moody_bish's manga / #violence(12)

Hyuk is a rich runaway who is pressued to be in the medical field. Amidst his medical genius, his aspiration as a novelist urges him to be independent and prove to his father that he chose the right path. During his rebellious independence, he stumbles upon a problematic delinquent named Binu. Not only was he a problematic student at Hyuk's friend's school, he turns out to be Hyuk's landlord. And in order to keep himself financially independent, he was offered by his friend to be a fellow teacher at school. His prolonged stay and constant friction with Binu leads to numerous interesting and troublesome circumstances. Not only from Binu's circle, but also from Hyuk's hospital ties. Nonetheless, the common filial struggle between the characters manifest itself in different ways. Hyuk with his father's expectations, Binu with his father's crime and downfall, and the antagonist with his own twisted paternal situation. Yes, daddy issues for the two main lead and the main antagonist. As much as there is a romantic tension between them, the story ends with a love-hate friendship which leaves the possibilities to the reader's mind.

One thing, the author doesn't romanticize a psychopath and even addresses that fact that most readers would overlook his mental disposition because of how he projects himself. Also, the emotional and mental conflict which Kirin goes through is transparent. He acknowledges the problem and doesnt romanticize Kang moo as well. He is aware of his role and his own intention to make sure that Kyungmoo isn't harmed by his urges. I just love this!