...holy shit, you're right. Akio is basically egging on Touga's existing bad behavior and choices, then "rewarding" him with unwanted sex. I never thought of it that way.
I missed that part with her glasses, even though I notice her glasses play into a LOT of her "we're only scratching the surface" moments.
Yep. Both have to cope with this shit in their own ways and are too scared to beg for help.
OH GOD, WAKABA. Akio taking her in the car in episode 30 and NOT raping her was even more calculated because the bastard knew if he did anything he'd lose Utena's favor and trust. Plus he probably wanted to butter up Wakaba, who he knows is crazy about Utena, and get her "blessing" to court her friend.
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I missed that part with her glasses, even though I notice her glasses play into a LOT of her "we're only scratching the surface" moments.
Yep. Both have to cope with this shit in their own ways and are too scared to beg for help.
OH GOD, WAKABA. Akio taking her in the car in episode 30 and NOT raping her was even more calculated because the bastard knew if he did anything he'd lose Utena's favor and trust. Plus he probably wanted to butter up Wakaba, who he knows is crazy about Utena, and get her "blessing" to court her friend.