Kinda wish the sister was the protag more and i feel so bad for her like damn... she went through SO MUCH. I hope she finds her own happiness SOON. I know the younger sister did everything she could but like DAMN, u cant help but root for the elder sister...knowing she was protecting both of them.
Im so glad someone agrees nothing against the fl but i just want to cheer on and see the sister's pov more. I know the FL is the younger sister and tried to do her part but i feel like she couldve done so much more when she was with the ML, she even saw how her sister was being treated like IDK BRO she's so aware, yet doesn't do anything until it escalates. I also think the sister's pov as the FL couldve been way more interesting and we could sympathize better as readers her situation reminds me of JK Haru wa Isekai de Shoufu ni Natta (JK Haru is a Sex Worker in Another World) and it couldve tackled so many topics as well LIKE IDK!!!
NO CUZ the way out of the need to protect her only family she chose to be a kisaeng, sell her body, enduring all those abuse from both men and the mistress AND she clearly had to give up her love seeing as the guy liked her sister instead I really cant help but think how good the younger sister has it compared to her older sister constantly making sacrifices… like are we really just gonna let this kind of character go to the sidelines? As JUST some sort of motivation for the mc? It feels so wasted so i hope we could get more of her povs soon
YES. YES U GET IT. "I really cant help but think how good the younger sister has it compared to her older sister constantly making sacrifices" and i also got mad as hell when thr FL was dilly dallying with the prince KNOWING her sister was still back in the horrid situation. LIKE BRO... ur sister's safety should be ur priority like hers has alwaus been for u, but instead u waited last second and made her go through MORE trauma
I thought I'd hate him because people shit on him a lot and called him a red flag but reading the manga Im like ??? He's not a bad guy at all??? It's funny because all the characters pick up on it and even Yuki, but a lot of people trash on his character. It's funny bcuz the comment below it says a lot of people praise him but I'm on the opposite side where a lot of people hate him.
I always thought while reading this manga that he reminds me of a mom, and it's nice this manga is SO self aware because his best friends comment on it too. Oushi is not a bad person, he's actually very harmless
I understand why Oushi's character can seem harmless or sympathetic on the surface, especially when contrasted with more overtly aggressive second male leads. However, when his behaviors are analyzed more closely in context, they are not “harmless.” His ableism and desire to "protect" the female lead due to her disability removes her autonomy. Regardless of his intent, this impulse to control comes from a deeply problematic mindset. Forcing his confession on her against her clear discomfort and boundaries is still a bit manipulative, even if not as aggressive as some other love interests. He disregards consent. And his jealousy and entitlement to her attention is not harmless. Unrequited feelings do not justify policing her choices or demanding reciprocation. And his infantilization of Yuki and deaf people in general. While he may not seem a "bad person" at first glance, his actions show very real issues around power and control in relationships. While not a villain, Oushi displays entitled behaviors that mirror instances of men pressuring women despite rejection and discomfort. He is not harmless.
I understand feeling that Oushi seems nice on the surface, but his specific actions towards Yuki contradict that. Simply calling him "respectful" and "considerate" doesn't align with how he actually treats her. He persistently pursues Yuki despite her lack of interest - that's not respectful of her consent. Grabbing her wrist to stop her from defending Itsuomi just because of his feelings- is a clear violation of respect and consent. That's an entitled, inappropriate escalation. Especially when it’s her way of communicating. Regardless of seeming like a nice person overall, his treatment of Yuki specifically involves repeated boundary crossing and lack of care for her consent. That's why readers critique him - his actions towards the female protagonist are rightfully called out as problematic and concerning attitudes that reflect entitlement. So while wanting to see the good in him is understandable, it doesn't negate the critiques of his behavior based on his actual treatment of Yuki. His actions matter more than his intentions in assessing if he is truly respectful, considerate and relationship material for the Yuki. Which, he isn’t.
I HAD TO TAKE OFF MY GLASSES BCUZ THE DIRECTOR AND HIM INTERACTING MADE ME TEAR UP