@Tairo
Why @ me if you didn't read the entire comment? Should've just left that in the drafts. In 2021, we gotta do better, luv.
I partially agreed with the skin tone change, as it quite literally showed how fickle people are when it comes to "others" and their outter appearance (how flimsy racism/colorism is). And she has every right to be upset at people's hypocrisy. Why would you use her parents genetics as a form of reasoning? Her parents never treated her with an iota compassion or understanding, simply feared and were disgusted by her straight out the womb, but now that her skin is lighter (via blessing) her biological guardians want to start over and become a loving family.....
👁️👄👁️
Also on genetics, irl, white parents can birth a black child 🤯, it is rare, tho that's not the point. The change in skin tone wasn't really needed, but I'm interested to see where the author is going with this. Maybe those who mistreated/misjudged her solely based upon her appearance, gain a new understanding but she doesn't engage with them, as their personalities are
(n't worth having in one's life now that she suites their colorist taste) trash.
Perhaps you may have skimmed over certain parts where they degrade and scorn her, based on her appearance alone? Regardless, their actions reiterate their subconscious belief that having darker skin is a sign of evil and being less than human. Why do you deny something so obvious? Are you purposefully being obtuse? People should be upset, that's the point. Again, if you aren't, you are a part of the problem.
Quick note on hair, vs eyes, vs skin- would it not make more sense for her hair or iris/pupil color to change? Skin is the largest part of the body so if the light king's blessing doesn't outweigh the dark king then shouldn't the blessing affect her iris's or hair? Something that's proportionate to the size of the blessings bestowed upon her?
A more succinct way of saying this is: changes weren't necessary and illogical at best, but I want to see where this goes and if people (both manga and irl) will partake in some much needed introspection... 👀