Aashi to Watashi - Gal Yuri Anthology - Vol. 1 Ch. 2 - How She and I Got Close

[EggsNRice]

I disagree. I’m a trans woman, too. So this is my analysis.

For me, it’s the framing of the interaction that implies (screams) transphobia. As you know art is deliberate, it’s crafted and not an occurrence.
If it’s actually a man that pretends to be a woman online, why dress like a woman when meeting the MC? This supposed man is deceiving the MC, but why is he doing such a poor job of concealing the fact he is a dude? Is it even necessary that you this man dresses as a women? They are not meeting somewhere that only women can access. Again why dress in fem associated clothes?After the MC noticed she would have had the same reaction!

I would categorize this scene as containing one of the classic transphobic arguments that try to frame trans women as deceitful and dangerous men, that want to encroach on women’s spaces and communities to prey “more easily” on women. Also if I understand correctly, this was released in 2023… soo it’s very sus.

Calling out BS transphobia is not being sensitive, it’s pointing out a hateful attitude that needs to be discussed in the community to create a better space for everyone. I truly believe inclusion is paramount for any community. It’s the right thing to do.

It’s a shame really, but this is the first manga that had a overtly transphobic moment.

Because the plot demands it, if you were expecting to meet a stranger out in public with no idea what they look like aside from the general understanding that they are female you’d probably expect them to be wearing feminine clothing. So why would they need to dress up like a female, to meet the baseline expectation, it’s not like they were truly trying to be a woman or identify as a woman such is the “poor job”. In addition I would rally behind the transphobic argument more if they didn’t grab her, such an act is clearly hostile and regardless of gender identity shouldn’t be done. It’d be transphobic if they didn’t grab her because then it mocks the notion of someone wearing feminine clothing and possibly actually wanting help with makeup.

Play this scenario, suspect is wearing traditionally male clothing and looks nothing like a female, Shiyori goes to location and doesn’t see anyone she’d assume to be the ”fan”. Suspect calls out to her, she runs away. End Story no “saving” from Yuma needed.

It’s specifically because Shiyori meets up with them in an open space that dressing up as traditionally female matters. Now yeah it’s probably not best way to handle this plot line but calling it transphobic is overboard in my opinion.

 

[arksiane]

Heh.