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[MangaDex]

 

[dsscans]

Translating this manga stressed me out. Ichikawa really missed the mark on this one. I felt that it made light of a situation that is real and difficult for many queer kids. After much debate, I decided to compile a list of homeless shelters and organizations that focus on queer youth for readers to donate to. If this work made you want to throw your computer at a wall like I did, consider giving some cash to them.

https://trinityplaceshelter.org/
https://www.aliforneycenter.org/
https://lalgbtcenter.org/
https://promisehouse.org/
https://lnfy.org/
https://www.outlastyouth.org/

 

[kiss0113]

I’ve been on an Ichikawa Kei reading spree and this piece has me the most stressed so far

 

[Aldis]

It's good. Although somehow

Spoiler

the rapist become his benefactor's secretary is not the 'wealthy uncle' himself

kinda like plot device. But that's always expected from any BL with only 1-2 volumes.

The only plot hole disturb me is MC didn't re-check to the 'wealthy uncle'. Based on what ML said, he should know the fact and could have asked whether the wealthy uncle did indecent things to ML or not, and get his number or what. He can also discuss it with his fellow co-worker for the best action. I know Asian tend to 'this is their family problem' thing, but seriously?? At the point he know that the

Spoiler

the man that rape MC is not the wealthy uncle

he should notice that something is off.

Anyway, before you reading it, remember kids, THIS IS FICTION.

 

[DayLo]

The only part that disappointed me was the “swept up in the mood” decision made by Haruto. Although if that scene never happened, then it may not have had the ending it did.

 

[happinesslucky66]

This is actually a good story and i have a big hope for the ending, but it doesn't.