Your post really encapsulates my feelings on this series really well. Personally, I believe Sebin is the type who has always gotten what he wanted so it’s only natural for him to have Shinwoo, even if he has to work hard for it. But he also has this tendency to see who he wishes Shinwoo was rather than face the reality of who he is.
Thank you, finally a comment that isn’t someone saying “fucking stupid use, I hate you”... it’s more complex and your comment is great
Oooo, I hadn't looked at Sebin that way but that's such an interesting take, I like it--that he's used to getting what he wants and won't hear no. I need more of his backstory as he's probably the character I find most intriguing right now
Thank you! (⌒▽⌒). I don't comment as much these days but gosh I thought this series deserved better than what I was seeing lolol.
I appreciate the creator for producing such a complex story and characters despite the romanticisation of abuse, although it's early days yet; there's a lot of space in the story for Lamyo to show it for what it is.
It's always disappointing the way too many readers demonize a character for cheating, so much so that everyone else's flaws become a non-issue.
Shinwoo shouldn't have cheated but Taesoo KNEW that he had a boyfriend and pursued him anyway. In fact, he engaged in destructive, toxic behaviour when he deliberately tried to destroy the relationship. The hickeys, calling at 3:00 AM, writing "nasty" on his back--all of that was done to deliberately cause a break up. I was so relieved when Shinwoo refused to date him in that moment lol. While Taesoo is far more sexually compatible with him, rewarding that kind of abusive behaviour, jumping from one relationship to the next, to another situation where he would also be financially dependent when Taesoo has proved to be controlling is a huge no no lol.
But it's also time for him and Sebin to call it quits :(. Shinwoo knows he doesn't really love him and that he's only engaging in BDSM play to please him. He knows he's taking advantage. I wonder what's in Sebin's past that made him have such a personality? Why is he so afraid of his anger?
In any case, Sebin is in the wrong for viewing BDSM relationships as abnormal and somehow lacking in love simply because it doesn't fit into how *he* expresses and wants to receive love. And honestly I think he is happy with the fact that Shinwoo depends on him financially because he sees that as another way to keep him around. He's definitely the less guilty party here, despite all that, and I really want him to find the courage to break things off. I'm worried that when he reaches a breaking point and finally acknowledges his anger HE'LL become abusive. Save yourself, Sebin!
I haven't read a series this good in a while!