Kinda disappointed with the main character so far. I like strong-willed female characters and she is like that when she interacts with everyone except her crush. I understand that she's in love and it makes her act silly but does it have to be so intense? Especially since she barely knows that woman? Why is she so in love anyway? They've met like 5 times, had sex only 3 times and it's not like she's some virgin, she shouldn't be so infatuated so fast. Idk, I wish she was more level-headed.
Do people in Japan use the bus often? I know that the "train stopped running" trope is there to get the couple together but in real life people would try to get on a bus yet they never even seem to consider that option in mangas, sometimes they even walk home instead.
I think it's because the train system is really developed over there and faster. So if the trains were to be unavailable, taking the bus would take a long long time
This is just my experience as a repeat tourist but I’ve barely used the bus when I traveled there cuz it’s much more convenient using the train.
You're right, if their train system is super developed the it would make sense to almost forget that buses even exist. And I reckon their bus services are most likely underperforming because of that so maybe they don't even run late at night.
I don't know about Japan, but I know in Korea, it's mostly a money-saving thing. If it's late and the trains aren't running, I could technically take a taxi if I'm that set on getting home, but that'll cost me a good bit more than just crashing with whoever I'm hanging out with until the trains are back up in the morning. If it's not too late, you could take some busses, but you'll need to figure out where to transfer and how many times, and sometimes you have to pay between transfers, so again, it's easier and cheaper to just go to someone's home if they offer.
Thinking back on it, it’s either the train or walking. Taxis are expensive in Japan. The only time we used a bus was at the airport when we have to move to another terminal or the Disneyland one lol...
I love how Heena noona said that they should alert the authorities. Because lots of you love to say that "in those times this is how things were, we can't judge Seungho by our modern standards". Well guess what? Seungho's behaviour towards Na-Kyum was criminal even in his era. The only difference with our time is that back then, a commoner like Na-Kyum would probably not get real justice due to nobles being privileged.
So fuck all the way off with that bullshit excuse once and for all. Just say you don't mind that he's a rapist and go.
PREACH
I google translated some reviews on a Japanese website and spoilers
It seems like the three of them die in the end. It might have been mistranslated because we all know how Google translate fuck up sometimes but I checked like 6 reviews and they all said the same things. Plus if you recall chapter 2, it kinda fits with what Arata was saying, about how the three of them were bonded for life and if one died, the others would follow.
I was expecting that too :(
I love it when the couple takes the relationship slowly. The fact that they became a couple in the first chapter made it more refreshing. There was no "omg what is this feeling". They knew they were in love and just had to face and resolve normal relationships issues. I'm so, so tired of BLs being like ch1-ch3 they meet for the first time and get to know each other in about a week or two max --> ch4 confession and drama -->ch5 one day later, they make up, make out, fuck
This couple did it differently and I want to see more of that.
In this chapter and ever since they've been reunited, none of them are looking the other in the eye, which indicates that they're hiding their true feelings http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/ibx_chapter-43/pg-28/
In the past, Doumeki would stare at Yashiro very intensely all the time, which even made Yashiro feel shy during their most intimate moment: http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/6ba770cf8927a77ff194ed50229a1153_chapter-10/pg-16/
But now Doumeki is making sure their eyes don't meet, probably to not blow his own cover of fake indifference.
As for Yashiro, we all know how shameless he can be. However, the more he fell in love with Doumeki, the more he started feeling intimated by Doumeki's piercing stare. He went from reacting playfully http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/c001.3/pg-46/
To being overly conscious of it http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/c017/pg-7/
And when was the last time Yashiro couldn't look someone in the eye?
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/c001.1/pg-22/
Yashiro is actually very shy when it comes to the one he loves. Kuga noticed that http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/330495/Vol3_Ch165/pg-5/
Finally, more instances of Yashiro being shy about Doumeki looking at him
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/v03/c015/32/
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/314607/Vol4_Ch16/pg-18/ (this scene isn't being talked about as much as it should. Not only is Yashiro refusing to face Doumeki, he's also covering his penis. That's right, the rumoured shameless masochistic lustfulcat draws the line at his crush looking at his privates and the cuteness is killing me).
http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/saezuru_tori_wa_habatakanai/mf/6ba770cf8927a77ff194ed50229a1153_chapter-15/pg-30/
Thank you!!! people here are only blaming him :( but Yashiro really missed Doumeki
Seeing other people passionately discuss this work of art makes me so happy
I feeeeel you
Such a great post, shy Yashiro is so adorable!
lmao, I aint the only one!
I've always known it was bad but I enjoyed watching the trainwreck. But it's not even entertaining anymore.
I hope you all understand that this guy is a horrible misogynist. Don't be fooled by his blushing. The truth is nothing she does will ever satisfy him. His misogyny is the only reason they're not together. He takes a sadistic pleasure out of toying with her and watching her panic and be confused. He loves that she longs for him even though he only gives her crumbs. And lastly, he does not want to get together with her because that would mean that the play is over and he has to be accountable to her like a proper boyfriend would be. She would expect to be treated and respected like a human being and he just can't have that.
This story is frustrating but those dynamics in heterosexual couples are sadly very common in real life too.