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Love Me for Who I Am #2
Love Me For Who I Am, Vol. 2
THE ROAD TO LOVE IS NON-BINARY
The more Tetsu gets to know Mogumo, the more he finds himself falling for his non-binary classmate! On top of that, he’s also dealing with the aftermath of an intense encounter with Kotone. Thankfully, Café Question’s summer campaign prep is in full swing―which means even more quality time with Mogumo. With a little luck, maybe Tetsu can start to understand these newfound feelings!
The more Tetsu gets to know Mogumo, the more he finds himself falling for his non-binary classmate! On top of that, he’s also dealing with the aftermath of an intense encounter with Kotone. Thankfully, Café Question’s summer campaign prep is in full swing―which means even more quality time with Mogumo. With a little luck, maybe Tetsu can start to understand these newfound feelings!
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First published July 31, 2019
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April 23, 2023
This series is so heartbreakingly beautiful. With it's complex characters and heartfelt conversations, it's not one that you want to miss. While I can't say much about this second volume, I'm so happy that Mogumo is able to find such a great support system. I'm still struggling quite a bit with Kotone. I think that readers better understand her motives in regard to Mogumo in this volume, but I dislike the way Tetsu is treated by her. I'm extremely excited to continue on with the series.
October 25, 2020
Fun fact: thats me on the cover! Bawling because I read the book and now I can't stop!
Obviously, I kid, but seriously this hits right in the feels. I love how it expands Koto's character and recontexualizes her parts in volume 1. I also found Tetsu's emotional journey to be very realistic. It is all well and good to want to be nice and supportive and an ally, but a whole other situation when you have to put your money where your mouth is (so to speak).
Finally, I am so happy Tetsu called Sacchan his sister. The casual misgendering her in volume 1 bothered me but as it is being used as a learning experience/character growth point I am happy.
Obviously, I kid, but seriously this hits right in the feels. I love how it expands Koto's character and recontexualizes her parts in volume 1. I also found Tetsu's emotional journey to be very realistic. It is all well and good to want to be nice and supportive and an ally, but a whole other situation when you have to put your money where your mouth is (so to speak).
Finally, I am so happy Tetsu called Sacchan his sister. The casual misgendering her in volume 1 bothered me but as it is being used as a learning experience/character growth point I am happy.
July 17, 2022
rep - pp non-binaire, li pan, persos gay, queers
belle suite au premier volume.
on s'attache toujours autant aux personnages et surtout tetsu qui mérite tout le bonheur !
belle suite au premier volume.
on s'attache toujours autant aux personnages et surtout tetsu qui mérite tout le bonheur !
July 10, 2023
Tetsu and Mogumo are adorable with trying to figure out their feelings for each other. Tetsu is struggling because Mogumo is technically a boy and same sex relationships are still a big frowned upon thing, but Mogumo doesn't identify as either a boy or a girl so, they are struggling because no one truly understanding what they are feeling.
There is someone else who keeps trying to get in the way of Tetsu and Mogumo being together because she wants to be with Mogumo even though Mogumo doesn't have a clue that she likes them.
The side characters who work at the café are all adorable with their different personalities. Each one brings a different flare to the series.
There is someone else who keeps trying to get in the way of Tetsu and Mogumo being together because she wants to be with Mogumo even though Mogumo doesn't have a clue that she likes them.
The side characters who work at the café are all adorable with their different personalities. Each one brings a different flare to the series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 30, 2020
After getting his designs on Mogumo thrown in his face at the end of last issue, quite literally, Tetsu is forced to consider his way forward and his own feelings. For their part, Mogumo is still trying to find their own voice as well.
Meanwhile, Ten's plan for Cafe Question's summer event gives all the employees a chance to express themselves further, but when Mogumo brings in some outside help getting the costumes ready, it not only causes a lot of ripples within the group but really upends life as Mogumo knows it.
