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they keep bashing on this for being a “wattpad story” as if that’s a solid excuse… this trope has existed FOREVER. hes not some shallow bad boy and she’s not a helpless mc with zero personality. he’s working behind the scenes to change her life for the better, chasing after her because they have a mysterious past. meanwhile she used to be blind to all the abuse, mistreatment, and belittling. this type of dynamic hasn’t been explored much, but her reactions to everything has been so realistic??? yea its stereotypical to have a struggling mc and an overly protective dark haird ml, but this story hasn’t given into traditional narratives
the characters are dimensional and we are now starting to see their complexities. haesoo is really relatable for women who’ve experienced toxic first loves, who don’t realize they can do better because of his constant control. and it’s almost like therapy seeing someone save her + show her the truth without shaming and leaving her