Here for the world-building, character complexity, folklore, whirlpool of a plot, deep romance that transcends age/time/barriers, atmospheric backdrop, obscure multifaceted dynamics, couple growth, masterful art, and immersive story flow? Then dive right in and enjoy the blissfully suitable waters.
Be forewarned: each main protagonist is an intricate study on their own, and once you’re invested in them, there is no turning back.
My OTP sub-dom. first off, the psychological development of the main characters were well-conveyed by author. because their psyche were explored in a reasonable flow and weren’t so outwordly it dissociated from reality to the point I could not relate, the subverse also became acceptable to my brain. I read as if subverse was actually a natural thing — the fictional characters needs made sense within that universe but also felt like it could overlap to reality. Being human entails the desire to be loved and to love, and this may lead each person to different paths; and MC and ML fit together. I love when the author masterfully accomplish the task of unpacking why the characters may have a deep bond. Love at first sight is nice in stories, I totally enjoy those too, but it’s not as satisfying as the resolution of two troubled characters finding acceptance and deep trust when they interact each other. It’s enlightening and cathartic to witness the same insecure characters to blossom into their own individuality because of what they offer each other. And this work is certainly that. Ultimately, I really enjoyed the read. The score did not give away how well-executed this way.
The way you give review is PURE GOLD and im here for it
Bro i just read this shakespearean level review for free
aw thanks! ^^
Lmao XD no way to that level. Thank you tho ^^
- adorable meter (maxed)
- trustworthy main characters
- love story based on trust and respect not just attraction
- growth potential (1000)
- line art you shouldn’t miss out on
- nuanced interactions between characters
- engaging read that you’ll read squirming with excitement at certain times
- guaranteed that you will at least once find yourself thinking “cuteness overload”
- I’m the type who can’t get excited by simple light-heartedness in a story. I need meaningful and sensible talk between the characters, a more intimate vibe from time to time, a sense that we’re getting to know the characters more deeply, even when buoyed by the humor. If you’re like me, I recommend this read! This is a humorous but not shallow read. A true gem of shoujo universe.
- OTP-worth coupling
- promising storyline
- might have more merits that I’m not including here so you might as well find out for yourself by reading the work ^^
- I really just wanted to rant about how adorbs this masterpiece is. (This is no way a proper review that could fully give the work justification).
I just thought that if someone out there find themselves loving this manga just as much as me if not more and this post is what gave them the nudge, then wouldn’t that be wonderful?
Wouldn’t it be a waste otherwise?
I’ve always had a feeling that Yeodan was just a side character and then recently (with the updates of this fake dating b/w him and Dani) the notion of Dani ending up together with Yeodan occurred to me. I thought it would be so bad after all — why? Because Yeodan is a sweetheart. When I started thinking like that, I experienced heartache from the looming likelihood of a breakup Does Dani have to suffer breaking her Yeodan oppa’s heart??? Whyyy. I don’t want the two of them to go through thattttt
It's been a while since I've read the novel but I think it's refreshing that the author decided to make Dani and Yeodan together just to break them up. I mean, I don't know what the author's thinking when she wrote this but I like the fact that this novel doesn't follow stereotype where the heroine will end up with the hero without trying into another relationship. (Also, I think Yuri's curse was to blame; something about wanting Dani to feel heartbroken)
And I read somewhere that Yeodan is the one who asked for a breakup first? Because Yeodan is very possessive and Dani has a lot of male friends, and instead of becoming a toxic boyfriend where he would ask Dani to stop seeing the four heavenly kings due to jealousy, he decided to break up before he would do something he might regret and Dani would hate him.
You have a point. Having MC in a shoujo have some relationship experience is distinctive from the MC ending up with who she liked first, as is the case with the works dominating the genre. Such a course also serves for some character growth and for a more relatable character, both of which I appreciate.
If Yeodan and Dani had to break up because it would be healthier for them, and the decision was made with thoughtful consideration for the best of both parties, then it really isn’t a tragedy in the grand scheme of things.
I still ache for the heartache they have to go through though. It’s not like people break up knowing what the future has in store for them.
Plus, feelings in the present are often the most poignant and piercing. I feel for whatever tender feelings that Yeodan and Dani nurtured in their relationship at the present chapters, and I will also feel for the abandonment of that.
It’s heart-wrenching to break bonds after all, even when it’s for the better.
I’m also a big healthy relationship dynamic advocate, so it makes the break up an easier pill to swallow.
I really see your point. Thanks for the info.
It’s sort of a relief to know the breakup happened with a mature and caring standpoint (to both characters) instead of dreading if this was gonna blow up and cause irreconcilable damage to Yeodan and Dani.
!!!...... it's criminal to stop there!! the next update can't come soon enough!
Your recent works have just struck the chord with me, and I’m still sort of shocked that one of my favored authors is actually publishing more of their masterpieces without the long wait in between! I really treasure your stories; they’re rare gems of heartfelt stories that are both real and fantastical. This one is no different! I was hooked on the cover page, gripped on the first chapter, and now can’t wait for more!
The romance has barely started at chapter 20 but I don’t even care - the other elements in the story are interesting enough that I’m getting fully invested. Don’t even get me started on the MC - he’s got attitude and moral problems. the kind that sets him up for character growth later on with the ML as the catalyst. Speaking of ML, he’s so precious - I’m really cheering for him. I wish fervently for things to go well regarding his problems. My major fear is not ML and MC not getting together - rather I fear that something awful will happen to ML and his sister (PROTECCC). To me, if something happens to MC, it would just be karma coming back to him, what with the way he’s been handling things - I honestly wouldn’t lament about that, however much pitiful his past may be. Being in a pitiful situation is not really an excuse to ruin not only bad people’s live but the innocent people’s lives. That’s just my view on it. I can understand that feeling of desperation - but I refuse to understand his method. BUT MC is still a very interesting character I’m invested in. Putting aside his mysterious background, he gives me the vibe of a mythical creature blending amongst the masses - I’m quite convinced he’s an immortal, what with the scene revealing that part of his motivation for earning money is to cross the river (I think it’s the river to the afterlife even though it wasn’t explicitly mentioned). There’s also his two other companions who give me the vibe of creatures from folklore as well. I love when any manga incorporates folklore, so I can’t help but be interested.