Boy, sympathy for the devil all over the place this volume. Despite her generally prickly nature (at the best of times), it’s hard not to feel for Kotone in this volume. Her backstory is not a surprise, but that doesn’t make it any less harsh. There’s a reason she looks like she does on the cover.
Going through life being told how you should feel and not feeling that way ever, getting your hopes up only for somebody to unintentionally crush them, and then having your distaste for males backfire on you in the worst way possible is a lot. On the upside, I love how she and Mei (the trans character) get on like a house in fire - there’s sure a lot of potential there for the future.
Tetsu also gets a lot of interesting development this volume. He has a wonderfully daft confession in this volume, which was very cute. I also love that he has a very real, raw moment where he breaks down upon realizing that he might be more than just an ally to the LGBQT+ community. I thought that was handled very nicely.
I'm of two minds as far as the art goes. I mean, it's a manga story so the characters deserve to look their best, even if their abilities at portraying their non-birth gender would put most professional make-up and costuming artists to shame. I could certainly see some people taking issue with how it all comes across, but I do think this book still deserves the benefit of the doubt.
The dialogue makes the intention to portray these characters in specific identities quite clear, so having such incredibly successful transformations via the art might not be true to life, but it also doesn't make me hate it either.
I honestly don't know how accurate any of the portrayals of various gender roles in this book actually are, but I don't think it necessarily invalidates the book even if they're a little off base. This offering is something so different from what we usually get in manga - it's trying and that's an important starting point. I'd argue it's better to take a shot and be slightly off target than take no shot at all.
4.5 stars, rounded up. It’s complicated to review this book for any number of reasons, certainly being a straight white guy doesn’t help. I can’t speak for the authenticity of the experience, but I like a lot of what’s on offer here and I genuinely hope these characters find what they want for themselves. Whatever else, the diversity of voices even being attempted here is worth lauding.
Meanwhile, Ten's plan for Cafe Question's summer event gives all the employees a chance to express themselves further, but when Mogumo brings in some outside help getting the costumes ready, it not only causes a lot of ripples within the group but really upends life as Mogumo knows it.
Boy, sympathy for the devil all over the place this volume. Despite her generally prickly nature (at the best of times), it’s hard not to feel for Kotone in this volume. Her backstory is not a surprise, but that doesn’t make it any less harsh. There’s a reason she looks like she does on the cover.
Going through life being told how you should feel and not feeling that way ever, getting your hopes up only for somebody to unintentionally crush them, and then having your distaste for males backfire on you in the worst way possible is a lot. On the upside, I love how she and Mei (the trans character) get on like a house in fire - there’s sure a lot of potential there for the future.
Tetsu also gets a lot of interesting development this volume. He has a wonderfully daft confession in this volume, which was very cute. I also love that he has a very real, raw moment where he breaks down upon realizing that he might be more than just an ally to the LGBQT+ community. I thought that was handled very nicely.
I'm of two minds as far as the art goes. I mean, it's a manga story so the characters deserve to look their best, even if their abilities at portraying their non-birth gender would put most professional make-up and costuming artists to shame. I could certainly see some people taking issue with how it all comes across, but I do think this book still deserves the benefit of the doubt.
The dialogue makes the intention to portray these characters in specific identities quite clear, so having such incredibly successful transformations via the art might not be true to life, but it also doesn't make me hate it either.
I honestly don't know how accurate any of the portrayals of various gender roles in this book actually are, but I don't think it necessarily invalidates the book even if they're a little off base. This offering is something so different from what we usually get in manga - it's trying and that's an important starting point. I'd argue it's better to take a shot and be slightly off target than take no shot at all.
4.5 stars, rounded up. It’s complicated to review this book for any number of reasons, certainly being a straight white guy doesn’t help. I can’t speak for the authenticity of the experience, but I like a lot of what’s on offer here and I genuinely hope these characters find what they want for themselves. Whatever else, the diversity of voices even being attempted here is worth lauding.
