This story is going right in the “could have been a good four stars” category. I don’t even know where to begin; the art is literally the only reason majority of us are still here any way because the plot has gone completely down the gutter.
Beom could have been a great seme but he’s just as insensitive as deokchil. Sure, we know he likes Hui-Jae but he’s never even properly apologized for doing what he did in the first season. Neither does he completely take responsibility for the fact that he caused Hui-Jae’s trauma (after finding out everything).
In the end he tells Hui-Jae his real name and…that’s it??? There’s too much pointless smut in this story and I’m not vibing with it anymore.
What a waste.
true, the art is the only thing why i keep reading this, but the plot is just going nowhere, not in the slightest. I wish we would get some progress somewhere... truly a waste
Yeah, the story is what it is. I thought things were getting interesting when they added The red hair guy to the mix, But now that the series is over. Would the love triangle keep the series going? I don't think so. It was a fun read But it was time to end.
I don’t think we’ll ever get anything. I saw the last few chapters and if you don’t mind spoilers, Beom disappears AGAIN after he finds out about Hui-Jae’s issue and when Hui-Jae goes back to the island, Beom reappears after a month. They don’t even have a proper conversation and Beom’s taking him again and they have sex, which is when Beom whispers his real name to Hui-Jae. He asks him if the whole “I’ll take care of you” is still on the table and I suppose that’s enough to make Hui-Jae forgive him??
I won’t criticize Hui-Jae too much because he’s young, naive and this is his first relationship. But Beom definitely took advantage of that.
I thought so too, but unfortunately nothing really came of it. Both love interests are shitty men, lol. Hui-Jae deserves so much better.
thanks for the spoilers, i dont mind at all.
means i wont be reading this until like 20 more chapters or something when its done
We only have 6 more chapters until season 2 is complete according to Manga Updates.
ohh so that mean season one will basically be nothing, so we'll have to wait for season two
We’re in season 2 rn
So for those who are curious, I’d recommend reading the novel if you don’t mind Mukyeom being trash for the beginning chapters. The story is actually pretty good, Mukyeom is very stubborn about acknowledging his feelings though they spill out in obvious ways like him getting possessive/jealous.
However, the yearning/chase arc is EXCELLENT. Hajoon is no pushover and Mukyeom had to seriously WORK to get back into his good graces. At one point I thought it’d end with them just reconciling their differences and moving on. But the reconciliation was well done. Mukyeom learns how to be accountable for his actions and is actually quite sweet.
The novel is on Novel Updates.
i dont wanna read the spoiler but im interested in the novel. is it well-written?
It is actually, I was impressed. However, there are parts where the perspective switches to first-person so it can be a bit jarring to figure out whose POV it is.
Do you have a link to the novel?
Hmmm…not so sure I rate that ending. It’s fine that Dennis committed suicide, but how it happened…nah, doesn’t sit right with me at all. Very anticlimactic.
Omg the lovemaking between them was so intense I was drooling. Can’t wait for the translation
You've read the raws???
OMG THANK YOU SO MUCH ╥﹏╥
It’s so rich hearing all this from Deok-chil when he’s just as much of a bully himself to Hui-Jae
(〜￣△￣)〜 I mean in all honesty, neither Mr Fluffy Head or the bully are good people, so I’m conflicted about Hui-Jae’s position.
If Hui Jae doesn’t get his ass ate the next time they fuck, this will be the worst seme in history to have such a juicy twink and not devour him completely.
I’m just as pathetic as Hui-Jae ╥﹏╥
Dropped this after the rape scene but seeing Mr. Fluffy Head’s sexy self has me yearning for more between them I HAVE FAILED
Luke didn’t even make a fuss about the love bites on his neck, just went for the turtleneck to cover up all evidence. I just love these small details of how they’re both falling so naturally into this romantic development
I agree with you. The tension was so good.
They’re both so pure, but Luke especially — once he opens his heart, he gives his all to the person he loves and that’s honestly so sweet. They’re perfect for each other.
Introducing the social/personal dilemma of being in a gay relationship for an established straight character is real tricky to do, and I find authors always go for that one random acquaintance who just appears out of nowhere to blurt a bunch of incendiary nonsense. No other way to do it I guess, but the entire interaction with Vance felt so out of place and jarring. Oh well, this should help push Andrew and Luke closer together, I hope
I don't think it really matters how the issue is triggered. They're not really straight, but I think Stranger by the shore navigates it pretty well.
It does to me because it interrupts the organic flow imo. Evidently this issue will come up because Bruno has the pictures of Andrew and Luke. It’s more a personal “ick” tbh with using a random fucker who isn’t going to appear ever again just to push the conflict along.
I’ll bookmark the story you mentioned, thanks.
How should it happen?
It started off well enough with Andrew not wanting to hold hands in public to spare Luke. But it could have been comments floating around, Luke having to witness homophobia or being pulled into that kind of “controversial” conversation with his friends while Andrew overhears or is actually there to hear Luke’s opinion. What I mean is, there are organic ways to set up this conflict than to stick in some old classmate weirdo who just starts talking nonsense without any context. I get there may be people who are like that, but in these stories they always only appear for one reason.