
guys ts made me tear up forreal im just gonna rant about everything I love in this
1. naka chan. him in general. Like hello he’s perfect and so loveable
2. when Naka checks the food to make sure its warm and that Kisuke hadnt been waiting for a long time, that moment was so sweet. I think he felt incredibly guilty that he even considered sleeping with someone else bc that wouldve meant Kisuke probably would have waited for him like oughjnfgg
3. They are so cute and in love u can really tell from their thoughts to their actions that they really do care ab eachother and have great chemistry. I love them. Love their dynamic so adorable
Hello I havent read this manga in long time but I saw a vid that made me suddenly curious about the character Ryuji/Yuka chan. Do they identify as transgender or are they a crossdresser? When I read this it was still pretty early on so I was unsure, idk if the manga has clarified it yet. Pls tell me anything about this character, like lore, any facts, etc, im really curious (the reason I’m asking instead of reading is this manga hit a bit too close to home I get too emotional lmao)
I actually need to reread the story to see, but from what I remember it wasn't really clarified. We do know that Yuka doesn't consider it only crossdressing though, I'll just reread it an reply if I ever find out
This is just my interpretation so please know I’m talking out of my ass. I think Yuka is a nonbinary man, kinda.
They don’t care about what labels are used on them and likes self-expressing femininely, but will state themselves as a man when getting more serious in a romantic relationship or when being flirted on by customers. However, a core part of Yuka is still their gender issues. During the trip with Yatora, Yuka admitted to liking a girl. This on itself just means Yuka is bi, but the way this scene played out and how Yuka talked about their crush told me that they wanted to be transgender. Although Yuka presents themselves so freely on the surface, they hold internalized sexism believing they need to act in-line with stereotypes if they’re gonna be a certain way. Their crush on her made them feel and see different from the way they usually present themselves. And so that stereotype Yuka found comfort in couldn’t be them anymore.
Yuka already understands this best though, they know they shouldn’t need to find comfort in stereotypes and just be themselves. They know that, yet when loved ones like their grandmother enforce gender ideas onto them, it stings.
I think ultimately Yuka’s gender identity isn’t clear because even Yuka isn’t certain. They have had gender dysphoria that relates them to the trans experience, but they aren’t transgender. Might be totally debunked in the end, but this is one interpretation of Yuka that I hope makes a little sense.
I love this comment so much, I love Yuka’s character so much, they are so intrigue-ing !!
Thank you ( ; ω ;) I haven’t seen other people have this interpretation so I worried it’d seem offensive or stupid. Blue Period has so many interesting characters, yet Yuka always steals the show when re-entering the story and gives Yatora some of the most fascinating insight
I know right !! Every time they enter the plot Yatora's character develops !!