Checkmate(TAN)
Can’t believe I actually caught up with this smh. It’s sad, but I actually see the hype now. I like how their relationship is progressing. They're both weirdos. The first s3x scene, though. It rubbed me the wrong way so much. I don’t understand why the author added that scene. Otherwise, this is pretty good. I like the art. Way better than Stalker's Game, that's for sure. Update: Contradictoriness. An aspect that adds a layer of complexity to this story and is also something this author uses in particular and applies to their leads, Mr. Soohyun and Eunsung. I at first reread this once again to see exactly what it was that I saw in this manhwa, but it backfired, and I just ended up falling in love with this all over again. Eunsung was the number one student. Soohyun was second. Eunsung was popular. Soohyun was a loner. You probably understand the point by now. Even at the very start, the reader knows that Soohyun is somewhat obsessive (and of one thing only) of Eunsung. He admits in his thoughts as well. That he's a scumbag that desires for Eunsung to fall from that high pedestal of his. Hard. But he also doesn't want anyone else to do that…. He's strangely possessive, and his thought process is all the more conflicting. He both entertains me and confuses me. I'd like to think it's the same for Eunsung as well. He simply doesn't know what to make of him. Maybe it's because Soohyun's "hot, then he's cold." Soohyun has this unwearable inferiority complex (which I deeply relate to! Found it rather easy to identify with his character). Every time Eunsung shows an ounce of worry for him, he think it's because Eunsung is going to throw him away. Abandon him. Which makes sense as possessiveness is often born out of insecurity. I really didn't think that any type of romance could sprout from an unlikely pair like those two, but I find myself being swayed. I'm absolutely smitten with how they look at each other. The little actions… The way they notice the other immediately when they walk into the room. How they're always thinking about each other. Their bickering…. All that. A portion of their interactions that occurs are within the sexual nature, too. Even then, Soohyun who wants to "dominate" Eunsung is being physically dominated by the guy himself in bed. From his thoughts alone, one'd think that he's this crazy sadist dude, but he cries in the act…. Another contradiction. I think Eunsung's existence itself is a contradictory for Soohyun. Eunsung's someone who doesn't belong in his life, yet his presence is familiar. Another update: The extras were so good… It really showed their kind of "domestic" dynamic after yk getting together. What I couldn't imagine before was presented before my eyes. Really good, and it was so nice to see them be… surprisingly healthy? With Eunsung being so sensitive and caring…. and clingy. Hard to imagine that after the first sexual encounter. Glad we got proper closure with all the characters. The antagonist was properly dealt with. The art was delicious. I'll miss this… But not going to lie I wanted to see more of Soohyun's family aldjskskd
Feeding lamb
Review: Classic Stockholm syndrome story. Not as gore-y as people make it out to be, but the story itself isn't that good.
Sayonara Rose Garden
Review: To be fair, the story did drag at some parts. I feel like the story execution could have been better. As for the actual story, it’s really good! I liked everything about it. It stayed true to the historical time which made the immersion so much better. The art is pretty basic. Like any manga style you see. There were times when I wanted to drop this because it felt so long, but the ending made it worth it? I do wish some side characters were fleshed out.
Yami Bl
Stalker's Game