I know I'm meant to start feeling sympathetic towards Lucaon towards the end, but I couldn't really manage it. Sure, he had his reasons (read: trauma) but the way he treated Kyon for years was inexcusable, both physically and emotionally. I mean, for god's sake, it's not just the rape and humiliation, Chapter 0 literally opens with Lucaon beating Kyon with a cane! Kyon is okay with it, of course, but that's not unusual for victims of abusive relationships. The series seems to have glossed over all of that. Between this roughshod handling of what could've been a very interesting redemption/character arc for Lucaon, and Christoph's memories being wiped, there's just so many issues based in a lack of consent dressed up as love.
And on a separate note, there are so many loose ends to the plot left hanging, as well as a lack of carefully planned world building. (For example, why are the Royals even living lives of nobility/luxury? How hasn't society turned against them en masse given that their threat outweighs their contributions? Kingdoms of old have been overthrown for much less. If the most notable Royals built their careers off of putting down other rabid Royals, then what exactly is their purpose, and why are they venerated? If their greatest threat seems to be, as history has proven, sabotage from their serving staff, then why not move into 1-bedroom condos or small cottages somewhere and forgo needing to have a staff at all?? The very premise of this series is almost painfully contrived).
All in all, great art, some powerful moments, and Sihan and Karis are wonderful and wholesome, gold star for them. But the main couple isn't my cup of tea and the plot is a bit messy, to put it mildly.
Ya I agree 100% I’m dropping this series at ch 17 cause I’m sick of the non consent Stockholm syndrome running rampant in this one, gag.
I'm a neurotic completionist so I read through the whole thing in one sitting, but honestly I want those hours of my life back. It doesn't get any better.
I used to be when I first got into manga but now I’m like nope not worth it anymore hahaha
As relatable as this ending is, I can't help but feel disappointed. I don't understand the rush towards the end—all that build up and slice of life pacing, just to get messy as the loose ends are wrapped up all at once? I like Karam, but we weren't given as much insight into his thoughts as any of the other characters, so it just feels rushed. How could the winning love interest get less 'screen time' than literally anyone else? I hope Junseo gets his own spin-off story since his arc is left tragically unresolved. (It looks like the author is pairing him with the redhead on their twitter..)
this story just keeps getting better and better. and can i just say that the "wolf" visiting iho being bexan's mother instead of his father threw me for a loop in the best way?? we stan bi representation
the way the author introduces soohwa and yohan's anxieties and communication issues is really realistic and well done. can't wait for that good character development (づ￣ ³￣)づ
if you've been around as long as i have, i'm sure you have fond memories of this manga being one of the ogs lol. a classic.
the art style makes me so nostalgic for 90s-era series like inuyasha and yu yu hakusho. i really loved the folklore settings and how gentle all the characters are.
sakura is the softest boi and this manga is so dang cute!
This story is so touching. I like how it took the trope of "let me help you masturbate and kinda take advantage of you that way" and flipped it on its head. The way it was handled wasn't creepy at all, just makes me nostalgic for adolescence lol. Puberty is such a bitch.
I really related to their experiences in middle school since I'm ace, and I could never understand people when they started talking about crushes and sex and things like that. Just made me uncomfortable -- even worse whenever I was asked out, I just wanted to run away, and still do. I was always like, I just want to make friends.. That doesn't seem like their situation of course, but it was refreshing to see this kind of experience told in a story.