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The story revolves around Yaichi's deceased gay brother Ryouji. The story takes place in modern Japan, thus it deals with a lot of traditional Asian mannerism towards the queer community.
The story allows readers to see the world through Yaichi eyes, who tries to understand Mike and Ryouji relationship and lively hoods.

The manga illustrates how prejudice is taught and not ingrained, through the contrast of Yaichi and his daughter. While Yaichi needed time to better understand and accept Mike's position in their family. Kana's (Yaichi daughter) innocence allowed her to grasp and understand the situation quickly and respectively.

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Tagame portrays quiet discrimination ... and oppression gay men face in Asia. He displays the harm and pressure society inflicts upon queer member socially and mentally. Thus, the battle of self-acceptance and the constant battle of internalised shame is heavily emphasised. A highlight of this is seen in the chapter where a local boy sought Mike out to come out to him, as no one else was openly gay. This starvation for similarity especially amongst gay men or Asian gay men is something I personally relate to. Yet, the author told the story in a more light-hearted manner, humanizing our struggles.

I don't really read yaoi, bara or slice of life. Due to cliches and slow pace. However, this story is very educational for most readers. Encouraging people to see through prejudices and labels.