May 1, 2023
3.5 improved
August 30, 2021
I like that Mogumo got some validation from Tetsu, as well as Tetsu coming to terms with his emotions. I look forward to see how their relationship progresses in the next volume.
Overall, I feel very conflicting emotions about Kotone. I understand that she felt very isolated and possibly a bit confused over being a lesbian, however that doesn’t give her a right to treat Mogumo the way that she has. I give her an immense amount of credit for staying by their side and caring for them, for as long as she has, but with how this manga volume carried out the friendship between Kotone and Mogumo seems like it has the potential to get toxic. I worry for the both of them and hope that Kotone can find a healthy way of dealing with her emotions; in reference to her knowing her sexuality and navigating life, as well as with how she feels about Mogumo.
Overall, I feel very conflicting emotions about Kotone. I understand that she felt very isolated and possibly a bit confused over being a lesbian, however that doesn’t give her a right to treat Mogumo the way that she has. I give her an immense amount of credit for staying by their side and caring for them, for as long as she has, but with how this manga volume carried out the friendship between Kotone and Mogumo seems like it has the potential to get toxic. I worry for the both of them and hope that Kotone can find a healthy way of dealing with her emotions; in reference to her knowing her sexuality and navigating life, as well as with how she feels about Mogumo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 10, 2020
There were parts that made me sooooo happy and smiley haha. This manga has everything I didn't know I wanted to see in a manga.
December 1, 2020
Excellent continuation for the first volume, giving especially Kotone and Tetsu a spotlight alongside Mogumo. And a thing I want to say before anything else: if you thought some characters (Tetsu, mostly) weren't always very considerate in the first volume, please read on. I think it should've been clear already there's a character arc in there but some people failed to see that.
And that leads me to wonderful thing this manga does: explore variety of stages of figuring oneself out. Some of the characters are mostly comfortable in their own skin (like Suzu and even moreso Sacchan) but others doubt more (like Mogumo, who is often okay with themselves but sometimes feels confused). This volume adds another kind of point of view when Tetsu realizes he thought himself as a good ally but still had a lot to learn. And he really, really likes Mogumo, what does that mean regarding his own sexuality? There are two great scenes, one with Tetsu and Sacchan talking and another one Tetsu confronting Kotone.
Speaking of Kotone, her issues and weird behaviour are explored too and to be honest, she's the messiest of the characters. Much of her actions are not okay but you can see that it stems from her not being okay with herself. Not that it automatically forgives her pressuring Mogumo of course, and I hope she'll come to terms with things in the future. I can't say I like her but it's a good drama. I just wish she won't hurt Mogumo.
As mentioned before, Mogumo is having their unsure moments here too but most of the time they are being excited about café's summer uniforms, and hoping Tetsu likes them too. Sacchan's friend visits the café and that clearly gives them things to think about.
The parts where the café is planning and presenting their summertime specials are really cute and nicely fluffy to balance Kotone-drama. Konayama draws very cute characters, I like the art a lot.
Can't wait for the next volume!!
And that leads me to wonderful thing this manga does: explore variety of stages of figuring oneself out. Some of the characters are mostly comfortable in their own skin (like Suzu and even moreso Sacchan) but others doubt more (like Mogumo, who is often okay with themselves but sometimes feels confused). This volume adds another kind of point of view when Tetsu realizes he thought himself as a good ally but still had a lot to learn. And he really, really likes Mogumo, what does that mean regarding his own sexuality? There are two great scenes, one with Tetsu and Sacchan talking and another one Tetsu confronting Kotone.
Speaking of Kotone, her issues and weird behaviour are explored too and to be honest, she's the messiest of the characters. Much of her actions are not okay but you can see that it stems from her not being okay with herself. Not that it automatically forgives her pressuring Mogumo of course, and I hope she'll come to terms with things in the future. I can't say I like her but it's a good drama. I just wish she won't hurt Mogumo.
