I feel BL is extremely diverse, there is no one linear way of how representation is/can be showcased in that medium and this applies to all queer media in general. Once again, at first glance it can be seen as “iffy” representation, but it’s just a need of expanding your genre taste. Not every queer story needs to hold the burden of being good/bad representation.
— 18, She/They, Barbados
18, SHE/THEY, BARBADOS
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