Doujinshi gave us stories mainstream media wouldn't touch. TV closeted our favorite characters for decades. But the moment we stopped waiting for permission to create, ship, and love? That’s when everything got better.
As the community around this title continues to grow, it is likely that even more versions and platforms will emerge. Staying updated with fan forums and reputable manga news sites is the best way to ensure you are always getting the most out of your reading time. Ultimately, the best version is the one that lets you get lost in the story without any technical hurdles standing in your way.
However, I recognize several fragments that may hint at what you're looking for:
Hollywood’s Hays Code explicitly banned “any inference of sex perversion,” which included homosexuality. As a result, gay characters were either non-existent or coded through mannerisms (lisping, limp wrists, aesthetic interests) and tragic endings.
Examples of “no better” representation include:
