let me quote myself here " it is an iffy topic because it can be considered and also not be because the mc is actually wanting it to happen. to me, its not rape, or at the very least its more of a rapeplay at most. "
i think it was pretty clear that there are arguments for both sides, and while i dont take it as rape itself, since it lacks the conotations and the severity of rape, i understand and agree with people who do see it as such.
to me, rape is a pretty serious event, doesnt matter if its a male or female, but, the MC himself does not really care, so, i will take it as not, since it doesnt have all the weight that comes from rape.
he wasnt blackmailed, it wasnt done against his will, and he isnt against it. he didnt consent, and it happened before he could, but, like i said, he himself does not care.
its kinda like this, in some places, if a 17 years old go after an older man, and convince him to have sex with her, even though she was the one making the advances, in some places, it would be considered as him raping her.
which is why i belive, this is a much more serious discussion i dont think the game is ready, nor wanting to dive into.