
1. Sad backstory is no justification.
Only because you have a sad backstory doesn't make everything okay. Your relationship is still toxic and you still treated him like shit, even though you "liked" him.
2. How to like Yahwi?
I would probably start to like him, if he realized that his (uncontrolled) behaviour only hurts Jooin and starts acting out of empathy and not only selfishness. Especially, because Jooin doesn't seem totally hung up on him anymore, so this is the perfect chance to take a step back or make him take a step back (yes, I'm talking to you, author, I beg you, plleeeaaseee).
That would be a REAL character development for once. Am I supposed to call the reveal of a sad backstory and "oh, I liked him all along" character development, even though he kissed the Uke without his consent just one chapter before?
3. 2nd lead syndrome
There are only a few Semes I disliked as much as Yahwi. And that has a reason. Because what really frustrates me: Cain. We have a perfectly good alternative from toxic bitch Y. So why. What is the message? "Love can't be controlled, even though it's a toxic man"? We already have a LOT of stories like that in the Yaoi-scene. And this one is probably one of the worst because of the incredibly strong 2nd lead syndrome. But this also makes it so interesting, you wanna read more because you have the small hope that the Uke will choose the "right" man. In stories without (good) 2nd leads but an asshole Seme I don't feel as frustrated as now. Because the Uke has clear choice. It's not "him or nobody", it's "toxic man or cute, loyal man". And I would never choose Yahwi over Cain. But maybe my taste is just really weird...
4. Sooo much criticism, I know. ( ̄∇ ̄")
Don't take it to heart, I am also trying not to, but it's really hard with this story, so I understand if you don't like this comment.
It's just all very frustrating and we all have our (strong) opinions about it. I do have to say the author did a good job in creating a story a lot of people would read, because its has such strong discussion and commenting potential. And things that get talked/argued about a lot get famous.
Have a good day! (●'◡'●)ノ
I have the feeling the author just didn't know what to do with the seme.
It feels like they tried to deepen the plot and make his character more interesting but failed miserably at connecting the given information. There are so many holes. The whole vibe doesn't fit anymore. You really notice when the author changes their mind about the character again:
First stage: The loyal and nice Seme. The Seme who likes SM and likes the Uke and secretly was always in love with him. Uke seemed like a crush to him.
Second stage: Author tried to make the Seme darker. The Seme who lost interest as soon as they met again and then just wanted to use the Uke and dump him. Uke seemed completely worthless and boring to him when they met again.
Third stage: The poor fake heir who always liked the Uke who didn't like him and just doesn't want to admit it but in truth he always liked him. Seme had only precious thoughts about Uke when they met again and it seems like they also tried to make the Uke look more "cold".
The information and the way it was drawn really doesn't match up. I think you often are able to notice when an author wants to change up the character or improvises to create more drama but I have never seen a severe case like this. Maybe it's a translation issue? But even the art doesn't match up. I think you can notice how the author tries to connect everything and I hope they will succeed.
I like the story in itself but all in all it just feels like the storyline wasn't thought through at all and they are just deciding on a whim what they should do now, without a regard to what they have already written or they are just glossing over it.
Wow good analysis!
Yeah, I agree. I was genuinely shocked at the second stage and thought it was a compelling plot twist, overall well done and with good writing it could’ve convinced me. Third stage is just confusing, the seme’s character is just inconsistent. I wish authors would just commit to dark semes if that’s the kind of romance they like instead of doing this flip flopping shit.