Stay by My Side after the Rain Episode 11

i am glad i read Kanade's father right.…

i am glad i read Kanade's father right. ironic or rather not, that the only character that i really don't like is Kanade. yeah he seems to be "growing" as this progresses, but does he really?!? or maybe not enough. either way, everyone needs to keep pushing him. if Kosuke hadn't told him to go back & try, i doubt Kanade would talk to his mother & sister let alone his father. cause what Kanade does best, is run in the opposite direction of any type of confrontation. he also loves to project his insecurities on others & comes to conclusions without trying to actually communicate with whomever. he assumes sh*t & decides everything all on his own. ***************************************************************************************************if Kosuke wasn't around he would be leading the life of a hermit. he would have minimal interaction where he had too, but the rest of the time he would avoid human beings cause he would project his insecurities on them, assuming they would treat him badly... so as i keep saying, Kanade needs to be in therapy - not a relationship. but it is what it is - *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************which is sad cause ironically he found the perfect partner in Kosuke - who cause of his childhood & mother has a tendency to seek out head-cases. so yeah an optimist would see them & say, they can help heal each other & grow stronger - which is an option. but to a pessimist like me - this forbidding as they could as easily, drag each other down. *************************************************************************************************************************************************************************the fact that Kanade's father apologized to him, while Kanade didn't even think he owes his father an apology, kinda strengthens my point at the start of this comment. but enjoyed the lovely character's that were Kanade's family, Kosuke's mother get her act together was the cherry on top - am so happy for Kosuke he deserves a break.

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A Beautiful and Painful Journey of Acceptance in Episode 11

Family honor, expectations, and shame linger in every corner of life. For many of us, coming out is not about freedom but about risking everything, even the love of the people who raised us. In Asian culture, where family expectations run so deep, it can feel almost impossible to be honest about who you are.That is why I loved this episode so much. Seeing Kanade Shinichiro’s mum and sister be so supportive, welcoming, and happy for him was truly moving. Their acceptance felt like a rare light in a world where rejection is often the first fear.So many people were angry at the dad in the last episode, but if you put yourself in his place, it makes sense. He caught his son kissing another man, and it was a shock. Instead of explaining, Kanade Shinichiro reacted with anger and shouted at his dad. It was painful, but also very human. That is why I am so glad that in this episode they finally had a proper conversation while walking together. The words, the honesty, and the way it tied in with the childhood flashback broke me. It was raw, emotional, and painfully real.Episode 11 was beautiful in its realism. It showed both the struggle and the hope of being accepted. Now I am looking forward to the final episode next week, though my heart is still heavy from this one.

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