Wait so why did Poh have sex with her in the beginning (doesn’t really seem like that happened before the elixir)? More importantly, why haven’t any more scenes of him bathing her or anything come up again?? The previous chick’s personality don’t really come off as the type to have sex with him in the first place, but if it’s happened once I don’t get why he wouldn’t ask for it again like he did the first time (his personality is the type to do that - unless the change in her character is that big of a turn off for him??)?? That plot point is seeming like it was either a mistake or wasn’t thought out and now the author is just ignoring it happened. It just feels like they’re really pushing Ian now when they kicked off with the wrong dude or something (maybe they thought of doing a reverse harem initially?).
I only made it to ch3, but the stuff with Pop gave me serious ick. First of all, he looks too young, and nobody clarifies how old he is before shit goes down. Major concern (and the axe) just from that, but his whole backstory is just presented as being really vulnerable.
Apparently OG duchess picked him up as an orphan, named him, and they clearly had a weird/sketchy relationship. We don’t know the relative ages, but it just felt like an easy situation to take advantage of, even if Poh is technically on board. Just a bit too much potential from grooming, not to mention the power imbalance even if they are the same age.
Even if he is a reasonable age, it’s just as much of an issue to readers that he isn’t really drawn to look like he’s a reasonable age. And yeah, new MC didn’t have anything to do with that, but it doesn’t change the fact that she’s taking advantage of an existing dynamic that is clearly not right.
Just ick all around, so I’m out
Oh yeah, the age thing is a major question and I’m not a huge fan of the ‘draw them younger looking’ art style but I was just complaining from a storytelling perspective since I just don’t see why it was mentioned at all if the author didn’t continue, develop, or even explain anything around the event. It doesn’t seem to hold any type of weight to the story, so I could t compute the reason for its existence since it now makes it hard to understand the characters’ personalities every time they’re in a scene together. I was just being critical of the author’s storytelling skill.
Didn’t really like either couple, but the second one had better communication than the first even though it was Woojin making that happen really (kinda what needs to happen when someone goes after someone that is openly emotionally closed off and not wanting commitment).
First couple could have been great but the traumas weren’t really dealt with/explained well so it made those seem as quick little side things about them/made them not seem like big deals (even though they clearly were - shouldn’t have been so quick to resolve). Also, the facial expressions really needed some work (especially the seme during sex scenes - second couple did really well in this realm).
Second couple I would argue wasn’t toxic since Shin was up front about his take on everything from the beginning (even though he was forceful in the coercive way in the beginning - Woojin is an adult and still could’ve run away or shoved him off). If Woojin wants to be uber dedicated to Shin until he fully accepts his love (which seems to be the method that works), then that’s ok and I’m glad that Shin has been better since he isn’t pushing him away anymore from the 3 months later chapter.
Woojin IS a terrible friend tho since he just dropped his buddy and failed hardcore to communicate with him about his concerns for his emotional safety (which I only put importance on in friendships like theirs where it seemed like they were close enough to be on that level of acceptable friend caring - regardless of if his friend is in love with him as I suspected). And if they weren’t on that level of friendship where they could be worried about one another’s’ emotional safety, then Woojin should have communicated that so they were on the same page (saying ‘this doesn’t concern you’ isn’t communication - actually sit down with coffee or something and use words to say that you’re uncomfortable with that level of concern and think you need to set boundaries within your relationship - it’s a sucky convo but if you need it then just do it).
I feel like with the knowledge that her bio and adopted fams love her (without the original plot of her bio ones being worn out from an almost 20 year misguided search and never sensing the signal of her aliveness - that consort did a great job plotting that for her purposes) the best way to have everyone be happy would be for the emperor and archduke to marry eachother after getting the empress kicked out. They can un brainwash Azella together (hopefully - she’s still a kid) and still have the family.
LMFAOO THIS JS THE MOST SENSIBLE COMMENT IVE SEEN IN A WHILE (still hate the bio dad bc he abandoned her only bc she didn’t have fairy power or wtv tho lmao and no he didn’t get brainwashed with magic apparently he just didn’t believe her even tho she looks exactly like his late wife and him
maybe the real treasure is the yaoi route we made along the way
(and i need the emperor to take up in the ass because hes just a whiny lil btch)
This is hysterical!
it’s the fact that this was my first thought too like why fight for custody when both of you can get custody by marrying each other
This is a staple piece for me that I revisit every so often. Plot, smut, characters, and artwork are all 10/10
Translations aren’t the best but I’m actually chill with the way this is going. Also she’s not a femdom. She just gets pissed occasionally and the licking scene was totes just vanilla level (not all black cat/golden retriever relationships have femdom kinks). I dig it (I also dig fem dom stuff) and am curious if this’ll end up with a bittersweet Absolute Boyfriend type of ending (Power Fox reverts to being a fox and fl ends up with Rory) or if Power Fox will actually end up with her forever. Just unsure who Rory would end up with if PF stays human.. Maybe red haired other animal turned human dude? (Name starts with a D - can’t remember).
