I hope she isn't stupid enough to actually go alone and not tell anyone. Like, could Yuri be any more obvious about her intentions?
And not like the girl is smart enough to figure it out if Dani tells someone or has someone follow them anyway.
Is it worth the read?
I started to read this when there were still only a few chapters available but dropped it because it seemed messy and all over the place.
Has it improved? Would it be worth picking up again?
I would say it is still all over the place but I'm still reading it to see how it will go to the main plot
i would say its good to read, its cute and funnyyyヾ(☆▽☆)
I like the story a lot. But god damnit.... Why, author? Why would you give the protagonist such a stupid name? (￣Д ￣")
I've just decided to rename her in my head, cuz it's just too damn stupid.
It's not consistent with Yeoryoung's character to reject Dani without confronting her for the truth, solely based on rumours and half baked evidence. Thus this is clearly some plan that Yeoryoung and the four boys cooked up to catch the culprit.
However, keeping Dani in the dark and making her believe the rejection is real, is seriously cruel.
They all should know how sensitive and insecure she is about their friendship, so doing it this way is beyond insensitive.
I really hope they solve it quickly and that Dani doesn't forgive them too easily.
It’s either that or it’s just Dani’s imagination, but if it does lean toward what u said, then I rlly don’t like their plan, they already know the Dani overthink things and is very sensitive and insecure, it would prob hurt Dani a lot if this is their plan, I rlly hope it isn’t
I really like this story so far.
The tsundere MC is hilarious and I love the relationship and interactions between the characters.
I find it a bit unnecessary to have made Celeste a reincarnator, though. She acts like the queen and not at all as a "regular 20 year old Korean woman".
I mean, I get that she's been a witch 10 times longer and that could've altered her personality, but then shouldn't her memories of her time in our world also have faded?
She talks like she was reincarnated last week, but acts like she was native to her current world, life and body.
Imo it seemed like a pointless attempt of following the isekai/reincarnated-into-a-novel trope. It clashes with the otherwise brilliant concept of the MC's personality and her knowledge of the plot could've been explained in a much better way.
It is a fantasy world, after all. And she's a witch. Prophetic dreams, magic crystal balls, enchanted books; the author could've chosen countless other options that do not involve reincarnation...
It still like it though, so I'll try to overlook that minor annoying detail and enjoy the story regardless.
I agree mostly. I think they chose transmigration as a simple way to give her the knowledge of the future but it may have been better to have either gone the route of reincarnated into her own body (going back and correcting her own past) or magic premonition dream. She's magic anyway so either would work. They're all tropes but this one does feel the least suited to the character.
I don't really get the people who ship Evie with Renok.
Like, they have zero chemistry.
He's a good guy and they are good as friends, but that's about it.
Evie doesn't view him in a romantic light, a fact that has been obvious since the beginning. Plus his views are much too conservative for a girl like Evie.
He has basically already decided that what's best for Evie is quitting the competition and swordsmanship, then getting married and having a family, so she can be "protected" as a woman.
All while never ASKING, or considering from her point of view, what she wants and what would make her happy.
What I want is for the Prince to realise that Evie is not only what's best for him, but also what's best the Empire. Then grow a pair and stand up to daddy.
I think she would face that task head on, as long as he was there beside her.
I was having a hard time putting into words what it was about this manga that totally rubbed me the wrong way, and I think I finally got it.
The premise is that the mc is a strong, independent woman who's had to work hard in order to chase her dreams and fulfil her ambitions.
As a female business owner, she's used to dealing with misogyny and sexual harassment, while being underestimated and looked down on by her male peers. Which is not really unusual in male-dominated fields where power is involved (and even those where it isn't).
The struggle is very real and the manga's the portrayal of that aspect is very realistic.
It's these things that makes it very infuriating to be a woman, sometimes, and it kinda hits where it hurts.
So, it's really disappointing and infuriating that the FL's struggles are only used as a backdrop. At least to me it seems that it's only included to make the reader relate to her and understand her stubborn personality (as if it needed justification).
The ML and the romance aspect seems hellbend on diminishing and trivialising her struggles and undermining everything she stands for: The strong woman who despite all odds, has realised her dreams in a man's world.
