127
267
17
4
3
4
1
7
1
2
8
2
2
1
2
4
1
2
7
13
16
3
Countdown that fizzled out . . .
Was the mutual pining/yearning great? Yes! Did the flashes through time and tracking of days/the date add a unique element to the drama? Undoubtedly. It felt painfully nostalgic and sincere. Like a private school scrap-book.
However—a big however—one character did the majority of the heavy lifting, emotionally speaking. One character put themself out there, opened up, and took steps forward for the relationship: Minato.
At first, Wataru's hesitancy to cross the line of friendship was relatable. Change is scary. A start risks an end. But refusing to acknowledge what's there . . . Doesn't make it disappear. And delaying can cause others pain: It did here.
And while Minato was self-sacrificing, pushing his feelings down for Wataru's sake, taking time to sit with himself and try to see a way forward . . .
Wataru leaned on his cowardice like a faithful crutch. Practically moping around in self-pity before he finally got it together.
It made the romance feel so unfairly one-sided and unearned once the "yes" finally came.
However—a big however—one character did the majority of the heavy lifting, emotionally speaking. One character put themself out there, opened up, and took steps forward for the relationship: Minato.
At first, Wataru's hesitancy to cross the line of friendship was relatable. Change is scary. A start risks an end. But refusing to acknowledge what's there . . . Doesn't make it disappear. And delaying can cause others pain: It did here.
And while Minato was self-sacrificing, pushing his feelings down for Wataru's sake, taking time to sit with himself and try to see a way forward . . .
Wataru leaned on his cowardice like a faithful crutch. Practically moping around in self-pity before he finally got it together.
It made the romance feel so unfairly one-sided and unearned once the "yes" finally came.
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