I think there’s some cross talk happening here. Here’s how I would lay out the foundations of these two positions: 1) Some of the attitudes and feelings this character expresses are common to real-world transfems. 2) The way this author positions and refers to this character may suggest suggest they intend for them to be read male.

This character is not an actual person. That they express sentiments that are transfem-indicating in real life does not mean they are in fact transfem or understood by the author to be transfem in this story, because in the context of the story the author gets to decide that.

At the same time, people resonate with these statements, and so it seems whether intentional or not, it does capture part of the experience of transfeminity. This is not necessarily a good thing: part of why people are nervous is that this can make the story far more painful and cuttingly transphobic if 2), it turns out the author does intend for the character to be a man and an imposter. Yes, the character calling themself a man could be a portrayal of internalized transphobia: it seems to resonate with people in such a way. It can also be consistent with the author saying “yes, you are in fact a man,” which would of course be horrible. And the way we try to sus out the distinction is by looking at the attitude the text takes to the character and the situation.

That is fair. It could turn out wrong, and if it does, the fact that some of those statements resonate so strongly with transfem experience would make it all the more cutting.

However, as someone else pointed out above, what we’ve seen so far feels much closer to genuine transfem experience - and, if I’m honest, explicitly distinct from gender-swap tropes that skip over the harder points of gender transition. The detail of “my body changed, but I still feel dysphoria because of my lower body” is exactly the kind of thing fetishistic stories usually skip over. That suggests the author is writing from either personal experience, or at least from conversations with people who’ve gone through that thought process.

So based on what we have now, I’d expect this to be an attempt at an honest transfem story, one that shows both the parts that feel good (“I look like a girl !”) and the parts that don’t (“this part of my body still makes me feel like a man, and I hate it”). And that includes internalized transphobia, which is transphobia. Unless the author states otherwise explicitly, it’s up to the reader to decide whether those lines reflect the author’s message or the character’s self-denial. Personally, for now, I assume it’s the latter, and I find that it’s being depicted quite accurately to pre-transition experience.

That said, I understand the fear that it could go wrong.

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I feel like this is going to get extremely transphobic at some point, and I really fucking hope I'm wrong.

Bad, bad vibes.

I mean, if she's in denial, we’re probably in for some very uncomfortable statements. Denial and internalized transphobia, especially when they’re spelled out in first-person narration, can feel really harsh. It's a bad experience to live through, and honestly, a bad experience to watch play out on the page too.

But that’s also what makes this stand out from the usual gender-swap isekai setup. The fact that she still has a dick means the story can't avoid touching on self-perception, identity, and body dysphoria.

And for anyone expecting a "transgender story" to be about instantly getting the perfect body, perfect sense of self, and perfect social instincts... well, this manga doesn't seem to be that, and neither is real life.

It's not what the character says about themselves but how the author portrays it what is the problem. And so far nothing the character has said screams "I'm a girl!" at all, they don't see themselves as a girl.

"If only I could abandon this body and be reborn as a beautiful girl..."

"Goddammit! I hate this! Even though I finally look like my ideal self!"

I'm not even gonna cite the several instances the character states "I'm a man". No matter the desires of becoming a girl, the fact that they still perceives themselves as a man is what bums me off. My main concern is what the author wants to do and their views on the matter or intentions, and so far they don't seem promising, but rather like poking fun of trans people

Yeah, but that’s exactly the standard pre-transition transfem experience.

I'm not saying this story will necessarily turn out well - I don't know what direction it'll take. The love interest's focus on her lower bits could turn out fetishistic... or it could be the first step toward her realizing she doesn't need bottom surgery to be a girl. Hard to tell yet.

But here's the thing : no cis guy looks in the mirror and feels horrified at having a dick. That's just not a cis male reaction. This reaction is unmistakably transfem, even with all the "I'm a man" self-denials.

Ouch. Didn't expect to relive my teenage years in manga form.

Good luck, girl. With... whatever's ahead.

Tfw a new color in polychromatic yuri.

... then again, I bet that I'll want green to get a girlfriend of her own in the near future. Either to make her pull back, or... just because she should have one.

People misunderstanding what the Schrödinger's Cat is about is kinda my pet peeve. Nothing about this comic even reminds me of that. Oh well.

Oh no, my heart.

That aside, would a Trans Yuri romance story called "Schrödinger’s Girl" be considered a clever idea, a silly idea, or an insulting one?