For rather than having a ML that sets an example for men - treating women as equals and with respect, and who doesn't view them as (sex) objects - we get a smug, insensitive, sexually harassing bastard who (imo) treats the FL as nothing more than a challenge to be conquered.
I mean, the MC developed her stubborn and prickly personality because she's had to go against the flow to get to where she's at. What's the ML's excuse?
I get that the author just wanted a rivalry between the couple, which wouldn't work if the ML was a totally complacent guy, but you CAN actually make rivalry between two characters, WITHOUT one of them looking down on the other as a person (and without sexism involved).
Because that's the vibes I get from the ML... Imo he's no better than any other male presentation in the manga.
At least to me it seems that the message this manga sends is that a woman can be strong, but there will always be a man out there who can conquer her and make her submit.
Perfectly explained, imma have to pass on this story, this kind of smut that puts women in subjugation to men is not my cup of tea ╮(￣▽￣)╭
Lets wait and see. The plot is so good but it feels like two alphas are struggling to make a relationship out of this. Also I don't think ml sees her in that way maybe he just wanted to continue his relationship with her but she strongly opposed to them being lovers thats why he's settled for sex friends now, if he saw her only as a sex object he wouldn't quarrel over trivial stuff and lose precious energy on her. I'd say THEY'RE BOTH MESSED UP IN THE HEAD RN SO LETS WAIT FOR DEVELOPMENT
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"He's mine." uhm, excuse you sir. He's not an object!
Pretty sure he has his own opinion about that, so stfu.
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My issue is not the age gap. It's the fact that they started dating when she was 16.
SIXTEEN! He was 30!
If that's not considered grooming, I don't know what is...
If she had been 26 and he was 40, I would've been totally okay with it, but as is: No thanks...
Wtf is up with the ML completely disregarding the FL's wish to not be married?
If you just want to take responsibility, then give up when the woman doesn't want it.
She's definitely going to be forced into the marriage, despite any half-hearted protests.
Then she'll end up falling for her husband anyway, so the emperor won't ever have to apologise for or reflect on his forceful and inconsiderate behaviour.
The art style is pretty, but that's about the extent of the compliments I can give this Webtoon.
The plot is really basic, the FL is kinda boring, the ML is misogynistic, the circumstances of their engagement is unrealistic...
Yeah, this is def not for me...
That's not a fair statement. He already announced that they are engaged to a large group of people and even put someone in jail for disrespecting his fiancee. This was bound to happen. Like what was he supposed to do just be like it was joke everyone hahaha. The bitch that was in jail would basically be in jail for no reason and her whole family would ask for compensation. If turned out to be a joke the FL would be a laughing stock 10x. The FL is kinda stupid in my opinion for not seeing that coming. She enjoyed teaching that girl a lesson with the help of the prince and now it's time to pay the piper. Sorry for the grammar I am on mobile.
I mean he have to though. She an idiot if she didn’t see that coming. She basically used the emperor to get revenge on that girl instead of sticking up for herself and saying what she thinks in a classy way. He put a woman in jail because of her so do you really expect him to publicly admit that they aren’t getting married and that he just said it to help out the girl he “love” first off her social life will be over and the emperor will definitely get in trouble or face some backlash. If the FL just learn how to handle her own problems instead of being scared and trying to get out of the situation that SHE cause then she wouldn’t even have to worry about being his wife. The fl cause this mess so now she have to pay for her actions.
Exactly!!
Yeah, she should've known the ship had already sailed the moment he professed that they were engaged in front of everyone.
However, that was done without her involvement or consent, so it still comes down to him being inconsiderate and controlling.
Look, I'm not going to defend FL.
She needs to grow a back bone and learn to fend for herself.
I'm just saying that ML put her in a situation with no way out, which was selfish and inconsiderate.
Using the excuse of "defending her in the moment" to force her into marriage - something that will shape and change her life permanently - is a prime example of controlling behaviour imo.
