I agree. While I think the going no contact forever (words said by Ri) was too much, this is just Cirrus’s consequences. I’m so happy the author gave consequences, cause not even grapists get this much consequences in other stories (flabbergasting ik).
I also want his parents to get consequences for his upbringing. But since the main focus is on Cirrus, I doubt it. You’d never believe he’s author’s favorite haha.
I am still holding my hope that things will get better. And I doubt Ri-in meant what she said, she just needs time to think through it and will probably come back around. She was hurt and that’s valid, she’s like a sister to Cirrus so she probably smacked some sense into him.
I’m glad all of this was found out, because this means Cirrus can start anew. With Skylar. I don’t see anyone else for Cirrus or Vice versa, except each other.
I agree he’s paying for his consequences, but Ri-in is only putting the blame on him and getting mad at him even though she agreed to it it doesn’t matter what the intentions were at the end of the day she agreed to do what he said just for snacks. She’s probably mostly mad bc she knows she’s gonna lose Chan il which is her fault. She’s acting like she doesn’t have free will he didn’t even manipulate her. He just told her to do it and she did it.
Cirrus isn’t looking at it as a way to move on or a healthy way at all. In his head no one cares for him and no one loves him. He is self sabotaging all his relationships right now on purpose bc he has nothing to lose. It’s very obvious where the story is heading it’s not going to have a happy ending where everyone moves on in a healthy direction especially with cirrus personality.
Ofc he's not looking at it that way, he's in the thick of it and is in a lot of pain rn. But, I think him being honest with Ri-in here was a GOOD thing. She may be mad, but she will forgive him.
The author could choose to kill off Cirrus or Skylar, and just end the whole thing as a tragedy. Or, she could pull the characters through it and make litc one of the best stories of conquering trauma I've read. And I really hope that that's what she does. (The rings!!)
People are turning on Ri-in now too lol. This fandom is absolutely cooked.
Cirrus spent the ENTIRE series manipulating, lying and blackmailing ppl. I love him and hate to see him going through shit but he's finally experiencing the consequences of his actions. This situation is sad but I think its necessary for the characters to move forward together in a healthy way. Chan il, Ri-in and Skylar all still love him, they just need to find their way back together.
Remember the official art of Skylar and Cirrus with matching rings!! They!! Will!! Be!! Happy!! (Manifesting)