There are many details that were glossed over especially since Siyeon has ESP and a supposedly properly trained hitman. Although seeing that author often takes breaks, I suppose they focused on the bigger picture : Contract killer develops a relationship with his boss unknowingly. This is very much simplified and could leave you hanging if you're keen on the details of their complicated background.
Even so, what I like about this is the author didnt slack on the characters. Siyeon and Tae have distinct personalities and the author is consistent with recycling details already mentioned as the story progressed. It doesnt forget contradicting actions from Siyeon's declarations nor does it make Tae seem to have a sudden change of personality. Instead, the author made them flexible without compromising on their basic personalities.
And, I am as upset as Siyeon when he realized that his target was pregnant. Come on, you hired him to kill one person without telling him that another life was growing in her. Im pro-choice but killing pregnant women isnt part of the territory. Truth to be told though, that plot twist where Tae is the boss is refreshing HAHAHA
For starters, i prefer clearer or more precise storytelling so I have my own standard or expectations manifesting in the following paragraphs. Even so, I adore the art style and find the plot interesting. However, the shakiness or that feel of indecisiveness is apparent in the story. Like the ending wasnt even the first thing that the author planned because alot of the fillers in the story seemed to aim for Hyunwoo to catch up with Subin.
Although I commend the change of pairing since I did want Jun to have that love he wanted and Subin was played alot of times by Hyunwoo, I hoped Subin would be more stable and decisive in the end for it to work. The ending, even if Subin says there's nothing to worry about, the fact that Jun doesn't feel secure makes the ending unsatisfying for me. But i guess that's on trust issues, too. Constantly fighting and knowing that Hyunwoo and Subin were just trying to ignore each other without having a closure then seeing Hyunwoo try to steal a kiss, I mean, who wouldnt feel insecure?
Anyway, for a long story like this, I can feel the frustration of Dongjun and just like him, Im just glad that Hyunwoo and Subin were on speaking terms after 2 years and also wish Jun and Subin would also develop a stronger bond. Of which at least I saw happening for a while when Subin thought more of his relationship with Jun instead of Hyunwoo. But I wanted it to be Subin rejecting Hyunwoo instead of Jun interfering because then there wasnt any closure between Subin and Hyunwoo.
I'll just satisfy myself with my imagination that Subin will mature in a way that he'll be more tolernat and patient when it's Jun's turn to vent. Because come on, Subin wanted to be reliable but seemed to shut off Jun when he seemed to want to vent.
The first was poorly written in terms of connection and relationship. The tachi forces himself on the neko and the neko strongly attached himself to the tachi in the end. That bond is weakly justified which makes their relationship bland and toxic. (just as poisonous as the flowers which the tachi told the neko after their first sex)
The second was cute but again, too quickly paced to even get a feel of their relationship. Strong emotions needs stronger justification.
The third is the most well written. Yui is more developed than Kei, though. To me, Kei's hatred doesnt even manifest itself beyond his words. Yui is interesting because his love manifests through his efforts to appease Kei and his insecurities surface through his actions.
When it's multistory, the plot doesnt progress well. Especially when the characters are given strong personalities that do not manifest or worse, become developed. There's only so few oneshots that work well to be satisfying instead of leaving you asking for more.
An older brother who had to suffer from shitty parents and still strive to be acknowledged. Like, im so happy that he met Souta. My heart calls for him everytime he makes that sad face. Like let me embrace you and tell you that you're your own person and Souta loves you as you very much, Makoto. I hope he calls your name more and more until he's overwritten Hajime's presence. Besides, as brothers you've got each other only as family because both of you were oppressed by your shitty parents' exoectations. And please, leave that godforsaken house. Live with Souta
A modern man who's dependent of his modern life... Welp, he is very much aware of this and tries in his own way to learn Qaltaqa's culture and language. If it ended in the first volume, I'd feel bad because it's just telling me that those rooted in their culture are the only one adapting to the modern world. But since Ryou went to Lutah and learned more of Qaltaqa's culture, I've become somewhat satisfied. Besides, as someone in humanities, I can relate to his insecurity. What is ideal is different to what reality keeps slapping in our faces. Our words will often fail us and love does not only concern one person or the couple, there will always be family and society. That's why I'm glad Qaltaqa has found his weakness in Ryou while Ryou found his strength in Qaltaqa.
Also, seeing as their culture is soulful, I'm sure they'll be grounded even if they learn more of Japan or of the world. I'm seriously in love with this even if reality isn't as kind nor beautiful as this.
Im sorry for my gloomy review, I really do love this.
Daniel wasnt written well. Being a nerd who suddenly strayed from being an achiever? There's a chunk of information missing that's why in majority of the story he was just loose. Like that's it, he's an asshole. Then there's Logan who's average yet more interesting than Daniel. He confronted everything Daniel did headfirst. A kiss? Sex? Realizing he wasnt even seen as a friend after 25 years? Like, i expected him to at least throw a punch once.
