I love how the author sets up what seem like cliched manga tropes but then pulls the rug out from under you and inserts comedy while still achieving the end game, which is bringing them closer together. Like, this deep friendship they have...I don't care if they end up together or don't. There is something between them, platonic or romantic or whatever ,but it's very endearing and sweet all the same and I love seeing it mosey along in its own way.
I don't want Akura-Ou to be softened by Nanami. I want him to be his badass, "I don't care about humans, but Nanami you are wicked entertainment for me" self.
I live and breathe for the pairings like Natsuki and Kusakabe. The real neediness that Kusakabe has for being an outcast for so long and being loved (?) and given attention by Natsuki is peeeerfect. Boring? Hardly.
nah, there's just too many plot like that already...and given that Kusakabe is your typical low-esteem weak uke, people are bound to find him boringggggggg
What typical low-self esteem uke tries to stab the crap outta someone? Lol. Don't down play him. He was on the verge of insanity right there and damn near lost himself in this love affair. Hello dynamic character. Where the hell have you been all my life? I love this couple.
I like their story better than the first pairing too! (●'◡'●)ﾉ
Omg, it's precisely because he's the typical low-esteem uke that he tries to stab someone. How on earth is this being dynamic? He merely lost himself to insanity. He's just the typical dumb uke who gets led around by the nose. No one's trying to downplay him here, we are just stating the facts. ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
Let's state some real facts: By definition a dynamic character is
a literary or dramatic character who undergoes an important inner change, as a change in personality or attitude. Kobe went from a timid uke to a demanding, righteous jackbutt because he got a taste of some power. And by you denying him of being a dynamic character, you're downplaying him. He is far from a typical low- self esteem uke because for one he fought back for what he wanted. A typical low - self esteem uke would have wallowed in his pity and waited for his seme to ask what the heck is wrong with them so he could be comforted like a baby and done up the ass again. No, Kube said screw that and tried to take care of his own problem. Mind you he was blinded by power and is regretting his actions. Again displaying a dynamic character trait. He is not typical. He actually went out there and did something for once unlike the coward he was. I hope to see this side of him more and that's why I love him. He has a chance to flip himself around and now's the time he can do it. Name one cowardly uke who took that leap on his own? Kube gets a chance to discover himself while the rest are stuck in their ways. And for one, none them tried to stab the crap outta someone. That's straight boss mode.
This was very well put.idk why people hate kusakabe so much....lately the comment section just bashes him.this isnt going to be his last crazy outburst,its the beginning of a new possessive,unprovoked and power hungry kusakabe.
He didn't take the leap on his own--he was lead there by the nose.
You know what's funny to me? People who can't spell or articulate their thoughts well still get thumb ups on this site, but when I put my thoughts down I get ratings that basically say I'm annoying. Oh my special niche is overplayed and cliche but when it's forcibly raping someone in a typical nonsensical smutty yaoi it's all "(≧∀≦)"
I actually haven't read that many yaoi mangas where there is a uke like Kusakabe, and I've read A LOT. Usually they're assholes and push the seme away, or they're raped repeatedly but it just plays out as "they're in a relationship, it's all good" (Okane ga Nai). But whaaatever.
Pretty much its a circlejerk around these parts. Dont agree with the majority and they give out thumbs downs and annoyings. ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
This is probably the first time I've read a yaoi where the seme actually LISTENED to the uke when he said "stop" while everything was getting hot n heavy. See kids, consent is everything!!
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i agree! though i did want to see them go all the way, i am still satisfied. i love that he really wanted to do it but didnt force the uke. thats something that has always annoyed me. i loved this
xD omg yea lol
those semes that have good self control thooooooooooooo (づ￣ ³￣)づ
The narrative wasn't really cohesive. I didn't really understand what was happening. Either that or the translation wasn't spot-on. I hate it when mangas are cryptic, especially one-shots >_<
It was good for the first like, 10 pages. Oh this man is keeping a child out of sexual slavery! OH WAIT NO HE'S NOT. He's just doing it for himself >_<
Well, a perk of this story is that in the beginning it accurately captures the mind of an abused and neglected child, and eventually that of a sexually groomed child. So, points for realism I guess?
I really, really, REALLY hope Kusakabe isn't being taken advantage of! He's such a fragile and vulnerable thing :(
Chance of STDs.. Like almost 0% (づ￣ ³￣)づ
he's basically living in a giant condom :)