Honestly I have a soft spot for Shun, what he did is not excusable and never will be but I believe he genuinely loves Mc and despite not being sane and also suffering from deep rooted trauma, he treats him gentle when they're alone and even lets him use his phone and encourages him.
He sees him as a real person instead of an object he can chain to himself, control and own, like Kyo does (dark haired ML).
I much prefer someone who is violent on the outside but has gentle thoughts than someone doing the exact opposite, it feels like there's more redeeming quality there. His 2 best friends also stick up for him no matter what and having people stay loyal to you despite all the fucked up shit also says a lot imo
If anything I want Mc to be happy, get therapy and heal.
Ideally he could learn about the meaning of love and understand that what happened to him was hate and not love.
But if any of the 2 ML's have to be endgame, pls let it be Shun, let him repent, join therapy and heal too.
And fuck Kyo, he needs to be in an asylum.
Thank you so much Iacquerine!
This brought me so much joy and I love the appreciation for her work in translating this.
I own the art book + the whole 17 volumes edition (since I loved the art on the covers, there's also a 10 volume edition).
The way she draws her characters so meticulously and with thought and intent is fascinating.
I saw an old interview she did when she worked on Otherworldly Barbara I recon where she described her progress and how each stroke was meant to represent something, some kind of emotion.
She has a rare talent for creating art and stories that carry so much meaning and I think it's a big act of respect to translate it so people of foreign languages (not being Japanese) can enjoy her work as well!
Thanks for the early Christmas gift!
Honestly this Manhua gets something very right.
After hurting someone so badly, a grand confession of love can't fix everything.
The other person may not want your love anymore despite all the emotional turmoil they feel inside.
Once you cross a line, there's no coming back from it.
I haven't looked at the raws and they'll likely end up together anyway but I still wanted to point that out.
Alright, just downvote me and move on but I absolutely love this Manhwa to the moon and back.
It's such a well written story and I love the art so much.
Yes both are mentally fucked and I ain't gonna justify how the ML treats Mc but I understand their desperation for each other.
Staying and not leaving in this situation and being a bad influence and ultimately an abuser but also showing affection towards the other person.
This might not make any sense whatsoever but thankfully it's a fictional story so you can just enjoy how their relationship plays out regardless.
Since I also read the novel, I love how this Manhwa adapted it so far, I'm so excited for the second season.
I also find it well written but ppl in the comments are doing too much, they believe every relationship in fiction has to be healthy lol. I found these two are actually are a great match, both damaged (plus the d/s dynamics fit them), and while I do want to see them happy without worries, its still a journey. Characters being fucked up doesnt equal a bad story or a "bunch of nothing" as I saw someone say, same as "good/kind hearted" MCs =/ an actual good story. Media literacy is dying and the comment section is the proof. Thankfully theres still people like you.
Yeah that's pretty delusional on their part, they act like enjoying this means you're a predator in real life.
Agreed! Essentially what Seodan wants is warmth, to belong and to be accepted for who he is and Mr. Han gives him exactly that all while being very possessive and controlling of him to the point of scaring himself.
But I don't think Seodan could handle half assed feelings and Mr. Han is extreme about his love.
In a twisted sense these two match each other.
Yeah it's a shame when a good story isn't appreciated, I saw ppl say it doesn't make sense or that they don't get the story or characters but guess what? That just means this isn't meant for them.
Just because they don't understand a character or dislike them, it doesn't make the entire story bad.
I don't justify what Mr. Han does to Seodan but I find myself immersed in their story because it's just that good.
Right back at you! Also love your comment about media literacy, couldn't agree more!
OMG I LOVE THEM SO MUCH AHHHH
The art, plot and characters are everything! I discovered this way too early again T_T
Mc is talking about golf and ML thinks he's a slutty manwhore, I literally died xD
They're way too funny although it's another one of those "if they just properly talked once, the story would be over".
I don't mind tho, their bickering is quite charming and their chemistry.
Also how refreshing is a dominant/sadistic bottom and submissive/masochistic Top?? Hello?? Can other authors take notes please? I need more!
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