Just simply rereading the final chapter, and nothing else, is enough to trigger tears again. Goddamn! I hope Yul finds happiness himself somehow...
Wtf is the Jinx topic section right now???
Nothing new is coming out, so now it's just repeat hate and slander on Jaekyung (deserved), or just insanely random arguments!
no shit sherlock its the most popular bl out rn (and the shittest) u rlly expected the comment section to be dust n tumble weed? thats on u bro
Dooshik was extremely hot, and Jooha was incredibly precious, pretty, and adorable. But I think this story just made me depressed. The ending is bittersweet, though. I was scared it would be a tragic one (but, like, in the worse way possible, where Jooha was just more traumatized, brokenhearted, AND killed, or forever imprisoned because of the things Dooshik did towards the end).
THAT CAT--- CAUGHT ME SO OFF GUARD!!
I was laughing my ABSOLUTE ASS off with a meer GLIMPSE of it's *majestic* face!
People are allowed to like both of these characters just as people are allowed to hate both of these characters and point out their flaws. To express said views. Hell, there's no stopping someone from deciding to hate another person who sees and enjoys this as something 'cute'. And others are allowed to act defensive or be dismissive about it. It might give others ideas about that person, but it's no one's problem but their own to deal with.
These topic sections can be a bit of a dumpster fire sometimes, but even if it's tame, you're gonna find the tension and negative comments no matter what you're reading. Best thing to do is not let it affect you, or provide your stance on whatever it is in a respectful, meaningful, and concise way if you wanna avoid tensions building too high.
That being said, I love this so much! I am enchanted by these two character's dynamic and am absolutely ENDEARED by Eunho~ He's such a cutie patootie! And I kind of like Jaewon being both mean and considerate of him. I know he's a manipulative bastard, but if he can fluster Eunho and make him cry tears of either pleasure, embarrassment, or hurt that he comforts with some sort of reassurance, that is than followed up with some semblance of aftercare, than I am sold. Super weak for a Uke that cries and flusters so prettily if there's comfort and a happy conclusion involved lol.
[If the before paragraphs don't make this clear, disclaimer that I wouldn't condone this type of relationship or behavior in a real world scenario.]
I didn't even read the chapter, I went to the comments because I KNEW it wasn't gonna be good. But I wanted to confirm it, and I only needed the comments for that. Bitch, I'm not even curious on the details of what actually happened, call me when this shit finished lol bye-
Bro I assure you're being smart cuz redemption arc still a long way
I love this story. Chaotic, messy, and toxic as fuck, but sue me, I have problematic taste when it comes to fictional characters. I just- UUUUGGGHHH I LOVE THIS SO MUCH
as long as we know it ^^
in my opinion, I only feel uncomfortable and see problem when people refuse to name things they see in the story, for instance using the expression green flag where it doesn't belong. But enjoying problematic content whilst being lucid about it is one of the wonders of fiction. Kinda like watching horror and action movies?
But yeah really important to keep in mind that in the real world someone like TJ should be in jail, and completely out of the life of their victims, and the development we're shown and endearing scenes are not a reflection of real life abusers !
YES! Omg, yes, this is exactly the kind of mindset I have too! Everything you said, especially the horror and action movies thing.
People avidly enjoy watching horror movies, playing war games, and watching shows that don't reflect proper, or even healthy, relationships amongst the characters for the drama aspect! It's the same with problematic erotica.
As long as we acknowledge and know in our minds that this is not something to be condoned or even romanticized in the real world, it's fine to enjoy it fictionally, and that doesn't make you a bad person XD
Not gonna lie, though, it also makes me feel a bit uncomfortable when a person doesn't acknowledge those facts, even off handedly is good enough to not be disconcerting.
yeah, I think it makes me feel uncomfortable because it makes me worried people in real life would endure too much when suffering abuse, instead of running away, by clinging to a hope their abuser will change, or feel a duty not to abandon them.
I think it is in the public interest and especially women's interests (also man of course) that most people and hopefully all people have a good grasp / understanding of what abuse is, and how to protect yourself or another person from it.
I fear that since girls and women are veeeery often exposed to toxic romance stories, their standards for a relationship fail to see abuse as it is, and exposure to super toxic stories (which is the case here) may make less spectacular looking abuse look normal when it's really not. Especially controlling behaviours.
I'm very glad in a number of countries awareness is rising about abuse and I'm thankful to all the people that help protect others in all kinds of ways
It's definitely a valid concern. There are a lot of depictions of toxic relationships in every day content. And some people really do grow up thinking that's something they want. That there are people who can't quite grasp the reality of abuse, manipulation, and coercion, the absolute importance of avoiding it. But, yes, the rising awareness is very relieving.
Seeing a lot of people point out the obvious problems of this story, but I personally thought it was utterly adorable. I only relate to the heavy criticism in the sense that I could see potential for a longer story with more details, because I found the two delightful, lmao