Aiko's manga / #BL(103)

1.8, im sorry but this manga kinda sucks The art style is pretty sick, don’t get me wrong, but what even.. is the plot? A “dominant” omega has an interest in an alpha who’s essential a gentle top who’s a younger son of a conglomerate family but they have to surpass the older brother that’s an alpha r*pist in order to be together properly. That’s it? Oh wait no the cherry on top is supposed to be that.. the r*pist brother approves in the end while the couple share a passionate hospital bounded pillow talk moment. Ah yes and the “dominant” omega— what about this omega was dominant? I think you folks are confusing a power bottom with a dominant omega. Don’t get it twisted, a dominant omega would’ve commanded that grapist of an alpha to get on his knees and fuck off out of there without any of his futile hassle. This is nothing short of a crack anime for sure, of course im not rereading this are you insane lol.

3.9, this isn’t as bad as I thought it’d be within the first couple chapters but personally think it’s mid. It’s not terrible, it’s not great. There’s a sort of sweetness in how their love involves healing eachother from break ups that impacted their psyche. This acted as a foundation for them to try to be more communicative and find compromise (IE, the Seme teaching the Uke to be quieter or the Uke teaching ig the Seme to match his freak?). It still felt like the Seme had some reservations about their sex life by the last chapter and oddly the Seme acknowledges his r@ping of the Uke properly unlike the Uke. It’s just odd. Wouldn’t reread again tbh.

3.5, mid to me. The side couples were better than the main couples in my eyes. I think the first couple either evokes a love or hate response from readers depending on if you’re more like the Uke or the Seme. In other words, are you the teaser or more commonly the one being teased? I can only associate with being tease, in other words with the Uke, which is why their dynamic doesn’t really resonate with me. Even while they had coitus the Seme doesn’t relent in the teasing statements that I suppose were meant to be his versions of endearment, but he’s teetering on the line of a degradation kink (if you feel called out by this? … if the shoe fits, wear it :P). And that’s defo not me lol. On the other hand, the second side couple with a fan-idolized celebrity dynamic was pretty cute and relatable for someone who’s a bit awkward and avoidant at the same time. This Ukes expressionlessness was actually interesting as an addition for their relationship. The third couple (Calligraphy instructor x ex-student), I’ve seen criticism about the age gap implying the instructors still essentially a pedo. Pretty sure their story is meant to be the total opposite, the Seme was portrayed to feel reserved and strict with drawing a boundary until the Uke persisted. The Ukes an adult, new adult, but an adult nonetheless who made a decision to be with the guy he loves, they’re healthier than the main couple (the Seme in the main couple literally forces himself on the Uke constantly). I’d date an older guy ʅ（◞‿◟）ʃ but everyone has a right to their own opinion. Last couple was a little unnecessary, what’s with the self isolation defensive response into immediate resolve? Idk feels rushed. Wouldn’t reread again tho.

4.6, this overall was a cute story between two alternative high school students that find love and acceptance through one another. It’s a sweet story that I could reread again if only it wasn’t for the toxic and pointless SA scene, what did it possible contribute to their development that another approach couldn’t have done better? Why does the Uke have to realize his feelings just because he was SAed?? It just doesn’t click to me, he very well could’ve realized his feelings in a more wholesome or even comedic way. For that, I might not reread again.

Complicated, back and forth typa relationship fr. Also one distinct thing is between veteran BL and Yaoi readers, rape and sexual assault themes are so common that mentioning it seems redundant. I hate that it’s a norm but for this manga specifically, I’m speechless because it’s been initiated by the student wtf. Doesn’t make it okay for the teach to go for it but anyway.

-999, wouldn’t recommend this to a bitch I hate, sorry not sorry.

-10, again is there a plot? I couldn’t find one, manga like these are so extremely frustrating.

1.9, The art is great but that’s all it has.. not something I’d reread lol

5.2, I like this one a lot for the fact that despite it being a guy who’s seemingly straight (as implied by his own friends at school and admirers) he’s actually queer (bi/pan/demi/etc.) and comes to recognize this himself without thinking he needs to suppress it and this isn’t one of those tropes that’s a guy dating his guy bsf while still identifying as straight with an exception. His fluidity with this is nice to see in BLs like this, similarly it’s interesting to see how the crossdressing persona developed a sense of gender dysphoria for the Uke and how the Seme was able to assist in remedying this. It would have been cool to see if, later when Miu is mostly forgotten, the Uke could have been a solo model as a male and become this queer celebrity to look up to. At the same time, it’s humble and nice that he turned to hairdressing which is similar to the world he was in for modeling. I don’t particularly like tsundere plots but this wasn’t as insufferable as normal for this genre so it works. I’d reread it again for sure, it just felt like second jealousy misunderstanding situation was unnecessary. But at least they remedied it quickly, I’d reread it again as a short manga.

5.0, it’s nice to have a Teacher X Student plot that isn’t some corrupt adult being a predator to a minor, in fact it’s unique that the student is technically not only an adult but also the newly graduated teachers classmate. It’s quite sweet too that they have such engrossed catch up moments where they could really resume being best friends before becoming a couple but because this pair is such a green flag I really wish there were more chapters of them as couple. They only really get chapter 5/5.5 to be a true couple at least to the readers. Adorable none the less and very fine art ngl. Would reread.