As mentioned before, Mogumo is having their unsure moments here too but most of the time they are being excited about café's summer uniforms, and hoping Tetsu likes them too. Sacchan's friend visits the café and that clearly gives them things to think about.
The parts where the café is planning and presenting their summertime specials are really cute and nicely fluffy to balance Kotone-drama. Konayama draws very cute characters, I like the art a lot.
Can't wait for the next volume!!
March 25, 2023
This volume really shifted things into a much clearer perspective. Thankfully!
Let’s start with the good stuff. We finally have clarity about the gender and sexuality of characters, and there’s not nearly as much misgendering going on. Finally! Because it was really making my skin crawl in volume 1 😩
Also. We get a super (even if fast!) sweet confession between Tetsu and Mogumo! It was so adorable and precious! I absolutely loved it! 💖🥺💖 Even though Tetsu needed some time to process his romantic interest in Mogumo, he was able to work through it and be more than happy to be open and proud about his feelings for Mogumo.
The same wonderful things that can be said about Tetsu cannot be said about Kotone 🙄 I cannot stand this child. She’s ridiculous. I think to some extent she’s realistic, and this volume explains her feelings. However, lesbianism is no excuse to be a bitch and invalidate someone’s gender. It’s just UGH. I feel for her but I also want to bonk her in the head.
Anyway. I hope we continue to see more of Tetsu and Mogumo’s cute relationship 🥺💖 Hopefully Kotone gets a girlfriend and gets a fucking grip 🙄
P.S. Kotone being ridiculously afraid of boys and not wanting to spend any time with them is double 🙄
Let’s start with the good stuff. We finally have clarity about the gender and sexuality of characters, and there’s not nearly as much misgendering going on. Finally! Because it was really making my skin crawl in volume 1 😩
Also. We get a super (even if fast!) sweet confession between Tetsu and Mogumo! It was so adorable and precious! I absolutely loved it! 💖🥺💖 Even though Tetsu needed some time to process his romantic interest in Mogumo, he was able to work through it and be more than happy to be open and proud about his feelings for Mogumo.
The same wonderful things that can be said about Tetsu cannot be said about Kotone 🙄 I cannot stand this child. She’s ridiculous. I think to some extent she’s realistic, and this volume explains her feelings. However, lesbianism is no excuse to be a bitch and invalidate someone’s gender. It’s just UGH. I feel for her but I also want to bonk her in the head.
Anyway. I hope we continue to see more of Tetsu and Mogumo’s cute relationship 🥺💖 Hopefully Kotone gets a girlfriend and gets a fucking grip 🙄
P.S. Kotone being ridiculously afraid of boys and not wanting to spend any time with them is double 🙄
October 18, 2020
Holy shit, this was a phenomenal second volume! I loved the struggle Tetsu had with his feelings for Mogumo and how supportive Sacchan was. That's what I really like about this series; most of the cast are super supportive of each other and I love it!
Another thing that I liked was Tetsu becoming self-aware about how superficial his status of an "ally" was. Him discovering that being an ally is more than just using the proper pronouns and being supportive towards others is something that a lot of "allies" can learn from. I'm thrilled he had his big sister there to talk him through it and help him realize what he needs to do, and Tetsu calling big sister for the first time was so wonderful my heart nearly burst.
And lest we forget, the fucking ADORABLE confession between Mogumo and Tetsu. Holy fuck, I nearly got diabetes from that confession it was so sweet and cute!
The one sticking point I had with this volume, once again, revolves around Kotone. Make no mistake, her backstory does explain a lot of her actions and it did make me sympathize with her to an extent. The problem that I have is that Kotone is INSANELY disrespectful towards Ten-chan and Suzu, and while I understand this stems from her hating boys, I don't feel like that's a valid excuse. Yes, her backstory explains a lot of this and I can't fathom (as a straight woman) what she's gone through, but that doesn't make it okay for her to be so damn rude to the boys just because their boys. Maybe she'll get a redemption arc later on in the story, but it kind of bothers me that the only lesbian we've met so far is not only a threat to the main couple but a man-hater.
