I'm talking about this rape scene on this page,
http://vatoto.com/read/_/22237/the-sacred-blacksmith_v5_ch21_by_cxc-scans/44
Although the past events of the other characters have drama events, the shock value of this event has a bigger impact because of the amount of detail. The character who the readers have seen building her confidence is suddenly beaten down so quicky and easy. I wanted to post this tread not to spark a battle of the sexes, but to know what every reader thinks about it.
Personally, I had a hard time getting over it. When I read fiction books, I like to delve into them. I take my time in reading each character's line and description to better understand their personality. I follow the same logic when reading manga. So, when I read this chapter, the way the character was torn apart felt real. After the event, the she felt useless, guilty, and depressed. Even when she met her attacker at the ball, she reacted to his touch with fear. The impact left an impression on her that will never heal which is as real as the world gets. Now, I feel as if violence or death is not the best retribution although it is welcome. Nothing will ever feel correct to someone who went through that. That's how I reacted to it.
Yeah, I know. It's just another fictional story. Nothing is real, everything is permitted. But please, do post your reactions. It doesn't have to be as lengthy or detailed as this one.
Edited by DeadEye, 27 March 2012 - 07:38 PM.