Loool instead it felt kind of juicy? Like I was watching a reality show. I kinda like it because in her other work Hate Mate the endgame couple got with other people at first, grew emotionally after learning about themselves, and then were able to face each other again and it felt like I was watching two REAL people's lives that way. Reck's storytelling is unique like that because she writes characters that have issues but can't stop thinking of their first loves which in the end brings them together.
I think it's nice to have variety within the BL genre because honestly how many stories out there are of Rich Guy CEO x Poor Guy in Debt looool (although tbh my fav Rich Guy x Poor Guy story is Limited Run lol)
With you about the variety. As for being with other people makes someone grow emotionally and learn more about themselves, nah. Sure, there are cases where a relationship isn't working out and after some time and more thinking/experiences if they choose to give it another go things can be different and better, but that's definitely NOT always the case. Especially when it's in a fucked up way like in this instance. Jiho literally ghosted Yoojoon on purpose to hurt him (cause he can't process his feelings in a healthier way) and has not made a single attempt to better himself from what we can see. So what exactly does that have to do with what you're saying, I'm not seeing it. "Real people" like you say, aren't excused for being assholes when behaving like Jiho, we just recognize that it happens and steer clear of them.
He's being a mess and while ppl can definitely be that way realistically, there's no reason for me to root for someone like that to get back with Yoojoon at this point. So why does my reaction of feeling bad about this development seem strange to you? He can fuck around with whoever he wants even in irl standards, that's his right and that still will cause a horrible feeling to anyone who cares about Yoojoon knowing what he's been going through because of him.
If they get together way down the line after ALOT of change, yeah ok, otherwise why would I be happy about it? Unless I'm into the kind of messed up, toxic relationship (which sometimes I am in fiction), but I got invested in these characters and I do process it more realistically.
Thats not how the real world works. LOL
Anyone else got that gut-sinking feeling when those two were fucking? Like when you find out someone's cheated on you.. Gotta give it to the author, they know how to make me feel like shit lol