Wait… but if the fox universe is the only one in which they have kids (what’s his name said it was the only universe where they have kids when Yoo-I forget how to spell his name asked if they had kids in the other universes) then what about the alternate universe one where he got pregnant after 8 yrs of them being together?? Is he gonna miscarry in that one??? He wanted 2 or 3 kids tho T-T
Check the author's note, the author showed their children from the omegaverse
Like I just don’t like that this is feeling like the trope of the ml doesn’t do relationships and is bored but oh! This new interesting toy. And oh! It’s seeing other guys and isn’t trying to be in a relationship?? Now I want cuz I get jealous (even tho Danwoo totes has the feels for him and just doesn’t want to get abandoned). Just really makes it feel like the ml doesn’t actually care about anything that isn’t superficial about Danwoo. Finding someone’s obliviousness or innocence amusing doesn’t count as actually valuing any part of who they are as a person to me. But I also don’t see him ending up with the celebrity either since he seems to want to own him (like he said he doesn’t like), so Danwoo seems to be the only person he can get paired with unfortunately. T-T
Extra rant:
Like Woori is actually trying to get to know Danwoo as a person and hang out in a wholesome way whereas the one time we see the hair dude hanging out with Danwoo, it’s about dressing him up and ejaculating and there isn’t any form of actually having a wholesome hang out (not sure why Danwoo thinks they’ve been doing the same things people do when they’re dating - only part of that they do is the sexual stuff since getting his haircut turns into that and it’s not like they talk about themselves and their values as it’s happening or anything).
If someone is lying then she should talk to them both at the same time. Why believe what that chick is saying when you’ve known the dude for years and her for like 10 mins total? Or at least tell him that she said they’re dating so he can resolve it if it’s untrue. Better yet, have him call her out while you’re with him have them hash that out where you can hear.
Probably for plot, but it’s such an annoying thing to read in beginning of stories
Not that I’m defending Gareth, but I hate that Jack and his friends shit on him as bad as they do without knowing the truth. Like I personally also have issue with how Violet just didn’t handle any of that but I get her personality and understand that she had no responsibility to - just feels like she really didn’t even care about Jack as a friend even, since it doesn’t sound like she did anything about that (aside for break up with him since I guess it was too troublesome for her and bored her or something).
Also pissed that Sammy didn’t step up and say that she’s the one that told Leslie and not Jack - furthering the misunderstanding Gareth had. The dude already thought that the guy he was trying to be genuine friends with (even though he was doing it the wrong way - maybe Jack couldn’t tell that he was trying? Giving benefit of the doubt even tho I don’t believe that Jack couldn’t tell) had to have known he was dating Violet (since everyone talked about his attitude after they started dating) and must’ve hit on her causing him to be dumped and for her to be official with him 2 weeks after. Yes I get that that’s ok and he also knew her personality; I’m just saying that the miscommunication between these folks was already bad and this doesn’t help me think of that friend group better.
I wish Leslie got to hear the full story since I’m sure she would’ve had a clearer and more unbiased decision about her feelings tho. I feel like she would’ve asked for his side if he hadn’t blown up on her since he got triggered/got ptsd flashbacks of everyone on campus saying he did something that he didn’t (basically getting bullied). Like she had more in common with Gareth and it was sweet seeing his not obsessive love form for her. I’m just genuinely curious who she would have developed feelings for with knowing the full truth as well as seeing Jack’s bad side of not clarifying what actually happened and causing Gareth to take a year off from bullying that originated from him and his friends shit talking him worse than they should have. Like they just took the words of that no name dude that name dropped Gareth and never bothered to get the truth after that. Like I get that it was his sister and people can blow up worse with closer connections, but if they drive somebody to disappear for a year, they have a responsibility to make sure they have their facts straight. I do like that Jack didn’t say anything to Leslie tho because he could see that their affections were genuine - his approach on that was the most appropriate. Sammy just messed that up.
Also it kind of sucks that Leslie didn’t really get to explore more than just the BDSM stuff since she was following Jack’s preferences. Would’ve been nice to see more on her relationship later and see how that plays out.
