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To be honest I kind of expected it. Jin has always had a more violent side so it was only a matter of time before he snapped at Matthew as well. I had hoped that maybe this wouldn't happen but I was wrong. Jin's reaction, however, is valid. It feels like everyone is out to get him and Matthew was basically his safe space. Then, out of nowhere, his comfort person starts drugging him for days. I would have reacted the same way. Jin was honestly all over the place this chapter and I kind of liked the direction it was heading. Until now, we've mostly seen Jin as unshakable, not caring much about his past, but now that his past is coming back to haunt him, it's interesting to see how he reacts. I'm really looking forward to what happens next.
On the other hand, people should cut Matthew some slack. He was obsessed with keeping Jin safe. He got a job to ensure Jin wouldn’t leave, so he did everything in his power to keep him inside the house even if it meant drugging him. I’m still confused as to why he kept on fucking Jin while Jin was in and out of consciousness, but whatever. The more pressing question is where he got the drugs from. In my last comment I speculated that they might have been an antidote from the doctor but now I'm starting to doubt that. I think there’s something deeper going on with Matthew. I doubt the author will keep him innocent. Maybe Brandon himself provided the drugs who knows? I’m excited to see where the author is taking his character.
In conclusion, they are both toxic for each other. There is, and isn’t, justification for their actions. Personally, I can understand both of them. They each had valid reasons for doing what they did. One thing is certain though this chapter has left a tear on their relationship that will be difficult to repair. Jin will most likely not attend Matthew's exhibit and Matthew will obviously be disappointed further tearing their relationship apart. It will be interesting to see if the author decides to give them a happy ending or not. Honestly, I think a happy ending for them will be hard to achieve. Either one of them will die or they will split completely.