makoto is absolutely adorable. like his personality is top tier. also, luca mentioned at one point being poly— does that mean he’s poly currently? makoto doesn’t care? i wish we learned more about that bc that’s all i could think about (〜￣△￣)〜
sure, bud can have a butt fetish. who cares. but tell me why we’re normalizing him checking out the butt of his ex-girlfriend and openly complimenting it. just is very strange to me. maybe i’m being sensitive but it just felt strange ┑(￣Д ￣)┍
joowon was always the better choice for haesoo. the issue was that joowon struggled to find the best way to support haesoo, and he was also in denial about his own emotions. however, joowon’s love was always his top priority in his relationship with haesoo. he consistently put haesoo first, even when it meant making difficult decisions because of their complicated stepbrother dynamic. joowon prioritized haesoo’s happiness, even if it caused him some pain.
on the other hand, many people misunderstand taku’s intentions and believe he’s the better choice. but in reality, taku was never the better choice. his love was selfish. taku was drawn to haesoo because haesoo gave him a sense of novelty, and while taku did have feelings for haesoo, the way he treated him was often manipulative and pushy. taku would pressure haesoo into situations that haesoo wouldn’t have chosen on his own, making haesoo feel uncomfortable and easily persuaded.
readers who think taku is the better choice may focus on how he fell in love later, or how he showed emotion or kindness on occasion, but they overlook everything joowon and haesoo went through together. joowon went to extreme lengths to make haesoo happy, even if his approach wasn’t always perfect. from haesoo’s perspective, it’s easy to underestimate the effort joowon put into their relationship, but it becomes clear in the later chapters that joowon has always had haesoo’s best interests at heart.
meanwhile, taku always prioritized his own emotions, which led to a possessive love. his feelings for haesoo were driven more by the newness haesoo brought into his life, rather than genuinely loving haesoo for who he was. taku admits that his love was selfish. in contrast, while joowon also had a possessive side, his actions came from a place of love—not competition or a desire for something new. joowon loved haesoo for who he was, not because of how haesoo made him feel.
if you reread the story with a more open mind and a deeper understanding of haesoo and joowon’s relationship from the beginning, it becomes clear that they’re the true endgame. their love is pure and built on a deep bond. taku’s feelings were real, but they were mostly driven by the new experiences haesoo gave him, rather than truly loving haesoo as a person. this is why taku’s love was possessive and why he was able to move on after three years, while joowon was never able to move on.
ur analysis is so real. this is ONLY the second time i've read something that i agree with regarding this manhwa
thank you! i know this is a controversial take since most people blindly love taku (which is easy because i didn’t understand at first either) but if you really dig deep into both of their interactions the choice is clear from the start
You know what’s honestly the most annoying thing? The fact that people keep trying to compare the relationships. Do you honestly think that when Joowon and Haesoo first met as teens, they immediately had some deep connection? No. Their bond developed over years. If Joowon and Taku had met Haesoo at the same time, the entire dynamic would’ve been completely different. You can’t compare knowing someone for ten years versus a few months — it’s just weird.
Joowon and Haesoo have such a long history together. Do you think Joowon was in love with Haesoo in the first few months? Obviously not. So stop trying to draw these comparisons, because they’re not even close to the same thing. It really irritates me when people do that.
was this just dropped or something? so many questions to be answered wtf :/ i can’t believe i read this whole thing only to be hit with “the end” with no answers lol
this was the first omegaverse story i ever read that genuinely made me question the logic of the worldbuilding in these types of stories. it highlighted just how exaggerated and toxic many of the common tropes can be—not just for the main characters, but for everyone around them. what stood out to me most was how the story challenges the idea that people are defined by their biology. instead, it argues that people are who they are because they’re human, and i found that message really endearing.
the story starts off kind of poking fun at omegaverse clichés, but then it shifts into something deeper. it explores real-world prejudice—how it shapes our behavior and interactions—and shows how we can grow past it to become more accepting, empathetic people. i didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as i did. it’s not one of those stories i’m adding to my favorites because the plot was super intense or addicting. i’m adding it because the message was handled thoughtfully, and the execution felt sincere and impactful.
the art was decent, and the pacing was just right. if it had been any longer, i think it would’ve started to drag, so i appreciate the author knowing when to wrap things up. also, the portrayal of toxic relationships—especially the side characters’ dynamic—was done in a way that made a strong point. even in a world where alphas and omegas are “meant” to be together, it showed that relationships aren’t about biology or destiny. if someone isn’t a good person, then you shouldn’t stay with them, and you can choose yourself instead.
overall, this story took a concept that’s often overdone and used it in a really fresh, meaningful way. i definitely recommend it.
omg thank you for ghostwriting my whole thoughts...
this is another one of those stories i almost didn’t read because i started the first chapter and decided i didn’t like the art style. but i gave it a chance, and i ended up loving it—especially the side characters. they were executed perfectly. there were so many times i just sat there laughing at the artist’s commentary or the panels themselves. there were a ton of genuinely funny moments, and i’d say i’m not someone who laughs easily. i was consistently cracking up while also getting really into the romance between the two main characters. it was honestly such a good read, i’d recommend it to anyone. the whole alien thing almost lost me at first, since i wasn’t sure i’d vibe with that concept, but they pulled it off so well. it ended up being this heartfelt, funny, and super endearing story with a really strong subplot about self-acceptance and figuring out who you are beyond your environment or family. amazingly well done—i thoroughly enjoyed this one.
i forgot how much this story focused on the side couple. the title is “viewfinder” i felt like the second couple was the fan favorite so we ignored the main couple. the epilogue was like entirely dedicated to them. we saw the side couple get engaged and we didn’t even see the main couple go on vacation. just seems a bit odd.
ugh i haaate when authors do this
shout out to all the translators out there that allow us to read these stories. you guys are goated. ignore the hate!!