It seems to me that for the author it was more important to turn Taku from a calculating gamer and robot into a person who has real feelings for the first time instead of devoting herself to the development of Haesoo and the elimination of the actual problems... That would be my only major criticism.
So far, LoH has been more about Taku and everything else has been more of a sideline. I'm glad that the relationship between Haesoo and him is finally coming to an end.
exactly! taku’s development could’ve been handled in 2/3 of the chapters it actually took. meanwhile, we haven’t even seen haesoo and joowon have a full conversation
That's it. It could have been handled faster.
When it comes to Taku - slow motion
To Joowon - fast forward
Since I have heard that there will also be a time jump/time skip, I am a little disappointed that we as readers are reserved for important moments; we are missing something out. It actually bothers me that LoH is primarily about Taku, how he develops and finds a safe place or an answer; and what about the other two? I don't care about the shipwars. As much as I like LoH and think it's a shame that many readers lack maturity, it bothers me that the author has forgotten who her main character is.
Aren't you all tired of complaining? This is pure rape fiction. If you haven't noticed this by now, over the entire chapters since the beginning, and still repeatedly hoped that Seungho will change overnight into someone or something he isn't able to due to reasons, apparently only reads with his dripping ass.
Stop with your false expectations. Take off your rose-colored glasses. Accept that this is not a cuddly fluffy story. Don't be so naive and don't complain for no reason. You are still free not to read any further. There are just too many stupid comments piled up now, it's really tiresome. Read the story as it is and if it gets too much, just take a long break.
yess ┗( T﹏T )┛
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┻━┻ ヘ╰( •ε• ╰)
And also stop considering Seungho as a hot daddy top and stop expecting a love story with Nakyum
Readers are entitled to be disappointed with what is currently happening in this manga as we have already gone through enough chapters to see the development of the characters and the story itself, but instead I feel like we're stuck in some pattern that begins from a sudden thunderstorm in apparent silence and keeps looping. I think it's not a bad thing to be disappointed if you are tired of the constant rape and assault scenes. This does not make the readers naive. Some of us, including me, are simply unhappy to see where this manga is going.
Then there is no reason for you to feel addressed. If you read 10000000 pages of comments, you will surely notice which groups I am addressing here. AND not being happy and satisfied with potn is absolutely fine!!!
Of course everyone has a right to their own opinion and feelings. But for me it is more important how these are expressed and with which arguments, and that's when it starts to get annoying.
If someone doesn't want to see this entire act of rape, just read something else. That's fine. If it bothers someone that Seungho did not become a loving husband, then potn might not be the right story for you. This is when your own imagination meets impossible expectations and ends up with the hard "reality" of BD's rape fiction.
What is certain is that what is happening here totally corresponds to Seungho's character and how he reacts to these circumstances. If he doesn't get violent right away, he's abusing someone.... you spoke about similar patterns? What I read and see here is change, even if the result is rape. Nakyum behaves differently. Seungho is different in the whole act. And so far ppl should also notice that expression and gestures are very important for the author and that she takes her time, even if some acts are quickly resolved, like the kidnapping arc. But she still put a lot more energy in her characters emotions.
This is no justification, analysing a rape scene is uncomfortable to some extend and this is not supposed to be a feel good story. I have already mentioned in older posts that Seungho is not good so no need to repeat myself.
These chapters do not surprise me at all. They are true to the character. Anything else would be totally out of character.
So I just hope those specific readers would stop pushing their expectations onto something what is not supposed to be like how they want it. Some of them are those who even take their time insulting the author for milking the story because it's popular, etc.
Maybe it's now more clear why I even wrote something to begin with.
It's not my first time telling ppl to not misjudge potn.
but seungho is literally hot i don’t see the problem in finding him hot
i agree
It is not about expectations. people have opinions and the comment section is for expressing that. I'm not talking about toxic comments about not liking the plot and talking shit about the author or justifying rape because Seungho is 'hot', But talking about the disappointing characters is not that bad. I agree with you on dropping if it is too much for you but most of the people who comment about being disappointed are still interested in reading further It is like venting to your besties lol. Readers can feel disappointment even tho we kow seunghoe is a bitch-
P.S. I'm not coming @ anyone. I respect your opinion
Well of course you can find him hot, but people who're like "omg daddy Seungho rail me" when he's actually a rapist and an abuser- it's lowkey fucked up
You say ”Nakrum behaves differently. Seungho is different in the whole act.” How? I am interested in your analysis because I do not see a difference in either character during the act.
You say ”Nakyum behaves differfently. Seungho is different in the whole act.” How? I am interested in your analysis because I do not see a difference in either character during the act.
That's just my opinion... but seungho is someone who acts as he controls others. And that's what happens in the whole scene. He suppresses his own memories, thoughts, trauma, but forces the other to remember it. He draws the clear line, he is the Lord and Nakyum just a lowborn, just a painter. Nothing more. He stands above him. At the moment of his confession, he and Nakyum were on par. He can't allow this. This chapter is pure punishment. Look at the expressions and gazes. Then Nakyum, who hoped to be kissed but was not kissed after all. The shocking moment that dried his tears. Had he been kissed, he would have forgiven Seungho. The more ugly Seungho acts, the more he wants to suppress his thoughts. of course It's just assumption on my part, but sex is a form of communication. it just seems to me that we should all be prepared for something very heavy in the future.
will Nakyum paint? Is he even able to do so?
