 The theme of the protagonists' victory in "yaoi" has been compared favourably to Western fairy tales, as the latter intends to enforce the status quo, but "yaoi" is "about desire" and seeks "to explore, not circumscribe, possibilities".Akiko Mizoguchi noted that while homosexuality is sometimes still depicted as "shameful" to heighten dramatic tension, "yaoi" has increasingly featured stories of coming out and the characters' gradual acceptance within the wider community, such as "Brilliant Blue".Mizoguchi remarked that "yaoi" presents a far more gay-friendly depiction of Japanese society, which she contends is a form of activism among "yaoi" authors.