SPOILER: I already thought the main couple was stupid in how it took so long for such a simple question could have cleared up one of the dumbest misunderstandings I’ve read in quite some time only for the author to go even further in writing dumb cliches by having the overprotective older brother be paired up with the fuckboy slut lord but start off their coupling with rape and then have the brother character go all girlboss the relationship despite his established dislike of the lord and wanting nothing to do with him all chapters prior. Someone rapes you while drunk and you decide hey I’m going to “tame” my rapist because I’m a control freak as a legitimate reason for their continued relationship has to be one of the fucking dumbest rationals I’ve allowed myself to consume in a BL.
I don’t know if it’s just my own personality clashing with the main characters but I’m baffled by how much an uncaring prick the ML is as a teacher and the Heechan being truly uncaring of a bullied suicidal teenager as being more an inconvenience more than anything. Mind you I’ve made it to chapter 37 and I only get angrier as I keep reading. I know South Korea has a huge bullying problem but I just find their behavior surrounding how they talk about Taekin abhorrent. Does this get any better? I know from the comment section most readers only care about the MC and ML getting together as it stands but the poor kid’s trauma is only a vehicle to MC’s romance, otherwise no one seems to actually care about Taekin in actuality. Would it be worth it to continue reading if I already don’t like this?
Man all the adults are garbage to this kid. Now Taekin’s assaulted and abused by a teacher and the response is “suspended” the teacher even though there is video evidence written into the plot what the fuck is actual point of it all if nothing is handled seriously how this kid is treated and to lie to mother that her child is being fucking abused at school? Seriously am I taking crazy pills the ML and MC are the fucking worst.
Haha.. Yeah.. Actually both the main characters are kinda messed up in the head. Heechan is actually not a very sociable person. His way of dealing with things is very different and hence, he couldn't relate with Taekin. But I wouldn't blame him for being cold at first, he had every right to be angry because would you sympathize with a suicide bomber? He somewhat comes to sympathize with Taekin later though (and that's the entire plot point).
It's true that there aren't many dependable adults here. Minjae is actually worst of them all. He manipulates people just for fun. But that's beside the point.
I mean minjae genuinely has some sociopathic tendencies the latest chapter 80 clearly demonstrates that and his relationship with Andy. I can sympathize being cheating on, but the reveal that he has a clear mean streak enough to purposely fuck over his teammate romantically was certainly something. I mean this well written considering the garbage that dominates BL viewership but I was so disgusted at times how Taekin’s trouble were not taken into true consideration until the very end. Even when Heechan’s employee is blurting out for comedic timing the trauma of someone being being raped by even giving their name publicly like what the actual fuck.
Sorry for the vent, just was very surprised how the comments were praising this plot and here I actually read it myself and it’s more so wtf i feel so lied to there’s nothing sweet about this plot. And now I see your comment about the tone shifting in later chapters to be more psychological and this worries me even more.
I agree with you on this take. Personally, I like the plot and I probably could say I would read this again bc it is centered on the problem SK has with bullying and how oblivious and nonchalant adults are towards it,( more so young boys)and it may seem like they are brushing it off at times, but I take it as a way of addressing a delicate issue without being overly graphic, even as the theme gets darker and plot develops. Later on it does get explained why it's really difficult for the kids to be frank about what is happening to them, and Heechan does improve, he is an unconventional MC that's for sure, and Minjae is kind of a bridge that connects Heechan and Taekin in school, and actually I see their romamce as a secondary plot. I would say OP, youre in time to stop reading it bc it does get darker, some parts are very infuriating, nonetheless a good read, and Taekin's situation gets better in the long run
damn thanks to this comments and replies, i feel like i just woke up from the reality of the plot, i was so damn lost of the plot because i haven't reread the whole thing yet and getting cliffhangers from the chapters every update, as well as those comments saying minjae was acc like esp in the novel
Why won’t the ML return the wallet. It’s bothering me so much at this point.
And here I thought i was spending to much time on AITA stories. Vindication (╯°Д °)╯╧╧. Theory 1 is he doesn't want to interact with MC or Theory 2 he forgot about it stressing MC is stalking him/ stole his cat or is some 4d mind fuck Theory 3 he's waiting for MC to ask him but he shouldn't know he has his wallet so he'll be outing himself as the stalker/cat... but would that be mind fuck or plot progression.











Honestly this is why I despise the second fiddle trope of harbored love, I know ultimately the second couple are an official coupling, but the Blond Frenchie(Jooan) truly doesn’t deserve Seojoon. Even if you exclude the fact that Joo-an isn’t beholden in returning Seojoon’s feelings he clearly doesn’t “respect” Seojoon beyond what he serves in meeting Joo-an’s immediate needs. I know they’ll end up together regardless of my wants but I genuinely wish the author went the route of giving Seojoon a proper a love interest, and still let Seojoon air out his grievances of being taken for granted. The fact he’ll still end up with Joo-an still ultimately reads as rewarding Joo-an despite his much needed self reflection and maturity growth.
Couldn't agree more, I can't honestly wrap my head around how selfish Jooan sounds, does he even realize what he just said? He's willing to give Seojoon what he wants halfheartedly so he can have peace of mind and be comfortable again, without a second thought as to what that's going to do to Seojoon. He puts his needs first and Seojoon's feelings second. He won't even spare him the dignity of walking away when it's clear as day Jooan doesn't even understand how he feels about Seojoon nor how Seojoon feels or what he went through all the years he spent harboring an unrequited love for him. I don't know, there's something that doesn't sit right with me in how he's being all me, me, me right now. Yes, Seojoon definitely dropped something heavy on him, but you would think that having to do something so extreme as to literally run away from him would give him some perspective about how miserable Seojoon must have felt watching his beloved yearn over some other guy he hadn't even seen in years, when he was right in front of him, helping with everything he ever needed.
I find astounding how he could be so blind all along and so insensitive now. "How could you do this to me?", "You should have taken that decision with me.", "come back so you can continue working for me". I want to pluck my hair right off! Not once did he even ask how he was faring.
I don't think Seojoon running away was the right decision, I think it was cowardly and unfair to some extent, but seeing this guy's reaction was to try and keep everything business as usual for his own benefit makes me think it couldn't have happened any other way.
Seojoon needs to get to know a love that doesn't only take and take and take. Get this man a nice man who wants him and treasures him and doesn't take him for granted, Jesus
This. And while I know this is fictional is makes me so mad that this “type” of trope of being taken for granted is this kind selfless testament of love is seen as romantic. When learning to love YOURSELF is the m truest love story we’ve never been told.