Comments of Rivalry

legit this is how you write character development and characterization itself especially for a BL or yaoi whatever!!!!! I'm such a sucker for slowburn, characterization, stories not yet ending with their established relationships because theres more, and how just couples deal with their relationship thru ups and downs in general.

the author certainly knows how to end a story because to me its felt perfect, like there wasn't any elements that had a need for more growth and depth. just in 80 chapters, it really was possible..

i dont know what came to me when i dropped this mid way months ago when it was this good.. it may or may not be the best for others, but i just love how this author writes their character development, we see different sides of the characters and as much as how cliche the whole "love changed me" trope ill eat it up no matter what. and A++ for the consent

I want to write a huge review about this bcs it's an amazing well written story but I am lazy

FINALLY A top that is actually a green flag. I was so happy when he listened to the bottom complains and actually stopped when he told him to stop.it’s literally the bare minimum but still so rare to see in BL..I LOVE how realistic the author made their relationship, i also love that they made rules for when they get into an argument! So excited for the side stories!

WHERE IS THE SIDE STORIES

i think this is a first ever manhwa that has all those topic i hate (argument arc, (almost) breaking up arc) that made me not feel uncomfortable. I usually hate extreme angst, drama and argumentative characters and story, but in this case its necessary. And what i like the most is that they're communicating with each other, there's no better thing other than communication when it comes to relationships, no matter its in romance or not. and these characters being so different with each other, yet they can't help but be attracted with each other. This author made a rlly good job on creating these characters. Especially Dojae character. I don't want to spoil, but just know that you WILL hate Dojae at the very beginning, until his story were told and eventually we come to understand his condition. As a reader, I'm the type to want to understand each perspective and putting myself in their shoes, so i understand both of their struggle and sympathize. Usually in BL, romance and relationship especially, there's always something wrong and I'm unable to connect myself with the characters, because author didn't make a good enough job on it. BUT this author is different, they truly make it feels like I can understand them and why they're arguing.
at the end of creator's note, author mention that they did a long research regarding Dojae and mention 'mental health and disorder'. I understand why author didn't want to specify what Dojae is because author is not someone who is an expert in that area and wouldn't want to offend anyone that has the condition. author decide for us reader to open for interpretation and discuss on what Dojae condition is. I'll be honest, I'm glad author mention about this, because if not, I'd blindly assume author create Dojae character only based on limited information and don't know what they're doing with Dojae character.
[SPOILER regarding Dojae]
I'm no expert and I'm not claiming to be one. but the ML (Dojae) has high probability of having alexithymia and autism. Not my word, but many people on comment section (not here, but on bat0t0) having discussion about Dojae. Those users most of them are people who involve with autism or an autism themselves, thus why I'll take their word for it. And with my limited knowledge on such topic, I also think he might be autistic, based on his behavior and action. There's many more things that one user on bat0t0 (who is born austistic and has been interested learning about the topic for along time) mention that made me think Dojae does have the characteristics of someone with autism, which is why I take that user word for it.

Sweet, and realistic story. I love it

so sad that it ended
I remember dropping this thinking that it was toxic but I came back and I have no regrets

stopped at chap 27

The seme is having difficulties in showing his emotions

seme is so hot. i love the chibis 'cause it's funny and cute. when they pout it was so adorable ~ THANKYOUUUUUUUUUU

I can’t believe I’m reading this instead of revising lol this was way out of my style at first but I wonder what it would be like to try guve it a read and it’s actually really good icl I liked everything about it my fav couple tho was haul and hypo in honestky tho lol

Wanted the best friends to get together, hmph...

80 Chapters (Complete)

S1: 33 Chapters + Review (1~33)
S2: 25 Chapters + Review (34~58)
S3: 22 Chapters + Review (59~80)

Side Stories: TBA