See this was more censored and empathetic towards Cesare than in the novel. I don't remember the backflashes or any deal that Cesare had made to keep Ruby out of the orphanage. Moreover, I remember it being much more...brutal. Like the other commenter said before. By the end Ruby was covered in shards of glass and couldn't see because of the blood from the glass wounds on her face. Which again is pretty triggering and was very violent so I understand censorship in that area, but it really shuts Freya up and the rest of them too because they understand finally. Not that what he did wasn't also terrible in the manhwa version. I think I'm just really confused by the flashbacks, that's a little.....idk vibe a bit different. Cesare kind of shows his true colors and his jealousy and it is much worse than depicted here.
I agree the novel already had a bit of problems with going more in depth with the characters but I feel like it’s a huge problem in the manhwa I feel like certain scenes, especially this one had little to no dialogue and depth it wasn’t as impactful as it was in the Novel, which is actually disappointing since this is actually a very important scene. I feel like they’re kind of rushing everything, and it was already not the best ending in the novel so I’m hoping they don’t rush it even more
I read some other comments and it makes sense for them to make things more PG for a wider audience. Like these people probs don't get paid enough anyway so I won't be too upset, its just the source material is already a bit more mature so censoring it kinda washes away the abuse Ruby endured which is pretty integral to the story idk.
Exactly, I immediately picked up on the flashbacks and knew that it was an attempt to make us empathize with him a bit? They even made it out to be that his assault on Ruby was just in the heat of the moment when in the novel he intended to inflict pain onto her?
No you explained it exactly, would be fine with the censorship if it wasn't literally changing the important parts of the scene. Especially how it seemed like in the heat of the moment because she was egging him on. She was in the novel too, but his reaction was what she expected for him to completely lash out. When she taunts him about being inferior, he reacted in rage (because he feels inferior and is upset that the person he wants to control is acting against him). Here it feels like he's losing it cause Ruby doesn't understand "all that he has done for her" and is reacting because she doesn't understand. The importance is in the intent like you said, in the novel he MEANT to inflict pain, here it seems almost accidental. Which is why when everyone witnesses the aftermath its so shocking. I think the original point is important because there shouldn't be sympathy for this character, he's an abuser. Backtracking on that point is a bit reductive to Ruby's story and honestly leaves a bad taste in my mouth especially with all the abusive tactics he uses (physical abuse, manipulation, isolation, and the coercion of dependency). Literally right before he said "No one will really love you, it's just us". Like, how are you going to make someone so blatantly abusive and then backtrack in the most important scene? Also its just a pin drop moment in the story. Literally no one understands her, and this scene she purposely lays herself out bare. She's always been hiding and mistrustful of everyone around (which valid) but now she realized she loves Izek and wants to embrace that. She purposely made sure that she was seen leaving with Cesare AND made sure Freya saw her because she knew she would tell Izek. This was a plot that she orchestrated, and she knew that they (and especially Izek) would find her and finally put the pieces together.
I'm not going to be a total apologist for Eri, because it would just be nice for her to realize that she likes Fuyuki romantically or that Fuyuki and the Senpai just get together. But all of them are flawed and dishonest and dealing with their feelings in roundabout ways. Fuyuki and the Kisaki are really just comforting each other and licking each others wounds, In the worst way they are using each other to feel better, and honestly its not always the best basis for a romantic or sexual relationship. Kyo also knows that Eri and Fuyuki pretty much only have eyes for each other too, but somehow is bent on trying to convince Eri to love him and moreover using Fuyuki to get closer to Eri (Advice on dates, etc...) Eri meanwhile has been shunned and bullied and sounds like she has absent parents, and I think because of her experiences she has trouble discerning her relationship and emotions with people. Because like she stated before, Fuyuki has always been there and always cared, and honestly that has been good enough for her. Especially since her romantic relationships all turn to shit. I know that we wish that the characters could be more honest, but honestly everyone has issues and deals with it the best way they can. The only character I have a gripe with is the short haired girl who obviously likes Kyo and has been passive aggressive, but again. Confessions and love is hard. I'll really be mad if this ends up like some doomed Yuri buisness.
Fuyuki and the senpai should just*
and are*
lord
I WILL NOT TOLERATE RUBY SLANDER NOT EVEN FROM HERSELF. ITS OKAY FOR YOU TO THINK ABOUT YOURSELF AND YOUR OWN SAFTEY IN ABUSIVE CIRCUMSTANCES ITS NOT SELFISH. TO ALL THE IZEK HATERS THIS IS THE PINACLE OF WHY WE LOVE HIM, HE'S THERE, ALWAYS, UNWAVERING, DESPITE FREYA'S PLOTING, DESPITE THE LACK OF SUPPORT AND BULLYING FROM THE WHOLE HOUSE. DO YOU SEE????? HER SMILE IS FUCKING BACK, THE LIGHT BACK IN HER EYES. WE ARE ALMOST THERE. THE MOMENT HE GAVE HER THE CROWWN????? HIS SMILE????? HIS LOVE DESPITE KNOWING????? FUCKING BEAUTIFUL.
Sorry this was very extra, it felt necessary. I've been waiting for this for forever.
Now the way you describe it is literally the definition of Aura brother.
I said I'd let this marinate but I'm a liar, not even mad at the new girl cause she's just being kinda bitchy and territorial. She hasn't done anything yet so I hope they become friends. Also why's the second lead kinda....................I'm sorry
Gonna let this marinate cause I can't handle angst arcs and waiting for the happy ending every update TT
Idk if you all are fans of How to Get My Husband on My Side, but this and that combined rn is feeling actually lethal. Like the universe aligned in the most malicious way.
I’m right there with you fam… the angst of these damn stories are destroying me left and right
owemji, I'm sorry. I wanted to like but I accidentally pressed the dislike button
Not just these two many things have been having the depression arc rn TT
yess cooking isekai arc