I've read this episode more than 10 times, I missed them so fucking much. T_T I love how it's palpable how overwhelming their feelings and thoughts are when reunited, the desperation and relief despite everything.. UGH IT'S SO GOOD
Anyone else got that gut-sinking feeling when those two were fucking? Like when you find out someone's cheated on you.. Gotta give it to the author, they know how to make me feel like shit lol
Loool instead it felt kind of juicy? Like I was watching a reality show. I kinda like it because in her other work Hate Mate the endgame couple got with other people at first, grew emotionally after learning about themselves, and then were able to face each other again and it felt like I was watching two REAL people's lives that way. Reck's storytelling is unique like that because she writes characters that have issues but can't stop thinking of their first loves which in the end brings them together.
I think it's nice to have variety within the BL genre because honestly how many stories out there are of Rich Guy CEO x Poor Guy in Debt looool (although tbh my fav Rich Guy x Poor Guy story is Limited Run lol)
With you about the variety. As for being with other people makes someone grow emotionally and learn more about themselves, nah. Sure, there are cases where a relationship isn't working out and after some time and more thinking/experiences if they choose to give it another go things can be different and better, but that's definitely NOT always the case. Especially when it's in a fucked up way like in this instance. Jiho literally ghosted Yoojoon on purpose to hurt him (cause he can't process his feelings in a healthier way) and has not made a single attempt to better himself from what we can see. So what exactly does that have to do with what you're saying, I'm not seeing it. "Real people" like you say, aren't excused for being assholes when behaving like Jiho, we just recognize that it happens and steer clear of them.
He's being a mess and while ppl can definitely be that way realistically, there's no reason for me to root for someone like that to get back with Yoojoon at this point. So why does my reaction of feeling bad about this development seem strange to you? He can fuck around with whoever he wants even in irl standards, that's his right and that still will cause a horrible feeling to anyone who cares about Yoojoon knowing what he's been going through because of him.
If they get together way down the line after ALOT of change, yeah ok, otherwise why would I be happy about it? Unless I'm into the kind of messed up, toxic relationship (which sometimes I am in fiction), but I got invested in these characters and I do process it more realistically.
Thats not how the real world works. LOL
Fuck you, Jiho. Yeah yeah, you've got all this trauma and you're a mess, we get it. But I hope Yoojoon never comes back to you after all the crap you've been pulling.
Idec if he goes all the way with this dude, let them be a mess together, maybe he'll at least not put himself in too much danger. I know I'm just coping, but I wish he'd just give Yoojoon some closure so he can move tf on with his life.
I feel so freaking selfish, I want them to continue for like 50 more chapters of main or side stories until I'm satisfied....
Ofc I can only accept that's just how things work for many valid reasons (organic end of a project, time/money implications, author's choice etc), but when the characters and the dialogue are so entertaining I don't want it to end. Grief for the end of a story suckssss :(
I dont think we will ever be satisfied
Idk what messed up sexual relationships have created distorted standards for some of you, but Taehan is objectively, intentionally manipulative. He's not the worst person out there, but his behaviour has been bad.
An experienced person who's considerate and honest would NOT suggest to be fuck buddies with someone whom he KNOWS is utterly inexperienced and clearly has feelings for him, while the former is also actively blurring the boundaries of that relationship to keep Danwoo into it, despite knowing he'll get hurt down the line. Ofc Danwoo is responsible for his choices, but Taehan is responsible for being contradictory with him with his actions and sending mixed signals on purpose. That's the reason why many readers dislike him, bc he's intentionally leading Danwoo on. Not bc he doesn't want a commited-romantic relationship. Also, if Danwoo learns abt Woori's feelings and doesn't cut off the sexual aspects of their relationship if he's not into him the same way, it'll be just as wrong.
Even IRL though, some mess is understandable when figuring things out in relationships and in our feelings, it's just that Taehan has been exploiting the situation at Danwoo's expense and that makes him most unlikeable. Still, readers can like him despite all that (they could like him even if he was a full on red flag, who cares in fiction), let's just not pretend he's not doing anything wrong.
Seo-In THE TOP THAT YOU ARE BECOMING!! The fact he conked out after seeing Yeongwoon cum (and probably half-heard him say he loved it the first time) and he didn't even finish himself.. He was riding high on feeling like himself for once (instead of an extension of his brother) and satisfying Yeongwoon like his consciousness literally depended on it. He was loving it himself and was desperate for the feeling to be mutual
I can't stop thinking how Maximilian knowing that he's losing his sight and having decided to sacrifice himself for the future of his country, finally made one selfish choice.To be close to Jean whom he'd loved for so long and share intimacy, even under pretense in those circumstances. His painting didn't even really require him to be looking at Jean for his likeness. He just wanted to spend as much time relishing the last chances he had to see him, to undisturbedly stare at him to his heart's content, while he still had his vision and his life.
The pacing of the developments and revelations are near perfect to evoke the whole range of emotions. And a character like Maximilian is devastatingly beautiful.. It hurts :(
The mom is impressive, she just keeps making every wrong choice there is. Lady, being a homophobe in pride month and trying to keep your abusive dead son's memory clean at the expense of living ppl who are also his victims, is very ballsy (idiotic) of you and a sure way of alianating your other kid even further. Here's a mom-of-the-year star for you ☆
The lying is such a turn off, I thought at least they'd clear up some stuff before fucking for the first time seeing how it took them so long to get there but noooo. And it's pretty pointless lying too, why is he keeping it up.
I'm dropping it despite the sexual tension being good. Good luck to those sticking with it.
Lying and ego clash are the whole point palma
When it's the only character trait in the story, I'd say it's pointless, nis.