LR: 201
It feels like we're almost reaching the climax here, with the history of the parents being revealed and all. I'm honestly liking this development, because we see Soo Won is not as bad as was depicted after the betrayal. It's not that I'm siding with Soo Won here. I just feel it would be too depressing for Yona and Hak (especially) if Soo Won faked everything when he was with them; I believe he was genuine with them, at the least. This is just my speculation, but it was obvious Soo Won was really bothered/aware of Hak's friendship-turned-hatred feelings toward him. I also don't hope for his death. It would be great if Yona and Hak both come to terms with him after he gets better, and not because of his inevitable death or non-existence. And Yona's decisions thus far are, to my opinion, reasonable. Her fear of Hak being executed is fair; they could just hold her hostage and he wouldn't be able to do anything, if it actually came to that, because he would most definitely prioritize her over himself. Moreover, I'm not sure just how far Hak could actually fight against Hyoo Ri. Sure, Hak's strong and quick-witted and experienced, but him fighting against Hyoo Ri worries me.
On another note, I really like how the romance has been built up to this point, and the progress thus far. Most of their romantic interactions were kind of forced out by their current circumstances, like the confession, the water-giving kiss, etc. And I guess I like it? Haha.
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LR: ch.155
We finally got some real romantic development here: Hak confessing his feelings, albeit in a very un-romantic way. Well, it's just like Hak. Yona's also struggling with that, but there's really no change in Hak's attitude. And now there's no time for relaxation, because a new war is brewing. Yona appearing like she did is seriously cool.
I feel like there would be more Soo Won x Hak x Yona interactions here. Or maybe even Soo Won x Four Dragons. I have this ominous vibe from his visit in the shrine; somehow Soo Won makes me think he hates the four dragons and King Hiryuu. And I guess that isn't a surprise considering he's not the real king/heir. But I gotta say he really has such appealing charms. It's no wonder Ogi felt the way he did, and that Hak was previously the same too. And speaking of Hak, I'm afraid he's going to wreck himself when he sees Soo Won again. :( And I have to wait for a month for the next update! *dead*
Akatsuki no Yona