I so love the humor and cuteness in how this drawn and told. The mangaka's use of chibis is just perfect. And I love Touji's (I hope that's his name) qualms about his growing attraction.
But I still miss a family tree, and wish those cousins had been just a little bit more distinctly drawn so it would be easier to tell them apart.
totally agree! (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Cute but somewhat confusing as to who is who, with that large cast of characters that of similar looking people. Only the older generation is distinct. Would also have appreciated a family tree.
This was cute and funny. And just as you think it's going in one direction, the story turns 180 degrees.
What I find both sad and humorous at the same time, is the portrayal of how we mistakenly can build a whole relationship up in our heads on just an incident or two, like the seme does, and misinterpret everything that happens in that light. That once we're convinced that things are a certain way, we tend to overlook (willfully) all evidence to the contrary until it smacks you in the face.
It was a nice change to read manga that just took the time to let the relationship develope between the 2 at a natural pace. I really enjoyed that. I also enjoyed the portayal of the different experiences one can have of being gay with out it getting heavy-handed.
But on the subject of Iga's dad; Am I really to believe he's so socially inept and poor at communicating? Think about it. Anybody would be seriously hurt if a their boss and parent took away a big project they had put alot work into with NO explanation and gave it to someone else (let alone a sibling), only to be put on a small project. And at the same time to be informed that one's younger brother is being made heir as they aren't suited, without being given any positive context or reasons for the decision. It would quite obviously feel like parental rejection and favoritism, and likely lead to sibling resentment. I don't see anything childish in Iga feeling this way.
I enjoyed about every other aspect of this story but the one mentioned above. Somehow I knew that Iga's dad was going to be one of those misunderstood types. Personally, I can't fault Iga for any problems he may have had if that is how his father acted. Really there must have been a much better way to tell your son that you think he needs to re-evaluate his choices and path in life. Indeed he managed in the end, when ironically Iga didn't need to hear it any more.
Yeah fuck the dad. He's just lucky Iga was strong.
Even then I thought it was a really sh*ty thing that his father did. Here is this guy who is in his late 20s, early 30s, who has obviously worked his tail end off for his father's company, in the belief that the company will eventually be his. He has gone out and garnered fame for the company and gotten recognition in the field, to the point that there have been multiple write ups in magazines and other publications about his designs, and he himself. Then his father turns around to him and goes, "You should choose your own path in life! You are so much like me!" Personally I would have taken that as a, "Get out of my company, there is only room for one successful person here," attack. Truth be told, that is how I read it, too!
Iga was right in all of his reactions to his father. His father obviously has decided to side with his youngest son for what ever reason (which no reason IS actually given- you are left to assume that the father perhaps decided or guessed that Iga was gay and wanted to hurt or punish him for it), and never really says WHY. Even at the end he never says why he isn't telling his youngest to go follow HIS path. The whole story with the father is very frustrating, and yes, Iga has many reasons to react the way he does.
I've also kept wondering why the 2 brothers couldn't inherit jointly. By the looks of it they had different strengths, and as long as their father didn't interfere, got along together. Seems like they would have been able to run the company together just fine, and then it wouldn't matter if one was gay. It would actually simplify things a bit.
A strangely satisfying story. Somehow at the end of it, you feel very complete and happy, and that the loops in time worked perfectly.
Wow- that update came fast. A good thing, as I'm on pins and needles for the next. So thanx to the team! :)
Do wonder a bit about Takuma, is he being more than just a protective friend? That line about Itsuki going back to being the "way he was before" would mean a totally shy recluse who had noone but Takuma. Also can't help but wonder about a friend who for years hasn't found a way to include a shy but WILLING (i.e. not antisocial) person slowly but surely in his circle.
So not saying anything definite about Takuma, he might be the best friend a man ever had, but if he turns out less angelic I wouldn't be surprised.
It's not like he can force him to interact with others. Itsuki was not willing before so i don't see much he could have done to change that.
