
Now THIS is something that only happens in fiction. Fiction logic

I feel like there's also just the aspect of denial. Speaking personally as a man who's been hurt by other men but like even if they're exes there's a part of you that doesn't want to believe the dude you were super close to us capable of doing that sort of thing.
I think this applies to people in general it's why a lot of women are assaulted by men they trusted. And like yeah, sometimes it's obvious that the person had bad intentions, maybe they even hurt us before (such as cheating) but because they're someone we knew on a personal or intimate level the thought that they might be capable of hurting us in such a physical and brutal way feels impossible to come to terms with (especially if you're a man...it's hard to imagine you would be hurt by a friend).
I don't think Jihan ever suspected that Seongbin might try to force things with him, but even if he did I certainly wouldn't blame him for choosing to ignore that feeling because it's a scary thing to come to terms with. And it doesn't matter if you're a logical or emotional person, the human brain just kinda works in a way that makes it hard to accept hard truths.
But also I generally hate the argument that Jihan is weaker or whatever else because even if he was stronger, smarter, etc that doesn't make him any more responsible. There are a lot of men who are assaulted by women (or men) physically weaker than them. Maybe they couldve fought back, even if they faced repercussions for it, but they didn't for whatever reason and that shouldn't change how we respond to their experiences. The response to someone getting assaulted shouldn't be based on how well they reacted within their abilities. It should be based on empathy, compassion, and the willingness to support someone who went through a traumatic experience.
No one who is assaulted is responsible for their assault. Point blank. No ifs, ands, or buts.
What I hope Moonbeam and others who see this realize: many of us (male and female victims alike) see y'all's comments. And it tells us that our experiences don't matter to you. That any support we would get is conditional. That we will not be taken seriously. And we will internalize that.
Not tryna attack anyone here but just wanna put that out there because it's very disheartening to see so many people attack Jihan for his response.

Is actually really sweet that you took the time to write and try to explain your pov on this specific subject.
I do hope you’re healed/healing from the situation(s) you went through.
I’m percent with you that the victim is never at fault. Believe me, in a personal capacity I’ve been there.
But in this story he always is shown setting clear boundaries and I truly think he should make better decisions (whether is concerning any of the 3). Of course he’s not to blame for the actions the other fuckers take, I don’t take this scenarios in a realistic way because I understand that even if this story is set in a more realistic way it’ll have some things that just don’t click with me and that’s fine. I read stories and situations that would never be okay in real life and that’s okay because I know how to differentiate a fictional story and a real situation (not saying you don’t).
I do feel sympathetic or partially cognitively empathetic in this situation. I do understand that you would never expect a person you know would force themselves on you but as a person you have to learn how to discern between the hopeful feelings/residual emotions you may have for that person and keep yourself safe, is it ideal? No, but it’s unfortunately necessary and more so when it’s clear that the person in question has no intention of redeeming themselves or have clear intention of making your life difficult in any way shape or form.
And for those who take this stories as a hard truth, you shouldn’t as this is a creation where the author(s) make some questionable decisions and it DOES NOT means that if you’re going through something similar you should stay quiet or endure any type of abuse. Seek help if you feel or can’t do the changes necessary to be safe.
Have a really great day/night and surround yourself of nurturing people~
Damn, all these beautifully drawn faces and expressions in such a cursed context I hold out hope that this artist will get to flex their skills on a more lovey-dovey kind of story one day
They're just too goated