What do you think when you hear the word "yaoi?" Do you even know what's yaoi? Well, for those who don't, here's a simple definition: it's boys love. Yes, boys love.
Many people discriminate this as "disgusting" or "revolting", but then again that is what the term "fujoshi" means: a rotten woman. Anyways, back to he point!
Yaoi has been aound for some time, getting publicity from mostly fan girls and some boys. People will usually think "Why like yaoi?" or even just eliminate the idea that they will ever like yaoi. But actually, yaoi is just more than images showing two boys. When you really think about it, yaoi is showing the freedom of love, setting an example that love has no boundaries. In most cases, love with two of the same gender is weird, abnormal, discriminating, and some even believe it's crazy. But it's actually nice to know that there's people out there who don't follow the rules of just making straight couples, which most mangas and animes do.
How many animes/mangas can you name with yaoi couples? How many can you name with straight couples? Can you see a difference?
Just like yaoi, there's also girls love, or yuri. This is more popular with males, but also females. When you think of a male liking yaoi, or a female liking yuri, you probably would believe they're gay or lesbain. Surprisingly, there is people out there who are straight and watch manga or anime with couples of the same gender.
So why do people still discriminate or talk about those who like yaoi and yaoi itself?
They just don't see eye-to-eye like others. Yes, there will be people who will go against many things, but it's better if they are left alone.
My point is, there is nothing wrong about liking yaoi or for people liking yaoi. People who are anti-yaoi, accept it. People who like yaoi, keep doing your thing. So don't let anyone ruin your fun and happiness, your fangirl squeals, loving the fanservice, whatever you like, enjoy it. We live in a judgemental world with judgemental people, but that's doesn't mean you gotta be one.
So go out there and read your yaoi! We'll be right behind you, doing the same exact thing my friend.
