Lex's manga / #Psychological(144)

Good read. Not a fan of the Artstyle, but it is its own thing.

Masterpiece.

maybe... not sure....

Chiwoo’s got issues. Upon returning to school after the “incident” last year, he vows to keep to himself and stay out of trouble until graduation. Easier said than done: his bad boy reputation has made him the talk of the school, and Kyujin - class president and model student - won’t stop being friendly. Trouble arrives soon enough in the shape of Jihyun, a tattooed hunk from Chiwoo’s dark past. It’s gonna be a tough year… ---------- This was such an emotions-filled roller coaster and I was not ready for it at all whatsoever... Really interesting plot, nice art, the characters are so fascinating, hot-headed yet earnest Chiwoo, puppy-like and kind-hearted Kyujin, and finally, the mentally-troubled Jihyun. The author did a very good job at portraying what a toxic relationship is actually like, and why it is always so hard for people to get out of them. The way that Chiwoo's conflicting feelings regarding Jihyun were both handled and used was nothing short of perfection. I also really enjoyed Jihyun's character growth, and just his general portrayal. In no way do I wish for them to be together, Jihyun's deeply troubled and obviously should seek a psychiatrist as well as do some serious anger management. But I felt that his character was very well handled. I truly felt his misery and desperation. I admit that I feel empathetic of his situation, and well, I know he is a fictional character and all, but man do get some help and go be happy in the future. For Kyujin's character, I quite liked his very strong will and kindness, how he'd be genuinely happy just seeing Chiwoo getting better, one step at a time was absolutely heartwarming. He pulls Chiwoo upwards and wants the best for him. His character also made me giggle quite a few times by his quirkiness and overall cute reactions he'd have over the little things. Really endearing. Finally, Chiwoo's character was fascinating. He is a tremendously strong individual. Kind to a fault. I loved, once more, the display of his conflicted feelings towards Jihyun. The love/hate. The trauma, ... I felt that all of it was very well used. I really enjoyed reading his story.