I think this story is a really good example of tragedy in its truest literary form. Both the ml and fl have traits that would probably end up being fine in other stories, but in this specific situation it’s causing all this pain and heartache. The ml grew up not being loved, or seen for who he is. He was treated as if he was dead. But he also sincere and wholehearted with his love because that’s what he craves. Any other story that would just make him a cute puppy dog ml. And the fl was hurt and abused constantly in her past life and the one time she found love, she was forced into killing her reason for living. She was taught to be selfish in love or else she will be betrayed. If she was selfish with Theodore their relationship probably would’ve ended better. But then she was forced into the exact situation that ruins both her and ml. I am not necessarily defending her, but I am not condemning her either.
Exactly. These characters have depth and most people who are leaving negative comments here can't accept that as ridiculous as it sounds.
I truly understand your point. But it's so painful to put myself in the ML's shoes, because his entire world collapsed when he discovered Theodore and FL. And I can't bring myself to not blame the FL, who I know is also a victim. But I feel like ml is like an innocent child that got thrown away, maybe that's why I feel his pain more.
I mean, I totally get that! I’m not saying to not feel that way! I’m just saying that they are interesting characters who were placed in the exact situations that bring out the worst in them! I’m adding a lot of exclamation points because I’m trying to convey a light tone of voice! Because I absolutely do agree with you in part! And I absolutely respect how you feel about it!
I forgot one feels like it's even more painful for her because she loved the king.....enough to let him go... enough to accept the cruel wish of him.....oof how much traumatising would it have been for her to do that........living on in the world without him......and in this life if it weren't for the circumstances, I don't think the fl would consider/being the cause of hurting the ml they way it is now......victim of circumstances....both of them....but I can't hate fl
I love the aromantic representation! I’m pretty sure I’m aro, so it made me super happy to see a character that’s similar to me, and for them to be one of the leads in a romance manga is awesome!
what is aromantic?
Someone who’s aromantic doesn’t have much interest in romantic relationships. Just like someone who’s asexual, there is a big spectrum. Some aro folks want to date someone for the physical relationship and the support that comes with having a significant other. Other aro folks have no interest in dating anyone. And there are aro folks who could potentially love someone in a romantic way, but it’s really rare for them to feel that way. Also, some aromantic people are also asexual, but some of them aren’t. I hope this helped answer some of your questions, but if you have more there are some great resources online!
ohhh, i see. thank u btw
well, but as it is a romance manga, in some moment fukami might be interested in a romantic relationship with kaji, wouldn't that makes him a demiromantic person? is demiromantic included in the aromantic zone?
Yeah! Aromanticism is a whole spectrum which includes demiromantic people! Some aromantic people do occasionally feel romantic feelings for people, it’s just rare for them/only happens with specific people after a long time
He's a repressed man who went through a traumatic experience. I don't think he's aro.
I'd be wary of romance, too, if someone sent me self-harm pics and blamed me for it.
Tbh, I was "aro" till I met my current partner, but then I realized I just wasn't treated right by my past partners or I wasn't actually in love with them. I'm actually a huge fucking romantic and the most pathetic in-love loser for my current partner. I've always wanted to be like this but wasn't able to with the others before lol
Not saying aro rep wouldn't be good, I just don't think this is the case this time around.
So, when I read this for the first time four years ago, I had just gotten diagnosed with ADHD, and it hadn’t really sunk in yet. So when I saw that Skyler also had ADHD, I just kinda ignored it beyond the obligatory thought of “oh same as me”.
But I just re read the story, and it nearly destroyed me. Obviously it’s not the best representation. In fact, it’s kinda hurtful. But I think that’s why I was drawn to it? I saw a lot of myself in Skyler, and his relationship with his disability. In the past four years, I’ve been in a lot of therapy (something I hope both the main characters of this story do), and I realized that a lot of the sources of my trauma were because of my ADHD. So in the story, when Skyler’s disability was constantly referred to as him being “born sick”, I would break down in tears. Because that what I thought for so long. That I was sick, that there was something wrong with me, and that I deserved all the hate I got when I was younger. But that’s not true. It’s so not true. And I’m just heartbroken that to Skyler, all ADHD is to him is it’s part of the reason his mom hates him. I just wish that in this next part of his life, he learns to except it, and that ADHD isn’t just bad, there is also good. Anyways, sorry this was so long, I just need to ramble.
People who wear glasses can kiss though???
I think it's more that he's not used to them so he accidentally bumped her with it (it looked like he got his angles off and bumped her with the corner)
Ok, that does make sense lol
In like the first or second chapter, it says that the girl the fl possessed had autism, is that handled with any grace? I have autism, and I’m not about to invest in a story that treats it poorly
i wouldn’t say it’s handled with grace but it’s not bad either as it’s not very relevant at all thus rarely mentioned. Only in the early chapters they explain the OG body was smart and aware of her dangerous situation but had difficulty talking to others and expressing herself and instead just wasted away. since the OG body’s relatives are all dead no one notices if MC acts differently. It’s also possibly a mistranslation - If anything else the OG body’s behavior pre-transmigration is closer to depression and/or social anxiety
Thank you so much! Mental disabilities and illnesses stress me out when they are brought up in things like this, so thank you for taking the time to reply to me (●'◡'●)ﾉ
CW: suicide attempts/ suicidal ideation
Hi, this story just filled me with feelings and I needed let that out some way, and why write in a diary when I could instead post it as a comment underneath a manga…
I was 11 when my sister tried to kill herself. She didn’t, but she spent years after that teetering on the edge. (She’s good now, she’s in therapy and she doesn’t go to that “place” as often). And I was 20 when my mom tried to kill herself, and when she failed she took off, wanting to disappear and never see us again. My dad found her and my mom has also now spent years in therapy. She promises me that she will never “try” again. And I myself have been dealing with suicidal thoughts for years now too. I never tried anything though, because I remember the pain from with my sister and mother. I think that’s the only reason I held on. I didn’t want to put them through those same feelings. The scene in the manga when the guy tells the other guy (sorry I’m terrible with names) that he had almost killed himself made me hurt so much inside. Something about the way the author handled his expressions felt so real, I could feel those feelings all over again. It’s a truly horrendous thing, to hold a loved one close as they tell you that they don’t want to live. That you can hug them right now, only because they decided to stay. You came so close to losing a person you love so much, and you didn’t even know until they told you. It’s a pain I couldn’t give to my loved ones. I also don’t want it to sound like I blame people who have tried to kill themselves or have gone through with it. Like I said, I’ve been in that same spot. I know all too well the cost to keep living. I’m just also saying that I decided to stay alive because I didn’t want to cause others pain.
Oh wow, that was a lot to just drop on someone reading this, but I needed to get it out. And I hope someone reading this, who has been through similar situations, finds some relief knowing you aren’t alone.