I feel myself reflected through Finn, as a third wheel in utter astonishment and hilarity of the dates direction as the expectations deflate for her. Just as she feared.
What I enjoy most is the stories focus that's centered on discovering yourself and filling others with good encounters and kindness. The characters and story are charming in a heartfelt sensation. Serving as a good reminder to achieve your goal or picking yourself up when life seems to close in on you by overcoming your shortcomings and spinning it into something new. I feel myself relating or drawn to the characters because of their flaws and failures as something we face on a daily basis in life but slowly grow because they wish to change and move forward, bringing people together.
Somewhat inspiring to see these characters mature, shaped by those they've encountered and understanding their differences. Its a type of love letter to your younger or current self as a reminder to have fun while pursuing your passions, to not forget kindness comes first, wear your heart on your sleeve, and not be so closed minded or judgmental. Many scenes were wonderfully delivered scenarios and quotes that stick and move you. I am in total awe by the author and theme reflecting of life within the story, it's been a while since a story has captivated me.
***Spoilers
You are warned!
So after looking at the raws by following the images, I really like the addition of the curse because the MC's are opposites in their feelings for each other, with only the Dukes affectionate personality is shared with the Duchess. She was at first scared of him and tried on multiple occasions to avoid him and failed but after marriage, she is still on edge but truly fell for him despite having placed a curse but wishes to lift it for his sake- out of love and survival- by offering him his free will back. Even if she is aware he despises her, she wants to help him.
He is destructive and cruel but to see him as a lovesick fool adds a bit of comedy for his character. He still distrusts her thinking she cursed him to save herself but realizes, from what I can gather, it was an accident and she's kindhearted, slightly wild, and genuinely loves him as he remembers everything from the curse's split personality, seeing she always wore her heart on her sleeve and expresses her true self.
He is still distrustful and hard in his old ways when the curse slips but so does his cold defenses begin to crack bit by bit through her actions, placing his faith in her to lift the curse and involved in hilarious situations that are embarrassing to the public because of his known dark reputation. He sees her in a new light with each encounter and deeper understanding. Giving this curse a nice spin to a love-hate romance story.
Also, I believe she didn't leave because of the pressure and chaos we saw in the first few chapters troubling literally everyone in the country, as well as the king by ignoring all his duties because of his overpowering love for her. To put everything in order she decided to stay by his side and lift the curse for her freedom but fell for him deeply during this time because she was neglected due to her upbringing and grew attached to the Dukes tenderness yet ashamed his cursed personality is forcing the Duke to be affectionate and aware its all an illusion. Knowing this fact, she still fell in love with him but continues to find a way to break the curse.
The Dutchess is at first timid when the Duke momentarily reverts back because she is familiar with the friendly personality than the cruel one until they eventually warm up to each other. However when the curse slips during the earlier stages and the duke emerges, he always has a scary expression and spouting vicious things or accusing her of trying to control him because of the curse but she quickly denies his theories while in tears and later explains her side as well as her plan to release him from the curse which leads them to depend on one another, becoming a comical pair.
*****So that sums up what I gathered, hoped it helped.
raws link???
https://toonkor.toys/%EC%99%9C-%EC%9D%B4%EB%9F%AC%EC%84%B8%EC%9A%94-%EA%B3%B5%EC%9E%91%EB%8B%98
Thanks for the spoilers :).