That gave me such anxiety. Lol.
They way my hubby proposed was equally as awkward and cute though. We planned a trip to one of our favorite places and it was almost a bust because the car broke down and we had to get towed the rest of the way (about 1hr and 45 min). We had to cancel the first day's plans to get the car fixed, but ended up having a great time walking along the pier and sight seeing in the meantime. Fhe next day we were able to go our favorite spot (a relatively famous zoo) and he'd been upset all day. Like, anxious upset, not angry. I kept telling him that everything was fine and the car's fine so let's just have fun. We were sitting at an outside table. I was eating a pretzel and he had his hands buried in a bag of doritos. He literally said, "I can't take it anymore! Here!" And plopped the box on the table. I was kind of shocked and he was going on and on about how the trip wasn't going as planned, how the ring felt like a weight in his backpack and how his plans were screwed up and he couldn't remember what he was going to say to me, but would I marry him anyway. All the while, he's shoving doritos into his mouth like a nervous maniac. I kind of stared at him and then was like, "Well, sure, but can you put the chips down first and ask me properly?" He was so embarrassed. I don't even think he realized he was eating chips during the whole thing. Then he got all shy and asked me to marry him more formally and I couldn't help teasing him a little more and asked if I had to put the ring on by myself. Lol. He later found a nice spot under some trees to tell me the speech he'd prepared, since he'd calmed down. No kneeling, thankfully. But it was so cute and adorable and the redhead here reminds me of him in that aspect. It was awkward and fun and so him. Something planned and perfect couldn't compare to that ╮(￣▽￣)╭
I knew he was after Siyeon. I think Yejun is just perks, like a trophy because they're mated and that's all he cares about. Appearances mean a lot to people. It will be interesting to see how Yejun fights back (small battles mean a lot in these scenarios) and how the alpha is going to change....if he changes. God, having been in an unwinnable situation many times, I feel so bad for Yejun and Siyeon. He literally has no choice and now has to rely on the person who not only hurt him deeply but he is scared of the most. I bet it will come to a point where Yejun will break. He'll either stay as an empty shell or he will leave everything behind, even Siyeon, because it becomes too unbearable. I hope neither scenarios happen, but considering how cruel and selfish Ian is, and how little he actually cares for Yejun, I can't really see any other scenario happening. I mean, there's a small chance that his instincts will take over a little because of the bond, and he'll protect Yejun and even feel jealous, but it's only going to be because he looks at Yejun as an object. This is going to be a bumpy, sad story.
I've been reading the web-novel (because it's not a traditional novel in any respect), and I can tell you flat out that the English translation of it is very lacking. In all other languages that I've found their names are Clough Vandyke, Aeroc Teiwind and Raphiel Westport. In the English translations (which are fan done, I realize), their names are Klopp Bandyke, Aeloc Teywind and Rayfel Westport. I'm positive that whoever is translating the novel has English as a second of third language (amazing fete in and of itself) and has a habit of switching "r's" with "l's" and "f's" with "p's", which is common when translating something from or to English when the original language is Asian origin. Why? Well, because most Asian languages don't have the "f" or "l" sound. Very typical. I learned this when I took Japanese in college and Korean later.
So, although the web-novel does provide some further insight to the goings on, it's not a necessary read unless you want to read ahead. The manga is covering the main plot points and doing a good job of it. Both, however, are disjointed to some degree and lacking proper flow. Although, I do concede that the web-novel is probably disjointed because of the translations. It's a great effort, don't get me wrong, and I'm not disparaging it in any way. I am saying that the web-novel is not completely accurate for what's actually being said and even has their names wrong...it's like reading a manga on here thats been haphazardly translated via Google. Gotta read between the lines and infer a LOT. Anyway. I'll post a link to the web-novel, but try to correct at least the names in your head, because they are wrong, for certain. But make sure you thank them because it's a lot of effort to translate anything and takes a lot of time!
https://knoxt.space/into-the-rose-garden/
Found a site that uploads the sexy times. So read the chapters on webtoon until you get to a smit chapter, then scoot to here:
https://kemono.su/patreon/user/40481214
At least someone tries to comfort him. I mean, sure Mr. Panther is still a complete asshole for acting as he did in the beginning, but at least he's changed and is trying to treat our MC better. .
