the whole point of this romance is that its conflicting and immoral. like the repetition of these conflicts is yeonjo’s way of reassuring himself, but its fickle because how could a love like this be anything but devastating? yeonjo was driven by vengeance for like 60-70 chapters of this story, we literally witness his breakdowns and mental turmoil over his love for heeryang. he also previously admired and respected him as a child. i just feel like this criticism with yeonjo’s character arc that people have is something that the entire plot revolves around.

I hate him but I love him but I hate him but I love him so now I hate myself for loving him for 120 chapters straight