Jiwook doesn’t go to the police because the whole system is against him. Park Juyeon has the perfect mask — he’s beautiful, composed, trustworthy-looking — while Jiwook is impulsive, mentally unstable, and isolated. If he reports it, he’s the one who’ll be questioned first.
Worse: he was drugged, kidnapped, and photographed in a compromising situation. That alone is humiliating. But add to that the fact that he’s a man reporting sexual abuse — in Korea, where this story takes place, that’s not something the police handle well. Especially if the abuser is another man.
This isn’t just fear. It’s shame, social pressure, and the terrifying knowledge that no one will protect him.
Thanks for the answer. That's perfectly said. The fact that he can't really go there is truly saddening...
Thanks for sharing. I completely agree, it’s so sad that Jiwook can’t go to the police. The fear of not being believed or taken seriously is a real barrier, even in real life.
I finished 18th chapter and... Oh my God. This became my favorite story at the moment. I practically devoured it. Not very spoiler because it only talks about what we all read but...
He's NOT going to the police because he's afraid? I mean, he should explain which kind of picture it is, why someone has it and much more.
I also think a positive route for all of this doesn't exist...