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Why is this perfect in so many unexpected ways? On paper, I’ve read a billion stories exactly with this plot but the execution is so wonderful. I love the role reversal with Sano being the top. It’s just so perfect. The cool aloof senior wanting to be wanted. It hit in all the right ways.

Why? I don’t get it the ML is so fucking horrible. I read 30 chapters of this and I’m just done with it. And yes, MC you are pathetic and I’m so sorry you have to deal with the ML. I truly am baffled as to why I even read so far into this when it gave me zero joy and every interaction had me horrified

I’m shocked the author wrote approximal Guide and honestly worried how that one will work out because this one is sooo not my thing.

Even if the ML grovels it won’t ever be enough and what truly ticks me off is that the MC still loves him. From chapter 1 onwards it’s painful to read how he wants everything for the ML. Ides of March has an even worse ML but is way more readable because the MC actually does not like him or secretly hate himself for liking the ML. The power imbalance, the yearning all of it is so anxiety inducing

Did the art get better? Because every panel has me staring in awe. Them backlit against the tv screen in chapter 32? Sooo beautiful. Also the billion close ups of Lord Mugo? Yes!!! And also MC’s chest is chesting, it’s distracting haha.

I nominate the artist for President of the World. Because wow, hang this in the Louvre. Every scene is a work of art.

Also, I cannot handle how good this is and I despise plot lines with abusive fucked up men like the boss. It makes me want to hurl but I can’t help but read this, it has taken my soul hostage. Good bye sweet uncomplicated storylines…

I don’t know, maybe because I don’t read this sort of leveling up music/actor stories but I was so frustrated by the fact that the MC is a genius as everything not even because he tried but because he can harness the power of the dead. It feels sooo shallow and unearned.

Really wanted to love it because I love a good will the won’t they make it gay story (they won’t but it’s the anticipation) but it’s not nearly compelling enough.

Can we all agree that Dazzling Breath is a hysterical name for a BL. It sounds like it a commercial tagline for a toothpaste.

So fucking glad I did not read this and marinated it for ages. Or I would be in abject pain. My sympathies.

I don’t know why I don’t like this at all. It’s right up my alley but there was something about it that did not click. I think the MC and ML weren’t written all that well and weren’t compelling. The reaper and white haired guy are much more interesting.

Super impressed. I thought this was a good story until the end when it became a really great story, the side stories again elevated it to an amazing one. Strange because I hate side stories (some authors tack on way too much).

The ending reveal was done perfectly and usually hate when all the imp info is dumped in the end, it tanks the story but here it made actual sense. Haejin deciding to go through with the hibernation for the world/Yoon, perfection.

I thought Yoon and Haejin seemed really believably mature after the time jump. Their worries and fears felt natural as well.

The side couple was so good and again, I despise side couples because they derail the flow of the story so much but here, it was excellently executed. Never over stayed their welcome, felt believable and Dongyoon actually atoning and them getting together many years later is just chef’s kiss.

I wish the author had the gumption to pair up Yoon and Dimitri. I thought it would’ve fit really well but that’s taboo in BL so I understand too.

Love this to my very fucking core. I love how interesting the power dynamics are. The boxer holds all the power while seemingly having a really messed up life. The politician? Phew. He’s a mess, serving under a horrible corrupt boss and his career hinging on getting the building. But outwardly, he’s the one who should hold all the power. And him being the bottom??? Obsessed. Feral.