Jaehyun is hyper aware of people and the trauma made him overlook the fact that he was tricked. The pacing of how he and Eunsung dealt with with Junwoo wasnt as rushed as I thought. The author didnt make Jaehyun get over it all of a sudden, he was simply taking courage to confront the future which he feared. This is manifested in season 2 which makes their wedding even more impactful. For someone who feared being rejected, he chose to be acknowledged. For someone who feared to be left behind, he chose to build himself away from Eunsung.
This fits the standard of making a loveable man. Jaehyun is loved not simply because he is the main character but because he is worth loving, even if not romantically. Im glad that Saewon built herself back up and told Jaehyun not to pity Junwoo. Also, the only reason I know as to why it is justifiable for Jaehyun to let Junwoo enter his life even if it is merely for an apology is because he is no longer held back by him. This time he has Eunsung to lean on and he has built himself through his own capabilities.
This one is more personal and emotional (you can stop reading) : I am unforgiving. I do not forgive because the pain is neither compensated by support nor self-esteem. The strength to forgive comes from the confidence of being able to let go because you have something to look forward to. And right now, I have none but my past to cling unto. That's why as happy as I am throughout this series, I can only admire these characters while I wallow for myself. Nonetheless, this offers a sense of peace that there can be a future if I can muster the courage to keep moving forward.
Away from the dragged out emotions (albeit the second couple took 6 years running away from each other).
Away from rivalries (since it the cousin was only clingy and the author didn't abuse the idea of Jiho's jealousy and simply made Yuri happy ).
Away from dramatic actions (the 2nd couple ran away from each other but they didnt hurt each other needlessly, Jeungmin wasn't that stubborn against Jiho as well).
Away from the harsh homophobia I've seen to be the go-to conflict (even if the ukes were baffled, weirded out and wanted to choose the safe way out).
Love the art . The story is there but personally I think Sunny is being too victimized and babied. Also, that guy who's like Taesung has a heavy role in clearing things up. Either way I'm glad that the most twisted thing here is manipulation and nothing physical.
Sunny chose to be dependent and Young invested on that. Was Sunny a victim? Nah, he made a mistake and being away from Young gave him that opportunity to redeem himself. Young redeemed himself, too, which cut the drama short. But Young isn't all wrong when he said he still had influence over Sunny. I mean, Sunny and Taesung's relationship shows more of the positive imposition than that of Young's suggestive yet manipulative control over Sunny.
Sunny is the manifestation of dependence when fear overwhelms desire. Young is the manifestation of manipulation when fear overwhelms trust. Taesung is the manifestation of courage when love overwhelms fear. Hosung is the manifestation of loyalty when the friendship overwhelms fear.
Also, the thing about graphic art is they're difficult to edit so maybe that's the reason why Sunny's thoughts about Taesung are often inconsistent. And sometimes I think Taesung compromises too much and I'm expecting Sunny to be more aware of it. I mean, he's mad that Tae secretly went to a job interview for a higher pay because it's making him feel like a failure, then what more about what he's been doing to Taesung when he overworked to the point of collapsing? Besides, staying true to what you like is different to just doing what you like.
Betraying someone to let them feel what it means to be betrayed but let them actually die not just on the inside. - Minseo
You love someone who loves someone else. Basically loving someone like yourself. - Tae
Love someone who doesnt know love until they learn what it means to lose someone you love. But admit it to yourself that you've loved them just before you die for them. - Hyukjoon
Minseo, how does someone learn betrayal when you kill them off just when they realized it?
Tae, how does someone in love with someone else when they're as stubborn as you are?
Hyukjoon, is it really revenge if you've lost yourself more than the supposed recepient of your said revenge? You just postponed your suicide and catched feelings while you were with your son's murderer.
Everyone did end up in misery, Hyukjoon. (〜￣△￣)〜
Before the long paragraphs, my basic experience is ╮(￣▽￣)╭.
This one's being talked about so I gave it a try and I was liking the first chapters. Yknow, the bullied finally taking revenge even if it was by the psycho who's obsessed with him.