Also, I think that Almuten was always in the brother. I think he was masquerading in his skin, or just under the surface for quite some time until the brother proved to be useless, which, unfortunately, he was the moment he went into that hospital. It would explain why the brother was so insane. He literally had Almuten in his head the whole time. And when that guy from the Team Rocket came, it was more of a "come home" thing than anything. I hope his poor brother is finally at peace. I mean, even if Almutrn wasn't inside him since they manifested as children, he could never get a proper guiding from his brother, but couldn't stand anyone else doing it. That would drive anyone crazy. Our MC is going to lose his will to fight once he finds out his brother is dead. Or maybe he'll run away because the contract is void, now, because blondie was supposed to protect his brother and he didn't hold up his end of the bargain.... Maybe Mr. Panther will try and help him escape.......I sense more romantic angst coming soon.
Anyone else see the similarities between Cliff and Nergal? Not to mention they both can inter-dimensional travel. I'm wondering if they're related, or the same person. I would feel kind of icky if Nergal turned out to be Cliff's son from another dimension......
Anyway, I'm totally not into tentacles at all, but Mephisto can do whatever he likes to me. It would be interesting if Leon starts to fall for Mephisto. I bet Nergal would be pissed. Lol.
His abandonment issues are so severe. Couple that with an obsessive personality and low self esteem, and we have a nice little cocktail of someone with extreme anxiety and control issues.
You can't tell someone with commitment and attachment issues that you like/love them. They'll run for the hills.
I guess its not surprising that he has abandonment issues, but damn, that's a bad case right there thats heading straight into obsession. It is so not healthy to force anyone to change for you, period. Considering what he's been through, I'm actually surprised he thinks that that's okay. Woowon is going to tell him no and then the shit is gonna hit the fan. Well, that's if he doesn't force himself on Woowon in this next chapter (guess we will see if Woowon is cut out to bottom). I have a bad feeling that Woowon is about to get a serious scare and is going to run away if he can't find a way to calm Seo-an down before he doesn't something he can't take back. And if he runs away...well, Seo-an is going to spiral for sure. Damn, damn, and double-damn.
Although I've explained before, I'll do so again. This is a story where each season is a reset of the original timeline. A redo, of sorts, for our main characters. Although they are destined to meet again and again, their choices change the outcome each time.
The first run through (1st season) of the timeline was in Aeroc's pov. We saw that he killed Raphiel and Clough took revenge on him for that. And although what Clough did went too far, in my opinion, I feel he was justified in the beginning for revenge. I mean, we have no idea what he was thinking during the first timeline. He and Raphiel very well could have been happily mated forever and Clough could have only seen Aeroc as an alpha he had attraction for. But we'll never know because Aeroc's temper tantrum and obsession got Raphiel and his unborn child killed.
Currently, in the second season, Aeroc and Clough have already died once and their timeline has been reset to before they met and we are viewing things strictly from Clough's pov. Although it's clear that Aeroc has his memories of the past run through of the timeline, Clough only has fragments and is currently passing them off as nightmares. He never hit Raphiel or abused him. His nightmares and memories are colliding and creating one hell of a cocktail of night terrors, making everything convoluted for him. (Side note: anything with a black background instead of typical white are either nightmares, memories, or fantasies Clough is having; this is standard in any webtoon.) Clough honestly has no idea what's going on with him, nor that he's been thrown back into his youth to retry his life over again. Think of it like a save in a game. A checkpoint, if you will. Aeroc and Clough are the main characters and when they die, they are sent back to the checkpoint/save as a way to try again, although who gets what data from the previous play through is random.
So, Clough, in season 2, hasn't done anything wrong. His slate is wiped clean. Just as Aeroc's is. They have yet to hurt each other. Only Aeroc has the memory of the hurt inflicted, while Clough has fragments of those memories without real knowledge or understanding of what they are. Yet. Big yet after all of that. It's all a matter of wehter or not Aeroc will make the same mistakes and lead them down that path again. It all started with him. Of course, there's no telling what all these nightmares might do to Clough. They seem to be driving him more than a little insane and he seems to have more than a passing fancy for Aeroc in this reset than the first one...
Anyway, I should have chapter 33 up in a couple days (maybe tomorrow). I'll post a brief summary in the beginning of the chapter for anyone who doesn't see this.
