tbh i cant remember much about earlier in the story, but imo its really worth reading. very messed up (makes sense, its psychological) but still enjoyable and one of my fav bls atm.
I do have to say that Soohyun later in the story isn't really competitive and envious anymore, both him and Eunsung change quite a bit
Soohyun’s hatred turned into obsession without him realizing that he really cares about Eunsung but the flow of the story is good and amazing ^^
it's good for u that you never felt that way about academics but for some students (especially asian students with parents who have high expectations) you'll see everyone who're intelligent as your rival, you might even hate them when you can't get past them because your parents will always compare you to THEM even though you're doing your best and trying to impress your parents but it's no use because all they can see is your failures and they'll call u a disappointment blablabla etc. it might sound a bit overdramatic but believe me or not, this is really happening irl because I've been through it (actually until now XD)
As an asian I will say that was 100% correct
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I didn't mean it in that way, sorry if it came off like i was boasting. I just meant that i'm grateful.
I 100% understand, that's why i add "Worse if it was drilled into you by shitty parents/guardian constantly comparing and belittling", at the end of my comment. I hate when i read mangas/manhwas/webtoons or watch dramas where the parents make their children feel like shitty over achievements and compare them to others. I grew up with parents who loved to compare, i always swore i'd never put my kids through that. So i'm aware it happens in real life too
I'm gnna be honest, i hate these character tropes of Soohyun, especially if it seems like the recipient Eunsung, did nothing directly to deserve such hatred. Does it get better after they meet again or does the MC continue his envious ways for a good amount of the story?
PS. Stuff like this always make so thankful i was never competitive in regards to school/grades, lifestyle etc (￣∇￣") from mangas and especially kdramas/webtoons, that mindset is SO toxic. I honestly feel bad for anyone living that way irl. Worse if it was drilled into you by shitty parents/guardian constantly comparing and belittling.