved ones. Abuse is never justifiable, and it gets even harder to empathize with Kan seeing the severity of the violence he inflicted upon Yumi.
However, solely blaming Kan for his actions would be a moral contradiction for some of you. The same people who are crucifying him are the ones painting Yumi to be faultless because he is a victim of abuse. If we go with that (understandably, victims shouldn't be blamed), then Kan shouldn't be painted into some horrible monster either. He was physically, mentally, and sexually abused by his coworkers and fiscally burdened by his family for at least 3-5 years before turning violent against Yumi.
Again, that doesn't justify abuse. I implore the people who blindly hate Kan to take a step back and realize he is also a victim of abuse. If not to forgive, but to empathize.