Well, this fake green flag story is over. It's diabolical the way webtoon creators can write textbook abuser ML characters but get everything about how that behaviour would affect the MC wildly wrong: all hearts and flowers and "He just loves me that much".
Like this last chapter ends with EVERYONE still lying to Jeongyun about his family knowing about his sexual orientation and relationship and it is presented as something sweet and blissful. Family acceptance is something on his mind and he gets no reassurance about it. Instead, what we get is a scene in which Jeongyun's misunderstanding is linked to him not comprehending the depths of Chaehon's love and he thinks it is something to apologise for. What could be wrong about this?
We just came out of a storyline in which Chaehon intentionally hid major information about who he was from Jeongyun. Because he didn't have that knowledge Jeongyun reasonably became anxious about his boyfriend's behaviour with someone else. He admitted to himself that his anxiety was blowing things up in his mind but he had observed enough to ask for an explanation. He is genuinely distressed and hurt, his feelings are valid, and what does Chaehon do when Jeongyun builds up the courage to ask what's going on in the privacy of their home? Laugh in his face then fuck him. And, AS USUAL, Jeongyun is written to like it so readers can go, "Aww they just match each others' freak."
BUT when Jeongyun sent a light hearted text about a possible life without him Chaehon loses it. He: 1) demands Jeongyun leave his work to address it. Violation of work/personal life boundaries. If Jeongyun's boss wasn't cool she could have made it a problem for him. 2) angrily confronts Jeongyun in a semi-public venue to heighten his anxiety and potential embarrassment. 3) threatens physical violence over the idea that Jeongyun could leave him. It ends with Jeongyun laughing in his face—no it ends with him feeling responsible for Chaehon's response, apologising and promising himself to be a better boyfriend to protect Chaehon's peace of mind.
THIS IS A TEXTBOOK TOXIC, ABUSIVE SITUATION. Humans are weird we enjoy a lot of weird shit, I read this story to the end right along with you (although I enjoyed this one less and less and only stuck around for our sweet redhead.) I need us to be able to recognise what we are reading. Chaehon's explosive temper, unpredictable moods, controlling behaviour, the management of his life "for his own good" as "love" in contrast to Jeongyun positioned as being stupid/oblivious for not seeing the truth around him, ready to take on anything as his fault is classic abuser validating rhetoric.
you took the words straight outta my mouth. realistically their relationship is either going to blow up in a few years or rot jeongyun slowly over the years becoming something he would only be capable of processing when chaehon is likely dead. its all fun and games because the story ends here when all of the most significant and burdensome aspects of chaehon’s obsession are still viewed under the delusion of rose coloured glasses.
I stopped reading it bc it pussed me off when he told the friend not to let jeongyun know I was like huh??? EVERYONE TIPTOEING AROUND HIM BECAUSE THEY DON'T WANT TO HURT HIM??? Like what? How is ya'll knowing he's gay and accepting it gonna hurt him in any way??? Like every single person in his life treats him like he's still a child & that pissed me off so much I decided I wasn't gonna finish it but I got curious on how it ends & came to the comments.
I lived this life with my husband for 20 years before I left him. It was the worst nightmare you can imagine. However, I love stories like this because it’s fiction. I love it because I know they’re going to be happy together forever.
One day they’ll sit down and discuss their issues and Jeongyun will hear about Chaeheon’s parents and his mother’s cruelty to him. He’ll understand where Chaeheon’s obsession and insecurity stems from and help him process it so he can heal.
I know one day Jeongyun will have it out with his family and lover over them knowing all along. He’ll be angry and hurt but eventually there will come forgiveness in the face of their genuine repentance.
I know that one day they’ll have a child who will be showered with love and never be abused or afraid. A child who won’t, one day, be clutching his battered parent’s hand as they run for their lives.
I know these things because the author is the god of their world and will make the unrealistic real and they’ll grow old together living happily ever after.
I understand the difference between fiction and reality quite well and I read these types of stories because for a little while I get to pretend that this will all work out and there is genuine and deep love behind every choice made instead of cruelty and sociopathy.
