Cafe Expose

The comic is fantastic but I can't stop thinking about the health code violations

…given the option to experience a story in place of any character it would be him. I discovered so much about my own sexuality through him. His desires and mine are basically the same. It's weird I know, to explain how I was influenced by a porn character. But that is the strength of Funky's writing. Emil is a part of me, who I am as a person and he is a part that I love. With that very personal note I am done with Café Exposé. Check out Funkybun on Bluesky, Discord and Patreon. Bye <3

…Emil is the first one where I remember thinking, he is like me, and I wish I was him. He is a very shy person that has trouble letting go and expressing his desires and finds himself being a bit guarded. Only through Cass and Lily pushing him does he truly let go and enjoys receiving pleasure fully. I resonate with this so much it sometimes feel physically painful. And is the character that expresses the most that trademark Funkybun awkwardness that makes him feel so grounded. If I could be…

…She still plays along with Lily's antics but has to retake control after the puppy play for instance, that’s how she feels comfortable but she also doesn’t instigate as much as her friend. Finally there is Emil. One of the main reasons this comic had such a profound impact on me is that I absolutely resonate with him and identify as him. Before this comic, I had never felt the profound need to experience what another character had…

… revealed to be the kinkiest of the bunch. She outwardly flirts with Emil who is a bit oblivious and is probably the most top coded character of the bunch being assertive and a go getter, though she also enjoys losing control and guides the other two characters into doing the same and enjoying themselves. Cass is also a top but has a more passive role in this comic, having a bit of trouble relinquishing control as she has a job to do…

… drawing hot people. Funky showcases a great work on light here, especially early on where the morning lighting and the work on shadow give a warm and cosy feel to the cafe's atmosphere. It's a subject I'll get back to when discussing other comics that feature it as it culminates into what I consider her finest light work in On The Road (WIP at the time of writing). Finally, come the characters. First off, Lily. Introduced as the seemingly innocent sweet girl she is immediately…

… sensory deprivation (or at least blindfold), puppy play, cock rings and, lewdest of all, first time wholesome sex between two lovers. I don’t need to add that this comic is absolutely adorable as all Funky comics are. In terms of art, this adorableness is as always communicated in the cutesy chara design that, while I feel it lacks body type diversity especially for a comic about pride, allows the author to focus on the inherent excitement of the situation rather than relying on just…

…version of reality where bigotry or body negativity do not exist. It’s absolutely not a flaw but even some of her comics with literal magic feel more realistic because they do not exist in this perfect state. In terms of kinks, we are given plenty to feast on. We have her classics of course, everything related to exhibitionism (public masturbation and sex, being manipulated by strangers) but we also have some special guest that come along that big box of toys with bondage, …

… body positivity (and queerness) being the premise of the comic. It literally takes place during pride in and exhibitionist café. You can’t do more Funkybun than that. It also places a huge emphasis on consent from the start with Cass and Lily making sure Emil doesn't feel pressured into exploring outside his comfort zone. But this comic while it has a lot of awkwardness is I feel one of the least realistic the bun has given us. This is probably the strongest Funky has veered in a fantasmed…

… self-discovery. You might understand that, try as I might, I cannot be objective talking about this one. This preface being over, let’s start with the review proper. While the main subject of "they won't mind" was learning to be proud of your body, and was explored through Rose, Café Exposé is about Emil letting himself go and bloom into his sexuality and desires. Funky, as we've seen last time, has recurring themes. They are on display from the start with…

Number two of my favorite artist review and we have already reached the comic that put Funkybun on my radar. I had already seen snippets of her work at the time but this is the one that made me look her up and made me fall in love with her work. In fact I discovered it just around the time it got completed. And boy did it awoke a lot of things in me. I might say this is among the most influencial pieces of media I've experienced as it had an incredible impact on my sexuality and …