And the bad consequences demonstrated in the story (as opposed to readers who feel "this is is bad') are what, exactly?

The fact that you think bad consequences need to be already happening in order for something to be bad is pretty concerning. You're dodging, and it's very obvious.

Well, I wanted to post but you guys are really into this.

We're going completely away from the topic of the manga, again. Meta discussions have their place, but this one is not only rote, it's going in circles at this point. Every relevant point on this topic appears to have been made. Please, let's agree to disagree and move on.

Edit: In the future, I think it's important to remember that not every point made demands a rebuttal. There is often more value in reading and digesting opposing views rather than picking them apart in an effort to "win" a given argument.

Further posts on body dysmorphia, the split between fiction/reality, and really anything else, are welcome in the Cafe.

last edited at Jan 6, 2021 11:01AM

Why is clothes sniffing so blessed? It feels like it should be weird but it’s always so endearing every time it shows up in a manga. I need more of it in this life.

Because it's not weird at all, manga and anime just attempt to frame it that way. Scent is a huge part of human intimacy, not automatically a fetish. It only becomes fetish-level once it becomes (like anything else) obsessive and intrusive.

Huh. I guess you’re right. Thanks, this perspective is actually really helpful!

Blastaar posted:

I know there have been at least three or four other “reluctant prince” stories on Dynasty, but I have not the brainpower at the moment to recall which ones they are.

From top of my head:
https://dynasty-scans.com/chapters/yuri_yuri_elegy_syndrome_ch04#1
https://dynasty-scans.com/anthologies/amai_nisemono
both ends with conclusion that forcing yourself to meet expectations of others and behaving in ways unnatural for you is unhealthy though.

I agree that people shouldn't change to please others, especially to match their crushes (feelings, especially for teenagers, are so flimsy after all). As for realistic, nobody wants their story to be 100% realistic. When people say realistic, what they actually mean is believable. Making completely realistic story is just impossible, especially when you want to write sci-fi, fantasy etc. What you want is for your story to be believable, so it won't ruin readers suspension of disbelief.

And that's my 2 cents. I don't really want to start new discussion. Peko, don't kill me.

last edited at Jan 8, 2021 11:32AM

Clever girl...

They should have a Horror Movie tag or something similar.

last edited at Jan 8, 2021 2:45PM

They should have a Horror Movie tag or something similar.

Seems pretty niche of a niche. Is there a plethora of series chapters or doujins that would warrant an entire tag devoted to this? Or even more important, how many people would actually be looking for this tag, and how much relevance does it have in identifying a work? If you look at the "Tags" page under the Directory, there's a comparatively few amount of tags that this site uses. You'd need to demonstrate some pretty strong supply AND demand for a brand new one.

last edited at Jan 8, 2021 4:05PM

Hope she doesn't make this face on Twitch

They should have a Horror Movie tag or something similar.

Seems pretty niche of a niche. Is there a plethora of series chapters or doujins that would warrant an entire tag devoted to this? Or even more important, how many people would actually be looking for this tag, and how much relevance does it have in identifying a work? If you look at the "Tags" page under the Directory, there's a comparatively few amount of tags that this site uses. You'd need to demonstrate some pretty strong supply AND demand for a brand new one.

Okay, fine. Jeez.

Okay, fine. Jeez.

Hey, I'm not saying it's impossible. If you think it needs to be a tag, feel free to recommend it. I think the correct thread is this one now.

I, for one, simply enjoy reading a cute manga about a hot girl and her girlfriend.

Girl, you whipped!

I love these two.

I didn't realize Carole and Tuesday had a child...

Shaved necks are indeed a blessing.^^

Mmm yeah, rub that undercut...

Poink

Listen to god.

I was like "DO IT!"

It really do be like that tho.

She still won't understand that she (the tomboy) will not be the prince in the relationship.

She still won't understand that she (the tomboy) will not be the prince in the relationship.

I will take that as sarcasm

She still won't understand that she (the tomboy) will not be the prince in the relationship.

I will take that as sarcasm

All indications shows that she is the bottom

She still won't understand that she (the tomboy) will not be the prince in the relationship.

I will take that as sarcasm

All indications shows that she is the bottom

She's a pillow prince.

Why did Cyan stop doing this? (also, this chapter needs to be on mdex, too)