pluckaduck's manga / #murder(14)

honestly it was so interesting but the ending was like... huh? i understand it but it falls flat. like ryo's motivation to pretend to be his twin and be with the mc is necessary to add more depth to the story. like it was obvious from the abuse and cheating that he didn't love her enough, and running away when she killed his twin would've been a realistic move, so why stay? ig he realized his fuck up and love too late, but that would be too contrived of a reason.

ok nice ending and all but what about the completely forgotten storyline about the disememberment and murder and the creepy friend? all that buildup for nothing.

couldn't believe ellery died... he was set up like the main character, but then he also died.... sigh. i have to admit, the trick was brilliant, and the mangaka utilized the advantage of manga format, readers's dismissive attention to details, and a bunch of red herrings to pull the wool over our eyes. the storytelling/panelling is pretty simplistic but the art is really gorgeous. the motive ended up kinda cliche, but the reveal that it was all for nothing made it even more bitter and sad. it'll probably torment him forever.