
is that their in game avatar or that's how they actually look irl? also did i miss some info about the game? is this supposed to be a video game that they are trapped in? some are npcs and one or more might be a player? I'm a little confused, someone pls explain

Wow, at this point I'd recommend rereading it all because it looks like you forgot most of the plot with all that sex going on lol - but I'll try anyway: we don't know what it's like IRL, really the fact that this is a "video game" that Bada has to complete as a player is only his own guess going by the fact that it LOOKS like a typical horror game (with the saves, multiple endings, unkillable killer, etc.) ; the other characters seem to be npcs that could only become players (and by that I mean remember what happened each time they die) if they save the game with a tape like Bada does but by now I think everyone have their own doubts and theories about Doha's involvement in all of this shit

it's easy to forget when I only read it once a week lol. but they can't all be NPCs since bada mentioned his cousin dragged him along on their trip. wait is that his character's cousin or his actual real cousin playing with him? lastly, so what we are seeing is their in game avatars. how disappointing, their design is so cool

This is all theory but Bada' backstory may be just that: his character's backstory ; we don't know weather they are all real people stuck in a kind of horror game pocket dimension or just characters of a game - my theory is the fact that Bada doesn't remember anything from his past means he is actually a npc that stumbled upon playing the game and the fact that Doha seems to know so much about the game is because he is the actual player, and I think Doha was testing the waters by asking Bada what would happen after the game ended because he wants to know what Bada figured out ; tho I think that the characters of the game are ACTUAL people outside the game (and maybe Doha is the one who got them stuck in it????) but really we don't know much for now, I sooooo wish for a few chapters from Doha's perspective to understand more because he clearly has all the answers

