Warning: we speak about distressing scenes. Podcast originally recorded on 19/02/2020 lots of talk on "love rivals", contact: WeAppreciateManga@Gmail.com DNA² By Masakazu Katsura Topics: Patching up last episode discrepancies: DCM (DNA Control Medicine), in a previous episode we called it DMC by mistake. Is it morally right to use sexual assault scenes as a plot device/entertainment? In reality Kotomi would have been beaten up if not raped if she could not be saved by Junta. And the idea that she needs a man to save her gives no respite. Technically interesting Moments: Having the Iwasaki siblings track Junta through Karin’s monitor. This is important since Junta can teleport. Naturally they can’t spy on Junta all the time and he is easy to lose. The contrivance: Ami is able to ditch Karin’s tracking bug (a love totem ring) but Junta can’t wash out the bug from his hair. Real Talk: Ami vs Kotomi (when friends become love rivals) Who would be better for Junta? Ami: Pros – loves Junta for who he is and not what he is becoming. Handles rejection very well, in other words, she isn’t selfish when it comes to Junta’s feelings. Con – Could hold Junta back. + lacks confidence and can’t initiate. (older lovers, the long haul) Kotomi: Pros – wants to improve herself + wants to help Junta improve himself too. Helping each other with their goals. Cons – Using Junta as a crutch/remedy to her personal problems, needs affirmation from Junta and lacks confidence. + Loves Mega-playboy, not Junta. + losing Ami as a friend/needs Ami’s support. + needy and low maintenance. (Young virginal lovers) Product placement: “Contucky Friend Chicken” is used as a placeholder for a certain famous fried chicken establishment. Plot Summary Karin explains the previous events to Ami and is asked to prevent Junta from becoming the mega-playboy. Ami takes the news very well but is shy when it comes to expressing her feelings to Junta. Ami’s friend, Kotomi Takanashi feels the same way and it quickly becomes clear that both Ami and Kotomi have feelings for Junta. Karin does her best to pre-empt this and puts a tracking bug on Junta yet Junta steals Karin’s monitor since he’s wise to Karin’s act. Karin takes Junta to Ami. Kotomi gets flatulent when nervous, similar to Junta being sick when he is attracted to girls, and so she decides to get a makeover to help with her confidence. Both Junta and Ami are astonished by Kotomi’s transformation, and when Kotomi asks Junta out he starts to oblige. Junta and Kotomi begin to date in hopes of fixing their physiological maladies, Kotomi practices to not fart when nervous and Junta tries not to get sick around Kotomi. Because of this Kotomi’s confidence grows strong and she is chosen to compete in the Olympics. A jealous contender to Kotomi, Mako Iwasaki, plans to ruin her. She spies on Junta and is able to retrieve Karin’s monitor from the trash, all because Junta falsely believes he washed the bug out of his hair. Then she gets the assistance of her psychic brother. With his help she is able to humiliate Kotomi during her demonstration. Upset and devasted, Kotomi decides to give up competing in Germany and stay with Junta as boyfriend and girlfriend. Karin, who by this point has multiple tracking devices and monitors, is able to see that the Mega-playboy in Junta is becoming a threat. Helplines: For UK listeners: The national rape crisis number is 0808 802 9999 The National Helpline is provided by . It offers confidential emotional support, information and referral details. Callers can have a one-off call lasting up to 40 minutes. Open between 12:00 -14:30 and 19:00 - 21:30 every day of the year. Website: rapecrisis.org.uk You can find your nearest rape crisis centre by contacting them and using their website. For US Listeners: The national helpline for rape and sexual abuse is 800 656 4673 You can also access 24/7 help online by visiting . For Australia: You can call the national helpline for rape and sexual abuse on 1800 737 732 Their helpline is open 24/7. If you are in urgent need of assistance call emergency services or if you wish to report a crime then call your local police number. Instagram – weappreciatemanga.co.uk Twitter - @RealJamesFitton Website – Weappreciatemanga.com Email – Weappreciatemanga@gmail.com
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