
Everyone here is offering psychological explanations. As a clinical psychologist myself, I understand that yes trauma and a childhood devoid of love or filled with violence can shape someone into a person who lacks empathy. But that doesn’t justify harmful behavior.
Because the truth is: you’ll find people from similar backgrounds who choose completely different paths. Your circumstances may explain your pain, but they don’t excuse cruelty.
I’m not here to judge what’s right or wrong on a personal level. But I will say this clearly: hurting others is never the right choice and it can never be justified. Not in reality, not in fiction.
It shouldn’t be romanticized or written off to make characters more "complex" or popular. Violence is not love. It’s not a tool for emotional depth. And as someone who works closely with the human psyche, I know exactly how deeply stories shape minds how they influence what we accept, expect, and even desire.
Writers and readers alike need to be more mindful. Because narratives matter.

Well, we are human too. We also do all the naughty stuff. What matters is being ethical and professional. And I give all my trust and love and that's matter.
If you're curious, my personal reason for reading yaoi is bc I'm bi and live in a very strict environment. I always feel like I need something that breaks the rules and helps me breathe.
Other than that, I have a very busy mind sometimes it just feels best to giggle like a teenager, having fun. :)

His situation is similar to Yeongwoon in Backlight only he chose to become a sadist, while Yeongwoon remained a sweetheart. What I mean is, there's always at least a small space to make decisions. Life might shape you into something dark, but you still have the choice to be less hateful.
Jinx actually had the potential to be something deeper, but unfortunately, it ended up being a typical cliché. I used to feel angry about that, but now I’ve come to accept that I can only enjoy the art for what it is without overthinking it.
Anyway, it’s just a story to read. But in real life, if you ever find yourself stuck with someone like that, leave and don’t look back. He will only torture you and leave you with nothing but pain and regret.

As an old soul in the yaoi/BL world, I have to say this one has some of the best sex scenes I've come across. The author clearly took the time to study the physics and intimacy involved in bed, the heat and chemistry really come through. That’s a difficult thing to pull off, and I appreciate it through an artistic lens
This means that even when the person who wounded you dies, their presence will always remain in your life. Even death can’t erase the pain and trauma they caused