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The childish side of me wanted haesoo and taku to end up together but it was evident enough that taku was only a catalyst for the development of joowon and haesoo’s relationship. I’m seeing a lot of hate for taku on the account that he’s manipulative but I couldn’t really see it other than him being human (and young lmao). The story is somewhat complex and I really liked taku’s storyline albeit short. The last chapter also showcased who taku was and became after his short relationship with haesoo. He began to view life more deep rather than shallow during his meetings with new people, realizing that strong bonds and connections are possible even if such things don’t last long. He wants to experience love and pain more just for the sake of it. Which in hindsight is something we all should strive to look for during our short lives here. It’s humanity.
I don’t really like joowon’s and haesoo’s relationship because
1) stepbro fantasy. This isn’t bangbros
2) the overall relationship is honestly doom to fail regardless of what we’re seeing of them being happy in the last chapters. Not because of societal pressures or family issues but because it started off as a taboo relationship that has been chaotic for over 10 years. Although taku said what he said in their departure as a way to try and hurt haesoo, regret is something that haesoo will eventually come to feel. Whether in the form of wondering what could’ve been (not even with taku but in general) or realizing that a toxic relationship (because it was one) can’t truly be 100% mended. There were a-lot of loose ends but the author themselves said it will be a tough ride if they stay together (if) .