MangoBanana's Topics (11)

It says "Now I know what love is" in Latin
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Thank you :)

You're welcome c:

No.

he's dojin's older brother, his name is dojun

And he looks like the final boss. Lol

http://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/sekaiichi_hatsukoi/mh/v06/c003/1/?av=2

Chapter 60 is the last!

thank you!!!

The end is near!!!!!!!! What to do?! What to do??!!!!!!

Aye... He's too soft

Yep, this trope is a bit poor. The author didn't need to show DG being assaulted by Jiwon in an earlier scene, just to show that Jiwon was envious/annoyed about him talking to MD. In the hallway scene, DG is saying no, and that he doesn't want to do it standing, yet there is mixed messages as before that he says he wants to be with Jiwon and not waste the opportunity, and even after all these incidents where we see him not being valued or he gets hurt, he still goes back. DG never speaks up for himself, for even basic things. The only real incident where Jiwon listened to him, was when he agreed to wear his mask and watch him. And yes, it would be expect for a victim of abuse to stay in such a toxic relationship, for a multitude of reasons, but Jiwon and DG don't have a relationship, this isn't DG's familiarity, he is in no way reliant on Jiwon financially or emotionally etc, he just is staying as his hook up partner, because he likes the Alex image he has of him. I hope there will be some character development in the next few chapters, as power imbalances being portrayed as love/normal is a bit of a tedious, toxic trope. I guess it's the journey that matters, and ultimately both characters will end up together, but I think the author could have shown that both characters were nervous, inexperienced, insecure etc without having to resort to assaults and having one character not having any voice in their relationship.

*expect should be expected
* also the last use of the word relationship should have been in quotes as they don't have a conventional relationship, just currently a "hook up" one. Sorry the proginal post didn't make this clear and probably was confusing.

I completely agree

I agree. I do read stuff like this for the faps, but then the story here seems to be well written. It is such a shame that this happened...

Honestly, I hope that they break up in the end. It is a very toxic relationship: Jiwon is very abusive, especially with the way he pressures DG. It is as if he is using him, and ofc DG won't be able to say anything since he is a pushover.
I also thought of how DG continues to go back because of the Alex in his fantasy. He refuses to see the reality, and he agrees to do things he hates for the sake of recieving something that might be close to his fantasy. It is very sad tbh.
The only thing that truly makes me happy is Chenwoo. He is there for his friend, confident enough and understands what an abusive relationship is. I truly hopes he would help DG out...

They’re probably not going to break up since they’re the main pairing but I see what you’re getrinf from. I really hope that later in the story Jiwon apologizes for his actions or makes it up to DG. He’s done so much bad stuff to DG while DG didn’t say anything about how he felt. They’re probably going to grow as characters tbh too, Jiwon accepting his last and learning how to love and DG starting to be more open about his feelings and what bothers him and such.

Yep. I think Jiwon is aware that he's hurt DG, he is shown to reflect one these events, it's just at this point in the plot, he hasn't apologised verbally. Both characters struggle with communication and being honest with each other and themselves, so it will be interesting to see growth from both sides, where Jiwon can be truthful about his anxieties and what caused them to DG, and DG can be honest about his emotions and feel able to set boundaries rather than just being starstruck.

The thing is, I feel Jiwon doesn't care about hurting DG. If we talk realistically, their relationship is so toxic because they both have issues. DG doesn't love Jiwon, he loves Alex, morelike the idea he has of Alex. Jiwon does not care about using or abusing DG, either. This relationship would stay toxic with DG suffering more and more, and Jiwon becoming more annoyed by and abusive towards DG. He needs a friend to help him become more assertive, and I think Chanwoo is definitely read to do that.
If we go back to the fact that the story is not supposed to be realistic, though, then the couple will stay together, but as you said they will need to develop. I feel like Jiwon should become more honest, and stop being too selfish. I don't think he even wants to be honest to DG since he doesn't even consider him as somebody important to him yet. I 100% agree with what you said about DG though. If DG starts to set his limits and put himself as Jiwon's equal, then starting from that point only would Jiwon actually start to fall for DG. If not, I would feel it would be forced honestly.

Yeah I know. I just hope at least that the way they finally get together wouldn't be rushed. As I said to the other person, if Jiwon just suddenly starts having feelings for DG who is a pushover at the moment, I think it would be too rushed. He finds this guy who is clingy and weak very annoying. Only once did he actually enjoy talking with DG, which was when DG was acting more like himself and doing what he wants at last.
If DG starts being honest, assertive or at least has boundaries, then Jiwon would be forced to respect DG and they will be on equal footing. Only then will Jiwon be actually able to see DG as a person who has his own quirks and good points. This ofc won't happen until DG stops idealiwing Alex and starts to actually see Jiwon for Jiwon, and not as a fantasy.