I for one sure like this darker stuff, without it being overly dramatic or grotesque (to my standards at least) in comparison to other cheesier or sadder stories.
I swear to god I'm gonna take away some user's privileges of using words like manipulation, consent, and toxicity until they learn what they actually mean. This is why I usually stay away from the comment's section.
Can confirm from my male bestie in hs most guys did dumb shit with their dicks like sword fighting each other, all while being extremely homophobic towards him.