@Chopsticks
I’ve seen plenty of female x male art where the characters are just hugging or smiling at each other, or simply standing together, and I’ve yet to see those being held to such a standard (people removing ship tags when there are none to be found in the source link, etc.). It’s kinda sad, really.
Honestly, especially without blushing or hearts (even with maybe; no bedroom eyes, kissing, shocked hape), the image looks pretty neutral/open for interpretation.
The only implication it’s shipping is because the commissioner states it is.
I’ve seen plenty of female x male art where the characters are just hugging or smiling at each other, or simply standing together, and I’ve yet to see those being held to such a standard (people removing ship tags when there are none to be found in the source link, etc.). It’s kinda sad, really.
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