simsim's manga / #Coworkers(5)

️️️½ / ️️️️️ Fake marriage to inherit the business + CEO x Secretary + seemingly unrequited crush (fl --> ml) + rich man x poor girl + stoic/mean ml x kind/respectful fl + misunderstandings galore + childhood friend 2nd ml This was cute but I hated how terribly mean he was to her when he was convinced she didn't like him. She seemed so freaking sad for that whole arc and she was resigned to her sadness which was kind of heartbreaking. It felt really unfair tbh and I felt so bad for her... and then she just forgave him SOO easily omg after that I really couldn't get into it anymore out bc I felt unfulfilled. Why make her cry all the time with no real payoff? Imo there were many unnecessary tropes throughout the story (i.e., 2nd ml who's loved her since childhood but resolved all his drama in 2 seconds???, the extra misunderstandings/cheating arc at the end, grandpa making her sign that contract, grandpa finding out they were a fake couple and trying to break them up at the end lollll...). Overall, enjoyable, but drags on in the last half (for me). Ml is terrible in the beginning but dotes on her when they become a real couple. She shows clear character growth and some level of mental fortitude, especially in the last arc.

she was teased for having big boobs as a kid so she's shy & he likes cute things & is shy about it. they start dating and both overcome their insecurities thru being loved by the other person! SOOOO CUTEEE I love the art style and the realistic storyline + how much they love each other omg..heartwarming