@capitanorej1tas@amen_handle This isn't Naoto specific, every character's ending is a regression to societal expectations. It's the biggest issue with P4 writing
Yes, that's the final text, but it was set up to imply more interesting layers. A trans reading of Naoto is clear, even if the writers wimped out
@allyuriislove Unfortunately, I'd say no. It's a slow burn, so the average viewer won't reach what's actually good about it. The anime industry moves on so quick, I doubt it'd get a foothold. Then add in it getting labeled "foot yuri" day 1 isn't going to help
It deserves better, but I doubt it
@5amsnoozer@kyoruyeye I so hope it does, the story has stagnated and Aya needs time away from Mitsuki to get some actual development. A HDWR-esque path could evolve their final relationship to something deeper than an adolescent infatuation.
@5amsnoozer Please, we all know Senyagi wouldn't last 2 days as girlfriends. Sendai has a fully drafted marriage certificate locked and loaded already for the day Miyagi admits it
@cogito_yuri Just throwing that the mangaka for 2nd Prettiest Girl also does yuri. Even when the hets get a W, it's only because they've practiced their queer fundamentals.
@mangapurism He truly is the Potential Man. He had the potential of a poignant scene with Yiji's agelessness and the pain it will bring brought into focus.
Even if the other lived a full life and passed away gently, the best case scenario is watching this happen to everyone he cares about.
@cairoasmith We use a simple red line because it removes subjectivity
To allow "small" nukes demands a definition of small. Now we have to debate if each usage is "small" or not. Now we have to compare measurements, of which people will lie about.
A simple red line keeps everyone honest
@Akai_raion@Ronin_errante@NerdFactorYGO The idea is doomed to slop, but with slower pacing and smaller stakes, it could still be a 7/10
Add other scaling systems (smithing/alchemy/etc) for side characters to progress. Rags to riches with a crew society disregards
Still slop, but good character dynamics could elevate it
@Saeraphin1@bielsavasco@paynemaxxing@tannokie You also don't *have* to romance every single opposite gender SL to max them. I hated having to be a cheater to fully engage with the mechanics.
And no Kenji or Nozomi, so that's a massive improvement!