moody_bish's manga / #bullying(8)

1. The pacing for the plot is nice, each of the panels matter to the story. 2.I'm sad that Siwon was treated as anotber body and tool for the plot to keep rolling.He was raped goddammit. 3. I feel sad that I didnt get to see more of Taemin's actual body 4. I'm conflicted with Minjoo (?) because on one hand he was true to his words but on the other he made Taemin go around circles. Still, if he didn't, Taemin would have kept running away so I'm glad that the author really made a strong foundation for Taemin's character. Actually, most of the characters have solid personalities and each of their actions and words match "who" they are. It's only Siwon that I feel bad about because he was really made into a tool. I couldn't even get a good grasp of who he is except that he cares about his relationship with his twin. Besides, for a smart person and "likeable" person like Siwon and with the CDs going around, wouldn't he have earned more pity than have people bully him (ok fine, being bullied is not improbable) and if they were so rich, the parents wouldve known about the CD and know that he was raped. Siwon was written as a loser and was treated as such that it somehow contradicted the likeable and "stole everything from me" twin.

For once, I read something that addressed the bullies instead of just blaming the attractive one which the bullies use as an excuse to bully. It was funny, frustrating, and made me furious. But I loved how Jaemin and Yuri's relationship strengthened. Im unsure about how i feel for the archer and the narcissist but i guess theyre supposed to have a happy ending. Also Jumin and the other guy is so cute hahaha. But i cant deny how furious i was when the red read bullied Jumin because of his cowardice. Gah, im glad he apologized and made it that he doesnt hurt Jumin again. By the way, that girl had it coming to her. She's not even aware of her mistakes so let her be punished for it until she becomes aware of it. That silver haired hyung was let off too easily. I already assumed that he raped Jaemin, and maybe the poor boy is just too mentally strong to get over that but what the fuck? Anyway, he redeemed himself slightly when he settled the aftermath and broke up with Sayeon.

Hmm... Hyukjoon-ah... Love and hate are extreme emotions. You can't separate those two. Minseo, your mentality is really... Strong.

Kami has a knack for cooking but has no one to share his meals, as his co workers harrass him for being gay. Until one night, a food show ambushed his home and the host gobbled his food heartily. Then Waki unexpectedly became a part of Kami's lunch break since their workplace are close. Due to insecurities caused by past and present judgements against Kami's sexuality, he resisted the idea of ever having a relationship with Waki—even when Waki confesses his love for Kami. Still, Waki is persistent to show Kami just how much he loves him. (I dislike what he did to show that in the end though, but all's well that ends well I guess—but don't even think of using public announcements to corner someone you love like that. It leaves a bitter aftertaste to your intentions.) Plus one star for volume 2

Ming qi, Shi yi, and Bai ming came from one orphanage. Ming qi was always too nice and taken advantage of. Shi yi was unapproachable, but softhearted. Bai ming was a bully, envious yet becomes an irreplaceable friend. The three may have been adopted separately, but they remain close and understanding of each other's burden. A friendship that exceeds blood relations. [Thought provoking. Heartwarming.]

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the confrontation scenes are the episodes that cut me so deeply to the point of just sobbing and reflecting on who i am, what i deal with, and my flaws. And i really hated Yujin, only to realize that i saw myself in her—coz I also went thru those phases of trying to belong or seek attention by being a hero or the cool troublemaker when being a golden child didn't work. So excited for her lmao, spoilers but like the growth in her makes it more satisfying to read because the only bastard here is the stalker whom I don't even wanna learn more about. but really, the characters and their struggles are so relatable. and the way they cope, especially like Daun's cousin and Yujin who are pretty much "cancelled" if ever show that they will have to live with their mistakes and confront those theyve hurt while also just moving forward to be better people.

idky i can't tag, but this has RAPE in it and it's not a popular tag. im honestly stunned at how badly he went thru middle school and high school. and even when justice wasn't given to him, im glad he met a serious and committed artist to embrace his everything. the artstyle plus the fact that his innocence was stolen from him makes me cry. coz look at how innocent and warm the portrait is!