Despite my gripes, I really did love this volume and am so pumped to read the rest of the series. This is an extremely important series that hopefully gets more exposure and hype cuz it definitely deserves both. Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
Another thing that I liked was Tetsu becoming self-aware about how superficial his status of an "ally" was. Him discovering that being an ally is more than just using the proper pronouns and being supportive towards others is something that a lot of "allies" can learn from. I'm thrilled he had his big sister there to talk him through it and help him realize what he needs to do, and Tetsu calling big sister for the first time was so wonderful my heart nearly burst.
And lest we forget, the fucking ADORABLE confession between Mogumo and Tetsu. Holy fuck, I nearly got diabetes from that confession it was so sweet and cute!
The one sticking point I had with this volume, once again, revolves around Kotone. Make no mistake, her backstory does explain a lot of her actions and it did make me sympathize with her to an extent. The problem that I have is that Kotone is INSANELY disrespectful towards Ten-chan and Suzu, and while I understand this stems from her hating boys, I don't feel like that's a valid excuse. Yes, her backstory explains a lot of this and I can't fathom (as a straight woman) what she's gone through, but that doesn't make it okay for her to be so damn rude to the boys just because their boys. Maybe she'll get a redemption arc later on in the story, but it kind of bothers me that the only lesbian we've met so far is not only a threat to the main couple but a man-hater.
Despite my gripes, I really did love this volume and am so pumped to read the rest of the series. This is an extremely important series that hopefully gets more exposure and hype cuz it definitely deserves both. Love it, love it, LOVE IT!
August 20, 2022
I’m really glad we got the chance to go deeper into Kotone’s character and what makes her act like such a douche, I’m so here for that process of her coming to accept herself (and hopefully fall in love with Mei 🥺). It continues to be really cute and explore gender, sexuality, identity, love, and relationships in a brilliant way. Next volume immediately. 😅
February 3, 2021
✨🌟 Rating for whole series: 9.25 out of 10 🌟✨
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April 29, 2021
Mogumo and Tetsu are so preciousssss~~ I’m such a huge fan of this and love these kids finding words and community and mentors~ so precious~
March 26, 2023
A much better paced volume! Very excited for the next one!
April 25, 2021
There are some amazing parts in this as the characters continue to navigate their different needs with regards to their gender presentations. And I love the way they're learning to support and care for one another. Lost a star due to the inclusion of and lack of questioning of the Japanese tropes that lesbians are literally afraid of men and that's why they're lesbians. Given how carefully the manga interrogates ideas of gender, I was disappointed to see that trope appear and be used completely straight (pun not intended). Other than that I really like the best friend's arc and her having to grapple with the fact that being a good friend means letting someone grow out of being what you might most desire them to be.
June 15, 2022
I knew from the moment Kotone and Mei saw each other that Kotone could only like women, further cemented by the fact that no matter how much she desired to see Mogumo as not a boy, his male characteristics (such as his undeniable boy voice and other somewhat masculine features), the more he developed as a male, the less close they became, at least physically. It’s that realization on Mogumo’s end too that creates a rift, or rather, unveils a rift that had already began to take form years ago, and leaves both of them feeling lonely, even in each other’s space. The last thing Kotone ever wanted to do was to hurt Mogumo, the only person who had never hurt her, but unfortunately, her body could only respond one way. Some part of her knew, genetically, despite what Mogumo identifies as. All of that aside, I really hope to see more interactions between Mei and Kotone later. I’d like it if those two could become a couple, as well as if Kotone was able to find a place for herself among these youngsters. She doesn’t fit into society, much like the rest of them. Furthermore, it’s okay to be friends with boys, in her case, cute and girly boys. Perhaps she could learn how.
