exes to lovers *-* older buff tan uke *v* (gap would be better closer), pretty puppy dog hot seme *O*!! literally found a gem! tho i want more and that FOINE friend of jihwan, the pacing of the story is really direct and straight to the point. perfect narration, cried at the sad backstory reasoning, jinhwsn went through all that and feel all doubts and emotion then his love for ml and ml love for him now embraced by finally letting himself choose to.
PAT ON THE BACK FOR DISCOVERING AND CONTINUING THIS!!! best gl, best manhua in general so far. this is what women loving women feels like, what women losing women shown. my first fem4fem so beautifully well plotted, standard so high now!! the outfits even the hairstyle are so pretty, it really gives that glamour in c entertainment industry, really pleased. really can't believe this thing exist. didn't expect much but the time travel pursuing ex would carry the story but - IT GAVE MORE THAN THAT. questions and wonders to the situation while reading the story are eventually and satisfyingly answered and shown. it's not only about a failed relationship or over shallow reason but also their individual stories and struggles behind, their failure they feel within their selves that end up like that. doubtful at first but tears and snot were shed! yan's struggle as a talented but low esteemed artist, living as a forced independent,, xiu's nature, her love and understanding support as a partner questioning her own self . like it was realistic also well constructed as if the author wrote down h/er first hand experiences that happened in her life. kinda felt bad for a'xiu from the present, started tearing up when you realized she never get to experienced the chase the make up and the appreciation from yan that she couldve gotten. or yan couldnt love her at best, she love her but is cage— rooted from her environment that she kinda 'tried' to free from. indeed a tragic and heartwarming story, entertainingly. theres a lesson that have to be slapped to realize and utilize. i like the behaviour and decisions axiu made basing on what happened in the past. its realistic. yan giving all her hundred percent of her love this time, hope to see more bonding scene of them like dates or as if they're in a getting to know each other stage again. :c
might or might not read the light novel but I gotta figure out which chapter from the ln the continuation of this manhwa laters chap
crazy to discover this thru someone's album so i went for the smut and somehow stayed for the plot. tho with some aspects being frown worthy, the author lowkey smart or just really great with how they made the action and twist of situations for the plot that is CIA and corruption executed well. basically could've started better esp when the pair's build up in younger days already a great start up for their romance.
nice story, didnt expect much from the artstyle but it's exes to lovers and it went pretty good. not overdone, it's so smooth and a decent read. the scene where ml started to get more mad about jihyo's want in her life other than kids and a bit oppose to his mom's was kinda bothering, for the sake of plot and jihyo to reveal her trauma, sure. atleast he finally get it and finally get to confirm how he loves her as her by actions and from that final panels. jihyo growing and overcoming her self problem all for love, for herself and for her very love one.
finished 'for you who grieves' and saw this very story from the same author, girly is LOCKED IN as soon as i found out the similar plot! first read kissing all them fingers in delight already, it was giving LOOKISM it was giving MONOCHROME RUMOR a really hooking start and flow. i like and truly appreciate they made the physical body of taek to react to its muscle memory of trigger and feelings, it's so done right its good that they insert that detail. the IMAGERY/visualization inserted and the dialogues that are well written.
heechan def my character that really matters the most, best boy. too focus on the plot, each men showing as possible ml didnt actually felt matter. thought it' be the c president(ew) but that'd be weird, then the dog (mj) but the first look wasn't giving so ig it's the gym guy then cause he was the FOINEST til its really minjae. oh they cuuute, was sceptical for his character and the relationship but the dynamic and trope seals it all.
some point in reading experience felt like enjoying a shounen as if i didn't start this for the bl. more into heechan's mission and taek's lore with a poke tickle romance on side. was feeling it all not until the andy thing, like i was expecting the flow of the mc's romance would be more raw with their everyday 'bond' but inserting the andy thing for hc jealous arc and feelings to occur just felt forced in a story that's just flowing smoothly but anyway- minjae and hc alone is butterflies already can't wait for the further feelings. it's an overall interesting and packaged story. its well done, you can tell the author took notes and put effort for the plot's structure .
not the be the best story in terms of whatever had happened nor its dynamic but this story knows what the content should be tackling and problem/struggles that should be facing. it's in touch with the story and characters now its here til the very chapter. for a gl, its rare okayy. can we appreciate how they read and see into each other. ngl i barely thought that jinjoo would quick to realize or have that thought of doyeon needing a save despite in a facade of being the savior one; and doyeon genuinely happy to jinjoo in a position she wanted and needed her to be,,, yes i still think its a bit dumb to dump someone (who you are pushing to lean on you from the start btw) all bcs of your childhood guilt then the pessimist for the relationship, but ig the parting made both esp jinjoo to rewind enough and have understanding to both.
story is dragging it. dy having nightmares and fatigue from guilt to the family she left and woking up to jj crying and doubting if she still have have feelings for her, and her idea was to leave her too? yes i want them to be apart to for individual growth yes i think doyeon is right about jj to live freely and happily without obligation and responsibility— is what doyeon herself claim is? ever consider about sharing each others pain and struggles, is the relationship and feelings shallow for it to not even go there without thinking it as a responsibility,, if there's anything, jj would be the person to embrace her.. she pursue jj, gave her unconditional love and adoration, she was FIGHTING for her she was pushed but got her feelings returned, then recent chapter want to protect her bbut in what early way kind of act and explanation it end up despite the intention? esp making her commit to you and made her lean to you. cannot invalidate dy selfdoubt but its not consistent for her character to just thoughtlessly let go. both are committed to each other not just one to other at least have some glimpse of trying or simply just express care and love. jinjoo is self aware more than she's aware around, self aware but passive act. like lowkey wish she could tell and see right thru dy but realistically its another treatment happened that she gotta have to accept again. characters and flow could've went different.
she'd a tear because its really touching from doyeon and really sad for jinjoo type of mechanism. she loved jj so much she would rather want to see her in a free or healing state that doesn't have to live and love out of obligation and guilt. she love her so much she wants her own independence and growth. she see's her.
FELT LIKE A SAD FAREWELL WHEN I SAW THE MODERN TIMES AND THEM JUST A MEMORY FROM KAREL CARBON COPY POV THEN BECAME HOPEFUL WHEN THERES A HINT OF WHAT IF OF A REINCARNATION THEN GOT HYPED UP WHEN PANEL CONFIRMS AND SHOW IT JDKSLSLSL. I NEED A FANFICTION OF THIS FICTION!! GENUINELY, IT WOULD BE A GREAT DECISION FOR THE AUTHOR TO MAKE ONE? WITH THE SAME TYPE OF ANGST TOO T-T . REALLY APPRECIATE THIS MANHWA. TOP 10 OAT
the extras are just as good, still giving. again, ever since i read this ive been wanting a manhwa with this kind of story and dynamic, a similar story that could actually get you in the feels the way this manhwa did
this is great! ngl the power should've been passed down first, it could've been perfect- assuming may or may not have a symbolism there. should've add a glimpse of the aftermath, they're so cute, they're tough and genuinely loving chemistry is saur intense theres more to it. this couldve been chinese novel long for its lore and world building. lots of potential tho they ended it pretty decent.
i genuinely love the artystle and the personality it gives from the illustrator iywim. this story is good though it would be goated and a lot of potential is there only if the creator actually decide to go deeper and expand the individual and independent character development/progress of the two.