TLDR: Gareth got crapped on more than he deserves and Jack and his friends are responsible for him getting bullied off of campus (didn’t bother getting facts from him rather than the no name dude that stalked his sister). I don’t see how Violet could be counted as their friend since she did nothing to help Jack in that situation (she could’ve just sorted out facts with Gareth). I wish Leslie could get the whole story but don’t blame her since Gareth blowing up from his ptsd made her not want to continue that convo and she doesn’t have to. Only really liked Leslie and I feel bad for Gareth but his quick fuse and the way his personality got all ‘trying too hard to be cool’ from dating Violet is a turn off. Wish we got to see more of Leslie spicy time.
Wait so why did Poh have sex with her in the beginning (doesn’t really seem like that happened before the elixir)? More importantly, why haven’t any more scenes of him bathing her or anything come up again?? The previous chick’s personality don’t really come off as the type to have sex with him in the first place, but if it’s happened once I don’t get why he wouldn’t ask for it again like he did the first time (his personality is the type to do that - unless the change in her character is that big of a turn off for him??)?? That plot point is seeming like it was either a mistake or wasn’t thought out and now the author is just ignoring it happened. It just feels like they’re really pushing Ian now when they kicked off with the wrong dude or something (maybe they thought of doing a reverse harem initially?).
I only made it to ch3, but the stuff with Pop gave me serious ick. First of all, he looks too young, and nobody clarifies how old he is before shit goes down. Major concern (and the axe) just from that, but his whole backstory is just presented as being really vulnerable.
Apparently OG duchess picked him up as an orphan, named him, and they clearly had a weird/sketchy relationship. We don’t know the relative ages, but it just felt like an easy situation to take advantage of, even if Poh is technically on board. Just a bit too much potential from grooming, not to mention the power imbalance even if they are the same age.
Even if he is a reasonable age, it’s just as much of an issue to readers that he isn’t really drawn to look like he’s a reasonable age. And yeah, new MC didn’t have anything to do with that, but it doesn’t change the fact that she’s taking advantage of an existing dynamic that is clearly not right.
Just ick all around, so I’m out
Oh yeah, the age thing is a major question and I’m not a huge fan of the ‘draw them younger looking’ art style but I was just complaining from a storytelling perspective since I just don’t see why it was mentioned at all if the author didn’t continue, develop, or even explain anything around the event. It doesn’t seem to hold any type of weight to the story, so I could t compute the reason for its existence since it now makes it hard to understand the characters’ personalities every time they’re in a scene together. I was just being critical of the author’s storytelling skill.
Didn’t really like either couple, but the second one had better communication than the first even though it was Woojin making that happen really (kinda what needs to happen when someone goes after someone that is openly emotionally closed off and not wanting commitment).
First couple could have been great but the traumas weren’t really dealt with/explained well so it made those seem as quick little side things about them/made them not seem like big deals (even though they clearly were - shouldn’t have been so quick to resolve). Also, the facial expressions really needed some work (especially the seme during sex scenes - second couple did really well in this realm).
Second couple I would argue wasn’t toxic since Shin was up front about his take on everything from the beginning (even though he was forceful in the coercive way in the beginning - Woojin is an adult and still could’ve run away or shoved him off). If Woojin wants to be uber dedicated to Shin until he fully accepts his love (which seems to be the method that works), then that’s ok and I’m glad that Shin has been better since he isn’t pushing him away anymore from the 3 months later chapter.
Woojin IS a terrible friend tho since he just dropped his buddy and failed hardcore to communicate with him about his concerns for his emotional safety (which I only put importance on in friendships like theirs where it seemed like they were close enough to be on that level of acceptable friend caring - regardless of if his friend is in love with him as I suspected). And if they weren’t on that level of friendship where they could be worried about one another’s’ emotional safety, then Woojin should have communicated that so they were on the same page (saying ‘this doesn’t concern you’ isn’t communication - actually sit down with coffee or something and use words to say that you’re uncomfortable with that level of concern and think you need to set boundaries within your relationship - it’s a sucky convo but if you need it then just do it).