As for Tetsu… I’m proud of him. Really. He’s gone from an ally bystander to an actual ally, followed on the heels of his realization that his sexuality may not be what he expected it to be. He’s learning more about himself as well as the people around him. There’s so much self reflection for Tetsu in this volume and I think it’s great. Lastly, the interactions between Tetsu and Mogumo this volume are awfully cute and adorable. Makes me think of my boyfriend and I and our many “arguments” such as this one. Very cute.
As for Tetsu… I’m proud of him. Really. He’s gone from an ally bystander to an actual ally, followed on the heels of his realization that his sexuality may not be what he expected it to be. He’s learning more about himself as well as the people around him. There’s so much self reflection for Tetsu in this volume and I think it’s great. Lastly, the interactions between Tetsu and Mogumo this volume are awfully cute and adorable. Makes me think of my boyfriend and I and our many “arguments” such as this one. Very cute.
April 28, 2022
Thats right, cry bitch
October 30, 2020
What happens if you’re a straight boy who falls in love with a non-binary person? What happens if you’re a queer cisgender girl who falls in love with a transgender girl?
With things settling at Question, a maid café where all of the maids are otokonoko, girls in boys bodies. Or, at least that’s the way it was before Mogumo showed up. Now the best way to describe Question is a gender diverse or non-binary maid café. After a tense introduction, especially with trans girl Mei, who felt her own evolving gender identity challenged by Mogumo’s non-binary identity, the maids are excited about the introduction of a new summer menu, and new summer outfits!
Mogumo and Mei take a step back in Vol. 2, giving us more room to learn about Tetsu and Kotone–Mogumo’s crush and childhood friend, respectively. At the end of Vol. 1, Kotone confronted Tetsu about his relationship with Mogumo, dumping water on him and tell him to stay away, that he was hurting Mogumo pretending to be interested in them. Tetsu is sure of his feelings for Mogumo, but is unsure what those feelings make him. We learn more about Kotone, how she’s had difficulty dealing with her attraction to girls since she was a kid, and how this turned to an agonizing resentment for boys. Mogumo is the only “boy” Kotone has ever liked, but she was as confused about her feelings for them as she was about everything else.
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With things settling at Question, a maid café where all of the maids are otokonoko, girls in boys bodies. Or, at least that’s the way it was before Mogumo showed up. Now the best way to describe Question is a gender diverse or non-binary maid café. After a tense introduction, especially with trans girl Mei, who felt her own evolving gender identity challenged by Mogumo’s non-binary identity, the maids are excited about the introduction of a new summer menu, and new summer outfits!
Mogumo and Mei take a step back in Vol. 2, giving us more room to learn about Tetsu and Kotone–Mogumo’s crush and childhood friend, respectively. At the end of Vol. 1, Kotone confronted Tetsu about his relationship with Mogumo, dumping water on him and tell him to stay away, that he was hurting Mogumo pretending to be interested in them. Tetsu is sure of his feelings for Mogumo, but is unsure what those feelings make him. We learn more about Kotone, how she’s had difficulty dealing with her attraction to girls since she was a kid, and how this turned to an agonizing resentment for boys. Mogumo is the only “boy” Kotone has ever liked, but she was as confused about her feelings for them as she was about everything else.
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March 27, 2024
3.5/4
I still love the diversity of sexualities and identities that can be found in this manga : of course there's Mogumo, who's non binary but it seems like Tetsu is slowly realising that he might be pan, and we learn more about Kotone being a lesbian.
I think Kotone might be one of the most interesting character because the fact that she struggles with Mogume not being a girl nor a boy makes sense if she was convinced she had to finally like a guy in order to be like the others.
Tetsu's character seems to have grown as well so I dislike him less. He learned to be more open to the group and their identities but it's a shame he made that effort for Mogumo but not for his trans sister :/
Outside of the good rep, I still think the story is a bit boring to be honest. The cafe is cute and maybe the story should've focused more on that. Mogumo and Tetsu's relationship is a good thing but the timing is weird and I don't really understand why they like each other... Maybe the author tried to develop too many characters at once but now I feel like none of them has a truly developed personality. Even Mogumo doesn't feel like a character I can be close to because I don't really know what they're thinking, feeling etc. I just know they like Tetsu and that those feelings are difficult to deal with because of their identity. I don't really know much more which is a shame. Same goes for Tetsu who has absolutely no personality. He just likes Mogumo and is scared of what people will think..
