
One of the only series where the violence is a genuine plot, but not for the main lovers.
I do wish there was more forgiveness for long-haired dude, and all he did to save his first and only love.
But I also think it makes sense for everything to have happened as it should have.
Minus possession.
Being jealous, controlling, obsessive, and possessive of someone isn't healthy; even if the other person "wants" that.

Yes.
I'd say it's one of the few rare yaoi's where I'd recommend it, despite the rape.
But if you've been abused and raped, or very empathetic to it... I wouldn't recommend this.
It really is heartbreaking.
I almost cried a few times, and did cry towards the end.
I can't say more though, or it'll spoilt it.

I don’t think there’s much forgiveness he deserves. I mean I know he did all of that to save chi-hwan so that’s forgivable to me. But then going on to basically torture both chi-hwan and sooin? And then even after death, when he got what he wanted he again went after both of them? Nah he doesn’t deserve anything and I wish he had a more painful death

Like, strict tops and strict bottoms are such red flags.
It gives sexist heterosexual stereotypes.

ur also ignoring the most important part of this thread which is there is a reason why BLs rarely include switches. its heteronormativity, and often gender roles as well (not as much for this one cuz the bottom is still masculine but still most other BLs portray the bottom as feminine, cant get off without butt stuff, etc)

Also regarding this, no I did not. That's just your assumption because you don't have me doing any of that nor have I ever done that. But what you did was generalize gay men who don't like or want to switch (whether top or bottom). You don't know even a fraction of gay men in this to be saying things like that and yes it's WEIRD.
Some of you in this comment section are so "progressive" to the point that you're regressive.

wah wah wah. we all know that its mostly men who dont want to bottom, and its because of internalied misygony most of the time (i clearly said medical reasons are an exception). bottoming is associated with being feminine because youre recieving, and gay men are just as capable of being misogynistic.

because thats NOT THE POINT. the point of all of this was that vast majority of gay men have at least tried both ways, and most are some degree of switch, yet vast majority of BLs have strict roles. so no, its not realistic as a whole. idk what kind of projection bullshit ur sniffing but get over it and learn some reading comprehension

and btw if u comment at me again about stuff that is totally tangential and dumb im blocking u. the entire point is that having the vast majority of BL have strict roles is BECAUSE OF HETERONORMATIVITY AND GENDER ROLES. its not based on the minority of irl gay men who are strictly tops or bottoms. USE UR BRAIN????

Nobody is crying but you. You can't even refute, because again just like with a lot of what you spew, it was an assumption.
Also, you are generalizing period. You can talk all you want, but in the end that's exactly what you did. Once again YOU don't know the reason why someone doesn't want to switch and just want to top or bottom. YOU don't know even a fraction of gay men to make such a generalization. If a guy wants to just bottom, then that's his right and vice versa.

Yesss, they really do need to chill. Generalizing real people and saying ignorant stuff is not the right way to go about things. In the end people can do what they want. If they want to try out or be vers? Cool. If they don't? That's cool also.
It's the same thing in fiction for me. If the couple is verse? Cool. If not? That's cool too. I just like a good story, so I don't care what position(s) the couple prefer (if there's sex).

Personally I don't care . As long as both parties enjoy. But if one party shows resistance , or asks for a switch. Then that is whole another matter.
Real life doesn't work like this. People get what they side they want.
Most of This is a women drawn work specially catered to please women audience.
Nothing to be taken seriously. Just enjoy your dopamine.
With my bottom line being both sides enjoy pleasure.
Atleast this thing is better than Jinx , where poor dude is getting sexually abused on daily quota basis. Dude never got a chance to ever top , atleast Seth here adopted very soft consent full approach.
peace.

we're allowed to generalize if its recognizing a pattern. its called sociology. in no way is it supposed to apply to every single individual, which is painfully obvious. and also, its not my fault if you cant see the deeper issues in this genre, because BL has serious issues that need to be called out, and the strict heteronormative roles is one of them. this is about the larger picture so dont even engage in the conversation if you cant think critically

this has got to be the most braindead conversation ive ever had. this is about the AUTHORS OF BL, most of whom are STRAIGHT WOMEN with heteronormative ideals. this is NOT about real fucking gay men, though i did mention them because most are some level of switch which i keep fucking saying. im gonna say it AGAINL: stop responding if youre not going to have a basic level of critical thinking and just distract from my point. oh my god you cant be this braindead youve gotta be like 14

also, this is sort of besides the point, but as ive already said, its pretty common for strict tops to have internalized misiogyny and homophobia. NOT EVERY SINGLE ONE, but its a PATTERN. but also, the true red flag that this original comment is referencing is about the heteronormativity of the STRAIGHT FEMALE AUTHORS.

this is laughable. its heteronormative because its ALMOST THE WHOLE GENRE of BL that has strict roles when real gay men often switch. the reason is literal heteronormativity, because men and woman cant switch (excluding pegging which is not a societal norm). this is about the larger picture. its mostly straight women who write these, not actual gay men, and thats why we see this. so before u get aggressive, maybe try actually thinking about it.

