
That black haired judge (ب_ب) why do I think there's something 'political' happening behind the scenes? Like a stronger lean to more prestigious schools due to bias. I HOPE NOT.
If we're talking about pure overall technique and skill, Tokise truly isn't the best. I don't even think they're top 5. The reason why the performance was so good was because of the 'Harmony' aspect of the team that gave it so much gravitas and emotion. For some musicians, that's just one aspect of a performance.
Truly, I'm seeing a scenario where Tokise doesn't win and that breaks my heart (╥﹏╥) But honestly, I won't be too sad about it. Look at where they are now! They've achieved so much! That was really their beat performance yet! I'm so proud!!!

I interpret that expression as someone who had a regret what they initially said. Because it revealed their narrow views. It's the face you make when something you judge negatively slaps you with something noteworthy of respect. I suggest you read their complete performance. There's no way they're not in the top 5. All of them are high level. They're max out. With the genius composer. Their first win was truly carried by their emotional performance but this time it's backed with real skill. If they don't win, then it's a plot device

I said technique wise too. A lot of their competition have students who have been playing the koto as kids. That's what I meant. I'm not saying they're not good. I'm just saying overall, they're not as good skill-wise individually.
For example, have Chika and his friends play against the other students solo and you can see the difference. Even the grandma who occasionally helps them and is a koto maker has said that their music scores are done in a way that plays to their strengths that people can't tell they're basically beginners in terms of experience compared to the rest of the participants.
Again, I'm not saying they're not good. Heck, what the sensei does is pure magic. To focus on his student's best skill and make it into a masterpiece like this is such a flex. The man is a legend.

For all that is good in BL, don't change the artist of this manhwa. It's sooo good. Our couple just look like such great eye candies. PLUS, the chemistry is

Personally (and this is just an opinion) i think the art is just fine, as far as a typical formulated manwha art goes. There are better art out there dor sure. So im just grateful for what we got. Im not expecting a Glow Up like 2nd ML is on strike or anything, all im prying for is that they dont have a Glow Down, like a certain manwha i read but no longer care to rem their name lol. I just hate it wuenntht happens yanno...

Hyper focused on his bisexual friend (≧▽≦) ANYWAY...
Back to MC and ex...all I can say is they're a bad match. Yes his love manifests differently but for some people, that's not enough. I wish I could say love conquers all but that phrase is so idealistic. ALL OF THEM NEED TO MOVE ON. ESPECIALLY HYUNDO'S EX.
Only really here for Blonde wizard and hottie lady coz:
1. WHAT THE FUCK MOM. Why wouldn't it have been ok for the Dad to know you were pregnant? Yeah you were cursed AND KNEW YOU WERE GONNA DIE BUT FUCK. Dragons HATE half-breeds and the mom knew that and she thought it was better for her daughter to be abused in that shit hole? MAKE IT MAKE SENSE.
2. No emotions does not excuse the Dad's behavior coz there's such a thing as COMMON DECENCY. It doesn't take a genius to know what's right and wrong. No emotions doesn't wipe out your intellectual capacity to be aware you're being a morally bankrupt individual to be that callous TOWARD A CHILD.
WORST PARENTS EVER