#Even more confusing for fuyu if he's too feminine in one region and not in another

[hajihiko]

for what it's worth, japanese stereotypes about masculinity are very different from western ones. in japan, being more masculine is equated with being attracted to masculinity. big buff hairy guys are more "gay" than the more "feminine" type. for example, "bara" manga (the type of BL with huge beefy dudes). that's why nekomaru is often interpreted as gay; he's the japanese equivalent of a walking talking gay stereotype. and his relationship with akane is sort of portrayed like "haha look at this guy who never demonstrates sexual attraction towards Big Boobie Lady." :3 thought you might find this interesting re: your post abt fuyuhiko

I do think that for Fuyuhiko specifically it's a bit more complex; he does, despite being Yakuza, embody a lot of Italian mafia elements, so I imagine his background might be rather multicultural. He's not bishie handsome enough to be a classic Japanese boy love interest, but he's too small and feminine to be a more European boy darling.

#I also feel like. ok yeah Nekomaru is a stereotype #That doesnt mean he IS the stereotype. Someone told me Nekomaru is canonically gay BC #'hes the bara archetype' ok he can still be. Bi? Pan? Who cares? Not directed at u anon just a thought #Even more confusing for fuyu if he's too feminine in one region and not in another #He keeps trying to find a balance in his life but it won't happen