All of these chapters should have been dedicated to fully fleshing out the first couple. The extra stories weren’t needed, and just caused the first to feel super rushed. Really wanted to see further growth, especially from Tasaki. He claims to not be prejudiced, but has quite a bit of homophobia and assuming behavior that needs to be ironed out. I also think that the story would have worked a lot better if HE had of been the one who fell in love first, rather than the gay man, that way it would have further dispelled the stereotype that gay men just automatically fall in love with any male they live with.
Wild that the uke’s chemistry with the seme’s bestfriend feels more comfortable and healthier than the relationship we actually get. If you’re such a grumpy and detached person that your friends have to “explain” your personality to your potential partner or speak on your behalf to make you seem like a better person, that’s not good. We are told that the seme brags about uke at work, but that’s the problem- we are TOLD about it and have to take people’s word for it. It would have been more reassuring to actually see seme do that and speak fondly about uke. I hate that this is uke’s first relationship, because he deserves to be with the best and this doesn’t feel like that. This seme definitely feels like one of those first-time dating mistakes you make when you’re young and not used to romance and think your emotionally stunted, “mean-to-everyone” boyfriend is the best it can get. I want better for him, this relationship will be an emotional draining one for sure. Especially when he gets tired of being treated like a maid.











Welp, so much for this being wholesome muscular coupling.