Once, It Was Love
Yeaaa on all the hints that they was trying to drop, I kinda caught on. But Maria is so shameless that it's kinda just sad at this point. Even after everything, I still really like Shoma. I kinda guessed he was a bit strange, cus when FL asked about relationships, he looked scary and that never ends well... But nonetheless, he's probably the only likable guy in this whole manga. Tho he is a stalker, he's straightfoward and atleast tells the truth. He doesn't beat around the bushes and atleast he takes care of her... that's all that matters, hence I still like him for that. But if he turns out to be in cahoots with Maria just to make her more depressed then I'm out- but I'm pretty sure he only egged Maria on so that he could get with FL. As he said, he's taking advantage of her weakness, but he's being truthful about his intentions atleast Edit: Maria cannot be anymore up her own ass. Absolutely no sympathy from me and I'm glad that Kanako broke it off with her parents etc. I still really like Satake. cus eventhough he's a toxic man and a huge stalker, atleast he does it because he cares about Kanako. Maria is just spoiled and horrific. To be so jealous of her sister as to take everything that she has, then blame Kanako for being selfish when she takes something that she threw away is just chaotic... Absolutely hate this bitch Volume 2: For the husband to use emotional manipulation on the FL is so fucked up to me. When he gets caught for cheating, he treats her well and expects her to just forgive him. When in reality, something like this can't so easily be forgiven. But he knows that and thinks she's a pushover, so giving her a random half assed apology and a half assed gesture. Wham bam thank you mam, she waltz back into his arms. I'm glad she's not so dumb as to fall for it. Tho she's not breaking it off yet... it is hard tho. To break off a relationship that you genuinely thought was happy and thriving, especially when the person is so manipulative and natural gaslighter whilst you're a pushover....
The Time of the Terminally Ill Extra
Karina Mirion Perial Wynston (doctor) Nocturne (Leopold family doctor) Abelia Peri Enrich Count Leopold Reading this manhwa is like a Rollercoaster of emotions. It's so sad to see that Karina lived 20 years being neglected, and her parents don't even have the grace or shame of admitting that they were negligent. Karina has the ability of Creation through her paintings, and creating human life can cause detrimental side effects. Due to her parents neglect, she drew her image of perfect parents who would care for her, comfort and tuck her into bed.. at such a young age, she had to imagine what a perfect life with loving parents would be.. There were indicators of her ability and nobody cared, her parents continued to belittle her abilities even until the end. Through Mirion, she finally experienced the love and kindness that was absent in her life until now, yet it too her final year for her to finally experience something that her parents SHOULD have given to her... why have a child if you don't plan on caring for them and providing them with love and support. They kept claiming they birthed and raised her, gave her food and shelter... but is that not the bare minimum for a child?? If you didn't have the funds or position, it's more lenient, but it's pure negligence... And when your child decides to cut ties, the only thing they could ask is why she's being so childish and selfish? There was no self awareness even until the end... Perial even told Count Leopold beforehand that she is severely ill with an incurable disease, and he had the nerve to ignore that and think she's just throwing a hissyfit over a "little fight". It was never about the little fight. It was an accumulation of many cases of mistreatments that caused her to tip over, yet they couldn't even admit that much. I'm actually so happy that Wynston stood up for Karina.. he was the first to know about her artist disease and he went above and beyond as a doctor. He was considerate of her from the start, but when he cut Nocturne off after finding out that he was the Leopold family doctor but found out he was neglecting his patients based on personal bias and attachment, causing a patient to possibly die without even being aware of it. It brought me joy when he was cut off. I'm so happy that Karina even got a glimpse of happiness even if it may be her last year alive.. she didn't deserve to be ignored the whole of her life. I know her siblings didn't do anything to her really, but I understand how Karina also felt indifferent towards them. She disliked that her younger siblings always took importance over her even in moments when she needed her parents the most- she didn't hate her younger siblings, but envied that they got the love she couldn't, eventhough she was also very ill... And I could understand why she hated Enrich for him turning a blind eye to everything but pretending to know- sometimes that's the worst.. when they pretend to know how you feel, and end up trivializing it even if it may not have been the intention. It's sad either way. Karina is so strong. I admire her a lot. She kept all her pain inside because she was afraid of voicing it because of the past. She simply was ready to embrace her end, but wanted to (for once) experience a life which wasn't dictated by her parents even until the end. I find that's very admirable. I'm happy that she met Mirion who is accepting of her and loves her unconditionally and isn't afraid to SHOW her that he loves her. She needed someone like that. And having Perial and Wynston with her to boot, warms my heart. I will literally break down in tears if it's a sad end.. like if she dies but atleast was happy in the end, I'll atleast accept it. I guess. But I want her to be happy
MEmergence (Metamorphosis)