God, I can't get over how breathtaking the art is in this. It takes me a lot longer to finish a chapter simply because I stop to admire the scenes. The amount of little detail that goes into everything is amazing. This goes for the author's other work as well. Just plain gorgeous...I don't have the words to properly describe it other than perfection.
I really hope the hidden identity doesn't last too long. I want a legitimate reunion! Though His Majesty is clearly suspecting something. I theorize His Majesty will reach the right conclusion before Abel is able to reveal himself. That, or Able is gonna have to break out the nickname "Aple" to prove himself
with this last chapter I began to see the goodness of the hidden identity lasting for awhile. I would love to watch his Majesty slowly recognize Abel in the young master. That is a fun idea. And I love Abel, and I love him in both bodies.. His outer shell doesn't matter.
So, about Mi Ok's weird questioning with Haebeom. She's either:
A) Trying to get Haebeom himself to admit to having a boyfriend, without outright asking.
B) She herself is facing her own sexuality struggles, and, again, isn't sure how to go about acknowledging it, but seeing a possible ally in Haebeom.
or C) she's battling with some innate homophobia. Judging by this story, if C were to be the case, I couldn't imagine it being super bad or long-lasting drama, especially not from Mi Ok's character. She's known Haebeom for a while and likes him, so it may be hard to come to terms with someone she cares about being in a same-sex relationship, especially in a country that isn't as open to the idea as some Western countries.
Personally though, I'm leaning more towards A or B.
I'm leaning towards B, because of how she said "If only...I was a normal kid like everyone else"
I just reread the chapter, and that's what I'm thinking too. She seems hesitant to return to school, possibly suggesting bullying, or having been around people who have been negative about LGBTQ+, leaving her no one to really bond with. Or even played witness to someone else who was outed and bullied for it.
But at the same time, I could be reading too much into it
Agreed. I'm leaning towards B. Based on her comment of wishing she was normal and the possible issues that could be y she left school and escaped to the countryside, it seems to me she might be dealing with her own sexuality and possibly was discovered and it caused issues. I feel like her insistance on setting haebom up with a girl is more fear that not only will he maybe get judged and face issues himself if found out but also that if that does happen then she'll lose her sanctuary and just be surrounded by more homophopia
No no, it makes sense, I didn't give it too much thought like you did but as you said it it made complete sense. Cause when he asked if she's returning to school, she replied with "I should"
Oh wow i never noticed that poor girl she needs a hug from them rn (づ￣ ³￣)づ
Yes! She had to have gone through something while at school, and doesn't wish it upon Haeheom. I assume in the future, she will break and go to him to talk. And with the way season 1 ended with Sung Ho talking with his friend from the States, mentioning that he kissed a boy and liked it. The friend then expressed concern for Sung Ho about being in a same-sex relationship while residing in S. Korea. So to me, that was setting the theme for season 2. Coming to terms with sexuality, and maybe dealing with people who are against it. So I'm kinda expecting to see more homophobia from random side characters. But for now, all we can do is wait ╮(￣▽￣)╭
I never expected THEE Captain of the Silvermane Guards to be here! My worlds have collided, with HSR showing up on my yaoi feed (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ Keep'em coming!
While the BDSM is a nice touch, I think I would have preferred it if the misunderstanding was cleared beforehand, and then they decided to try BDSM. But that might just be me
Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore this manga and always will, but, at this point, it needs to end. It needed to end before the whole Akihito having amnesia imo. With the way the plot is moving now, it just doesn't feel the same. I can't remember how old I was when I began reading this (probably middle school) and I am now 29, so at this point, I'll read all the new updates, in hopes of seeing a happy ending some time soon.
Lmao. I get that. This volume more mild than 2 last volumes. It was wild ride. But quite amazing for yaoi manga.
At this point I started to think this manga gonna continue till mangaka last breath. Lol. Jk
I stopped reading when he had amnesia. my heart can't take the angst following it
I cannot agree more.
For me, the amnesia trope is so tiring. Some that I have read, include amnesia as an easy angst ploy. If the story is centered around an amnesiac character from the beginning, then I don't mind reading it, but if it's random amnesia, I skip it
you’re 29 it just doesn’t appeal to you anymore and that’s fine. it doesn’t /need/ to end you just need to move on
Bro ..no one said you aren't allowed to still enjoy it. I'm stating MY opinion, and from the comments, a lot of people agree, so no need for you to get defensive. You could also, just move on from this comment ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
never said any of that extra shit and i can share my opinion in response to yours if i want
I'm debating hard on dropping this now. I looked past the weird body proportions, and the slow build, but I cannot stand cheap misunderstandings just to lengthen the plot. Idk why characters in Manwha/Manga simply can't listen and always have to run off, yet when someone is clearly gaslighting them, they believe every word. Don't get me wrong, misunderstandings in plot can be done well, but IMO this is a case of it being done poorly.
He got cheated on by the man he truly loved he is still wounded and let's be honest everyone would be like this
But that is a toxic mindset. Why put the blame on his current partner? That's not fair to his boss.
If there is no trust, the relationship is doomed. I've seen friends irl go through this. It's the MC's mindset he needs to deal with, not expect his boss to tiptoe around him. If you go into a relationship already expecting or searching for signs of infidelity, then you aren't ready to date.
My cousin let her friends get in her head and accused her boyfriend (of 6 years) of cheating constantly. Result, he dumps her, the tragic thing is he was thinking of proposing. I, also broke up with a dude (who was treated like dirt and was cheated on multiple times) who kept thinking I was cheating and asking why would I do this to him. I was baffled cause I'm a homebody who has a hatred for everyone that I don't consider my people. He was sweet but dealing with his issue and mine vice versa wasn't healthy at all. Also, suggest therapy and taking a break to heal.
I find myself reading all of these, even if they are reposts. I'm just here for the smut (づ￣ ³￣)づ
I don't understand characters that can not put their foot down. They know they're headed to a bad situation, yet allow themselves to be led somewhere with zero witnesses. They were just in a room with tons of people, at any point, he could have slipped in with the rest of the crowd when the brother wasn't looking. The last place you wanna be with someone who makes you uncomfortable is being alone with them. I know the niceties are partially a cultural thing, but even then, there's gotta be limits. This is strictly my opinion as it frustrates me to no end.
I've been reading so many manhwa lately where the characters are big and muscle-y, so these characters look rail thin now . But these are the exact kind of characters I sought out when I first started reading BL manga. My, the way perspectives have changed
How the turn tables.... it used tk be that these thin characters were the norm and muscular ones were the novelty, now the pendulum has swung in the other direction. It's so much fun to see how the trends change