I feel like with the knowledge that her bio and adopted fams love her (without the original plot of her bio ones being worn out from an almost 20 year misguided search and never sensing the signal of her aliveness - that consort did a great job plotting that for her purposes) the best way to have everyone be happy would be for the emperor and archduke to marry eachother after getting the empress kicked out. They can un brainwash Azella together (hopefully - she’s still a kid) and still have the family.
LMFAOO THIS JS THE MOST SENSIBLE COMMENT IVE SEEN IN A WHILE (still hate the bio dad bc he abandoned her only bc she didn’t have fairy power or wtv tho lmao and no he didn’t get brainwashed with magic apparently he just didn’t believe her even tho she looks exactly like his late wife and him
maybe the real treasure is the yaoi route we made along the way
(and i need the emperor to take up in the ass because hes just a whiny lil btch)
This is hysterical!
it’s the fact that this was my first thought too like why fight for custody when both of you can get custody by marrying each other
This is a staple piece for me that I revisit every so often. Plot, smut, characters, and artwork are all 10/10
Ok so I tried. Like I REALLY tried but the character writing is sh*t. Art is very nice so I kept reading after they did it but that scene also put the nails in the coffin and it just didn’t get better. Below are my issues with the chars.
FL - Was she really stupid in her original world? She comes off as brainless and as others have mentioned, she just never wanted to be a singer again? Also why does she think the novel she read is in play when no events occur that are in alignment with the book? Like yes she’s surrounded by the same characters and is in that marriage, but she hasn’t gone through any event and been like ‘oh this is exactly what happened in the book’. There’s no reason for her to think what she’s doing isn’t making a change. Additionally, there’s the topic many have brought up where she’s not attempting to understand the original’s backstory. I just don’t see how this can pass for ok writing even when her brother that dotes on her comes around and she just has no incentive to figure anything out about her past in case he brings up stories? Like does she even know that her char was adopted into the main family?? Even after meting again with Rune, she still doesn’t try to get info on her background? And no one questions how you straight up told a guy who you clearly have history with ‘who are you?’?? Like this is a huge char issue and also mega bad writing that this is happening. Like that doesn’t work unless you do an amnesia explanation for stuff (which she didn’t do).
ML - The dude fell in love with her looks… No improvements from there. No substance given to his char. He has not once given any compliments that aren’t about appearance and steamrolled her with guilt to get a boning session. Oh and I find it disgusting that they tried to make the readers feel bad for him for needing to hold back in the cottage with him digging his nails into his arm deep enough to draw blood. Holding back from raping someone isn’t some noble and respectable thing - it’s EXPECTED behavior and a prerequisite for existing anywhere near society. He’s just trash with a hot bod and pretty face.
FL & ML - I was fine before they did the deed since I thought her character was still developing but why ON EARTH would she agree to do it when all he did after she said no was to bombard her with how he ‘needs’ her, then bring up the rumors about him being impotent while guilting her saying she knows he isn’t (how the hell would she know that anyway?), and keeps pushing with how much he wants her and again guilts her (this time asking her if she thinks he’s ugly and that’s why she won’t sleep with him), and really hits a home run asking her not to make him useless by not sleeping with him (even if this ment loving him in his head this is still SO WRONG). Also note that she barely got any words in while he just went on this tantrum to get her to sleep with him while having the audacity to sprinkle in twice that he didn’t want to do it if she didn’t. Dude literally steamrolled her into it. My issue with the FL on this is that her character writing got sabotaged with this since there is nothing in her character development to this point that supports why she would go along with it at this particular point in time. My issue with the ML here is that he’s a whining piece of trash for doing this we he supposedly ‘loves’ her and will ‘respect’ her choice.
Oddly enough, at this point in the story the only love interest that has been written consistently is the trash brother of the emperor. At least he has his story straight and is doing things that make sense for the character. Maybe Rune (tutor dude) will end up being true to the char that’s been written for himself too, but I’m too tired of the bad writing to continue from this point.