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YAY! SEX!!! it's been 1 long ass minute since the last time they did it
I love how raw but also tender it was
I love that Kyon initiated it
I love that Lucaon was gentle and hesitant to begin with
I love that he took the time to make Kyon feel good and also impatient to the point of asking for more
Yay to consensual sex!
He spun in the opposite direction so damn fast that my head & neck hurt from the force of it
But my heart doesn't mind at all
It's very OOC
But these changes in him have been happening gradually which is why i'm so accepting of it
I'm still hoping that he'll properly apologize to Kyon (again?) for how he used to treat him
My heart damn near burst when he said "I'll give you anything"
This... This is way worse than any other slow burn story I've ever read
Old Xian must love teasing her readers to death
If I can like twice
I feel like their storytelling style is very emotive
The artwork isn't that "stunning" but there's a certain rawness to it that just pulls you in
Her (?) mangas have this balance of angst and romance that is just the perfect blend and one of my personal faves
My first manga of hers was MODS, which I LOVED.
Then I'd been reading By My Side
And earlier today I read I HATE and No Where, Now Here. Personally LOVED the latter.
She seems to be big on the subtle but grand gestures/confessions
As you can see in I HATE; NOWHERE, NOW HERE and Portrait.
This story, although simplistic, just had that lovely subtle but somehow grand confession which is just so romantic.
And the best part is, her characters still feel like men(?). Whereas a lot of (not well written) mangas tend to have effeminate characters (?)
Sensitive characters in touch with their feminine side are great too, when written well, but once in a while it's just nice to read about men who aren't macho or overly feminine. Just regular dudes who happen to like other guys.
TL;DR PORTRAIT is nice, read it
Definitely check out MODS & Nowhere, Now Here!
Pretty accurate description of what I love about Sensei's art style and her way of storytelling.
So... I guess Yura and I were the only ones thrown off by that sudden confession?
I'm sorry
As much as I love Kaji and wanted them to get together
This was a bit too abrupt for me
If he had said, "I like you" or "I'm attracted to you" or "I want to date you", It would be easier for me to believe.
Love is such a strong word...
They've met and spoken to each other a few times...
Sure it was plain as day that they were attracted to each other
But "love"?
Sorry, I just don't buy it.
I guess I wanted a slightly better paced story progression
They have spent more time together than it seems in the story so far, and Kaji said he's been watching Yura silently for a long time. When you feel you truly love someone, you know it.
Kaji has been watching Yura in pain for the longest time and couldn't bear watching silently anymore. That's why he finally decided to say something (when the manga starts). They spent time together here and there, and by the moment his ex said those horrible things to him, Kaji's feelings of love and wanting to protect him took over.
I absolutely believe it.
Watching someone for a while and wanting to protect them doesn't necessarily mean you love them.
But okay, if you believe him, and that's clearly what the mangaka wants the readers to believe.
I'm just stating that I'm not so easily convinced
Yeah I had the same thought. Just another chapter or two to see their love progress before the confession and sex would have been nice.
Well well well... Someone's a bit of an M
But not really, cz he isn't looking for a spanking
So... Just specific tastes I guess?
The saliva thing...not my cup of tea
But hey, it's just like french kissing so...
And if you can swallow cum & stick a tongue in someone's asshole, I guess why the fuck not?
Lol
More a sub than an M. Controlled and possessed not whips and spankings. Bet he would totally love being tied up.
YES! SUB! That's the term I was looks for... But my stupid brain couldn't come up with
*looking
Ugh... Focus brain! Focus!
I am still so disappointed in you.
He still honestly doesn't consider Bexan to be anything more than a good fuck.
Of course it's not going to go that smoothly with Yongjae.
Also, still high-key annoyed that there are still people in the comments section who think Bexan is "jumping to conclusions" and "should go talk to his lover"
Uh...the whole problem is that Minsuk doesn't even consider a relationship with Bexan. His first thought was "ah, let me enjoy the feeling of being in a love triangle".
He didn't even go after Bexan or look for him.
Anyway I hope my baby Bexan gets his happy ending
i think you got him wrong - the thought about being between two lovers was totally sarcastic because he can't enjoy the situation at all even though it's said to be exciting. both of the characters should have communicated their feelings a while ago in the first place but Minsuk is just not a character to passionately run after Bexan, he's a rather rational and probably fearful type so it's only natural he would take his time to find another solution
(love your nick/icon btw)
No, I understood his sarcasm. I just didn't care for it. Yes, I get that Minsuk's the rational kind which is why I appreciate that he didn't go after Bexan without sorting through his own complicated feelings for Yongjae.
I'm annoyed that he didn't set it straight with either Yongjae or Bexan. Those were both conscious decisions that he made himself.
With Yongjae he just quietly listened and didn't draw a clear enough line. (And no, the fact that Yongjae would most likely not take no for an answer doesn't excuse Minsuk from not being clearer about where they stand)
As for how Minsuk dealt with Bexan? When Bexan was clearly upset, Minsuk didn't feel the need to justify or explain anything. He literally thought, why should I have to explain this? Fair enough. But when Bexan asked him point blank, then what is it that we"be been doing all this time, he had no response. He didn't even try hard enough to say anything. Which is fine, because it's better than attempting to placate Bexan with poor explanations. My issue was Minsuk not even entertaining the thought of him and Bexan in a relationship. But Bexan already took the first step, twice! He asked if Minsuk would like to go to Siberia with him. He also asked where they stood/ what are they doing together.
Anyway... It's just a webtoon. Dunno why I wrote an essay on it
Thanks! I was a huge Sabrina the Teenage Witch fan as a kid
My favorite part of the Archie comics was reading those
And also a huge fan of the show, and of course Salem
YES! YES! YES! I mean can't he take a cue from Diesel and his partner.
ok u got some points there... anyway, as you mentioned, it's BL so it's probably hard to judge from a rational/realistic POV. hope you'll be more at peace with Minsuk after ch 28 haha
can you tell me in which chapter Bexan asked Minsuk to go to Siberia with him?
I soo agree with your points, I felt the same. it's like Minsuk don't see them in a real Relationship, he never had in this whole story! and it become very annoying.
it beyond been just "rational" and more waiting for Bexan go away.
I love how everyone's like, YAAA BOI! RUN TO YOUR TRUE LOVE! etc etc
Feels like I'm watching a romcom where the lead realizes they are nothing without their love & everyone in the crowd, all these random people are clapping & cheering as that person runs off to get their s.o.
Okay firstly, I wish the main story went on a bit longer & I would have loved to have seen Ginchou's brother. And also the rest of Yarasugu's (?) storyline.
The oneshot was absolutely adorable.
I agree too fam (Ｔ▽Ｔ)
It would be great if Minsuk chose himself.
Not Yongjae.
Not even Bexan
He should choose himself
Because up until Bexan showed up, Minsuk was just a heartbroken guy
While Bexan was around, Minsuk was having a rebound
So right now, neither guy is right for him
And it's unfair to all 3 of them