I came from tiktok too but I quickly picked up that it’s just meant to be a simple, cute and short read. You can’t expect so much from something where it was quickly and early-on informed that it only has 30 slightly short chapters with minor character backstories.
It delivers everything it should’ve, the characters were cute and the story was sweet. Yes, the climax could’ve been better with a more deep-rooted motive behind it but the story itself wasn’t that bad.
Also, Howwy is manipulative but he isn’t as shallow to only like Julian for his looks. It’s referenced and he even says, “Even if you become ugly, I’ll still like everything about you.”... it’s also shounen ai not yaoi so the sex scene wasn’t even meant to be showy.
I’m not saying it’s the best thing under the sun but I guess for many, expectations were too high from that tiktok video:’)
But if anyone is thinking of reading this, I hope you see this comment so you know what to expect. Do I recommend this? I guess so- if you’re looking for something lighthearted, cute and short- especially if you can deal with a few questionable, cringey and manipulative moments. The end feels slightly rushed and everything else I mentioned but it’s not bad enough to not read it if you know what to expect!
I came from tiktok too but I quickly picked up that it’s just meant to be a simple, cute and short read. You can’t expect so much from something where it was quickly and early-on informed that it only has 30 slightly short chapters with minor character backstories.
It delivers everything it should’ve, the characters were cute and the story was sweet. Yes, the climax could’ve been better with a more deep-rooted motive behind it but the story itself wasn’t that bad.
Also, Howwy is manipulative but he isn’t as shallow to only like Julian for his looks. It’s referenced and he even says, “Even if you become ugly, I’ll still like everything about you.”... it’s also shounen ai not yaoi so the sex scene wasn’t even meant to be showy.
I’m not saying it’s the best thing under the sun but I guess for many, expectations were too high from that tiktok video:’)
But if anyone is thinking of reading this, I hope you see this comment so you know what to expect. Do I recommend this? I guess so- if you’re looking for something lighthearted, cute and short- especially if you can deal with a few questionable, cringey and manipulative moments. The end feels slightly rushed and everything else I mentioned but it’s not bad enough to not read it if you know what to expect!
Dennis and Henry need their own side story tho:’)