But well, Logan, being straightforward and levelheaded, dealt with Daniel's disillusion until he actually told Daniel that he wasnt in love with Ed. And since he woke up from that delusion, he saw Logan as his compass to recalibrate his purpose in life. Logan, being mature and in love with this lost little lamb, accepted him. Bottomline is, Logan looks more like the overachiever and Daniel's brain was missing most of the time in this story.
This is a good break from emotional stories that I'm used to.
you know i never saw it like that. I always thought Daniel was being the most "adult/mature" one compared to Logan in the beginning. Daniel was always straightforward with Logan, but then we had Logan getting disillusioned with a kiss or after they had sex. He was being clingy & expecting more when Daniel just saw him as a sex friend. It's at the end that we see Daniel break down...
But i never saw it the way you put it. In reality, Logan was the mature one, while Daniel was being the immature one the entire time
That's true, Logan wanted to experience sex and since Daniel gave him that he began to pry Daniel's sex life. So I suppose Daniel was more mature at the beginning until he realized he was idealizing Ed to be someone he's not. But Daniel wasnt really straightforward about their friendship being a lie. If Logan didnt think that maybe Daniel was in love with him, Daniel wouldnt even confess about his "love" for Ed
Your last statement is contradicting tho. I was emphasizing that Logan was indeed more mature than Daniel as the story progressed. Or did your mix up their name?
Besides stories without a redemption arc, I dislike inconsistency. It seems the author changed their mind along the way, forgetting that the mother is murderous and the son is supposedly quick-witted and protective. The author also forgot that Sohoo has no need to feel insecure since Merry has told him that it wasnt his fault that his father died. Sohoo also knew that Merry had an accident in the elevator but then the author made it that he wasnt aware. Im not touched nor moved by the ending because the the author deviated from the plot which they built up. It wasnt satisfying because instead of committing to a quickwitted and courageous Sohoo, the author made it that he ran away. What was the point of being freed by your nightmares and giving justice to the death of your lover’s father if you run away? They both had a future even without giving up. Now the mother doesnt even get the final blow like she should have.
Ughhh this story is so frustrating.
This was short but i get it, it's a side story. Also, the sex scene killed me HAHAHA tbh, i was satisfied when Wooyi(?) became a tattoo artist and Aeyon became a florist. Like this romantic and flustered virgin boy was used by that bitch and now he's with someone who covered up his scars with what he loves (flowers). And this love-depraved boy finally gets to be in love with someone who loves him back . Seeing Jaemin and Yuri again is nice hehehe, especially that scene where I know that Yuri felt belonged to a family instead of running away. There's this woman i dont know tho, the one next to Dunno (or maybe im just imagining things).
P. S Im glad that bitch is suffering and Aeyon protected his fists and didnt fight for her anymore. It's sad to see him beaten up but that's more like atoning for that things he did. And also, since he's a flustered virgin, i guess he didnt do anything to Jaemin beyond kissing and manhandling. And yep, Jaemin is really amazing
P. P. S. I expected Aeyon to be tougher or a typical masculine boy but I guess thats only because he was pleasing that bitch. For sure, he was truly kind and gentle who had a heart for the vulnerable. Too bad he had to toughen himself in a bad way, that's why I'm glad to see him be true to himself.
The only intended ugly boi I'll ever truly love For once I get an ugly boi who knows how to stand up for himself and point out how the bullies are at fault. Like, yeah! Why the hell are the bullies not given faces and instead the bullied are blaming those who are attractive or those that the bullies use as an excuse to bully. Im glad Aeyon broke up with that woman because she was a bully through and through. She hurt Junggyeon(?) and used Aeyon's feelings to get what she wants.
Besides Jaemin really tried his best and he didnt give up on Yuri. I was truly frustrated and furious whenever he had to deal with bullies and misunderstandings. Like fuck, Aeyon raped him or assaulted him right? And its good that Yuri went back cause my heart shattered for him when he was misunderstood. That's why protect Jaemin at all cost Yuri, I know he saved you from total ruin, too. That man wont betray you, Yuri.
Also, Heeno and that archer has a very, very problematicbrelationship but at least chili pepper doesnt have to be caught up in their drama. Gah. Let them suffer and grow, their future looked bright enough.
P. S. Them comic lovers are so cute HAHAHA glad they got through their rough patch.
And hey, what did happen to Dunno and Kang?
Ed is right. He's still struggling with Chang and it isnt fair for Mcqueen to get caught up with that. Starting over means both of them are stable on their own so that they arent sensitive towards each other.
I just hope that whatever Chang throws at Ed, Ed can stand stronger
preach, sis
Well let's celebrate because daddy Glenn is gonna do everything just to protect Ed. For example , .......
i don't wanna spoil hahaha
Ohhh! You're baiting me hahaha
well, daddy glenn is willing to give up everything just for ed to be safe from chang. that's all what i had to say.
how? hihihihi secreeeet