Just Here :)'s manga / #Drama(70)

It starts off very rocky with a rape TW. and although it is sweet in moments. The second couple are a bit up and down too. Communication would have helped a lot....

Little bit of a rocky start... but then it becomes super sweet.

I- well damn, that just ran the whole spectrum of emotions didn't it? It's by far not flawless, but it is incredible. And I would suggest at least trying it. There are a few triggers for abuse (not from the leading romantic interest! YAY!) and rape, so if that does bother you, please approach with caution.

OK I had to stop at chapter 24. This is not because it was bad, but because it was written very well with a complex and rather broken lead. And I was highly triggered by something that has been heavily foreshadowed and I just had to get out before it came into florishion. To call this a romance would be off... it's more about two broken people who end up in each others orbit, and the story doesn't shy away from this, it doesn't try to make it feel like it's fluffy and nice. Which is why I think it's actually an exemption to the rule of the romantic lead shouldn't be the reason for pain. When it's made clear that the relationship isn't great and the characters are aware enough and you as readers are then I think it can work. but yeah trigger warnings ahead friends...

I couldn't get past chapter 3 for this one. Not only is the lead in an affair to start with, which he feels very conflicted over while his female partner seems to treat it and him like a game... The supposed romantic lead is creepily nasty. Like, casually using this information to blackmail a straight guy into dating him because the straight guy reminds him of his first boyfriend??!!! I felt so fucking sorry for the lead, like if I stopped reading it would stop getting worse for him. Tip for writers out there... Your leads romantic options should NOT feel like the rock and the hard place, at least ONE of them should be of comfort to your lead. And just general life tips. Should you find yourself in this situation, leave the affair, (you're most likely being played with), and tell the person blackmailing you to do one... THIS IS NOT ROMANTIC... CHRIST why do people think this is romantic???

This! This is a fantastic character study... I fell in love with Chiwoo! He is a wonderful lead, he fights against his abuser, and never gives up. Surrounds himself with good people and strives forward. EVERY SINGLE CHARACTER feels real and fleshed out. Of course, there are trigger warnings, so read it if you think you can. But if you do... DO NOT READ THE SEQUAL!