This basically sums up all my thoughts on this manhwa. I get that Jun is obviously the "better" option for Subin, but as a reader I had a better connection with Subin and Hyunwoo's relationship. Ending was way too realistic for my poor heart, plus Jun is super jealous of Hyunwoo, so from that point alone, I feel that their relationship is slightly toxic.
The amount of issues that both Jun and Subin is way too overwhelming and honestly I just want to put them in a room with a therapist that will put up with their problems and lock them there until they finally figured out their shit. The three main characters have a lot of things they need to figure out before committing themselves into a relationship.
Personally, I felt the development between Jun and Subin was too little honestly, it felt like they were stuck in a loophole where Subin would just mess around with Jun's feelings while Jun is being a mess. Like, I understand that the author is trying to make this realistic (much appreciation here), but it felt like Subin was going to get back with Hyunwoo with any moment in the whole entire series, which makes Jun and Subin's relationship feel like it's hanging by a single piece of thread.
And can I just say how much I really wanted Hyunwoo and Subin to end up together, even after all the shit they've been through. Hyunwoo questioned his sexuality (sort of) for Subin and I was so triggered that my babies didn't get together that I couldn't bring myself to read the rest of the epilogue.
Otherwise I enjoyed this mess of a ride :) I'm not trying to trash the author (bless them for even finishing this story) , just speaking my thoughts
I’m glad someone agrees with me. The instability of juns and subins relationship in the beginning was a clear sign to me and it felt like we all were gonna get the “cliche” ending. Him ending up with hyunwoo would have been just as realistic. It’s obvious he still harbors feelings for hyunwoo, despite him acting as if he doesnt in chapter 26. whenever I encounter this manga, it’s stuck in my head for days cause of the ending. i felt like it would have made more sense for Subin to give hyunwoo a chance and to have a bigger reaction to hyunwoo leaving.
The ending was really realistic but I think if the author made a sequel, please do it’s killing me inside, Subin would end up with hyunwoo. Jun is stable and secure, but he’s also insecure in himself when it comes to his relationship with Subin. We also cannot deny the connection Subin and Hyunwoo have- when hyunwoo says Subin was special to him and how the idea was him never returning, I can literally hear everything breaking inside of me. I’m not saying hyunwoo is the best person, he’s obviously more immature (he’s also younger than jun), but I think Subin’s connection to him is stronger than Jun’s. Anyone let’s all beg the author for a sequel because this ending crushes every being of my soul. My love for hyunwoo is strong, I’m sorry.