Been thinking this ever since I've reached this part in the novel: their presence weren't really needed here, no? Not like the architect was gonna kill jinwoo
Their sacrifices now will only serve to reach the end and they'd live a peaceful life after. When I had heard the ending of the novel I didn't feel so bad when everyone died, I mean some were still devastating and tear jerking depending on the character, but to know how in the end they'll live a more normal life after it all.
Acknowledging imperfection is different from normalizing the problematic behavior of an unapologetic, delusional control freak who projects his rapist tendencies onto other people and objectifies his "love" interest
β’ Normalizing: "he almost raped him but he got rich for chun so it's okay~" "he'll kidnap my gf so i should go along with what he wants"
β’ Unapologetic: error 404: apology not found
β’ Delusional: that he thought he actually had sex with chun
β’ Control freak: "i, an unrelated person, is entitled to stop chun from having consensual sex"
β’ Projection: "taka is a pervert," said the actual pervert
β’ Rapist tendencies: "I'm taking you to my apartment right after this" and at least one other instance
β’ Objectification: treating chun as a trophy without his own will i.e. the right to choose for himself
So unreasonable to gatekeep criticism (which isn't necessarily disrespect)... and to even simp for such a character...
There is already a lack of representation in media content of healthy L(G)BT relationships as it is. Works like this have potential and impact beyond just another yaoi manga or PWP. Let them be talked about.
Age restriction is well-intended but very limiting. Young people should be able to read stories about young people. Of course, discourse should also be unrestricted so everyone can learn.
Anyway, in conclusion: Everyone is imperfect, but not everyone is excusable.
Shounen ai bitch, behave yourself!!!