I only ask because that is what popped into my mind when I saw the title. Only for it to a literal Schrödinger’s Girl(Cat).

Could work if your character is non-binary. They'd be a boy and a girl at the same time in a state of superposition.

Maybe have the same story happening in two identical parallel universes where the only difference is the main character's gender. This character can talk to their counterpart in the other universe and influence their decisions. It would be sad when the wavefunction collapses and only one of the two remains.

Agreed that it'd really only work with a non-binary character, and even then it'd probably land more as "funny" than "clever". For a binary trans person, using Schrödinger’s Cat as a metaphor (especially the pop interpretation of being in a superposition until "observed") can veer into uncomfortable territory. It risks implying that identity is defined by how others see you, which is... not great.

That said, I think the metaphor could work in a story centered on transition itself - if it's handled with care. The key would be making sure that the "observation" that collapses the wavefunction comes from the character's own self-recognition, not from anyone else looking at them.

Gotta love when teenagers know what they want to do in (un)life. You know, like killing their moms and walking across a zombie-infested town to find their best friend.

It’s remarkable how commenters here care so much more about the boyfriend than the story does.

Or Ritsu.

And honestly ? I think it's fine. It's clearly written as the boy being tradition, obligation, and to be honest, setup. A manga like this one doesn't care about those things primarily. It cares about the feelings of its protagonists. And Ritsu's feelings have been for Tsuzuri since the first chapter.

The only reason he stills exists is because it supports a bit of drama - "how do I break up, how do I tell the news, what will it do to my image". Elements that are part of the story, but not the main part, since romance and comedy are more important than drama.

Also... people give far too much importance to a relationship that never meant anything. They're treating this like a NTR story, which it really isn't.

It's a romance story, between two girls who manage to be awkward for the dumbest thing, and it's great at that <3

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I mean, I don't fully buy the "Risa killed Eko's mom" either, but... Something is off. Why would she get killed right after the call even though the outbreak was weeks ago ? Why would they both be dead, and in front of her house ?

I feel that there's enough evidence to know there is a question, but not enough to start formulating and answer.

Oh, the little conclusion for our second couple is a perfect conclusion !

Well, not perfect for how fast it ended, but certainly satisfying that they got their own ending.

That's your bad, Circé. You checked if she snuck in a real bird, when she actually cheated by having her multiple-timelines ahead future self to take the test for her !

Then again, it's probably better for everyone, Circé included, that Elsa isn't caught...

"All of you are forgetting the most important part."
Ha, yes, consent.
"... the autore fruit."
Dang, almost had it.

I need more of the second pair ! Which hopefully we'll get in the coming chapter. It seems the second princess, under her cold exterior, actually cares for her partner. And Tsubasa is getting a bit more used to her life in that world. But... unlike our protagonists, I'm not sure if there are any romantic feelings there.

Also I'm all for shipping wars AnTear vs NonTear but that was maybe too violent as a resolution !

That was... darker than usual. I expected Ange to be the next victim of Mizu, but I guess not, she was a proxy.

Also there's something odd with Masaki's timing. Is it a coincidence that her anger flared up at the same time Mizu acted ? Or is whatever ties Masaki, Honda and DeLphi something that involves whatever happened and is happening ?

And of course... There's still something off about Mizu's motivations. She seems to be angered by the memory of Aizawa, which puts a question mark on whether she could be the killer.

"But you have a boyfriend, it's cheating !"
"Oh no, it's cheating ?!"
"..." "..."
"Anyway, I wish you best of luck."

Congrats, Boy-kun-whose-name-I-won't-bother-remembering. Here's your official certificate of irrelevance.

Comedy aside, I honestly like what this says about the story. It's hopeful. Because, thinking about alternatives, I just don’t want the MC held back by a comphet relationship that made her miserable from chapter one.

And seeing how happy this date makes them ? Yeah, this is the best path.

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Same as many others, I was going to avoid it because of the tags but given that it's short and has a happy ending, I'm glad I read it.

Sounds like a painful read for anyone who had tried it out before it was complete, though !

giving Diana a consolation love interest

Frankly, as someone who was immediately happy when I saw Alexandra being presented as a genuine love interest, over Diana continuing to pine after Natori... I'd say she turned out to be much more than that.

