Are... are people actually reading this as a romance?

Greenwings33 June 6, 2017 11:58 pm

Just realized that and... Zero things about this relationship are okay?
This is a tragedy, not a romance. Of course if your definition of romance is torturing someone into submission and warping their mind to view you as the end-all and be-all of their universe as romance? Then sure, I guess.

Responses
    hanna June 7, 2017 3:22 am

    It's a tragedy thriller shounene ai. So yeah. Its supposed to be effed up.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 3:25 am
    It's a tragedy thriller shounene ai. So yeah. Its supposed to be effed up. @hanna

    Well yes, I understand that. But people are reading it as an okay-to-happen romance, which I'm not sure I can understand. I'm reading it as a tragedy/spiral into madness.

    seungbabe June 7, 2017 3:49 am

    Well, for one, people would expect romance because it's labeled as BL. Some think of it as geniune and some think of it as red herrings and the pseudo-affections. It all depends upon people's interpretation.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 3:59 am
    Well, for one, people would expect romance because it's labeled as BL. Some think of it as geniune and some think of it as red herrings and the pseudo-affections. It all depends upon people's interpretation. seungbabe

    I'm honestly just kind of concerned for what people think are actually okay in relationships?

    anonymous June 7, 2017 5:06 am
    I'm honestly just kind of concerned for what people think are actually okay in relationships? Greenwings33

    Perhaps it's part of our most primitive instincts to like this sort of messed up shit. I cringe and die a little every time I read, maybe we're all a bit masochistic in that way. Idk.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 5:15 am
    Perhaps it's part of our most primitive instincts to like this sort of messed up shit. I cringe and die a little every time I read, maybe we're all a bit masochistic in that way. Idk. @anonymous

    No, I do feel the same way, honestly. I'll never understand why it is so fascinating when it's so horrifying.

    Mikasa June 7, 2017 5:33 am
    Well yes, I understand that. But people are reading it as an okay-to-happen romance, which I'm not sure I can understand. I'm reading it as a tragedy/spiral into madness. Greenwings33

    I thought people were reading it because of the abuse of someone and trying to sympathize with him, that what most of the comments seem to suggest

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 5:37 am
    I thought people were reading it because of the abuse of someone and trying to sympathize with him, that what most of the comments seem to suggest Mikasa

    Then I honestly must have caught the comment section at the wrong time - I saw quite a few notes on the "romance" aspects which squicked me.

    Lyron June 7, 2017 5:47 am
    Then I honestly must have caught the comment section at the wrong time - I saw quite a few notes on the "romance" aspects which squicked me. Greenwings33

    There is some people who ship them romantically so it's understandable.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 5:52 am
    There is some people who ship them romantically so it's understandable. Lyron

    I know it's just... In an AU world with a healthy relationship, yes... Or to acknowledge that this extremely messed up but fascinating to watch them spiral even further. I just don't really understand calling it romance in canon when this is written to emphasize the abject wrong-ness of the relationship as a whole I guess?

    seungbabe June 7, 2017 6:11 am
    I'm honestly just kind of concerned for what people think are actually okay in relationships? Greenwings33

    Yes, relationship of fictional characters. I don't think the people who are adamant in viewing romance blossoming between them deny that there are abuse happening and are okay with it. I guess they cling on the occasional displays of affection and go from there.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 6:16 am
    Yes, relationship of fictional characters. I don't think the people who are adamant in viewing romance blossoming between them deny that there are abuse happening and are okay with it. I guess they cling on the... seungbabe

    Yeah, I know. I guess just because it is such blatant abuse that I just have the 'danger! danger!' reaction rather than go for the 'Sangwoo is kind when he wants something'.

    seungbabe June 7, 2017 6:23 am
    Yeah, I know. I guess just because it is such blatant abuse that I just have the 'danger! danger!' reaction rather than go for the 'Sangwoo is kind when he wants something'. Greenwings33

    Lol yea. The fandom is generally divided into those two types lol. But there are also the minority are in between and dissects everything in the manhwa and make metas. It's fun ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭

    Lyron June 7, 2017 6:26 am
    I know it's just... In an AU world with a healthy relationship, yes... Or to acknowledge that this extremely messed up but fascinating to watch them spiral even further. I just don't really understand calling i... Greenwings33

    They want to believe that Sangwoo is capable to be intoxicated by Bum. They think Bum can change Sangwoo and his hard wiring. I think that's why people write fan fiction, they go against the original canon to satisfy their fantasies.

    Yoo June 7, 2017 6:56 am

    It's fiction so we can cross the line. Get it? Lol jk ⁄(⁄ ⁄·⁄ω⁄·⁄ ⁄)⁄

    Bh June 7, 2017 7:00 am

    Right?? I also dont understand

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 2:27 pm
    They want to believe that Sangwoo is capable to be intoxicated by Bum. They think Bum can change Sangwoo and his hard wiring. I think that's why people write fan fiction, they go against the original canon to s... Lyron

    I guess.. I dunno, it still boggles my mind, but to each their own.

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 2:28 pm
    Lol yea. The fandom is generally divided into those two types lol. But there are also the minority are in between and dissects everything in the manhwa and make metas. It's fun ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ seungbabe

    Truee

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 2:28 pm
    It's fiction so we can cross the line. Get it? Lol jk ⁄(⁄ ⁄·⁄ω⁄·⁄ ⁄)⁄ @Yoo

    lol

    Greenwings33 June 7, 2017 2:28 pm
    Right?? I also dont understand @Bh

    Ugh I feel you. It just confuses mee