And then this Haran came and I was thinking, ah, this one's in it, too. Like why else is s/he there? But apparently Haran was just indeed a practice victim but why did they have to stay together?? I thought the psycho was obsessed with him, so why let the person be with someone else?
Then I thought, ah maybe Jinyoo was the biggest bully and this one a punishment game. That he's the one who killed Chun and the one year of isolation messed his memories because of a certain trigger. But nah, he was a bully but he lost his memory and became the bullied. And now he's lost it again cause he fell but he didnt really lose all of it, just that he forgot he's lost his memories the 2nd time.
And then it ended with him going back to the hell hole... I should be thrilled or something but the plot twist was more of "oh" than "Deym!" like, okay?
Stories can happen simultaneously but they shouldn't take away the flow of the story. Even the major conflicts were being brushed aside because their moments apart and their bickering disrupts the progressive feel of their relationship. Masa isnt even a rival nor does he have that aura of someone you'd want to root for because he doesnt even take much of Tatsuya's special attention. The things Masa knows about Tatsuya doesnt even feel special like how Masa makes himself to be that's why he fits that coward childhood friend image who's just riled up when he feels like Tatsuya is being taken away.
I mean, fear of graves? That's it? And the way Daichi just keeps appearing for the sake of riling up Tatsuya...? And Tatsuya and Daichi have issues with their family and they're glossed over for the sake of personality or character background. Anway, this is just chaotic.
I was amused when I saw Ryo troubled by Shinpei's avoidance and that he may leave. But, the second part where he takes away Shinpei's job is disappointing. It feels good to be wanted but to make you more of a bed warmer is degrading. That's why I'm also disappointed that Shinpei didn't even make a point to tell him that, he just submitted himself. Besides, is someone really possessive if he doesnt take interest of Shinpei's interest? Is his possessiveness limited to being an egoist who should be the center of Shinpei's sexual interest?
Ryo is just narcissistic, not possessive at all.
Taka and Yuu's story is so typical of childhood friends in yaoi. At least, Taka shows more promise of being possessive and Yuu isn't the annoying tsundere type.
Ive began reading yaoi when yaoi hands was still a thing and the plot is all over the place with fucked up tachis and naive nekos. Then I began reading manhwas with really long plots and dragged out emotions. Now where am i going with this...
This story has the right amount of drama, sensuality, and romance for a 5-chapter story. A broken hearted neko who finds solace and comfort in a tachi who have already loved him for years. The kiss was only the ever invasive things he's done while the rest made it that Reiji was able to sleep and see his house to be more of a home.
The drama doesnt drag out and Reiji learns to trust on Eien just as how much Eien trusts in Reiji's capability. Besides, just as Eien said, if 3 years made them give up on each other it wouldn't make sense to be in love. That trust binds them together even if it meant not seeing each other as much.
Besides, it's the maturity to face an ex and show him that you're no longer burdened by the pain he's caused you. Too bad the ex didn't suffer even just a little and instead gained success from the person he hurt.
Zero was a real zero huh. It's a little troubling to witness how Love was cornered by Zero, but more so when Love is the honest type who is easily misunderstood yet unable to grasp who he is. He doesn't want to be manipulated but the moment you lose sight of yourself or the identity you perceive yourself, the easier it is for you to be manipulated. Friendship really is calculative in its negative connotation. However, when distinct identities click and build a relationship on trust and respect, then that would be the purer sense of friendship. It isn't like Zero's networking manipulation to pull strings as to make others do his bidding. It isn't the sort to weigh heirarchies with.
Peach Club shows the positive side of friendship, the sort to rely on trust (which Minimi realizes). They knew Love was hiding something (morbid as it was, too, but i this is a gang story so... ) but they trusted Peach's decision. Then when Love really joined, Kid and King trusted on the projected personality Love showed them. I mean, stabbing someone is more criminal that beating up people (to me). Also, I'm glad Love found his people to the point of brushing of Zero in the end. I expected a more dramatic re encounter but that wouldnt be as impactful as simply turning a blind eye on someone who's existence mattered so much before