I'm not gonna question anyone's preferences, if you enjoy some fast-paced story then so be it, I also like reading that too. But please.. you people need to comprehend that some stories were written with depth! You see little chemistry between characters and act like there's no room for development, even to the point where you think the side character are more suited for the ML role just because they have chemistry (which is a PLATONIC chemistry btw).
What a shallow way to approach storytelling, if I'm being honest.
Imagine if there were no fishermen that day. Going to be like that one damn manga
I'm absolutely glad that litc ended on a good note, but am I the only one who felt some of the issues here weren't addressed properly? For example like the reconciliation with Ri-in happened so shortly. Then Cirrus' father and jisu, I mean are we just gonna leave them like that? No karma or whatsoever?
I'm not complaining tho.. I mean if I look at a certain point, it's pretty realistic ig. Cirrus can be happy without having to avenge for what his father and jisu have done. But if I'm being completely honest, it kinda left a bitter taste in my mouth.
BUT ANYWAY, ALL I CARE IS THAT THOSE TWO ARE ABLE TO OVERCOME THEIR HARDSHIPS and got their happy ending <3
The writer already specified that she does things differently when it comes to “antagonists” in the sense don’t expect the usual fictional karma for them. Neither Skylar’s ex didn’t have such great punishment. It’s simply what it is.
Jisu after Cirrus tried to strangle her to death in S2 got traumatised and now she’s scared of him lmao and leaves him be.
The dad has accepted Cirrus’ request and keeps supporting him economically bc that apartment isn’t buying by itself.
All in all I liked this aspect of the story bc it gives that “slice of life” touch.
I honestly think people who prefer gakane as the male lead haven't really delved into Kishiar's character, or maybe ithe manhwa didn't do him justice. Don't get me wrong, it isn't bad, but i think the manhwa are not able to fully portray of what kind of character he is.
In the novel, Kishiar is supposed to be this complex and enigmatic guy. On the surface, he might appear a bit aloof and stuck up (it's literally an act to deceive the nobles), but he's actually composed, intelligent and deeply perceptive. He's the type to rarely act on an impulse. Contrary to what you guys might think, he'd often be steps ahead of everyone lmao. He’s incredibly compassionate too. He genuinely cares about the people under his command, not just as soldiers but as individuals. He doesn’t treat them like tools or pawns in some bigger game—he respects them. AND HE LOVES YUDER VERY MUCH, even in his past life.
I can honestly tell you, as someone who has read a lot of BLs, he's the very few character who felt 'human'.
Damn I yap too much
no thank you so much for this bc ur saying exactly what i was thinking too,, i completely agree with everything you said.
i think it definitely is an adaptation thing and bc when reading the novel it feels like theres a lot of time to breathe into the tenseness of situations,, such as yuders conversations with kishiar in the past/present, whereas some of the pacing feels a bit fast here..
but then again,, the manhwa is not that far into the novel at all so hopefully the artists will do their best to build that atmosphere.
as you said, hes extremely complex and enigmatic: showing multiple sides that almost seem to contradict. i hope they are building up into his complexity by only showcasing his "mysteriousness behind a smile" right now, if that makes any sense. if executed well, I'll fall in love with this story ten times over again, more than i already have. but definitely over time more people will fall in love with kishiar, howeverrrr this is a slow burn story.
you're not yapping too much btw!! i love seeing comments like this that foster productive conversation and thought....
Yeahh, I thought I was the only one who thought that the pacing is a bit weird sometimes, some scenes aren't executed well.
But I guess it's mainly bc a novel has the liberty to express or convey the story a bit more clearly whereas a manhwa is somehow a bit limited, i suppose it would be hard for it to be portrayed the same way in the novel.
That's alright tho, I hope this way, people would be interested in reading the novel, its underrated af I'm telling you
Thanks for the reassurance btw <33
thank you both for saying what you said!!
i havent read the novel yet (but i will soon!!) but i love LOVE kishiar so much for the reasons that you both mentioned and i think theres no one else in the story that would make a perfect ML in this story than him. gakane is sweet and charming of course, but while reading the webtoon chapters released so far i never once thought he’d make a better ML for yuder when kishiar is right there. im SO intrigued by the plot and what kind of relationship the main couple had in the past and how it would develop in the future, and if you two novel readers believe the novel does a much more wonderful job narrating and fleshing out the story and the characters then i seriously cant wait to finally sit down and read it (hopefully this weekend)! im so glad i discovered turning
im glad you're willing to give the novel a try!
& while gakane definitely does not contend for ML status,, he and the other side characters are so lovable too, esp so in the novel!!!
i hope you have a good time reading it!! (and a nice weekend too)
ofc ofc ◕‿◕♡
Can I get a link to the novel please ╥﹏╥
Do you guys know where i can find the novel?
https://novelingua.com/turning-2/
There u go
Thank you so much ヾ(☆▽☆)
You definitely should! I think the novel are mush more compelling tbh, it's written in a way that will makes you able to feel the atmospheres of the situation and emotion of the characters
Thank youuu (ノ≧∇≦)ノ
hey can i ask which chp should i start in the novel based on the latest update?
I think from chapter 50ish?
thank you :)))
I have a feeling he doesn't get stabbed, only got grazed by it cus the guy doesn't seem like he's on his right mind so he could've missed
I'm tired of some weirdos camping under a completely normal story and ruined it w their imagination, like be a normal person pls or at least keep it to yourself lil bro
Why do everything have to resort to fuckingg, stop watching corn I beg u
Esp my country. Always asking "when will they fuck?" Or "I'm not gonna read until they fuck" LIKE WHAT IS WRONG W YOU???
IKR???? Like bro if yu want s3x so bad then read something else.
Frrr
ikr those people are so weird, did we forget they’re teenagers? and even if they weren’t why can’t we just enjoy a wholesome story. they need therapy for their messed up minds
Reallll, like sometimes this isn't about 'that'
Especially since they're middle schoolers... Like, obviously teens have sex, but this story does not have that so don't be weird about it.
I'm sayingg
I was excited to read this but damn the spoiler is holding me back from being even slightly happy
SPOIL ME PLSSSS
SAME
He got hit by a truck
Where r y'all getting raws from
Oh wow.....
The story had a promising start and the early chapters really pulled me in, but then the dynamic between the characters shifted too abruptly without enough emotional build-up or depth. It felt like I was going for a walk and suddenly fell into deep water, no time to process the change or understand how we got there. I like where the relationship is going, but the execution felt rushed. There’s this gap in development that needed to be filled in first, like the groundwork for their bond wasn’t fully laid before jumping into romantic or emotional payoff. The character(Jiho) suddenly catch feelings without much build-up or even hints that such feelings could grow in the first place. It made the whole relationship shift feel unearned, like something important was skipped entirely.
And honestly, I’m still unsure about the purpose of Eunjong’s brother. His presence didn’t feel essential to the story. Jiho could’ve developed his feelings naturally on his own without that added element. It would’ve been way more compelling to explore Jiho’s internal narration, his thought process, his emotional confusion, maybe even his struggle with understanding how to respond to Youjoon. But all of that just got skimmed over or ignored.
(Maybe it's because it's only 25 chaps in so we are barely scratching the surface, but still.)