I feel like this is the first time where I was able to empathize with most, if not all, of the characters. I even cried during the scene where the aunt was criticizing YuYang for being gay, though I'm not gay I can relate to this kind of experience. And the argument between his parents in the car? Experienced that, and reading that chapter brought up some memories. I even became jealous of YuYang because his parents accepted him and in a way, apologized.
And about HuanWen, I feel like he played the role of matchmaker, supporting his friends even though he likes the friend or the one pursuing. This is like the embodiment of putting others first, no amount of selfishness can be found in him. I definitely relate to the match maker aspect of this, and let me tell you I was tearing up at some parts.
Nowadays all the stories you read are toxic and rapey and it's hard to find a gem that's just like this. Beautiful writing, beautiful characters, beautiful interactions and beautiful development.
This is one of the stories that I would love to read fresh over and over again.
Um what tf what that at the end??? Third person?? Did someone take over his body??? Does he have multiple personalities?? Now I'm scared for how this will turn out
Well Gayeon had always hated herself because of the worm inside her, now that it's gone perhaps she can acknowledge the fact Prof JI kept his promise and saved her, though years too late. She would also prove to be a great asset and she may know the inner workings of Pet shop. And yes, she has been trying to kill MC and his friends, especially his girlfriend but I think MC will be the one to forgive her. He has and had been struggling with his insect trait and how it can overpower his human side, similar to what Gayeon went through (?) so maybe he'll be able to sympathize with her?
(I think this is all right? My memory isn't all that good)
i agree so much! fuck everything she’s done but she is definitely a useful character to stay alive especially if she has a character arc
Took him years, but he did keep his promise with help, since we saw he was ready to just die to appease her in that moment. He also came to acknowledge his love for her as more than a student, from the looks of it. o.o
Yeah especially that from what I remember when you’re infected by the worm, you’re still conscious but can’t control your body
The longer this drags on the more terrible the ending will be, I can feel it and it's not going to be good.
It's rare to see a plot like this written so beautifully, and realistically imo. My heart hurts but I can't wait for the next chapter
There's too much happiness, too much. Something terrible is going to happen and my heart won't be ready for it
Definitely a gem waiting to be uncovered! I'm loving it so far, the portrayals of intimacy in this are definitely refreshing and unique. Cannot wait for more!
And I've always loved stories where the monochrome MC gets pulled into the ML/FL's vibrant colourful world!
Okay so according to the comments this story is fucked up, but the question is will it fuck me up? Idc if I'm emotionally fucked but if I'm contemplating the why's and wtfs after I may not read it
As a person who really can get attached to characters and stories… I don’t have any particular feelings towards this one. Yes, the storyline is fucked up; the rape inflicted onto the dad was fucked up, but it was written in a way that you’d be like, “what a fucked up situation”, rather than “omg, that’s so fucked up…” + contemplation and trauma. It the lacked emotional trauma that would make you contemplate. You get the difference? Imo, all the characters were assholes and they didn’t seem human to me and I didn’t sympathize with them. Ig the person I felt sorry for the most was the dad but even then, he was still shitty.
Just read it and I noticed that I kept trying to justify every character's action because I'm so used to there being a "good" character in these stories but no, everyone here is twisted and shitty.
The wife is definitely the worst.
MC and his son were victims but also culprits at the same time. MC neglected his son and maybe even blamed him for his misfortune, but he was apparently groomed this way by the wife.
The son was traumatized and this was built up on by the wife worsening everything, but imo this doesn't excuse him taping his father.
Overall I think this story is just filled with shitty characters but the plot was decent ig. Definitely wasn't a nice read.
Exactly
Who do we know has a lot of wealth and has connections in the acting industry and would do anything for our dear Luke?
Looks like we got our next director!
If daddy gangster doesn't want to protect ijin he can protect me ლ(´ڡ`ლ)