4. And I think this is because the potion made him realize his biggest secret, and that was that he loves Wolfgang.. so yeah ._. I think about it being related to his feelings...
1) we dont know for sure if haiyan is dead, shins probably doesnt know either but its the most probable route that he died considering where we last saw him
2)shins biggest problem is hes too selfless, hell never let himself admit to his feelings, thats probably why he burnt that book
3) the author has admitted that shin suffers from ocd and ptsd. he overworks himself, to the point where its damaging.
4) i love that theory!
i dont think its stupid at all, it makes alot of sense with the context were given
1) I think Haitian is very alive and author are waiting for the time we forget about him or assume he is really dead and BUM they bring him in story...
2 & 3) I think that Shin is selfish in certain things and he definitely sees himself as selfish person...Cuz his very own reasons for doing things in favour of Wolfgang are selfish. I think thats one of the many reasons he tortures himself with work and by restraining himself from his love for Wolfgang - this is my theory.
Cuz if two women could have a happy marriage in this world and not be judged why not two men? Whole castle knows or at least guessing right about Wolfgangs and Shins relationship and nobody made a big fuss about it so I guess in this world there is no big issue with homophobia. So I think Shin just tortures himself by saying it is better for Wolfgang and his throne to marry a woman.
4) I agree with that theory too ;)
*sorry I meant Haiyan, blame autocorrect :/
1. What do you mean Haiyan is dead I thought they never found their bodies... was I the only one hoping he is still alive ? :(
2. Damn it Shin you didn't keep at least the novel of you and the king? xd
3. Shin is his biggest judge and it pains me that he can't let himself rest even a little bit..
4. I have a wild/stupid theory about the second effects of the potion he was given lol.. hear me out. I mean I don't doubt it affecting him all the time but I noticed that whenever he thinks or talks about the king in relation to the ball(like the thought that they can't be together) or in a romantic context, or his feelings for him, he kind of relapses... I hope it makes sense lol but he kinda looks more in pain in those moments. Hopefully you know what I mean? haha anyway it might be just me but I just wanted to share what I noticed