I know the glossing over the brother molesting/raping Miyabi was a bad move. I thought the author would do something more with it. But other than that aspect, I think the author did well on the growth and new obstacles Miyabi and Haruto face. The hard questions like, what even is a family? How does or will he even know how to love? The author really focused on Miyabi learning to communicate, be unsure of the future, and learning to be more independent. That was good aspect to dig into but it did fall a little short. This could've been a whole 5-6 volumes to develop and go through Miyabi's trauma even more closely.
I've read a TON of manhwas/mangas with toxic stories. And this is far from it. I feel like ppl just read and only read from the POV of the MC and not at all the entire picture. Sure nowadays, most BLs aren't that original. We've got the contractual fake relationship. the thirsty, sexually charged ML who isn't that nice, the realization of love afterwards, blah blah blah. This already has gotten creative by having the MC and ML's motivation be different from usual plotlines. PLUS technically, ML and MC are on equal grounds. Both are chaebols who have a ton of money.
But ppl out here really be thinking this ML is a red flag. Ooof, even without comparing him to other MLs, he shows actual logical thinking. To him, Yigon's reputation is AWFUL. He has no reason to trust this lunatic, spouting crazy nonsense who doesn't even have a credible reputation. He told his assistant to background check him. He's slightly confused why Yigon is saying one thing but his reputation is the complete opposite.
As for his sexual tendencies, that's like THE MOST COMMON way authors like to portray their MLs. A little forceful, more domineering, rough, rapey. Yea I said it. The more common fetishes are rapey inclinations. On an objective level, of course, its wrong. Esp in the beginning, Yigon is very RELUCTANT but willing to do so for his life, and its wrong. But later on, he's more willing. Ppl always harp on what the ML says like "If you fainted, it would turn me on so much" BRUH that's just dirty talking. You guys acting like he some monster.
As for his actions, I saw a few kind/sweet moments from him. He still treated Yigon decently. But yea he is sorta an asshole but a typical one. Not a black flag/red flag, totally dont give a shit about you person. He even offered to introduce Yigon to a psychiatrist bc he truly believed Yigon was delusional. Regardless, I'm still excited for what's to come bc I truly cannot predict what will happen--and that is whats really rare for this medium.
I feel like the diff timelines should've been approached differently? I know all the spoilers based on the novels and I feel like the author should've kept the timelines more individualistic as in making the outcome the results of their behaviors and not on some arbitrary fate. Like Aeroc being an omega no matter the timeline. That's fine. It's just the author pushing this idea that most big plot points don't change which sorta contradicts the idea of diff timelines. I also think this chapter was really a big miss. Kloff is remembering WAY TOO MANY details about the previous life and they seem to be talking it out now, which doesn't really make sense.
Someone please tell me there are more chapters. I heard and saw there are 2 more left where it is quite short and shown they will have 5 children. BUT I want to know if we will have actual chapters about the pregnancy and thereafter. It would be such a shame to not show that when the author has extended this story and shown such growth and closure for Ilya between him and his father.
This is why sometimes, original work is peak. Author is actually having the characters use their brain. Tae-kang is like I've been texting him, he's reading it but I'm getting a text message from someone else. Hold up, something ain't right. AND this executive is delaying shit. Nah I'm out" There's actual thinking, suspicion, and action. I still have no idea where this is going. Hopefully next chapter will be a step forward but not a complete 180 where they're all a-ok now.
This is almost exactly like Kiss me Liar. Everything is rushed, cliche, and things just happen so abruptly, it feels like whiplash. I feel like this story is such a bipolar manic episode. Apparently they changed some things from the novel but I don't think THAT much was changed considering the story beats being so similar with Kiss me Liar. I am skimming these last few chapters but what the hell is this? All of a sudden Chase cares. All of a sudden they're sleeping together. Like bro, what happened to keeping your son a secret? There's literally no stakes in this.
