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Thanks for the analogy. I totally agree with you. If the after breakup arc was given more story time, it would make their make up justifiable. Im still glad that Junyoung was happy in the end but just like what you said, it felt unjustified.
Maybe their thought processes didnt mainfest enough for me to fully understand them. I get the gist of their insecurities and their idealogies about themselves and their relationship but the ending felt rushed. I know Sihoon is insecure and his love language is messed up. If that was slightly more fleshed out at the end, maybe i can feel that "looking for a crack" analogy. But i expected a little more conflict when they met. I guess since Junyoung slept with someone who looked like Sihoon, I know he'll fall for him soon enough.
This is just me, so bear that in mind.
That 4yrs distance was an opportunity to flesh out their age gap. Like the process of Junyoung reaching out for his ambitions and being independent but still yearning for Sihoon. And Sihoon being all adult and mature but yearning for the vibrancy of Junyoung, like a missing piece of his life. Also, the yellowhaired guy couldve had a character exposure where he learns to let go of Junyoung and just be a friendm. Then maybe if Sihoon returned and saw them together then misunderstands, maybe he'd try looking for that crack he hoped to see upon his return. That if he showed Junyoung how insecure he was and was made aware of Junyoung's desire of independence and achievement then they could meet halfway. Like a closure where they've sort themselves out and are ready to commit to a relationship where they think more of each other than their own. But, well, that didnt happen...
That's why when they just got together at the end, it felt unjustified.