My Childhood Friend Was a God

[MangaDex]

 

[Potato_pattie]

Oh no this is good.

(Many thanks for the translation♡♡♡)

 

[burningbloom]

i wasnt supossed to cry so much

 

[RoundRobin]

Bless that granny. Also a bittersweet ending

 

[nyxlotus]

Why did I ignore that tragedy tag... What a sad and beautiful story. Thank you for this translation.

 

[Stronk]

'The cover look so sweet! Hmmm, tragedy? Idont believe it~'
Me, later: Read the tag, bitch

 

[desibees]

that post cultural festival short was just the final nail to the coffin of me cryin over this manga

 

[LunaLUCID]

It's so good but i can't stop crying over the ending.

 

[LunaLUCID]

I decided to read this again and now i can't stop cry.
pls send help

 

[jent318]

Heart breaking. Whyyyyy!! I did not notice the tragedy tag until it was too late. Ugh!!!

 

[thetasteoflilacs]

People say this story is a tragedy, but I honestly don't think it is at all.

Spoiler

The role of a Beholder is to care for and stay by the God. That's why Taro believed that although he was made for Tomoya, Tomoya would never become his. However in the end, Tomoya gives Taro his gem (a representation of his Godliness). By keeping this gem, Tomoya symbolically gave himself to Taro just as Taro has done for him. If this story were really about acceptance and forgiveness, why have Taro keep the gem? If he had really forgiven Tomoya and accepted his descent, he would have given the gem up. It's also seen in the extra that Tomoya still stays by Taro's side. So, what if in their relationship the Beholder and the God belonged to each other?

I know I may be pulling at strings, but I hope my analysis may have helped you wipe a few tears.

 

[iidaisaqt]

haha tears go brrr

 

[cia12321]

Spoiler

I know everyone is crying, but in the end, they are together, though as God, Tomoya makes sure only Tarou could see him 🤧

 

[elinertia42]

Wow the tears. It’s short but it really gets you. So well done.

 

[Risa707]

@thetasteoflilacs thank you but I think that you made me cry harder

 

[Amaya19]

I wasn't ready for that 😭😭😭😭

 

[Morgan_911]

He was right there beside him, he's a god after all. Then it's not a bad ending after everything.

 

[kkumawa]

this so pretty i cried

 

[fersortega]

Oh wow, i almost cried, wasn't expecting that. Great tho, i like that it ends bittersweet.

 

[peapeal]

bittersweet </3