I honestly think it was a decent story despite the ratings and the comments. Ryou was perfect! Yoshi made me wanna cry and cheer for him. It was such a sweet contrast to the first chapter and I loved it.
I understand why the sakumi-sugao storyline was there and I honestly feel fine about them ending up together. It just feels a little fast and unearned since their characters weren't fleshed out so much. We never really see any redeeming features of the sensei so I get why so many people didn't like it. He was an asshole in the beginning, never cared about anything, stayed trapped in his trauma, and he was still the only one pursued. He never did anything that made us feel slightly sympathetic so the backstory comes out as more of an excuse for his character than a traumatic experience that he struggles to let go of.
The story might have been better accepted if there was a bigger chance for sensei to reflect on his actions and learn his lesson (and maybe idk PROPERLY pursue sugao too, i feel for the guy). Anyway, it had a nice comeback despite the awful start. Yoshi and Ryou warmed my heart.
I hope to find more stories that give shitty semes and ukes more character and reflection/redemption.







oh an update!!! well, i guess i'm rereading this for the 92875298472th time again. jeez, i can never get enough of this manga.
I think that's the same number of times I've read it!
HAHAHAHA, i see you are one of the rare perfect people then! may your love life be as blessed as theirs!
Many thanks, it's good to meet a like minded individual (๑•ㅂ•)و✧