This is some good stuff. No amnesia but just coldheartedness from our Yigon BECAUSE of what his brother shared with him, revealing the true nature of their contract--the actual benefits to Tae-kang. I understand Yigon being mad but as someone else pointed out, where can he go from here?
I thought of two ways this can go.
1) Yigon figures this shit out for himself, maybe goes to grandpa and actually fights his brother for the chairman role
2) Flip the script and this time enter another agreement with Tae-kang but having the upper hand instead - maybe decide to fight Ha-kyung together?
I just really hope the author utilizes the fact that she's brought up that Yigon is really smart and show some of these traits in his next steps. Other than that I'm very glad this did not go the amnesia route bc amnesia does NOTHING for the plot. It will be interesting to see where this author takes this, esp considering this is an original work that has held up to this point FOR ME.
I know a lot of readers are praising this story, stating how different and sweet Chase is from Keith (from Kiss me Liar) but knowing this story is from the same author as the shit story Kiss me Liar (has a few positives) and seeing how this is going, this story ain't it. It takes more than just making the ML traumatized and sweet.
Everything that happens in this story is either cliche, stereotypical, or contrived just for the sake of it--just for the smut. An example of this is when Josh finds Chase in the woods of the party and Chase has some sort of reaction and the next thing Josh does is jerk him off... There isn't any worldbuilding to explain how the omegaverse works in this universe and they just state it as its happening, that he needs to drain his pheromones or else he can't breathe.
And for someone who supposedly is trying his best to hide his identity from the alpha he marked, Josh does a pretty poor job. Almost every time they engage, its sexual but there is no sexual tension or any reluctance/hesitation from Josh. You could say he's overcome by the pheromones but there's no worldbuilding to establish that. There's barely any inner dialogue to even show that Josh is worried about Chase finding out.
Side note, ppl praise the art too but I think the art leaves much to be desired. Look at Yeonwoo--the soft, round, juvenile look he's given bc he's an omega. After Chase got his hair dyed, he looks like a punkass gothic teenager.
At this point, I know we all thinking he either has amnesia or goes into a coma after this accident. I actually really pray and hope that that will not be the case. It's too cliche, overdone and boring. If the title has any bearing on this manhwa, I really hope like many predicted amnesia but with the twist that he's fakng it. We NEED something different--something that FLIPS THE SCRIPT. Maybe pretend to be crippled? Or pretending to lose intelligence? This needs to be done right or I'm crashing out.
This chapter is soo short, I thought when someone said "rip up the contract yes!" meant Yigon actually ripped up the contract but instead its just them having a fight where Taekang is terminating the contract. LOVE the conversation happening here tho bc Yigon is telling him EXACTLY how and what has happened instead of just shutting up and leaving. This shouldn't have ended when Yigon said "you think im a delusional lunatic" NOOOOO I CANT WAIT ANOTHER WEEK FOR ANOTHER SHORT CHAPTER PLEASSE!
Might just be me but I find it a bit distasteful to reference Kiss me Liar, the original story but not reference it accurately. If I remember correctly, Josh finds Yeonwoo on the side of the building and offers him a water and has a small chitchat before Keith interrupts but also besides that is the stark difference in art of portraying Yeonwoo and Keith. I didn't even recognize Yeonwoo until his name was said. It defeats the purpose of continuity but I guess doesn't have much bearing on this story on its own.
I know people said this is a good story based on the novel but its such a stupid plotline to have Josh willingly and purposefully jerk Chase off to relieve the pheremones? I guess this story will do the same in not explaining to us how their omegaverse works.
I'm itching to read the next chapter or at least let it marinate. Just wondering when or if it regularly updates since it missed last tues?
Can someone just spoil it for me as I dropped this around chapter 60 something. So is Jake a cop? Agent for an actual govt agency? Is he a "good guy"? I heard some people say the action is only starting now so...what's the goal? Kill Ross?
