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I finished the last vol in Japanese (vol 8). To answer your question about whether it's bl:
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it's clear there is love between the two, but whether it will eventually become romantic or not is left up to the reader's imagination. Still a great read about love between all kinds of different people (parents- children- friends, etc.). It's an emotional and satisfying ending, tho the bl-lover in me was disappointed there was no steamy romance. ;P
I've seen nothing but praises for this and i just gotta make sure: is this actually bl? or is this another banana situation? i mean im gonna read it either way but i just want a heads up just in case lol(づ ̄ ³ ̄)づ