I still love the diversity of sexualities and identities that can be found in this manga : of course there's Mogumo, who's non binary but it seems like Tetsu is slowly realising that he might be pan, and we learn more about Kotone being a lesbian.
I think Kotone might be one of the most interesting character because the fact that she struggles with Mogume not being a girl nor a boy makes sense if she was convinced she had to finally like a guy in order to be like the others.
Tetsu's character seems to have grown as well so I dislike him less. He learned to be more open to the group and their identities but it's a shame he made that effort for Mogumo but not for his trans sister :/
Outside of the good rep, I still think the story is a bit boring to be honest. The cafe is cute and maybe the story should've focused more on that. Mogumo and Tetsu's relationship is a good thing but the timing is weird and I don't really understand why they like each other... Maybe the author tried to develop too many characters at once but now I feel like none of them has a truly developed personality. Even Mogumo doesn't feel like a character I can be close to because I don't really know what they're thinking, feeling etc. I just know they like Tetsu and that those feelings are difficult to deal with because of their identity. I don't really know much more which is a shame. Same goes for Tetsu who has absolutely no personality. He just likes Mogumo and is scared of what people will think..
July 4, 2021
Overall this is really good. Mogumo figuring out what clothes best suits them, that they don’t want overly feminine clothing because they’re not a girl, Tetsu terrified of being gay because society sees gay people as gross and a joke(as shown by tv show playing in the background), Kotone knowing she was gay since she was young but her mother, picture books, and friends all shoving on her the idea that girls can only be with boys were all realistic experiences.
In a flash back scene we learned a lot like how unsupportive mogumo’s mom was in the past, mogumo’s five year old sisters understanding of mogumo, kotone’s mom saying mogumo is just going through a phase showing how unsupportive she is of gender differences. Kotone knows her mom is not supportive of the lgbt community without her having to say so directly.
Some issues though are the only lesbian shown so far is a man hater, which is a stereotype.
In a flash back scene we learned a lot like how unsupportive mogumo’s mom was in the past, mogumo’s five year old sisters understanding of mogumo, kotone’s mom saying mogumo is just going through a phase showing how unsupportive she is of gender differences. Kotone knows her mom is not supportive of the lgbt community without her having to say so directly.
Some issues though are the only lesbian shown so far is a man hater, which is a stereotype.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 17, 2022
I'm finding it moving how this series is depicting each character's struggles with their gender identity and sexuality. I also appreciate that the series depicts a range of gender identities and sexualties and that it really gets into fine detail about what this might mean while also taking the stance that defining gender identity or sexuality is not necessary and that it's okay for people to take time grappling with these questions. Moving beyond a binary view of gender certainly does open up a myriad of possibilities, and I like that the series explores this is a sensitive and patient way. As a hetero, cisgender person, I can only imagine how much a series like this must mean to people struggling with these issues, and I'm so glad to see it happening in manga form.
April 18, 2022
CWs: internalised queerphobia, misgendering
Better than the first one! Tetsu finally stops misgendering his sister and questions how good of an ally he really was in the past after realising that he is also part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I think this volume also does a good job of showing how heteronormativity exists in society and how that leads to internalised queerphobia, for Tetsu and - even more prominently - for Kotone. But at the same time, Kotone is the "lesbian is afraid of men and hates them" stereotype, which leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth.
Better than the first one! Tetsu finally stops misgendering his sister and questions how good of an ally he really was in the past after realising that he is also part of the LGBTQIA+ community.