Now THAT is an argument. I'm so glad that Chaeyoon said what he did. Completely wiped out every argument Sandor had with solid logic. Unfortunately, desperate and crazed people don't really think with logic. . I feel for Sandor in a sense, but he really pissed me off too. I've had the whole "no one will ever love you like I do" line said to me. It hurts deeply, even when it's not meant in a derogatory way. Sandor took it quite a bit further to be sure... he is quite the dangerous stalker. Wasn't expecting that. I'm not really a fan of Suho either, negating Chaeyoon's feelings just because he doesn't understand his way of thinking. But at this moment, he's a far cry better than Sandor. I mean, every girl secretly wishes their boyfriend wants to lock them up, but not REALLY. We want healthy obsession, not creepy.
I cant believe I'm gonna say this, but do you ever just wonder how someone smells? I bet Hyunwook smells like sandalwood and cotton.
I don't like stories that start off in the present and then jump into the past with such long scenarios. A whole play-by-play of a situation isn't necessary for a plot like this. Especially when the incident is already resolved. It's only relevant if the issue ISN'T resolved. So I'm out. I did enjoy the story until about 5 chapters ago.
You're perpetuating your own demise by separating them. Of course Shaun is gonna go berserk when Hergenes gets hurt trying to rescue him. And then he's going to burn estimates to the ground just to avenge or get to her. Nice going, Ilwoods.
I'm betting that the older brother had a thing for Seo-in and Yeonwoon caught Seo-in kissing him as a "if you do it once, I can give up" thing and it freaked him out. And of course, the older brother probably committed suicide, the poor guy, because he couldn't deal with someone knowing or just couldn't handle thr rejection and the feelings he had. That's probably why Seo-in dyes his hair blonde as well. As a reminder of the guilt he feels is necessary to carry around about his brother. Although, I am wondering if the brother was adopted because of the blond hair. I really hate the blond hair on him. It doesn't suit him at all.
If you get past the obviously copy and pasted Google translations, its pretty good. Got an omega who sticks to his guns for quite some time. What I don't like, however, is the fact that he was gang raped was never discussed with Dojin. In fact, none of his past trauma has been, so the whole thing is a little shallow. But! We have a genuinely nice alpha male lead who, although gets overwhelmed by instincts and pheramones (understandable with the way omegaverse works), seems to be very kind and considerate and is trying to be everything the omega needs. To be honest, he compromises a little TOO much for his own sake. Thats not necessarily healthy.
And on a random note: those sandals need to be banned from everywhere. Not only are they a hazard if a fire were to break out or the need to run was imminent, but they're hideous and I can't get over how dirty one's socks would be, nor how cold your feet would be. Not to mention they are super unprofessional looking. I HATE those stupid sandals.
If it's censored this heavily for a mere hickey and some tongue action, what are they going to do about chapters 51-53, which are all sex? Seriously. I'd be okay if the uploader spliced in the sexy bits even without translation into the officials.
They Xmas artwork of Cain and Yawhi are totally based off of Taemin's new dance from the song Guilty. Lol. I'm loving it. I love Taemin (if you can't tell from my avatar photo). It was a nice gift. Good luck to anyone entering the contest.
Clearly doesn't under how to have healthy ways of thinking. No, Jitae is not at fault in any capacity for loving someone. Just because he loved his friend, doesn't mean he was being sneaky or underhanded or owes a debt to that friends wife for his feelings. I mean, wtf? The wife and her brother were the only ones who did something underhanded and they got off so easy. I'm all about forgiveness when you're ready, but no one gets to decide when that's given. And that girl had the audacity to ask for Jitae to forgive her brother for her sake all over a situation she created??? No. No way. And jitae thinks he's at fault for everything? Thats not healthy at all. There was also no character development for Haejoon coming to terms with his feelings. It just...happened. Like a fact. Unexpected, un explained and it stunk. The artwork too started sketchy, got better and settled and then went to hell again. They ended up with small hands and balloon torsos. What the hell happened?! It was so clear that the author just wanted to end this as quickly as possible. That was so anticlimactic and lousy and lacking any depth for an ending. It was great up until the last five chapters. Just such a disappointment. (╯°Д °)╯╧╧