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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love Kusakabe's wholehearted dedication to bold gestures of affection. It contrasts so beautifully with Sajou's more shy and reserved manner. I have such a soft spot for the fluffy moments where they casually learn more about each other and, since I read this series to see them explore their relationship and steadily let each other deeper into their lives, I was disappointed to see that there was a heavier focus on the creepy teacher in this volume.
It doesn't sit well with me at all that most of the teachers in this series are apparently pedophiles, especially since it's treated as okay and normal by the story, and I'm really not a fan of the implications made about homosexuality there either. The incorrect stereotype pushed by bigots that pedophilia and homosexuality go hand in hand is gross, but it's particularly unsettling here when it gets used as a plot device to make the kids feel insecure in their relationship... and then they're told that that insecurity is stupid to feel because the pedophile "wasn't a threat" all along. That's so backwards and manipulative, and it's just played off as a funny little part of young love to feel jealous or worry that someone with clear power over you and your partner will use that power against you.
The only silver lining here is that the story still mostly focuses on Kusakabe and Sajou outside of all that, so I tried my best to ignore it and focus on the wholesome moments of their relationship instead.
It doesn't sit well with me at all that most of the teachers in this series are apparently pedophiles, especially since it's treated as okay and normal by the story, and I'm really not a fan of the implications made about homosexuality there either. The incorrect stereotype pushed by bigots that pedophilia and homosexuality go hand in hand is gross, but it's particularly unsettling here when it gets used as a plot device to make the kids feel insecure in their relationship... and then they're told that that insecurity is stupid to feel because the pedophile "wasn't a threat" all along. That's so backwards and manipulative, and it's just played off as a funny little part of young love to feel jealous or worry that someone with clear power over you and your partner will use that power against you.
The only silver lining here is that the story still mostly focuses on Kusakabe and Sajou outside of all that, so I tried my best to ignore it and focus on the wholesome moments of their relationship instead.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Sexual content
Moderate: Cancer
Minor: Medical content, Grief
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
inspiring
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
The vibes are so good. Only downside is I don't like the teacher cutting into the screen time.
I might be more than just invested in these characters. The growth of their relationship and themselves was great. They began to seek out not only what they want as a couple but what they want out of life. I didn't really expect to enjoy these as much as I did but they were honestly good.
challenging
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Warum heißt es Band 1 auf Deutsch, wenn es doch klar der 2. Band ist und der erste hinten beworben wird? Manno.
Aber an sich eine süße Geschichte!
Aber an sich eine süße Geschichte!
I don't remember anything but the feelings AAAAAAAA (also, i hate the teacher, he's a creep)