Not super upset about the ML as it sorta makes sense that he does not believe him. HOWEVER, there's some plot holes here and there like I remember Taekang explicitly asking his people to fact check Yigon's background and having a hard time checking his medical records (CH 10) and then finding out that he never went to a psychiatrist so --> he believes "Yigon is telling the truth or he didn't tell anybody these ridiculous fears" (CH 17).
BUT does this mean they weren't able to or DID NOT fact check his psychotic brother? I would understand if CH 17's scene was followed up by no leads or revelation about Yigon and his family's affairs or relationship but correct me if I'm wrong, this plot point never gets brought up again.
Besides that, I'll agree its starting to drag a bit and each chapter, not much happens, like this chapter is literally just them meeting in that room, going home and Taekang listing his boundary and then his thoughts. BRO we could've have a whole few days in one chapter. If the author wants this to work, she needs to focus on their feelings and thought processes and the actual act of falling in love rather than the smut and sex, which has been replacing actual conversations. These two really are not communicating.
I agree this manhwa has been too long, especially the 2nd season. Surprisingly I am still reading and interested. The 2nd season about their past lives definitely could've been condensed bc it was unnecessarily long. Writing could've been done better, esp more focus on Ian's relationship with Lorkan paired with the reveal that he has been scheming from the beginning would've hit harder had we seen their relationship. I can prob predict how this will end. But I just wanted to talk about the art. It has gotten better in some areas and then worse it some. The lips are a hit or miss, often making them look weird especially when Ian laughs. They do this squiggly outline of this lips... But at the same time, the faces, hair, and clothing look more textured and realistic/3D.
I came back here for the side stories and just learned about the author's crashout on twitter. Can readers on illegal/streaming sites shut the fuck up. Stop posting this shit everywhere and tagging the authors. Mangago has been a trustworthy website since forever. Are these hoes stupid? I thought this new generation supposed to be smart. This is literally the reason why Painter of the Night was no longer translated and posted on Mangago. PLEASE stop talking and posting about this website or reading works on illegal websites online. These people really be ruining everybody else's fun. STFU and read your free shit.
THIS is how you write a story about a messed up ML. Like others said...this is peak. I kept seeing this occasionally in my feed and thought oh its prob just another toxic seme and boring ass story I've read a thousand times before but from the first couple of chapters, I knew this had potential. Everything from the way this is structured, jumping into the past, the way the MCs interact with each other, and the reveal of Seo-in's state of mind with why he acts the way he does or behaves the way he does to how he truly feels is masterfully done. It doesn't feel like his backstory is an afterthought and a justification for how he behaves. It feels like we as an audience is growing with the MCs and seeing them work out their issues, truly understand themselves and each other and eventually develop a true meaningful relationship.
Although I also find this "getting together with my dead sibling's lover" trope to be rather distasteful, I think this manga does a much better job with this trope. Often times it can feel disrespectful to the dead partner and just feel like the sibling is a replacement. However in this manga, the ending is more open ended and the focus is more on Yukito trying to find happiness again step by step. It's clear they don't immediately end up together with the line "I don't have all the answers yet...just hope we can see the sunflowers together next summer". I felt this was a sweet story that did not harp on the "fucking my dead sibling's lover" but rather on finding comfort in the small moments and rediscovering happiness.
This "special chapter" made everything way worse. I thought this seme was ehh but a lil trashy and now with this chapter showing exactly how he raped and physically manipulated the uke puts a bad taste in my mouth.
If it weren't for this author constantly paning to the shoes, I wouldn't have noticed the ugly ass shoes he's got on which prob is a sneaker head's dream but he's supposed to be the CEO of a security company AND a mercenary but he wears THOSE sneakers?!? He couldn't wear some NON FLASHY, good black or white sneakers? Not to mention his face looking all sorts of fucked up while the omega looks absolutely beautiful with complimentary colors. The ML looks like his face never got past proofreading or editing. The lines of his face and eyes look janky.