I have a lot of thoughts in mind..
Thanks Oreides for your response! It gave me insight to look at the characters actions/reactions in a different way going forward.
You are welcome. any time. ^^
Thank you.
I'm just glad that the mature version starts with season 2.
There are things in season 1 I didn't wish to see :>
Same I wouldn't be able to stomach season 1 if it was explicit
All that matters to me is Haesoo. As long as he has found his place in love and in life, I am happy.
Come on.. just read chapter 56 again. At the end you will see the current Stewart talks to Sea on the phone.
There you have your answers.
"Take your anger out on me all you want, Param" - ah, ok. I bet they will have sex.
I'm not against it. Param should enjoy all sorts of things. ^^
The chapter was beautiful and well written. I liked it how Joowon, even under these circumstances, took his time and watched Haesoo closely; with concern and caution. It was important to see and understand Haesoo's reaction and expression. That's why I appreciate it even more what the author/artist have done here.
And I also liked that we finally saw the full scene of their past, like how it actually was for Haesoo to leave or what Joowon really felt after meeting again. We never saw the full conversation.
There is still a lot to talk, clear up and solve tho.
Still, it was a good chapter and I do like where things go.
Is it just me?
Compared to the other chapters, this one is tough, laborious and somewhat disjointed.
I can't even say yet whether it's the translation or the ppl behind wanted too much, as if they wanted to fill in every gap so that everything fits into a single chapter in the hope of being able to let it become emotional and just to close the case? lol.
To be honest, I hope that after this chapter, it's finally over with Taku. The author spend too much chapters on him. As I mentioned in an older post, LoH is just too much about him.
I am not a heartless person, just the chapter has hardly moved me.
wasn't haesoo the one who needed to come clean, dear author?
Ah I agree! I think the author wanted haesoo and joowon to have a break from each another to figure out what they want?? I don't know how exactly to describe it though. I find taku sorta bland for the most part... I agree that his character was definitely needed in the story but he's missing something?lol hope that makes sense. I hope taku is able to move on as well!
I felt the same way, especially because of the way Taku worded things. Two chapters ago, we read Joowon's monologue about him seeing Haesoo as his everything, his biggest dream. How they have spended their life together, him not being able to imagine other person to be there for him that's not Haesoo... Being super lovely, in general. His feelings for him are just that overwhelming and it felt so beautiful to read how Joowon treasures Haesoo and regretting not always acting as such, not being able to imagine a scenario were they are just nothing... But then you have Taku's monologue and it felt... Me, myself and I... lmfao I don't know? ? ? Him pointing out how he waited for Haesoo at his after-party knowing that something horrible just happened? Him comparing Haesoo with a candy that he couldn't reach out??? How he just admitted that he was in love with Haesoo because he loved somebody else? The coffee analogy was "You tried" vibes. It was so unromantic. This is not the last of Taku btw.
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I think the chapter cements the fact on how selfish Taku is. I mean it’s human nature to want something that you can never have which is how he’s being portrayed. That’s why I also think that he can never be together with Haesoo cause in the long term, they are bound to break up. It’s realistic tho so tbh his relationship with Haesoo will be a catalyst for him to actually become a better person
Right.
I also realize that after Haesoo and Joowon's hospital scene, everything else lost weight and puts everything else in the shade. That is inevitable. But this chapter 97 actually seems like a forced conclusion. It was very bumpy to read. All the puzzle pieces have been tried to put together and somehow unsuccessful. I can't even find the right words. It wasn't a good read. So you say we'll read more of Taku? So it continues with questions and possible allegations? Then I hope that Haesoo will finally speak for himself, be brave and honest. What matters to me is Haesoo's development and how he deals with things and his life. There are really too many chapters wasted on Taku, his feelings and his development. It's very sad. And I don't hate Taku. Don't misunderstand. But it's still more of a Taku story than anything else lol
I hope he becomes a better person, I would get upset if he didn't learn anything after all this unnecessary drama hahaha. It sure is realistic, but I still believe that Taku could have had a better development... Ahh well... it is what it is.
I think it would have been fine if there was at least the same amount of time devoted to Joowon and Joohae. Instead, there’s been a major skew towards the photog and photog with Haesoo. It leaves one with the impression that he’s more significant than he actually is, in terms of his impact on Haesoo. And that really doesn’t make sense in the scheme of things, since we understand that Joohae are ultimately everything to each other.
I do think the breakup shows us how much Taku hasn’t changed. He’s still trying to worm his way back into Haesoo with the guilt-inducing accusations and recriminations, highlighting how everything is about himself. He is the quintessential narcissist. And that embrace, flinging himself onto a bewildered h, is melodrama, he is acting out the end of the play/story. His feigned heartbreak is theatre, evidenced by his thoughts of the candy jar crashing down. Upsetting, but only temporarily.