A lot of comments here are about how sad this chapter is, but I think Ryou's loud heartbeats and blushing are a good sign.
I believe he's already imagining what it would be like to be with Hayato, which is why he's so flustered.
Consequently, I'm hoping that very soon Masato and Ken-ni will go away with Take on some photo shoot or something, which will leave Hayato and Ryou alone to sort out their feelings. At which point I also hope our patience will be rewarded with a super explicit and extra long love scene between the two step brothers.
I honestly don't understand why so many claim this chapter to be ''really sad''. As you said, I think the look on Ryou's face on the last page means he's contemplating the possibility of a relationship with Hayato. Also, pining for someone only to discover they had feelings for you all along and then starting a relationship is a common trope in yaoi. That would mean 80% of yaoi mangas are sad.
Even though we all know it's gonna turn happy, we still feel bad for them here in this moment, so that's why it's "sad"
The beginning had me in tears.
Parts in the middle made me laugh.
Now my head is spinning and my tummy is full of butterflies.
I will never get enough of this series!
Doesn't matter how many updates we get, I will always be left wanting more and more...
That's how you know it's a great series.
What makes this manga so amazing is that I really believe they are in love, not in spite of, but because of all the sickness they struggle with.
It's such a refreshing change from the "Disney" brand of love in which only super perfect people end up finding super perfect love.
Happily ever after...blech!.
The more I read this, the more I realize true love is actually about embracing the imperfections of others and fighting one's own demons.
I always thought love was about finding someone whose demons play well with mine.
Amen to that.
We should all be so lucky as to find the person whose brand of crazy best matches our own.
Sorry for accidentally downvoting! I totally agree with what you said!
As someone who wears glasses, it cracks me up every time I see a manga scene drawn with people keeping their glasses on to have sex.
There they are in the new chapter getting all hot and heavy, but he keeps his glasses on and they never fog up or move.
That is sooo silly!
Oh my god, yes! I think it's absurd that they don't move or fog up! Don't they get hot and heavy? LOL, my glasses would probably be all crooked! ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
I'm extremely careful with my glasses because they're so expensive and crucial to my daily life. Before sex or showering or sleeping, I need to know that my glasses are safe and sound on a flat surface FAR away from any ledges, edges, and the floor. Nemugasa gives me anxiety when he keeps them on so recklessly like that.
We are one and the same my friend. Blindness + expensive lenses/frames = no breaky
(as important as my phone)
After reading this comment I won't be able to feel comfortable anymore when reading manga with guys with glasses haha
You get it. Thank you! :')
XD hahahaha, sorry?
No probs. Can't afford to be like the average kid/teen who breaks half their pair of glasses and an equal number of phones lol ╮(￣▽￣)╭
I never understood how that happens. I'm fresh out of my teens, turning 21 on the 30th. But as a teen, I was always so careful with my glasses and phone. This kid in high school stole my glasses while I took a nap during a free period. I literally chased him down and threatened him with death if he touched them again.
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Argh, inches away from the big moment...then it just stops!
Waiting for the next update will be PAINFUL!!!
Someone should turn this into a movie or a cable series (way too risque for regular TV).
It's just so damn good.
I really got into this because the flawed characters cam across as hot, lovable and really genuine.
Reading this was moving enough that I was crying a lot, even though in the end it was uplifting.
I give this mangaka a lot of credit for creating stories that are deeply moving and also come across as genuine. I really believe relationships like this exist and appreciate them more because while real life can be messy and painful, that doesn't mean it can't have a happy ending.
I've read it countless times, and i still get emotional.It's one of the most beautiful and heartwarming love stories.
Hiroi acts generous, but he's really profoundly selfish.
I kind of hope the series goes on until Take finally realizes Hiroi has only ever used and manipulated him because the only person Hiroi loves is obviously Hiroi.
As far as Mine is concerned, I simply hope he realizes he has value and deserves to be cared for by someone who truly respects him.
Yes.... I agree!!!!!!(๑•ㅂ•)و✧