Buy yeah, they're both stupid, so maybe it's a waste of time to critize them ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
Controlling? Sure but inconsiderate is a bit of a stretch. What do you expect him to do in that situation? Call it off and say it was a joke or say that she dumped him? She would be made out as a fool. She better off skipping towns or living in the mountains because her social life would be ruined. And she might also need to compensate the family of the female that she had gotten put in jail for insulting the emperor fiancée. She was using him to get out of a situation that she caused. She had the choice to not go to that event especially when she knew that the countress was just going to try to publicly humiliate her. At the end of the day she have no choice but to agree to be his fiancée since it was already known publicly.
If she cares that much about not marrying him then she should have never caused a problem in the first place. She slapped her. Sure it was for a good cause but she still slapped her. And she didn’t even try to defend herself after she slapped her. If she gonna act tough and defend others then she should also defend herself.
Um I sort of get where you're coming fr but I think you're missing something. The fact of the matter is they may or may not have slept together. That would have ruined her without the engagement especially if she were to get married eventually. She would have been known as a loose woman without her virginity. Also there's a chance that she could be pregnant. Her life would have been even more hell if that turned out to be the case and she's not married to or engaged to the emperor. Plus it's not like he's a womaniser or something. From the flashbacks it is hinted that he has had feelings for her for a very long time. He's being pushy yes but at the end of the day he knows what he wants. Also how can mere commoners like ourself ever understand him. He GREW UP in an environment where he is entitled and probably been told that he is right even when he "wrong". I personally don't see anything wrong with it. He helped her out big time and he's always been interested in her. The only reason why she acting the way she acting is because she insecure and she all bark but no bite.
I'm saying: don't announce an engagement in front of a large group of people, without consulting your fiancee to be, in the first place.
THAT is what is inconsiderate.
If she wanted to risk being known as a loose woman or an illegitimate pregnancy, then that would be her choice to make.
He's missing the step where he talks to her and gets her opinion, before announcing their engagement.
He completely decides for her and THAT is why I'm saying he's being controlling and inconsiderate.
Am I missing something here?
How did the natural consequence of slapping someone become getting forced into a marriage?
There should be plenty of other ways to help her out in that situation, than to say she's the emperors fiancee.
I agree with your characterisation of the Emperor.
He was most likely raised being entitled, especially when it came to women, as he grew up in a patriarchal society.
That doesn't mean he's right, though.
Just because he has "an excuse" doesn't mean it's okay to act like that. The consequences are still the same, regardless of intentions and reasoning.
There is always an excuse, but what we should look at and judge is a person's actions.
She had the opportunity to defend herself and say that she is not marrying him. Even if it is in front of a bunch of people she could have told him that she doesn’t want to marry him.
But guess what she did? SHE used HIS name to get her ex fiancé wife thrown in jail instead of using that opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings. And explaining to people that she isn’t his fiancée even if it mean she will embarrass the emperor. She is just as much in the wrong as him.
She should be able to help herself out if the situation SHE caused. She all bark and no bite. If you’re gonna slap someone then you should also be able to handle the consequences of your actions along with be able to defend yourself and not make yourself look like a fool in front of people.
She supposed to be a “strong female lead” but the way she acting isn’t strong at all. She acts like a damsel in distress that needs a man to save her. And she got exactly that. Man who saved her from a problem she caused.
She could have ignored her ex fiancé wife and stood up for herself but she keeps putting herself in troublesome situation.
I see your point.
I still believe what he did was selfish, but she did act like a damsel in distress.
She didn't think her actions through and didn't do anything to defend herself.
That just means they are both stupid
Touché.
Using his name instead of defending herself and then thinking she could just walk away afterwards without consequence, was beyond stupid.
Guess they're a pair of idiots. They deserve each other ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
Yupppp, they’re both stupid and deserve each other.
Okay same could be said about her. Just because she could slap someone doesn't give her to right to do so. Also didn't give her the right to claim she engage with the emperor to avoid said consequences. She already gave up ALL RIGHTS to disagree or not wanting to participate when SHE agreed to use his name or his cla of her being a fiancé.
You can't go to a restaurant order the food take a couple bites then be like nah bruh I don't want this or I won't pay for this cause I don't like it. You already put your grummy spoon in it and your mouth best start swallowing everything on that dish. It is what it is. How you make your bed is how you gon lay on it. 乁( •_• )ㄏ