How and why

[User_2629207]

Shard Of Ronin

With me it's very simple, I have a profound weakness for all things adorable and cute.

That said, haru wa daiteita is actually quite dark stuff, but it's still all WAFFy.

*squeeee*

Rulin' ya universes...

xD I know! The average Harudaki chapter goes something like -love-conflict-fight-angst-mushiness-sex-love
It is very entertaining smile

@gaypridewonder: I love gender benders! But I always thought Hana-Kimi was just another generic shoujo manga surprised Maybe I'll check it out.

...since 1992.

 

[Lajvio]

Tricky question... For me it's the boy+boy thing. I really like boys so two boys loving each others make me smile and giggle and go squee 3nodding  

[Kitsune-chi]

Good question! There are actually a couple of facets to it for me.

1.) Pure aesthetics. To put it mathematically:

Hot guys = Awesome; Variable A

Romanticism / Seckshuwul sitchee-ations = Also Awesome; Variable B

Two Hot Guys = Variable A2

Thus, A2xB= AWESOME IN A BASKET.

:]

2.) Psychological / Sociopolitical reasons. I think that, as people have said, it's pleasing to see a dynamic (in the good BL, anyway) with more semblance to equality than most heterosexual couples are portrayed to have. It's also interesting to see a man take a position (in multiple senses!) that is typically reseved for women, thus a liberation of both sex and the sexes. It's a diversion from the "norm," and I say that loosely. Plus, for me, it's just heartwarming to see a relationship between two people of the same sex that is, yes, troubled at points like any other couple, but despite the unfortinate predispositions of most people in society, still manages to thrive. This part goes for both BL and GL, for the record.

3.) I'm a hopeless romantic and I like to see people in love.  

[Lil chibi chu chu]

i dosent matter why!!......the fact is, that it maks us happy and thats all that matters ^^.... 2 me anyway^^  

[User_2629207]

Kitsune-chi

Good question! There are actually a couple of facets to it for me.

1.) Pure aesthetics. To put it mathematically:

Hot guys = Awesome; Variable A

Romanticism / Seckshuwul sitchee-ations = Also Awesome; Variable B

Two Hot Guys = Variable A2

Thus, A2xB= AWESOME IN A BASKET.

:]

2.) Psychological / Sociopolitical reasons. I think that, as people have said, it's pleasing to see a dynamic (in the good BL, anyway) with more semblance to equality than most heterosexual couples are portrayed to have. It's also interesting to see a man take a position (in multiple senses!) that is typically reseved for women, thus a liberation of both sex and the sexes. It's a diversion from the "norm," and I say that loosely. Plus, for me, it's just heartwarming to see a relationship between two people of the same sex that is, yes, troubled at points like any other couple, but despite the unfortinate predispositions of most people in society, still manages to thrive. This part goes for both BL and GL, for the record.

3.) I'm a hopeless romantic and I like to see people in love.

Rulin' ya universes...

smile Well said.
Reason 1 is what I usually tell my friends when they ask... 1 sexy guy is good but two sexy guys doing sexy things is thrice as good! <3

...since 1992.

 

[Mika_Clari]

Kitsune-chi

Good question! There are actually a couple of facets to it for me.

1.) Pure aesthetics. To put it mathematically:

Hot guys = Awesome; Variable A

Romanticism / Seckshuwul sitchee-ations = Also Awesome; Variable B

Two Hot Guys = Variable A2

Thus, A2xB= AWESOME IN A BASKET.

:]

2.) Psychological / Sociopolitical reasons. I think that, as people have said, it's pleasing to see a dynamic (in the good BL, anyway) with more semblance to equality than most heterosexual couples are portrayed to have. It's also interesting to see a man take a position (in multiple senses!) that is typically reseved for women, thus a liberation of both sex and the sexes. It's a diversion from the "norm," and I say that loosely. Plus, for me, it's just heartwarming to see a relationship between two people of the same sex that is, yes, troubled at points like any other couple, but despite the unfortinate predispositions of most people in society, still manages to thrive. This part goes for both BL and GL, for the record.

3.) I'm a hopeless romantic and I like to see people in love.

I agree with this. I like how in BL, the men go through a whole bunch of phases and positions and I am also a giant romantic. And I like men so what better than to have two of them be my romantic heart and eye candy.  

[Namikaze Kaiyoko]

Two hot guys making out with fever passon and abs? whee What girl wouldn't sqeal? (unless their total homophobes...) xd  

[Momo_Hitoshi]

Namikaze Kaiyoko

Two hot guys making out with fever passon and abs? whee What girl wouldn't sqeal? (unless their total homophobes...) xd

good point. thats how it is with me. its just that "Awwwwww" reaction.  

[Zizima]

I'm not sorry for being me...

:// I think that it's so lovely when two same-gendered persons are brave enough to show their love, I can't help but say "awww" to that. :3 \:

... I'm sorry for you for being such an idiot.

 

[Darke Skye]

Please remember that this opinion is mine and mine alone.... As I have said before I think society today has changed us to believe that certain things are no longer "acceptible". If you look back at the Greek and Roman cultures, people were more "free" with their sexuality they would have slaves/mistresses/male lovers.... both men and women.

Honestly, I will say that up until I really met and got to know some gay men and women, I was a bit homophobic. Once I realized that they were people too, that you honestly can't help who you love.... I got over that part of my "phobias"

I reached a turning point in my life roughly 10 years ago, I became more open-minded about sex, not just gay/lesbian, but being bi-sexual, the Seme/Uke (Dom/sub) life and there are so many other things... I also became that way with religion as well.... but that's another story.

I know why I enjoy it, but only you know why YOU like it.....  

[Stainedpetals]

who wouldnt squeal over two hot guys together it fun and funny plus hot if guys like girls on girls why cant girls like guys on guys wink  

[Drakie Cakie]

Sitting in this room playing Russian Roulette,
Finger on the trigger to my dear Juliet.

There is no how or why. It simply is.

Out from the window see her backdrop silhouette;
This blood on my hands is something I cannot forget.

 

[LadyNox]

Miss Sushii

Skizzors

Sushii: You have done well.. I ask you to go one further. EXPLAIN FOR LESBIANS.

Rulin' ya universes...

As in lesbians who like slash and BL?
Well... I think that deep down, most women, no matter their sexuality, want to see men submit. I guess it's some sort of feminist ideal, or something. To turn the tables!

...since 1992.

See, I can't help but disagree on this. Feminism isn't about making men submitting, it's about equality for women and men. This does include sexual equality. So maybe some lesbians enjoy BL because there's suppose to be more equal relationship there. These are probably women who read stuff by Fumi Yoshinaga and Honjou Rie.

Not saying that there isn't that submission accept, which is why there are lesbians who read stuff with more submissive bottoms. But that doesn't really connect with feminism to me.

If people are actually really interested in this subject in a more academic sense they really should look it up. There are a lot of cultural studies researchers asking this same question about girls and yaoi.  

[Ichikage Kira]

Tsuki Nushi

My thoughts? It's because it combines 2 of the most fan-girlishious things in the world.

2 hot guys= great

romance=great

2 (or more wink ) cute guys + romance= epic and total win!

exactly, and you also got to love the sweet/tearful i love you scenes. whee  

[Kohaku_of_Darkness]

umm ... i agree with miss sushi and tsuki nushi