The good shit, instead of settling ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭
But real talk; it's one thing to read what's available,it's another thing to not criticize the toxic shit inside of it.
Let's use Killing Stalking as a classic example.
It has murder, torture, rape, incest, manipulation, and more shit.
They technically have gay fucking in it; but the story isn't BL, it's psychological thriller.
There's the fans that read it and acknowledge how horrifying it is; then there's fans that read it and think it's "hot."
Nothing wrong with reading something, so long as you think critically about it.
Similar to how we have documentaries of murderers, and I'm pretty sure most of us say that shit is fucked up, and wouldn't defend it.
I'm using extreme examples, but I'm just using it for the sake of explaining why it's important to acknowledge what you're reading may be wrong, and to call it out.

Before y'all continue debating this:
Switch is a term for a BDSM relationship dynamic.
That person can be a dom or sub.
Versatile is a term in a sexual dynamic.
(Originating in the gay community)
They can either be a top or bottom.
For example; someone can be a top yet be a switch.
Someone can be versatile yet be a dom.
BDSM:
Dom = dominating
Sub = submissive
Switch = can be dominating or submissive
Sexual:
Top = doing the fucking
Bottom= getting the fucking
Versatile/Vers = can either get fucked or give a fuck

First thing first. We're reading illegally here so no matter how much we shout its not going to change anything. You can use author's Twitter handle to criticize in a healthy way. There you'll see results either positive or negative.
About switching my opinion is quite soft . I don't mind what author give me actually. They can switch, they can't.
Both parties need to enjoy. Like here Theo was willing to take Seth , so what's the issue?
It would be interesting to see this switching topic raised in comment sections of Jinx , Viewfinder , Limited run , passion or salty lust .
Here atleast Theo had an option, something to choose. Unlike others where their identity is set as Bottom one .
This is a beautiful story. Fresh Breeze . 100× times better than the garbage being served as sexual assault, Rape, Stockholm syndrome,rich seme vs poor uke,debt,doormat uke .
Female authors somehow appreciates this setting, let them enjoy what they draw its their work after all.
Too much opinions , too much interferences can ruin that spirit.
Maybe you can drop a message on Twitter to make Seke plot next time. Me too will love to read it.
This comment section which was calm as a deep ocean before somehow got ignited after that particular episode , turned into this controversial content.
This story is like a breather to me . I read this to calm my mind after reading other shits. Both Protagonists are lovable.

This was on a long ass Hiatus already, and they need another one so quickly?
What they do the whole time they were gone??
Just fuck around and now we find out?

Y'all chill.
I wasn't saying they need to slave away.
I was just expressing my disappointment that I gotta wait.
Well, it would be more accurate to say sad, but I didn't feel comfortable about saying that.
But I know, you're right.
Artists and authors take so much time and effort on their stories, usually as a side job because they can't afford to do it as a main source or income.
They even develop hand, eye, and back problems from how much they put themselves into it.
I'm just gonna miss the story in the mean time.
What's up with women writers and their obsession with rape and drugs and violence.
My fucking god.
I might as well be watching pornhub "fOr tHe pLoT."
How about we ask the men why they draw anime girls like. Big boobs, voice effect, running and walking style style. They fetishize and sexualize them as well…you have no point as well.
have you considered reading something else?
Ya know how when women bring up rape, and then some asshole says "what about when men get raped"?
Not because that guy cares, but because they use that as a "gotcha" on women expressing their pain?
To get them to shut up.
That's you, but with gay men.
I never said that yuri and josei or whatever it's called isn't fucking flawed too.
But that's not the topic I was talking about, because this story isn't lesbian nor heterosexual.
So don't put words in my mouth.
why did you make this a competition lmfao
For real.
Both troupes have flaws, but shouldn't be used to excuse the other.
It's like when people ask if rape or murder is worse; like, my guy, they're both bad?
Why are people putting things against each other to try and lessen the seriousness of another topic/person.
I just don't get it
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made me laugh actually lol "men and their blah " i was like uh thats terrible too ? ok and?????? anything else u wanna add thats *relevant* to the discussion? lmaooo
Literally
That laugh emoji is so extra #-.-)