I'll just type the spoilers here from chapter 124 since chap 123 is out on Webtoon so read from there pls.
SPOILERS
chapter 123:
- after their fight, the artist tries to introduce himself to Andrew, but Andrew keeps sulking and ignores him
- the exhibition ends, and the artist approaches nathan, asking him to come to his hotel, which Nathan agrees to
- outside, andrew waits for Nathan, who comes out with the artist to lock up the store
- Andrew makes a pathetic face and calls out to Nathan
chapter 124:
- Nathan asks why andrew is still there, and andrew says, "i was waiting to take you home"
- Nathan then asks, "what happens after you walk me home? are you going to leave again?"
- Andrew stammers, and Nathan says it's tedious and walks away
- Andrew yells for Nathan not to go, saying he'll do anything if Nathan stays
- the artist interrupts, saying he's taking Nathan to his hotel instead
- Andrew asks if it's for work, hoping it is
- Nathan bluntly says, "It's just sex, Andrew"
- the artist jokes that he thought Nathan liked him, but Nathan responds, "You know damn well it's just sex"
- Andrew panics and asks if Nathan likes the artist. Nathan tells him, "I don't like him the way I liked you" and walks off with the artist
- the artist yells out to Andrew if he has considered his threesome proposition
- Nathan is shocked and demands wtf he means by that and "even if i was to agree, he'll never agree-"
- Andrew yells, "I will do it. The threesome."
**note: this motherfucker *facepalms*
chapter 125 part 1:
- so they go to the hotel and the artist just starts yapping
- the artist asks if Andrew's had a threesome before, and Andrew doesn't answer, which the artist takes as a no
- he then asks Nathan, who says, "yeah, a long time ago." the artist yaps about them showing Andrew the ropes
- the artist assaults Nathan with a kiss in front of Andrew. Andrew just stands there in shock then starts frowning (his lips are quivering)
chapter 125 part 2:
- Nathan pushes the artist away and demands to be given a headups before he is assaulted with a kiss
- Andrew stands there, internally whining like a child, wanting to kiss Nathan
- the artist notices Andrew's jealousy and says he'll give him more attention too, reaching out to touch him
- Andrew dodges the touch in surprise and pulls away when the artist tries again
- Nathan is hit with the realization that Andrew is uncomfortable, grabs the artist's hand, and tells him, "don't fucking touch him."
chapter 126:
- the artist gets annoyed and tells Nathan to let Andrew speak for himself
- Nathan replies, "why don't you step outside and let me handle this," and the artist complains but eventually leaves to wait at the bar
**NOTE:**BRO IS ASKING HIM TO LEAVE HIS OWN HOTEL ROOM LMFAO
- Nathan asks Andrew what he's doing when he clearly doesn't want to be part of a threesome
- Andrew whines, saying, "because you want to do it with him, and i don't want to lose you."
- Nathan asks, "then why do you always pull away when i make a move?"
- Andrew explains the reason is because he feels that he is not at where he can be matched with Nathan. and wants to feel worthy of being chose by him
- Nathan is surprised to hear he makes Andrew feel inadequate and says "then we really should stop seeing each other, because it hurts me to know i have that kind of effect on you"
- Nathan is uncomfortable by Andrew's insecurity to the point of seeing him make the choice to go to the hotel and place himself in a position of hurt and fear because he thought this was what Nathan wanted
-Nathan tells him "you're so wrapped up in your own head, that you push me away, completely unware of what it is I've always wanted. and it isn't this, it isn't any of this" AND HE WALKS AWAY
- Andrew panics and FINALLY confesses that Nathan is his first experience AND YAPS AND YAPS.. basically a big virgin
- Nathan, unfazed by Andrew's inexperience, is more concerned with Andrew lying about it
- Nathan calmly tells him, "it's not about what you lack, Andrew. you're ashamed of who you are, and it's not my job to make you feel secure. i can only do so much, and it's exhausting. i don't want to be with someone who treats themselves with so little kindness."
**POP OFF KING, he's so real for that
- Andrew asks if Nathan doesn't like him anymore, and Nathan responds by asking why Andrew cares more about what Nathan feels than what Andrew really wants
- Andrew insists he wants Nathan, but Nathan says he can’t tell if Andrew is just saying that to make him stay
- Nathan expresses that he’s unsure because Andrew never communicates clearly or stands up for himself
- basically Nathan can't trust Andrew since Andrew does not trust him
- Andrew yells that he likes Nathan and wants to be intimate, now that things are out in the open, and he doesn't feel pressured
- Nathan is uncertain, and Andrew begs him to be intimate
chapter 127:
LMFAO these two are going to try fucking on the artist's hotel bed without him in the room lolol
-so they are on the bed, with Andrew having Nathan's hands tied to the headboard to finally do the deed
- this is for Andrew to demonstrate to Nathan that it's all coming from him and not from pressure.... yapyap more yapping to convince him he really wants this
- Andrew gets shy while undressing Nathan, asking for permission before touching him
- the foreplay starts, clothes slowly start to come off
- Andrew starts to jerk off on top of Nathan aggressively.... but you guessed it, dude just can't get hard. yep you heard it, OF ALL TIMES HE CANT GET IT UP THIS TIME (anxiety)
- Nathan lies there looking up at him with pity and he calls out Andrew's name to untie him
- Andrew is hysterical at this point insisting he can still get it up.. yadayada
- Nathan then holds out a reassuring hand and tells him it has nothing to do with that and that he is just not ready and he doesn't know when he will be, and that he doesn't know if it'll be with him
- Nathan gets dressed and bids Andrew goodbye
END OF SPOILERS.
bro I was getting livid typing this shit. I felt like I was reliving a trauma I just went thru
can't believe I just typed all that shit.

frankly I don't blame Nathan for walking away. I absolutely could not date someone with such low self esteem. the relationship would not last.
I was initially livid at Andrew.. till i found out bro is just what 20yrs old?? they have 7years age gap. it makes damn sense why bro is this insecure, so I don't feel as pissed off at him anymore. he is acting like every other 20yr old kid. IT IS however Nathan's fault to date someone that drastically younger than him wtf. that's actually kinda of gross of Nathan, even if he is of LEGAL age. the life experience between a 20 and 27yr old is huge.

Idk why ppl ship Minchan with Gwonryeom when he's so sus and likely our main couples downfall in the past life. maybe it isn't as obvious but I've no doubt that Gwonryeom is likely the one who tricked Kim Seoho to trap Bihwan. And it's sad cuz in this life time Minchan seems to trust him as well ugh. I can only hope Bihwan sniffs him out asap cuz ive no hope on Minchan ever suspecting him. the dude is blinded by his trust and loyalty to the fucker
the TL notes have me cackling! that is one helluva marketing skills, Aftermath. keep them coming boo.
on a serious note I bet that little boy MC met was the ML (this is so cliche at this point). and the child ML likely met the MC who probably looked like a girl with long her back then. that might explain why he is looking for the daughter of that director instead of a son (mc is likely the 25yr old son)