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Goddamnnnn. So well put.
This chapter was an incredible character development. And communication wise too!! This was the mkst Seungho said to Nakyum in a long time, he finally started TALKING to jim, instead of just ordering him. He's EXPLAINING things even. Both to himself and to Nakyum. His words made Nakuym come, that was so powerful.
And I agree with you so much, the angst that will come will be damn hard
Great points. The chapter was good but unlike many people here I didn't have the impression the love making was very intimate. We saw SH all emotional, confessing his feelings while Nakyum was mainly there asking for more and saying how hot it was. It felt pretty unbalanced in terms of interaction. But it's about time. Nakyum will be shattered mentally and physycally by the murder/rape attempt and only then he will know that SH is his only salute.
Hmm, I agree to an extent. You are right with the fact that Nakyum didn't react much verbally to what Seungho was saying, and he certainly didn't reply. But what was interesting to me was what he didn't do, which was out of the character for him so far - he didn't say no, not even once, he didn't protest, even thought they're yet again in a public place. He didn't cry, he wasn't startled nor uncomfortable. He was blushing like crazy, his eyes wide open at first, then narrowed as he listened to Seungho keep talking. His replies were certainly missing though, I'd expect him to take part in the conversation, though I think the reason wjy didn't respond was because he was processing everything. However, I'm sure he's not yet feeling the same as Seungho does, that's for sure. To Nakyum it definitely is more of a physical attraction, not yet emotional.
But I liked how he started to tear up and came in the last panels, from Seungho's whispering to his ear lol
Good points! Thanks for mentioning all these details. I went back and read the chapter again and there is indeed more interaction than I initially thought. Still not verbal from Nakyum though. It's about time.
To add to that, the sex scene is really interesting to me because of the character development. If you think about it, NK was initially ashamed and had a lot of self hatred centered around his sexuality. SH taught NK that being with men and enjoying sex is ok. And on the other hand, Seungho was hyper sexual but didn't know anything about love or communication. NK is teaching SH about his emotions.
In a weird way, I feel like they're actually on pretty equal ground
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Seungho wakes up, and the first words out of his mouth are "Why are you out of the house without my permission?"
This possessive bitch.
On a serious note. I really like NK, and I understand why SH does as well. SH has lived his whole life surrounded by arrogant, violent, greedy nobles. SH has been mistreated and pulled around by these people, who do nothing but try to control him. Then enters NK this small, pretty, kindhearted, innocent kid. A complete and total contrast to everyone around Seungho.
Jiwha's confession was full of desperation, jealousy, anger, and pride. NK's confession (that was supposed to be for Inhun) was gentle, and he wanted nothing more than his crush to return his feelings. Jiwha wants to possess SH, to be the only one in SH's life. He believes he's the only one who understands SH and his pride cannot possibly allow a lowborn to get in the way. Therefore he plans on removing that obstacle, no matter how much SH may care for it.
Imo, that isn't love. Its obsession. In the end, Jiwha isn't any different from the other nobles.
Seungho is finally figuring out his feelings, and this whole chapter was practically just him confessing. NK is starting to fall for SH as well. The author is going to make NK getting taken away as painful as physically possible for both us and SH. Not sure my heart is ready ;-;