god FUCK.... u are so mfkn smart like omg.....i was pulling my hair reading the comments until i came across yours u explained everything perfectly
I think most readers here are jus too clouded by their hate for the ML w/c is fair, he is a jerk but that’s where it ends for them. They end up calling the whole manhwa bad without appreciating the emotional weight of the story. The angst? The inner conflict? The layers of internalized homophobia? It’s meant to hurt, that’s what makes it compelling. Sure, it’s not perfect, but it’s definitely not as bad as some in the comments make it out to be. Glad someone else gets it too
Because I honestly think this story deserves a much higher rating than it has right now. The dynamic between the MC and ML is messy, painful, and so human. Despite everything that’s happened, the MC still acknowledges his feelings and continues to see the ML as his hero. Even in moments of closeness or passion, he never forgets the pain that was caused before.. and that lingering ache is what makes it all hit even harder.
I love stories like this, where the MC isn’t easily swayed. He doesn’t just fall back into the ML’s arms the moment things shift. There’s hesitation, heartbreak, and so much unspoken hurt. Even when they’re physically close, it always feels one-sided like the MC is just quietly enduring it because he can’t bring himself to push ML away., so complicated, bittersweet, and incredibly raw. The angst is just right, and the MC’s inner conflict really carries the entire story. Aahh, it’s so good
Him kicking and stomping on ml after the first strike was so funny too hahah
I also like how well the ML reads the MC, he knows exactly what he’s feeling, when he’s hurting, when he’s scared. But his own possessiveness and internalized issues always get in the way. Lol