She's not just there to console Diana, or be consoled by her. Her role as a noble forced to suppress her talents and obey authority, being a pawn in larger schemes, while also joining a group of commoners, gives her one of the most complex character positions in the series, possibly second only to Lapis.

She also creates a bridge between nobles and commoners that the original Fairy Tale of Jewels didn't have, since Diana was the only one in that position. Alexandra "siding" with her own team at the end matters a lot - I can easily picture that, if Lapis' plan succeeds and a rebellion occurs, Alexandra, and possibly some other lower ranked nobles, might side with the commoners, shifting the balance (and story) quite a bit.

Oh, and yes - I'm definitely rooting for Diana x Allie. But Alexandra has also grown into my favorite character, and I hope she continues to be more than just "the love interest". Based on this arc, it feels like she absolutely will be.

Well, that was a great chapter. Which I expected from the first page being Diana and Alexandra standing together.

The highlight is definitely the conversation between Rubeus and Lapis. It reframed the somewhat silly tournament arc, the rivalry over Natori's attention (which was criticized by readers and characters alike), even the personal growth of the players, as part of a political move orchestrated by Lapis.

She's not even paying attention to Diana declaration of affection anymore. Her attention is locked on national-scale schemes. And the fact that this chilling plan is revealed as we see Alexandra and Diana flying together ? That contrast is fantastic.

... I'm not sure that rebellion plan as a result of a sports game outcome makes sense to me :P

I'd argue it does, because those games aren't about practice or discipline. They're about showcasing magical dominance, which is why there's basically no rule on what magic can be used. They exist (probably by design) to hand nobles easy, flashy victories, which reinforces their status and makes inequality look natural.

A team of commoners and a low-ranked noble winning the tournament ? It suggests that the hold on power that higher nobles have isn't as strong, as justified as people were lead to believe. It creates dangerous doubts towards the current power structure.

And that's exactly why Alexandra was added to the team. Without her, they couldn't have won. But from Lapis' perspective, she was the perfect tool : someone whose magical power far exceeds what her rank should allow, which is why she has been trained her entire life to hold back and to let others win. Her presence makes the victory possible, but also creates false hope.

... Now I am wondering if the final scene, with Alexandra choosing to trust Diana and her team, to plan with them for victory, is "just" character growth and the side couple becoming closer together. Or if it's a hint of things to come when actual conflicts and faction will become important for the future of all of them.

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Woah. C'mon Alice, don't start making things personal between you and the robed woman.

... or I'll start wishing for her to be your enemies-to-lover partner.

That potion is definitely not just a cleansing one... Now I wonder if Yvonne drinking it will have consequences.

I like how those characters behave half-rationally. Noah's reaction is to tell Oliver he fucked up and needs to take responsibility, and consider sending Himeka back. Then twenty seconds later, thanks to heart sleep deprivation induced short temper, she... tries to drown her to shut her up.

And Himeka genuinely feels as someone who is lost, and doesn't take shit when people are looking down on her for things they are themselves to blame for. But she's also seeing the opportunity and trying to turn the situation to her advantage to escape her shitty life.

It sounds inconsistent, and in some ways it is, but each action also makes sense considering the general situation they're in. It makes them feel very human, not just props filling for a specific role.

Himeka's faces and utter disregard for Noah's position and the potential danger she's in, because she doesn't want to bow her head anymore even when it's the "smart" thing to do, are delightful.

Oh neat. So Miya's in a bad spot too... and wanting to kill her mother (not like I'm blaming her giving that she's been literally chained to her bed). So Risa is still the one who was treated the best by the zombie apocalypse.

Now, Miya and Eko could still kill each other, or become fast friends, really. Or become fast friends then kill each other.

I love that I have absolutely no idea where this story is going.

Not surprising that a show like this would have two kinds of audience. Personally, I’m on the side that wants the gays to get girlfriends, not gravestones~

Wait, does that sentence make sense when they don't get gravestones in the first place ? Nevermind.

Back in my days we had the Pokégear that filled all those important functions we needed and didn't have no Pokémon inside, I tell you.

Then again... I mean, maybe this Rotom is just part of the family ?

Read someone say about this series "it's the kind of story where you want fewer gay girls, because they'll just end up as gay corpses" which made me laugh but also made me stay away from it.

Although I'm pretty sure that it was under a clip of those two that tempted me to watch it in the first place, so...

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