Shitt! I wanted to thump up sis ! Sorry I really liked what u said
I love this comment so much it gave me so much perspective on their relationship. In my opinion what makes their “relationship” so special is the longing they have for each other. I agree that from Ian’s side it seems like he fell in love with Ray bc he was his savior (might have to go back and read that part again tho) but I mean who am I to question his feelings. On the other hand, Ray has not fully recognized his feelings for Ian, if he even has them??? the entire time he’s been saying that he only sleeps with him bc “it’s convenient for him”
I agree their relationship is still developing is far from perfect, but I what can you expect when it’s one-sided and both characters are always busy with their own things especially Ray, that man is literally in everybody’s business, for them to develop a proper relationship I think Ray has to come into terms with his feelings and accept them, otherwise it will be exactly like you said dragging on and on. At least that’s the way I see it, I’ve been too focused on the all drama
I guess their relationship will steer the story towards drama. Out of topic. I really read that part as charot development. Someone save my IQ.
I don't question Raymond's feeling and caring for Ian. I just find their relationship rather stale and boring, that's all. Other than the hot sex scenes, how much do we see them spending time together, having heart to heart conversations about their hopes, aspirations, joys and dislikes in life? This manhua is very well written and char development is good... I guess I just wish there were more to their relationship than protector-protected. Ian is a delicate soul who could grow to be a confident man rather than just someone's mule (in love or art!)
If this story went on and on for years so that Ian would grow up as a man and see more of the world, make more friends and even explore more variety of love from different people, I reckon his love for Raymond would have more meaning and depth to it. Or even change. But that's too much expectation of yaoi I guess. The story has so much potential to be a lot more than just yaoi.