There’s no real plot…just a random string of events happening one after another. The characters are all over the place. One moment Haekyeong is so shy and socially awkward, the next he’s cracking jokes with a co star, flirting with hyung, and yelling at his friend. And he’s so easily swayed. It’s not just about being a pushover. He meets Kwonlim, and after a couple of interactions, he’s already crushing on him. If he’s that quick to catch feelings, how did he manage to stay hung up on Kwonyeong for ten whole years?
Kwonyeong is another disaster. His intentions are so vague. One moment he comes off as homophobic, then the next he’s throwing jealous fits when Haekyeong doesn’t pay attention to him. Why? Is he secretly in love? Closeted, maybe? Honestly, that would make sense as he’s constantly overcompensating by sleeping around and dating anyone with a pulse.
And let’s talk about Kwonlim, the supposed “nice guy.” No, he’s a total creep. He manipulates Haekyeong, using his lingering feelings for his younger brother and the fact that they look alike, to get close to him. He memorised Haekyeong’s door code after watching him enter it once? That’s stalker behaviour. And that folder full of Haekyeong’s photos despite barely interacting with him? Obsessive. Setting his password to Haekyeong’s birthday? Cringe. People say the brothers are opposites, but honestly, they’re cut from the same cloth. The older one just hides the crazy better. The younger one’s still deep in his glass closet…nothing short of a good round of rough fucking from a dominant top is gonna shake him loose.
The pacing is all over the place. Sometimes it rushes through, other times it drags. And they got drunk at least three times. Is this the default plot device for BL authors now? Get them drunk = instant confession? Come on. Also, what was that PTSD like flashback Haekyeong had? It looked serious, and I want to know more about it. Same with the older Kwon brother, there’s barely any background on him. Why do the brothers not get along? Is there an actual reason, or is it just manufactured drama for the sake of conflict? At 44 chapters, is it too much to ask for a coherent plot?
There’s no real plot…just a random string of events happening one after another. The characters are all over the place. One moment Haekyeong is so shy and socially awkward, the next he’s cracking jokes with a co star, flirting with hyung, and yelling at his friend. And he’s so easily swayed. It’s not just about being a pushover. He meets Kwonlim, and after a couple of interactions, he’s already crushing on him. If he’s that quick to catch feelings, how did he manage to stay hung up on Kwonyeong for ten whole years?
Kwonyeong is another disaster. His intentions are so vague. One moment he comes off as homophobic, then the next he’s throwing jealous fits when Haekyeong doesn’t pay attention to him. Why? Is he secretly in love? Closeted, maybe? Honestly, that would make sense as he’s constantly overcompensating by sleeping around and dating anyone with a pulse.
And let’s talk about Kwonlim, the supposed “nice guy.” No, he’s a total creep. He manipulates Haekyeong, using his lingering feelings for his younger brother and the fact that they look alike, to get close to him. He memorised Haekyeong’s door code after watching him enter it once? That’s stalker behaviour. And that folder full of Haekyeong’s photos despite barely interacting with him? Obsessive. Setting his password to Haekyeong’s birthday? Cringe. People say the brothers are opposites, but honestly, they’re cut from the same cloth. The older one just hides the crazy better. The younger one’s still deep in his glass closet…nothing short of a good round of rough fucking from a dominant top is gonna shake him loose.
The pacing is all over the place. Sometimes it rushes through, other times it drags. And they got drunk at least three times. Is this the default plot device for BL authors now? Get them drunk = instant confession? Come on. Also, what was that PTSD like flashback Haekyeong had? It looked serious, and I want to know more about it. Same with the older Kwon brother, there’s barely any background on him. Why do the brothers not get along? Is there an actual reason, or is it just manufactured drama for the sake of conflict? At 44 chapters, is it too much to ask for a coherent plot?