ok so i'm iffy about this manga because of how the main character is treated like a tremendous object (only seen as something to be kept or used), and there isn't much focus on romantic development, just sex scenes. however, the reviews of this manga seem very positive, especially about the character development. to me, it doesn't seem like the main character's issues are being taken seriously. it seems like it's one of those yaoi that has sex as the main focus and fixes issues with the cliche miscommunication/unresolved trauma tropes. i just want to know if i'm wrong to think this and if there actually is substance and serious issues that are addressed in this manga, or if i shouldn't bother to continue reading past the third chapter.
it will be resolved!!! momota is just sex-hungry and has bad habits early on bc he's repressing his hurt and pain from his trauma + that's the only way he's been treated so far. but he will open up and even face his past in the last chapters!
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i totally understand your concerns though!!! i had to push through especially when it felt like his trauma wasn't being addressed properly at first
thank you very much for the heartfelt response!! i might continue reading then :)
reminder to PLEASE put a spoiler warning if you are going to mention in ANY way who ends up with Dani. Act in a way you would want to be treated.
wait im so confused, what is this supposed to be???
lol imagine if his voice is just super high-pitched
'Do I only ever talk about tea?"
Yes, Chloe. You basically only talk about three things repetitively: tea, Alphonse, and your enemies.
This would be more interesting if it were similar to the Webtoon "True Beauty." The only thing she changed to be pretty was her hair. To me, that's not worth all of the "I'm so ugly" spiel. Her family would know her looks and would encourage her because it's not like she was born with long hair that covered all of her face. Just doesn't make sense to me, so I can't really enjoy it.
I’m hoping that the topic of her ruthlessness with those who wronged her in the past gets brought up. While it may seem reasonable, it feels like she’s going overboard. Something just feels off to me. I don’t like how she’s portrayed as this character who could do no wrong and who everyone eventually loves once they meet her and try her tea. It feels too superficial in that aspect.
I do love the development of her relationship with the Duke, and especially the Duke’s character development. For her though, it’s just the same story repeated over and over: people don’t like tea and look down on her, then try the tea, are blown away, and love and respect her. If they don’t respect her, they get embarrassed by her. It gets boring whenever there are tea scenes now just because I know that’s how it will always go.
For me, I like more development of her achievement to this moment. And a new problem to handle, not something dramatic that stemming from the past. Also the truth about her sudden reincarnation, some new rival would do good. But I don't want something from the past duchess to be brought up again, since it's already made clear once the head maid being punished that it has nothing to do with her ever again. Problem with the producing heirs is also good *wink wink*
I think I kind of get what you’re saying and I agree. I know that the main character knows what injustices have been done to the Duchess since she read a book about her, but it’s tiring seeing her dealing with the same problems time and time again. It would be interesting to see a scene in which her servants rise up or protest against her because of the constant fear for their own lives or the drastic measurements the Duchess is going to.
i absolutely LOVE the trope of a cold, stoic character only showing certain emotions to their love interest! it's just so endearing! (▰˘◡˘▰)