Ubuki is actually a nice boy, was afraid and hesitant (whick is understandable, I don't understand why it might annoy people) but still went back to inherit his grandfather's shop, tried his best using his own money to adapt to the business world, had enough self worth to not stay with a married boyfriend, was prideful enough to not ask said ex for help with his shop (maybe a stupid business move but he ain't business savvy) - before Theo showed him the ways of this world- , is actually good at his art but hadn't had experience with business and marketing.
Theo helped him realise that business cannot be done alone, which was the main point for why his shop failed. He was not an incapable, talentless man, he just didn't know better, while Theo who had the talent to pick up on such important things in a younger age, was the lost piece for Ubuki's shop.
Even Theo has his shortcomings, him hitting that important chef and then basically getting kicked bcs of it was not very business savvy of him. While I get the motivation, having a loved, adored person being accused of something "shameful" is very frustrating, but that one action led to his downfall, boy basically sabotaged his whole career.
They both found something in each other and helped each other. It's actually a really lovely story, and I see them both as equals, no one has the upper hand, neither in the relationship nor in business.
Fight me (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
The only thing I won't forgive is Theo's taste in hair cuts... He calls THAT professional? Ubuki looks like a high schooler who got flagged for long hair during morning assembly and got an on the spot hair cut. ┗( T﹏T )┛
I was worried the misunderstanding would go into "irrational, no communication, ignoring each other after all that progress" type of thing, but yeah Seohyun just proving he's the best boy in the shoujo webtoon universe so casually, love it (▰˘◡˘▰)
I liked how Kichii was aware of his actions towards Nao.. he was afraid his choice of words or his actions might be counted as SA since he still doesn't know Nao's feelings. Such a sweetheart.
so cute (heartbreaking thinking about the deficiency he has) and lovely and heart warming but sooo shoooort like I want more.. zi xi mentioned briefly that he has a hard time recognising abai sometimes, elaborate on that dear author! and what about abai's half brother I WANNA KNOOOOOW TELL ME MOOORE plus i need need neeeed more cute lovey dovey moments of them
I need to reread to actually process everything over again. The character development/complexity, the slight light hearted feeling along with the deep, dark, unsought feeling. I felt physical pain reading certain parts and emotional pain on others.. it's just so beautiful.. the way the story portrays the individuality of Arima's gender questioning/struggle case, it's complexity is very special to his experience yet it demonstrates how absurd and intricate the question of gender is.. I love this so much..
The author passing away makes it two times sadder. such a loss for us to lose such a great talented artist.
I hope more of this genre is explored, I know a a couple of stories that explore sexuality and gender in a beautiful, meaningful way but yet I hope for these stories to expand more and more within people who like manga in general.. this is not just yaoi or shounen ai for young or adult girls this should be a story for everyone !
it's really not enough.. it's perfect that nothing, no ending, not enough chapters or volumes will satisfy me.. i want to read every detail and story about them they are so cute and perfect and lovely.. literally a divine story.
plus the ox is so so cute I am a simp for him
oh.. ooooh... ooooooooHH.. OOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHH (⊙…⊙ )
That's it? I am gonna explode! I need them more in my life