My impression was somewhat different; That Itsuki had tried continuously off and on but couldn't figure out how to hold a conversation and had in the end given up. This means that he is willing but doesn't know how. Takuma, one would assume, as a long time friend must have witnessed this process, but done little. He should know what Itsuki enjoys doing, so how hard could it have been to invite Itsuki and one other friend over to do something together? And once Itsuki was comfortable with this new friend, add another? Rather than Itsuki always being confronted by a group social event which can be daunting for anyone.
But heck, that may be expecting more reality than I should.
Maybe he must have done things to help, u don't know just as we don't really know if Itsuki put in any effort. Maybe he did invite but Itsuki refused , in the chap 1 or 2, he was the one that invited iTSUKI along and was surprised that he agreed. I don't think you can force a person to socialize if they don't want ( me and my friends are an example of this). The decision to socialize with others should come from the person himself, it should not be the responsibility of his friend.
While it isn't the responsibility of the friend, it is a question of wanting to help a friend. Otherwise why did Takuma invite him? In fact why did he invite Itsuki, as he clearly didn't expect him to accept, and it certainly isn't the sort of social gathering where Itsuki would feel comfortable? The nice reason would be to be nice and a good friend, the less nice would be because he never expected Itsuki to accept, and every time Itsuki refuses he would only underscore the image of himself as socially hopeless and dependant on Takuma.
All I'm saying is that by what we've read so far, Takuma could be great or not so great. There just are some odd remarks and stuff that made me wonder. But nothing conclusive. But you can make a good argument either way. So I look forward to seeing how it turns out. Personally I hope Takuma is worthy of his trusted friend status.
so, have u seen the latest chap? what do u think of the friend now?
I still have mixed feelings. I think that he honestly intends to be a good friend but I'm not sure if what Takuma does is always for the best. I mean, given this particular situation, where he knew and understood the feelings of both involved, why didn't he at least try to talk about it to Itsuki? Instead he let Itsuki go on believing the worst of Yuno. Takuma decided on very superficial evidence that Itsuki was ok and seemed to rationalize not having to tell him, despite that there was actually some evidence that Itsuki was less than happy.
omg, he can only know yuno's feelings after he talks to him. He only knows itsuki's feelings afterall he has only met yuno once. Don't you think u r putting too much on him? Is he supposed to read minds and know the future? ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
I was talking about AFTER his talk with Yuno and AFTER he saw how Itsuki was doing, when he chose not to tell Itsuki of having met Yuno etc. No mind reading involved, or need to know the future, just past and present.
That still does not make him shady. He was wondering if it was ok to tell or not to. He didn't do it with any malice or jealousy or any such thing. Sometimes a friend in yaoi is just a friend. No need to put him under the microscope when no evidence has been shown otherwise.
Do you actually read what I write? Oh never mind.
ok. seems we won't agree on this so lets stop and just enjoy the manga ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Well that was different alright from the norm, and the mangaka gets points for creating an interesting problem. I really hope it isn't something as mundane as ED or as difficult as abuse, but another psych issue that would have Eric forcing himself in a relationship. Perhaps a case of not even being all that emotionally and sexually mature from lack of interaction, but wanting Luke.
Houjou got played by the player brother, and now has to get over a broken heart so he can fall for the right brother. This should be fun. And how likely is it that just as they do start to figure things out, player brother puts a spanner in the works, wanting Houjou back?
I really like Omegaverse manga. Especially that each have their own take on it. The basic structure is the same, but the padding is different from manga to manga.
This is a bad boy omegaverse, and while the uke seems to have lost some of his edge due to the shock of his change, I hope in time he'll regain it. What made this really hot was 2 bad boys falling for another in an omegaverse way.
I'm not sure if its done, but even so it seemed like something I'd read but not be waiting for update. It had some good points and some bad IMO. The good was though there was the cliché misunderstanding they actually manage to sit down and talk it out. BIG plus.
The bad was the uke's case of insta-love based on nothing but looks and a kiss (that he obsesses over for 3 yrs) and how he keeps going on and on about his "feelings". Hard to take his "feelings" seriously. Therefore hard to take the whole relationship seriously. It would have been better if his feelings had been openly less intense, someone he hoped to meet again as he could never quite forget him.