And just to be clear, I’m fully aware that their relationship has never been a healthy, “green forest” type of dynamic. This story didn’t start as something cute, soft, or romantic, and I’m not expecting it to suddenly turn into a wholesome love story. But acknowledging the darker tone of the narrative doesn’t mean excusing unnecessary sexual assault. The genre’s grit or toxicity doesn’t justify crossing that line, especially when it adds harm without meaningful narrative purpose.
great assessment tbh. I completely agree with you. it was very clear the dynamic wasn't painted as as green forest, helathy relationship, etc, but that doesn't necessarily equate to rape. toxicity in relationships can happen without rape after all. it's also super annoying when a rape scene is thrown in, not to be acknowledged, called out and discussed, but to be instead portrayed as consensual or just never addressed. I find if not all then most non-con content disgusting and I've been really loving this so far so I'm hoping its handled properly or doesn't happen because i'd have to drop and like I really don't wanna.
Agreed
So tired of the use of this ''trope'', I can't stop thinking authors are just too lazy to use something different. It's a dark story and toxic relationship but SA doesn't serve any purpose here (and SA will never serve any purpose in my mind)
You have a great way to articulate yourself.
I hope we eventually reach the point where authors grow tired of rape. I never enjoy it in stories its just lazy as fuck. Ill continue it bc i wanna know the plot but still, that Just sucks.
That's what I was thinking. Everyone is so happy for them but if it was another manhwa it would be filled with comments like "dropped bc of the rape" "ruined" but not this one so I'm a little confused...
i think its cuz no one here really expected their sex scene to be very consensual lmao
Before anyone tries to frame this differently, yes, what happens in this chapter is a forced sexual act, which does constitute sexual assault. There was no prior discussion about going that far, no consent regarding the dynamic (top/bottom), and no clear agreement before things escalated. The real estate agent repeatedly shows discomfort and does not want the encounter to happen, but he stays still because he’s afraid making noise will draw attention from people just outside the door. His lack of resistance is not enthusiastic consent, it's fear.
It’s also worth noting that this is his first time bottoming, and the boxer gives him almost no preparation. That adds another layer of harm and reinforces that this was not a mutually desired experience.
If readers enjoy non-con content, this chapter will likely appeal to them. But it’s completely understandable, and valid, that many are disappointed or upset that the character’s first time is portrayed as forced by someone who is supposed to be the main love interest or "romantic partner." Portraying sexual assault within a relationship dynamic without acknowledging it as such can be harmful, and it’s important to name what’s happening on the page instead of romanticizing or excusing it.