That may not be the case for everyone who hasn’t experienced what I have and I get that, but it’s what makes me love toxic crazy stories like this lolol
Sure. This comment isn't about you. It's not a "maybe" that other readers don't understand what I pointed out. It is expressed all over this comment section and has been since the story began. I made this comment in direct response to another reader who described it as "not a toxic story". During the last chapter update I responded to someone else who basically stated "it's not bad like Jinx" without understanding how the two are connected. And all of this exists in societies designed to cultivate not only a lack of recognition but no support even when recognition occurs. So lolol maybe you have more to understand about the complicated realities these fictional stories we all enjoy exist in if the best you can offer is a "maybe that's so but I'm good".
Yeah! TBH, I enjoy an obsessive, over the top ML, it's my not so secret vice . I just get concerned when some readers don't recognise that ML like this is also a screaming red flag who is easier to romanticise because he isn't like the ones in Jinx for example. Some webtoon creators are so so good at depicting these fake nice abuser types it's eerie (and makes me think it might be from experience sometimes.)
I had no idea you were responding to a specific comment. I was just making a comment about how I view it. I didn’t think this comment was about me. I didn’t insult you or invalidate your opinion. I didn’t say that you have more to understand about the realities portrayed in these stories. I didn’t say that the story isn’t toxic or that people won’t end up viewing this as acceptable irl. I agree with you. I read those comments too. That’s not a healthy viewpoint and is damaging. I wasn’t defending it, I was just offering my personal perspective on why I can still enjoy these types of toxic stories as someone who has experienced that type of situation.
Thanks for sharing
These comments are cracking me up. I don't know if I should start to read this one or not.
you should def worth it
Too many are focused on Jiwon's anxiety and not enough on Jungwoo's controlling, questioning behaviour that exacerbates it. Any partner who tried to get me to report my every move to them would get a quick laugh and a FU. I know Jiwon told him it was fine but that's just a co-dependency inclination emerging. Jiwon broadening his social circle is exactly what he needs to better develop his sense of self and confidence.
100%, and he's not going to tell Jeongwoo anything but that it's fine because he's already anxious about losing him over one misstep.
Yesss, and he's always saying crazy jealous shit and kind of putting the responsibility of his jealousy on Jiwons shoulders, of course he's gonna freak out and think he's gonna break up with Jiwon anytime
I am very intrigued by these comments, mostly the ones putting themselves into pretzels to give Guwon the benefit of the doubt. Is all violence acceptable or forgivable as long as we can be sure the person isn't "evil" (whatever that means)? Would we be so invested if he wasn't drawn handsome?
Anyway, I'm intrigued by the way author-nim has made him so enigmatic. And I really don't want Teach to end up with him but what are the odds...
I prefer translated sfx but ultimately it's what you prefer of course. I think your release pace with them done has been amazing. This is by far the most updated title I follow here. No complaints.
The padlock....I don't want anyone to hold Hyoseo captive, he's been through too much. Just hurry up and wash off the blood and act clueless about that scumbag.
Translator, I appreciate the speedy updates, thank you
Was always surprised by folx who thought Guwon had green flag potential. From the very start of the story when he clearly intended to let our guy die *until* he learned he was a teacher, it was clear something was off. The best one could hope for was that he'd be the type to burn the world down except for his love interest.
That being said, I did not expect to read him beat a person to death with a baseball bat while smiling. For trying to save his son's life. I don't know that any Frankenstein story line will work to rescue him from this sink, for me. The community's moral quandary is quite interesting, a great story set up, but the romance of it all...makes me queasy. #－.－) Certainly, for complexity and intrigue this is leagues above Dangerous Convenience Store, which I found to be quite typical and boring. Never understood its popularity.
I wouldn't discount where the story may be going. With his peculiar characteristics there is obviously something in his background that will pivot the story line. As to Dangerous Convenience I think it is well liked because there is nuance in how the characters are built. They are fully fleshed out with their own personalities and motivations. You end up understanding why they make the decisions they do, even if you don't agree with them. There are a lot of works out there that start off well enough but then they fail to fully realize their characters and you end up with rushed endings or with behavior that makes no sense with the progression of the story. Anyway, this is what your comment made me think about. Have a nice day!
Yes, I'm sure there will be a pivot I'm just not sure if it will be big enough to overcome the horror of this very well drawn scene. Author-nim did not hold back. But we'll see! I'll certainly be sticking around to read it. You have a nice day too.
He just happens to have lube handy but has no idea what it's for?!?!? Babes, wake up.
Jessy, you are the best, thank you!