ohh didnt pick up on that parallel, love the compare and contrast you laid out :)
This author likes to use the art of similarity, if you pay attention, the sex scene in the toilet in chapter 24 is also similar to chapters 7+ 8 to show the change in the relationship. Like before, even though Hayden had sex with Brett, he didn't care and just wanted to push Brett away as far as possible (Letting Brett clean himself and leaning back, closing his eyes even when Brett sat on his lap) like now, there is a scene where Hayden washes his hands and his hands are full of semen, meaning Hayden cleans Brett, and Hayden even actively hugs and holds Brett when Brett sits on his lap, and completely focuses on Brett's facial expression, this work really has a lot of interesting points to read again
Omg I never caught that, this manhwa is simply amazing truly, theyre also just the cutest even if they don’t realize it themselves lol (I do wish we did get that cleaning scene lowkey instead of it being implied bc I think it would’ve been such a cute moment, but I understand why the author wouldn’t put it. And honestly it’s an interesting detail to those who look deeply which is rewarding)
I think the author doesn't like to repeat a sex scene too many times, like the sex scene in the toilet in chap 7-8 was skipped so we can see the sex scene in chap 24. It's true that re-reading and paying close attention will be rewarded. But I believe we will see Hayden "taking care" of Brett after sex, even... showering together.
Oh my god, just imagining it makes me genuinely insane I am so desperate for season two it’s not healthy. Cute aftercare… im going to explode ┗( T﹏T )┛
I'm sure everyone has noticed, but the ending where Brett invites Hayden to the party also corresponds to Hayden inviting Brett to go to the theater with him. If you knew the last chapter, you would have seen this similarity more clearly. I think it's a good detail to point out that, if Hayden had previously invited Brett to a place where Brett wasn't interested to express his views on the current relationship, then spoiler, Brett invited Hayden to the party to talk, and share with Hayden a little about himself (Even though Hayden was the one who started first, which is good change too)
also when brett invited hayden to the charity party, the way he invited hayden was a bit domineering and forceful? of course hayden could still refuse if he wanted, but if you compare it to the way brett invited hayden now, you can see a big change. he sincerely hoped that hayden would come to the important party to celebrate his victory, and (spoiler) brett really didn't expect hayden to come, like hayden in chapter 10