And I SO want to see crow’s story develop. I have a feeling it’d be mad sexy.. also I kinda wish we could see Leo’s human form if he got one (he mentioned tats and I can’t get it out of my head).
Talking about Leo...
I remembered Leo talking about the neighbour furless male cat seducing him.
Lol.
Imagine a BL story of both cats turned into human!
Their character design would be like the Seme & Uke from "I Declare Vengeance"!
Sign me up!! (☆▽☆)
I get that this is the first time for her being able to do this, but she’s gonna need to learn how to be a proper dom soon. He’s been doing great on his end so far, so she needs to put in some effort too (not to say that I don’t get her anxiety over finally finding someone who is open to her kink - I just want her to look up the proper way to do it).
I’m into BDSM stuff and read most things but this is a purely toxic relationship that she forced on him. I prefer things to be consensual regardless of how extreme the sex goes. They aren’t on the same page and this isn’t helping either of them with their traumas. Like the point of fetishes is that it’s something that is a release and potentially comfort for the person. It’s a positive thing for them. This just…. isn’t.
Impressive side note: She was real quick on getting rid of that priest. Very meticulous with her manipulation.
I’m glad this fear is FINALLY coming out. Like the dude might be a chatterbox, but he also doesn’t explain his fear based decisions and covers up his intentions for stuff a lot until they burst through like water rushing through a broken dam.
Not that I’m defending Gareth, but I hate that Jack and his friends shit on him as bad as they do without knowing the truth. Like I personally also have issue with how Violet just didn’t handle any of that but I get her personality and understand that she had no responsibility to - just feels like she really didn’t even care about Jack as a friend even, since it doesn’t sound like she did anything about that (aside for break up with him since I guess it was too troublesome for her and bored her or something).
Also pissed that Sammy didn’t step up and say that she’s the one that told Leslie and not Jack - furthering the misunderstanding Gareth had. The dude already thought that the guy he was trying to be genuine friends with (even though he was doing it the wrong way - maybe Jack couldn’t tell that he was trying? Giving benefit of the doubt even tho I don’t believe that Jack couldn’t tell) had to have known he was dating Violet (since everyone talked about his attitude after they started dating) and must’ve hit on her causing him to be dumped and for her to be official with him 2 weeks after. Yes I get that that’s ok and he also knew her personality; I’m just saying that the miscommunication between these folks was already bad and this doesn’t help me think of that friend group better.
I wish Leslie got to hear the full story since I’m sure she would’ve had a clearer and more unbiased decision about her feelings tho. I feel like she would’ve asked for his side if he hadn’t blown up on her since he got triggered/got ptsd flashbacks of everyone on campus saying he did something that he didn’t (basically getting bullied). Like she had more in common with Gareth and it was sweet seeing his not obsessive love form for her. I’m just genuinely curious who she would have developed feelings for with knowing the full truth as well as seeing Jack’s bad side of not clarifying what actually happened and causing Gareth to take a year off from bullying that originated from him and his friends shit talking him worse than they should have. Like they just took the words of that no name dude that name dropped Gareth and never bothered to get the truth after that. Like I get that it was his sister and people can blow up worse with closer connections, but if they drive somebody to disappear for a year, they have a responsibility to make sure they have their facts straight. I do like that Jack didn’t say anything to Leslie tho because he could see that their affections were genuine - his approach on that was the most appropriate. Sammy just messed that up.
Also it kind of sucks that Leslie didn’t really get to explore more than just the BDSM stuff since she was following Jack’s preferences. Would’ve been nice to see more on her relationship later and see how that plays out.
TLDR: Gareth got crapped on more than he deserves and Jack and his friends are responsible for him getting bullied off of campus (didn’t bother getting facts from him rather than the no name dude that stalked his sister). I don’t see how Violet could be counted as their friend since she did nothing to help Jack in that situation (she could’ve just sorted out facts with Gareth). I wish Leslie could get the whole story but don’t blame her since Gareth blowing up from his ptsd made her not want to continue that convo and she doesn’t have to. Only really liked Leslie and I feel bad for Gareth but his quick fuse and the way his personality got all ‘trying too hard to be cool’ from dating Violet is a turn off. Wish we got to see more of Leslie spicy time.