So, even if you get permission to put whatever you want on someone's back, is it appropriate to do a near-full back tattoo? I, for one, don't think so. Plus, wings have the double whammy negatives of being completely unoriginal and full of religious allegorical significance that could offend the recipient. I don't think it was a good choice (for the mangaka or the character).
When the tattooist said it would take 4 sessions I assumed he was doing something small and dragging it out, but that's not the case if it's such a large tattoo. Also, although attitudes have obviously changed in the last 100 years, tattoos are still stigmatized by mainstream Japanese society. The MC will never be able to go to most beaches and public baths again. If he worked in a different industry, he could also be let go. Again, this speaks to how inappropriate ginormous angel wings are to give as a first time tattoo. I question everyone's judgment here- the MC, the ML, the mangaka, and their editors.
Would be grateful if some kind person came along and did a better translation of the potato chapters. They're really hard to follow and I'm sure a cute story is being lost here...
Unexpectedly this turned out to be the best short-format story I've read all year. The pacing is perfect, the characters are perfect, and the story is well-crafted and layered. This is a tightly written and intimate love story with plenty of charm from beginning to end.
Reading others' comments, I wonder if people subconsciously pre-judged this one because of its trashy cover and drawing style associated with smutty stories of little substance. If so, they may have missed it for what it is, a diamond in "rough" packaging. It's like sitting down to watch a movie on Lifetime only to discover it's actually incredible. I hope more people will read this story and bring its rating up to 9.5 or more, which it deserves.
Agree
if you look up "man-child" in the dictionary, his picture will be there
sensei's sex scenes are some of the most erotic i've ever read. GOD BLESS THEM AND MAY THEY WRITE MANY MORE.
I reread this at least once a year and it still hits. The comedy, the chemistry, the butts- all perfect 100s.