Tagging along with Yohan on his journey was such a treat.
I enjoyed watching him while he was unaware of his infatuation. I ached with him as he realized he was in love, and felt his pain when his feelings completely overwhelmed him. I shared in his joy when he finally achieved his love, and then suffered with him as he struggled through his worries and insecurities about his first relationship. Finally, I felt his utter relief when he confirmed Moogyeung loved him, and I too share his hopes for their future.
I also have to applaud the author for the seamless flow of panels and the exquisite use of facial expressions to portray all kinds of complex emotions. It adds so much to the narrative and makes the characters come alive.
This was so beautiful. I absolutely love their love story.
Love how even though they’re not as comfortable around each other as Jianyi and Xixi, He Tian and Mo seem to be moving faster at clearing up their feelings for each other.
This is slow paced indeed, but in these short chapters we get to see so many different developments that further unravel HT and Mo’s emotions.
I really like HT’s twisted personality. He can’t help teasing the one he likes, pushing to get a reaction that satisfies him. I bet he’s anticipating the moment Mo turns the tables, but for now he just enjoys watching him struggle with his mixed feelings. I don’t think the small changes escape him: like how Mo genuinely cried tears of disgust and humiliation back when HT stole a kiss, and now he gives him a warning while trying to avoid an actual fight although he’s angry and unwilling. Mo’s face shows no disgust, but conflict. It’s development.
Speaking of Mo, he’s not just a cute tsundere. There are some serious reasons why he has so much trouble letting others take care of him. His father is in prison. He’s an only son taking care of his mom and himself. He tries to find support in peers and joins She Li’s gang, but in the end he’s not ruthless enough to hurt those he is close to. He’s not ruthless at all, and because of that he’s constantly hurt by the cruelty of those around him. Mo tries really hard to not burden or be burdened by others. He holds on to his pride and sense of justice because these are things that have been trampled on before. His new friends are slowly breaking down his walls, accepting him for himself and showing him that it’s OK to burden others sometimes; that there’s value in reciprocity.
Mo and HT’s story is so unusual. HT used to be interested in Jianyi at the beginning, and we see the exact moment he realizes that they’re not compatible. As he gets to know Mo, he becomes more and more sure that he’s the one who has everything he needs in a lover. What’s odd is that while he’s realizing this, he’s still very close with Jianyi (whom HT had a crush on) and Xixi (whom Mo sent to the hospital). Although arguably HT is close to Jianyi because of their family's ties, it still shows how there is absolutely nothing left of that former attraction after Mo cries in front of him.
HT understands Mo’s struggles, and he deeply values his honesty and independence. With someone like Mo, HT can stand in the light and the truth and that’s very important to him, because he’s always been in a dark world filled with deceptions.
Mo has been in this world too, but he’s so pure and honest that it still hasn’t broken him. On the contrary, he bravely faces it head on. HT is helplessly drawn to that.
As both have been in the dark, they’re the only ones who can truly understand, and therefore truly rely on, one another. They just suit each other so well.
i enjoyed reading ur POV
I enjoyed reading it really and I need your POV about xixi and jian yi as well
Yes, we would like a pt.2 featuring xixi and Juan yi as well(☆▽☆)
wow i enjoyed this (●'◡'●)ﾉ
I agree with everything! That's what I got out of this too, well said!
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I'm glad you enjoyed it!
I might do that! Thanks :)
I'm glad, thank you :)
Thank you :)
Really appreciate details like the marks of Seungho's grip on Nakyum's wrists and ass.
It's over :')
"I'm a bit proud though" xD
This was so good.
On to Yuri's story now.
The way Yuuta and Madoka hook up is actually very natural.
Even though Yuuta said “No”, he didn’t seriously resist at any moment. That wasn’t forced at all. It’s the same with how he would tell Madoka to gtfo of his place, but never really kicked him out. From his reaction the morning after that first time they had sex, it’s obvious that he likes him back. Madoka is indeed pushy, and he later explained why very clearly: because otherwise Yuuta would’ve coldly rejected him. Not everyone who is in love will give up immediately when met with denial, and he’s definitely not that kind of guy. He knew Yuuta liked him even before Yuuta was aware of his own feelings.
Madoka is crafty and easygoing. He’s not lazy, as evidenced by how hard he worked to get a place that was big enough for both he and the guy he loves. He’s not lousy: he learned things about Yuuta, and he later took everything he learned into consideration. “The place is too small? Got a bigger one, and a second key. Told to get a job? Got one. Any other complaints? Lay it on me and make up your mind, because I’m serious here.”
Sure he fucked around before, but he wasn’t into any of those people. Fucking around is not a personality trait: it’s a behavior. People don’t necessarily change who they are for someone, but they can be willing to do (or stop doing) things for someone that they never did for anyone before, if they’re serious about that person.
There are so many comments, in this and other manga, complaining about characters basically not being perfect. Perfect is boring and unrealistic. Flawed characters are more interesting. Falling hard for someone even though you normally wouldn’t be able to stand the shit they do if it were anyone else is real. Casually asking your crush about their love life while feigning indifference is real. Giving special treatment to someone you’re in love with is real.
I like Madoka. He’s a go-getter. He’s the perfect counterpart to Yuuta’s indecisiveness. He’s carefree, makes no real fusses and no crazy demands: all he asks for is that Yuuta makes up his mind to be with him. When he sees the cat he doesn’t react like a cat-loving person, yet he notices that Yuuta’s attached to it and simply lets him know that it’s fine by him to bring it to their new place. He’s not selfish at all: the guy showed up with 2 keys (and a very straightforward confession). Every move he makes, he’s thinking of Yuuta. And from the flashbacks we get to see that his feelings have been brewing for a long time.
Anyone calling him selfish or lousy seems to be judging him based on how he behaved before Yuuta. And that’s unfair, considering this story is about them getting together.
Even if he did not resist, Yuuta said no. It was a sign to stop, but Madoka still continued. It doesnt Matter if Yuuta did like it, if he said no then Madoka should've stopped. Give me hate, idc. That shit is fucked up.
I'd never throw hate at you for stating your opinion. You don't like my guy's way of showing affection? Ok cool. Idc what you think about what I think, and I certainly wouldn't hate you for it. It's chill
I see your point, but then again Yuuta himself said he was forced into it. Twice.
It's not like it's an original plot or anything. It's just done right. It's got every trope I enjoy, and well executed at that. I like this author's semes so far. They can make cool characters believable, and that's not an easy thing to do.
Love this manga. Love Kiichi.