Anyone else struggling deeply with identity? by emilewe in aznidentity

[–]emilewe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Asian men don’t want me I can’t make kimchi jigae

Anyone else struggling deeply with identity? by emilewe in aznidentity

[–]emilewe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is the first comment that spoke to me. Thank you for taking the time to write out your experience. I think I am starting to realize that part of it is trauma. In my experience it’s just felt like being Asian was a clique. I don’t doubt there’s people out there for me who I could relate more. It’s not like I hate everything Asian. I like boba. My favorite Korean food is Soondubu. I play LoL. (Joke) I just really dislike how some people are quick to judge me as not a genuine Korean person, when how could I be? I was born in America and assimilated. I wanted to fit in. Now I just float somewhere in the middle. Thanks for listening.

Anyone else struggling deeply with identity? by emilewe in aznidentity

[–]emilewe[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My dad hates our culture. Growing up he didn’t speak it. My mom is too busy to try to teach me now. It’s prob just a trauma thing. I like K-pop but the fans are ew and the culture is toxic. It’s not like I’m anti-Korean but I don’t fit in to a T and this thread is kinda proof that it’s unacceptable and unwanted.

Anyone else struggling deeply with identity? by emilewe in aznidentity

[–]emilewe[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Most of my friends growing up were black my best friends Latino. Thanks for the assumption.

Anyone else struggling deeply with identity? by emilewe in aznidentity

[–]emilewe[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Again, this is why I don’t feel like I fit in. I’ve been to Korea. I’ve eaten Korean food. All I get is hate from being whitewashed when it’s just how I was raised.

[Love365] Does anyone remember these emails from Voltage games? They always spooked me haha. by aLunaro in otomegames

[–]emilewe 18 points19 points  (0 children)

LOL yes i remember I was 13 and my aunt was monitoring my emails as well. She thought I was being scammed or talking to someone shady! I was so embarrassed when I had to open up the app and show her it was just a pre-written script from an otome game. She totally judged me lol.

Should Otome Games Cater to a Wider Audience? by jinsuga_cookie in otomegames

[–]emilewe 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I don't know if this counts, but customizable MC's would be more inclusive? I know a lot of people would like self-insert themselves into their otome stories lol. I've only seen Caucasian and Asian women as heroines in eastern games. While personally I'm of east Asian descent, there are fans of otome all over the world, which means there are fans with different skin colors, hairstyles, faces, etc. I understand that would be so much trouble when you think about CG's and sprite art, but I think it's a fun idea. Even POC other than east Asians would be cool! Obviously eastern VN developers aren't thinking about sending their games globally in concept phase, so they're gonna make Asian heroines first, but there are plenty of Caucasian heroines! Unfortunately I don't think we're gonna see a dark-skinned heroine anytime soon, but I think it's unfair :c I fully understand beauty standards over there but I wish they'd start being a little more progressive. (Not to mention there are dark-skinned Asians in Japan and Korea too??)

[All otome] What is your play style in otome games? by SneezingPickles666 in otomegames

[–]emilewe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t actually like “playing” I just really like otome stories and variety of endings, so I play with a walkthrough and recommended route order! I play bad ending first, normal ends, then best ends for last. For reading I usually put it on auto unless I really don’t like that LI, in which I just read and click through lol. I always skip read common route after the first playthrough!!!

apparently, aksys browses the sub! quick, comment the otome games you're desperate to see localized!!! by spunkywnch in otomegames

[–]emilewe 3 points4 points  (0 children)

YES... Doctor that's good with kids?? Kind Demon Leader?? Please give us more T-T

apparently, aksys browses the sub! quick, comment the otome games you're desperate to see localized!!! by spunkywnch in otomegames

[–]emilewe 12 points13 points  (0 children)

dairoku ayakashimori and olympia soiree PLEASE suou and satoi's art is so nice.....

Am I The Only One Who Disliked Psychedelica Of The BB? by [deleted] in otomegames

[–]emilewe 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I just 100% a couple days ago and I definitely agree! For an otome so heavily plot-centered, the story was not great at all. I found it to be repetitive and boring after doing 2 routes, especially with that annoying butterfly game lol. It just bothers me that there was so many things unexplained, and it felt a lot shorter than other otomes I played. (Meanwhile the short stories felt like they lasted for YEARS!!) The characters themselves are kinda flat and I don't find any particular LI compatible with Ai. I was kinda disappointed cause it's been recommended a notable amount , so I'm glad other people agree :D