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I mentioned this before but I’ll say it again, a lot of the rape scenes are draw so graphically for a reason; it puts US in the eyes of his rapists, which makes everything a million times more awful to read. At no point did I feel like the author INTENDED for the rape scenes to turn you on, it was sexualized at parts but only because we are in the perspectives of the rapists (zoom-ins, disembodied parts, etc.)
Some scenes where Geom just visualizes himself after the rape just in complete darkness strikes me as really disturbing because we’re seeing a reflection of his inner mind. In the chapter when he was raped at Rieder’s party, where it depicted him lying lifelessly and covered in semen, was actually gut wrenching to me. It felt disgusting and repulsive and sexual in a very, very intentional way, and I found myself relating a lot to that image.
Geom’s early years was also fucking insanely realistic, how he coped by “flirting” with older men, how it got him “gifts” and how he then learned that flirting and seducing people was the best way to defuse a situation (we can see that during university, when he said “I’m a virgin” whenever he was attacked/insulted.)
The author really, really needs a wellness check.
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On the other hand, I thought I would dislike Kim Hong because, for the first few chapters, he seemed like he was lusting after Geom. Surprisingly, though, he’s the character I’ve come to love, aside from the main characters. His loyalty and love, in whatever form that may be, could’ve passed as a second male lead, but I’m glad he didn’t impose his feelings on Geom. It feels like his love is more inclined toward loyalty than lust.
All in all, it’s surprising how attached I’ve become to the characters. I really hope Geom seeks professional help, though. I’m hoping for side stories where I can finally see more of Geom and Wooyeon being happy together.
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Vague spoilers below for anyone interested:
For anyone who’s read Sono Kuchibiru ni Yoru no Tsuyu, the plot is very similar except with less public transit.
2024-12-03 09:31 marked
What the hell is that professional rapist