can’t believe that everything from ch. 4 to ch. 39 happened within the span of three days
This author has a gift for storytelling. The side stories and epilogues gave me the same satisfaction that “Who Can Define Popularity” ‘s author gave. It felt like they were preparing me to bid farewell. This, along with For Your Love and the one mentioned above, are one of the few fictional stories where I didn’t need to make much effort to believe that there is a realistic happily ever after. I’m glad I read FYL before this ‘cause all the Easter Eggs and foreshadowing felt like a treat, even all the way up to the epilogues. It really makes me wonder how far ahead the author planned out FOS when creating FYL. I personally think reading FYL before this adds so much to the story. But if you haven’t read or don’t want to read FYL, I recommend giving the fan translations uploaded by v05 (and translated by clown) a try. Their translations are probably the most accurate and retains the author’s writing style. They also include notes and refreshers relating to FYL. If only they could also translated the rest of the story, but it is what it is. This story is definitely worth all the compliments and a reread!
there’s just something so bittersweet about “It’s the first time I’ve gone out with someone I liked” ╥﹏╥
lol Sir Melmont is not one to mess with. while the butler was trying to hold back Sir Ashler, Sir Melmont was pushing him forward (≧∀≦)
he’s the only guy in his class of ‘18? is this real, chat?
and the fact that none of the girls his age even want to date him. they only want to know his hair care secrets (≧∀≦)
the story is so good even if it ends here, but side stories would be the icing on the cake (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
You: cool
vs
The guy he told you not to worry about: impressive, admirable, and handsome
I had to read these two chapters a couple of times but I think I got it. Their relationship was always destined to fail because Joojin wanted someone who would prioritize him and Baek-Un can never do that. It took Baek-Un and Joobin too long to figure that out, leading to them being unable to cut each other off and continue to harm each other. The only time that Baek-Un expressed his love for Joobin was their drunken night together. Joobin never liked Baek-Un but kept up the charade because he wanted someone to love him. He knew Baek-Un wouldn’t “break up” with him because he was in love. He would call Baek-Un’s name affectionately but apologize shortly after (due to guilt for playing with his feelings, and that’s why Baek-Un wanted an apology). Since Baek-Un only ever prioritized himself and knew Joobin was putting a wall between them, he was too afraid to show his love. (“Even though I [Baek-Un] was the one who was always waiting and asking for comfort”). Joobin was shocked from the confrontation with Baek-Un because Baek-Un denying his feelings meant Joobin won’t have the one person, at that time, who was closest to fulfilling his ideal - a person who won’t ever abandon him. Earlier chapters already established that Joobin wanted love from others — testing them constantly, and would cut them off if they can’t give him that — but had only ever fallen for one person (his first love) before meeting Yikyung. I think my interpretation’s pretty solid but what do y’all think?
i’m on ch. 31 right now. i think the cup of coffee is a throwback to a previous chapter. all his past relationships were like a cup sitting on the edge of the table before he knocks them down into shards, but this time he stopped the cup from falling. idk… maybe the curtain is blue because it’s blue and i’m reading too much into it
i just realized the condom says 002 um, making it a lot less than the thickness of a hair strand… almost invisible even. the packaging says Okazaki as a reference to Okazaki fragments in DNA replication. at this point, the author has to be working or studying in the bio field and this is just their side hustle.
we didn’t get the English version of season 1 and 2 creator notes? but also, that was such a thoughtful and lengthy creator’s note
at first i was worried this would end like The 100th Love with You, but now ig there’s a new worry. though i would love some trope subversion where the second lead falls hard for someone else, like a love at first sight sorta thing (might i suggest that guy that eats a lot? … you know what, i’m actually gonna ship themヾ(☆▽☆) )
something about this screams female rage. I’m sat and hopefully not disappointed by the end.
this has got to be the first time i’ve seen healthy jealousy in a BL. how is that possible?