Ido didn’t lead him on. From the start, he planned to help Sejin separate from his toxic family and become financially independent (by having his own company) so he could stand on his own, then he will set him free. This was Ido’s atonement for his past sins. But he couldn’t help but treat Sejin lovingly and sleep with him because Ido was still in love with him. Now that Sejin is set, Ido has decided to continue with his plan.
However, based on the spoilers, he won’t be able to follow through with his plan because, in his own words, he is "greedy" and can't help but love Sejin and mark him which resulted into Sejin remembering the past (when Ido treated him badly due to misunderstandings), and the angsty plot will begin.
Realistically, Dan should be in a medical emergency (because he drank alcohol with insomnia meds) next chapter and hopefully that event will significantly move the plot forward. I know Mingwa (author) said she personally likes "toxic top build up" and she also said "The slower the burn, the sweeter the redemption." But this is just too much. I wish she has an editor or something that can advise her.
I love this manga, but I wish that the next volume focuses more on developing Shirase and Hashimoto's relationship.
This is so funny and unserious! The translator did a good job with the comedic lines. I realized I've already read this before at ba to. English translation is completed there. If you like it too and want to support the author, you can purchase the digital manga at Mangaplaza. I just discovered it has a spin-off with Amamiya (character that would be introduced soon).
I love how the author doesn’t make us suffer for too long and doesn’t drag out the misunderstandings. While I enjoy the spicy moments, I'm hoping to see more of their growing bond and trust in season 2.
Team leader (TL) and Jinha's blonde ex could have been a good 2nd couple, but this is completed. The TL isn't as good of a person as most people think. He said he wanted to be friends with Hwane, but when Hwane was hurting and vulnerable, he jumped at the chance to sleep with him. Then he only blamed Hwane for hurting him when it's both their choice and fault. He knew that Hwane doesn't love him and that he just broke up with the person he loves. Thankfully, they both came to their senses. Hwane deciding to sleep with his boss, who had confessed to him before and is currently his friend, is stupid.
People who claim to love someone but sleep with another to "forget" or use them as substitutes don't make sense to me. It makes one question the depth of their "love" instead.
As for Jinha, it seems he pretended nothing happened to him and the blonde ex/situationship, so it's good that he apologized to him. He was also stupid in the past for getting a gf and saying he doesn't know that hyung (Hwane). No wonder Hwane's so traumatized. But I also understand he's young and has internalized homophobia. The blonde ex took his anger out on Hwane, which is wrong. Everyone is flawed, but the blonde ex is the most wronged here, and in the end, he supported (begrudgingly) Hwane and Jinha's reconciliation. I think he's the most likeable character. He even made a special drink for JH and kept those cards thing. He deserves someone who loves him as much. I wish he met the TL and they became a second couple, although I still don't fully trust the TL.
I've read this manhwa before but saw it on twitter, so I did a reread. The cover art is beautiful, I wish the whole manhwa looked like that.
I agree. All of the characters are flawed, especially the TL. However, while he did accept Hwane’s impulsive invitation, he knew that Hwane was only using him as a rebound. TL knew if he took the risk and had gone through with this mistake, their relationship would be practically irreparable after. Hurt people hurt people. Everybody would lose. And that’s what he points out after Hwane sobers up, that was pretty cool of him.
And.. I kind of like that he took the risk..
Hear me out. It adds a layer to his character while being consistent with his personality. It shows how far he would go and how desperate he is. Would he turn down Hwane’s offer after pining and chasing after him for so long? Based on his past actions, I would think not. HOWEVER, I am DEFINITELY not justifying him taking advantage of the Hwane’s state. He was being manipulative, he was being stupid. Side note: I thought it was obvious that when he said he wanted to be friends it was just a way for him to get closer to Hwane. But, I am biased towards him. I lovveee desperate characters :) they’re so interesting
Anyway, all the blame shouldn’t be put onto the TL. BOTH of them were being stupid. Hwane was being stupid! But I think this interaction emphasizes how much Hwane loves Jinha. He was an asshole in the past, and although it was barely mentioned, Hwane would use sex, use PEOPLE, to escape. However, this time, he can’t do the same. He keeps thinking about Jinha, and even though he tries to keep up a cold front, “you won’t see me cry,” he cries, breaking down. They’re both so stupid I love it!! Although we don’t get to see if Hwane grows after this, im assuming that he does.
In conclusion, Ina is my favorite character. Thank you for your analysis, I love it when people put in the time and effort to actually think about the characters, and it was a lot of fun talking about everything :)
I ship new handsome guy with Seunghoon (Daehan's bisexual friend) like the translator, haha. All of them are really good-looking.
Manifesting a real update.
It is here !
Wow, that was fast, haha.Thank you!
That rating is criminally low. This manga discussed good life topics, like being realistic with your strengths & limitations. "How can I bridge the gap between what I want to do and what I can do." Not wanting to drag another person down because you are less skillful or talented, in sports and in life. I think it lacks something though, maybe because the story is a little too fast-paced. Or they should have shown more how these two fell in love.
I've reread this many times and I love it. The characters talk and interact like regular guys who are friends, which I think was written well. I believe the rating is low because it's too short and people didn't get the charm of Takumi's character.
He's not very charming, lol, he's got a dry personality. He's a straightforward guy who likes watching sports with his guy best friend. Now, imagine being suddenly frenched-kissed by your best friend and then being confessed to, completely out of nowhere. That would be incredibly shocking. Of course, it's wrong for him to say that it's disgusting between two men but he apologized later.
"If I have to give you my body to keep you from going, it's a small price."
This quote reminds me of senpai from Koisuru Boukun (The Tyrant Falls in Love). Senpai and Takumi both are in love but their minds need to catch up. He just needs time to understand his feelings because it's new to him as he was straight before. Imagine if you were gay and you suddenly realized you are jealous of your opposite-sex friend having feelings for others. You're gonna need time to process that you are probably bi. The problem is that the author didn't show Takumi reflecting on his feelings for Motoki so it feels like he just wants to keep him as a best friend.
Motoki was wrong for suddenly kissing him. It's actually kind of uncharacteristic of him. But one can't help but feel for him because he is genuinely and sincerely in love with Takumi. When he cried after Takumi said he probably like him, you could really see how relieved and grateful he was that such a miracle happened. He wasn't a doormat too, he distanced himself when Takumi rejected him, and even blocked him later.
Overall, this manga is solid, but it would benefit from more chapters showing the characters’ thoughts and the development of their relationship. We need more doki doki feelings sensei! But I do like how this manga presents a more mature, dry take on adult friends realizing they’re in love. That rating is too unfair. It deserves to be rated higher.