Hi, I know your comment was meant for the author but I just wanted to say that I hope you stay strong as you go back to college. Turning a new chapter in life can be daunting, especially when things are uncertain. Give your best effort and also treat yourself kindly when some days are hard.
I know it's not my place to give advice of any sort, but I was re-reading this manhwa for comfort too, and saw your comment the first thing when I scrolled down. I felt really seen because the scene between Cheong-soon and the Professor is also one of my favourite scenes :)
I'm rooting for you and I hope you get that scholarship
Thank you. And I say that not just because, but truly from the bottom of my heart.
Just received my grades, except for one where the prof still isn't back from vacay, I got really good grades and eligible still for the scholarship and for honor role (yey!). But atp being in my third yr of college, scholarship aside, I'm not as concerned with my grades as I am on what to do with post grad. As an only child with parents nearly 60 who are constantly growing sicker, I have it in my mind that I should be practical and get my shi together. I only have a year and a quarter left, so I'm constantly feeling anxious, depressed, and lost—all the more if I compare myself to my peers who seem to have their lives thought out and generational wealth behind their backs if all things go wrong. Being away from home, alone in my room at odd hours, it makes it easy for me to spiral into a crying mess.
Anyway. These are just random ramblings from me. But thank you for your words. I hope life treats you well :>
I'm really glad to hear about your grades—fingers crossed that scholarship will be yours
I rarely, if ever, say that I love a story to the point that it's my favorite. This is one of those exceptions. I've rarely ever read a story so well written; with minimal drama and yet heart-wrenching plot, both leads being such green flags but not without faults nor bland and boring yet instead so real as though they were two real people. As Robin Williams said, "You are not perfect, but don't expect your lover to be perfecf. What matters is if you're perfect for each other."
I cannot find any flaws in this manhwa at least. Again, not that I say it is perfect in all its works and wonders but instead, perfect for me. I adore the leads and love the "unnecessary" add on with the uncle. Some may say it's unnecessary and my teacher from before told me smth similar in regards to a work I've written before, but I believe, small "unnecessary" bits like these make it more authentic, more real. Along with that, the fact that author-nim didn't wrap it in a bow that the issue with the Top's family would be perfectly resolved. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. Fuck them and making the rest be as unhappy as their asses. This manhwa has a bunch of clichés but personally, I'd say it was done very well.
Author-nim, I damn well know you ain't reading this long ass essay (sorry to the other commenters), but I was so emotional last night because I'm going back to college. The part with the prof and the bottom really hit me like a wall. Idk wtf I'm doing after graduation and I don't think I'll be getting a good job but I'm working my ass off for the scholarship. Reading along bought so much comfort that I'm now awake at nearly 4am when I have to wake up for 6am later haha