I think this volume also does a good job of showing how heteronormativity exists in society and how that leads to internalised queerphobia, for Tetsu and - even more prominently - for Kotone. But at the same time, Kotone is the "lesbian is afraid of men and hates them" stereotype, which leaves a bit of a bad taste in my mouth.
April 28, 2022
5/5
Volume super interessante! Finalmente hanno approfondito il personaggio di Kotone, che nel primo volume era stato solamente introdotto. Ho follemente amato la scena in cui Mogumo e Tetsu si sono dichiarati a vicenda, li amo veramente tanto insieme!! Super curiosa di vedere lo sviluppo della storia!! 💖
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Super interesting volume! Finally they deepened the character of Kotone, who in the first volume was only introduced. I madly loved the scene where Mogumo and Tetsu declared each other, I really love them so much together !! Super curious to see the development of the story!! 💖
Volume super interessante! Finalmente hanno approfondito il personaggio di Kotone, che nel primo volume era stato solamente introdotto. Ho follemente amato la scena in cui Mogumo e Tetsu si sono dichiarati a vicenda, li amo veramente tanto insieme!! Super curiosa di vedere lo sviluppo della storia!! 💖
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Super interesting volume! Finally they deepened the character of Kotone, who in the first volume was only introduced. I madly loved the scene where Mogumo and Tetsu declared each other, I really love them so much together !! Super curious to see the development of the story!! 💖
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September 25, 2020
I think I enjoyed this even more than the first one!
It’s complex, dealing with your own sexuality - especially with gender thrown into the mix. Mogumo trying to figure out exactly how they express themselves, while Tetsu figures out what his feelings towards Mogumo mean for his orientation, and also fumbles with the fact that he hasn’t been as good an ally as he thought.
Meanwhile, Kotone dealing with her own orientation in the background of this... oof. Really well done, I absolutely cried.
It’s complex, dealing with your own sexuality - especially with gender thrown into the mix. Mogumo trying to figure out exactly how they express themselves, while Tetsu figures out what his feelings towards Mogumo mean for his orientation, and also fumbles with the fact that he hasn’t been as good an ally as he thought.
Meanwhile, Kotone dealing with her own orientation in the background of this... oof. Really well done, I absolutely cried.
January 28, 2021
I’m thankful that I was born queer and I’m thankful books like this exist for me to enjoy!
There have been quite a few manga/anime titles I’ve experienced that have featured characters who appear genderqueer or androgynous and trans. However, this series I believe is the first I’ve encountered that uses the term non-binary and has a character who uses they/them pronouns.
I’m definitely loving this series!!!
There have been quite a few manga/anime titles I’ve experienced that have featured characters who appear genderqueer or androgynous and trans. However, this series I believe is the first I’ve encountered that uses the term non-binary and has a character who uses they/them pronouns.
I’m definitely loving this series!!!
May 13, 2021
Volume two is full of even more awesome characters and developments. I love that Tetsu has a supportive older sister. Mogumo is a sweet treat after a long day and I love that they show their love so unabashedly. This volume also introduces another trans-adult to the young teens, and I love how supportive everyone is. My biggest heartache goes to Kotone, who is struggling in the background with her love of other women and not being able to express it or to handle the male staff at the cafe.
September 28, 2021
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Second volume of “Love Me For Who I Am” is even more adorable than the first one. Pikachu-style Mogumo-chan drawings were so funny!
This manga touches on very important topics of gender identity, non-binary and transgender people, and sexual orientation. It’s great that such works exist especially considering how little these topics are covered in Japan. Kudos to the author and their team.
Read to find out more about Mogu-chan and Tetsu-chan.
Second volume of “Love Me For Who I Am” is even more adorable than the first one. Pikachu-style Mogumo-chan drawings were so funny!
This manga touches on very important topics of gender identity, non-binary and transgender people, and sexual orientation. It’s great that such works exist especially considering how little these topics are covered in Japan. Kudos to the author and their team.
Read to find out more about Mogu-chan and Tetsu-chan.
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