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atlasobi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
not as good as vol. 1, but i still enjoyed it!! i liked the new characters a lot and found them more memorable than the plot, at least at first. i loved the thing between ryo & shimada; ryo's frustration and anger was palpable and very relatable. i loved how it was handled.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Outing
ampharos906's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Transphobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
foldingthepage_kayleigh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
capriqueen's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.75
I like seeing Ryo grow. Mizuki is a fun character. Major cliffhanger at the end of this one
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Outing
yliana's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this volume honestly made me really uncomfortable. it really bothered me how ryo's coworker was pretty open with his unacceptance of ryo being trans and that it just kind of got brushed over ig. there's also just an overwhelming presence of gender roles that feels like it's going against the guys' mission of their brand being a breaker of stereotypes.
that all really bothered me but when i thought about it, it makes sense. society has such a rigid structure for gender roles that it makes sense to me that a trans person would do their best to fit into those roles. the strictness makes it so that ryo feels like he has to be the peak of masculinity 100% of the time to be seen, respected, and accepted as a man. so ultimately, that aspect of this series just makes me angry with the world. ryo is a man, regardless of whether he fits the stereotype of what a man is. end of story.
i'm so beyond nervous to read the next volume. the last page of this one made my heart drop and i'm so so worried omigod.
that all really bothered me but when i thought about it, it makes sense. society has such a rigid structure for gender roles that it makes sense to me that a trans person would do their best to fit into those roles. the strictness makes it so that ryo feels like he has to be the peak of masculinity 100% of the time to be seen, respected, and accepted as a man. so ultimately, that aspect of this series just makes me angry with the world. ryo is a man, regardless of whether he fits the stereotype of what a man is. end of story.
i'm so beyond nervous to read the next volume. the last page of this one made my heart drop and i'm so so worried omigod.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Homophobia, Sexism, Transphobia, and Outing
Moderate: Violence
averyprettyboy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Transphobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
Minor: Alcoholism, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
augustgreatsword's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Homophobia
jpitts's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I can't get into detail but there were a few things in this volume that I didn't suuuper love? I'm still into the story, though.
Also the way this ended...I literally went "Hooo boy..." out loud
Also the way this ended...I literally went "Hooo boy..." out loud
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia
Moderate: Deadnaming, Homophobia, Outing, and Dysphoria
micaaaahh's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Minor: Transphobia and Outing