Blue Hearts - Vol. 2 Ch. 20 - Starting Line
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hmm....a nice breather chapter after all that is good ..hopefully we get a new arc soon though
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I don't have a problem with the situation being glossed over. We already got a resolution/conclusion which is enough for me in this type of manga.
My problem is with the suspension of disbelief that her mother would just quit her "soap" job like that. Not only is it hard to relate to when I doubt most people have that kind of financial security, usually you keep that kind of job because the money is too good to quit... Even one character expressing a little doubt would have made it easier for me to accept there.
Also, the thing about him joining the school for a girl feels like it's completely out of left field. Who are they talking about? I don't see any girl introduced in the first 7 chapters. I can only assume the author wanted to introduce gal girl first to ensure we get attached to her as the winning girl, but I think the better solution would have been to introduce them both early -- even just a glimpse in a suggestive panel-- instead of both late.
My problem is with the suspension of disbelief that her mother would just quit her "soap" job like that. Not only is it hard to relate to when I doubt most people have that kind of financial security, usually you keep that kind of job because the money is too good to quit... Even one character expressing a little doubt would have made it easier for me to accept there.
Also, the thing about him joining the school for a girl feels like it's completely out of left field. Who are they talking about? I don't see any girl introduced in the first 7 chapters. I can only assume the author wanted to introduce gal girl first to ensure we get attached to her as the winning girl, but I think the better solution would have been to introduce them both early -- even just a glimpse in a suggestive panel-- instead of both late.
I was a big fan of ReLife, but I'm sad that the author isn't giving me a better way to pitch this to people. I mean, does she realize how much of a spin I have to put on things to tell people it only gets good when the MC organizes a gangbang rescue team? I feel like that will turn too many people away, and for the people that do stay, half of them would probably leave when I say "no ecchi either". I am frustrated that I feel the best way to get people to pay attention to this would be to recommend ReLife.
Finally, after writing this, I think the author is simply lacking any sort of beta reader/editor feedback. In my opinion, their overall direction/style is great, but the initial pacing has been a bit of slow burn with lots of avoidable minor issues adding up. Maybe the Japanese audience reacts differently? ...Anyways, a little advance feedback would probably go a long way on this. I'm optimistic that this author would be good enough to use it.
Finally, after writing this, I think the author is simply lacking any sort of beta reader/editor feedback. In my opinion, their overall direction/style is great, but the initial pacing has been a bit of slow burn with lots of avoidable minor issues adding up. Maybe the Japanese audience reacts differently? ...Anyways, a little advance feedback would probably go a long way on this. I'm optimistic that this author would be good enough to use it.
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Ah, you are 100% right on the girl thing. Thanks for the correction; I feel bad for missing it. But this kind of goes off my point that where the author seems to do everything almost right, yet it's off just a little and falls flat for me -- I've been doing this skim thing to check for a while now and usually that's enough to catch things like this. I see mentioned in one bubble in a seemingly casual conversation that didn't stand out to me. This is something I expect to be a little more heavy-handed. Again, opinion.
Ah, you are 100% right on the girl thing. Thanks for the correction; I feel bad for missing it. But this kind of goes off my point that where the author seems to do everything almost right, yet it's off just a little and falls flat for me -- I've been doing this skim thing to check for a while now and usually that's enough to catch things like this. I see mentioned in one bubble in a seemingly casual conversation that didn't stand out to me. This is something I expect to be a little more heavy-handed. Again, opinion.
That's a fine take on the situation being glossed over, but I think it depends if you're part of the audience that cares more about the cozy slice of life feeling or a mature take on the subject. I was given scenes that tugged at my heart strings and seemed to give the "crew" something to bond over. Great. That feeling is all I want from the fiction. So to me, the situation succeeded in its purpose despite how it was swept away, but I understand we could have different perspectives. In that regard, I would be interested in an example of what you think would a more mature reaction.
I agree that Yuuhi is prejudicial based on what you said. I also agree it started as an undesirable part of his character. But I disagree that it necessarily makes him unlikable. This event spun his "prejudice" in a way that makes it an admirable quality. His bull-headed judgment that the girl wasn't completely malicious ended up saving the situation. More in his defense is that, frankly, hating someone for being better off and smarter than you is very relatable -- everyone experiences it; there's always someone better. Additionally, It's usually more fun to watch a not so great character learn than start with a saint character, like his friend, take over. In other words, is punching stupid? Yes. Have we all ever wanted to just punch someone in the face for being smug instead of being a mature adult? Yes. So, at this point in the story, I now see this as a chance for character growth over a reason to hate him.
I agree that Yuuhi is prejudicial based on what you said. I also agree it started as an undesirable part of his character. But I disagree that it necessarily makes him unlikable. This event spun his "prejudice" in a way that makes it an admirable quality. His bull-headed judgment that the girl wasn't completely malicious ended up saving the situation. More in his defense is that, frankly, hating someone for being better off and smarter than you is very relatable -- everyone experiences it; there's always someone better. Additionally, It's usually more fun to watch a not so great character learn than start with a saint character, like his friend, take over. In other words, is punching stupid? Yes. Have we all ever wanted to just punch someone in the face for being smug instead of being a mature adult? Yes. So, at this point in the story, I now see this as a chance for character growth over a reason to hate him.
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why do i feel like those two old friends of yuuhi is affiliated with relife
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Yuuhi is so pure...
Makes me want to protect him😆
Makes me want to protect him😆
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What the hell that boy is adorable
