WS Spatial Grounding in Visual Storytelling

I think there is other things that kan indicate that Ian is grounded.
He has spend 2 years on himself to work on himself/find himself, maybe found more peace, spend some time preparing the house for when Tj got out of jail


Maybe that’s why you don’t see his shoes, because you don’t need to anymore? Ian doesn’t need to be “on the move” anymore

Tj’s shoes can be shown because he is the one coming to Ian now. Tj steps into Ians space

I’m not sure, I think there are many ways to interpret it. f you focus a lot on one symbolic detail, you can build many different theories from it

I agree on the shoe thing, that you see Ians shoes many times through the story, but that can be read both as him being grounded as you say, and also a kind of way of escaping, even thinking about what to do next. I think his shoes are shown in all kind of situations he has been in. Maybe In chapter 99 his shoes aren’t shown, because there is no need to anymore

Here's what I agree with you.

Throughout the story, Ian’s feet shots felt like it emphasized that he was being pulled between Jo, Tj, and the gang. In Chapter 98, you can see Ian's feet portraying that hesitation when he almost turned back to Jo. Jo stopped Ian from hesitating. He was selfless and gave Ian the confidence to be set on his destination. So I do like thinking that the absence of Ian's feet in 99 is proof his only direction is forward (thxs Jo) and doesn't need his feet to be shown.

But here's where I ultimately agree with Sunchaser's interpretation. Sunchaser does raise a good question. Ian is grounded symbolically, but is he physically grounded and present in the same space and time as Tj? To which I agree that Ian might not be.

Tj is still very much affiliated with the gang and is now probably stuck between what is his reality and what he wants as his reality, that being a love life with Ian.

Who does he first see when he's released from prison? The gang, literally and metaphorically. He has just finished serving his two year sentence. He has not started his own journey of a new life and self discovery like Ian has.

During the car ride, Chiwoon was giving the rundown of his plans for the gang to which Tj responds "Yeah... Whatever just take care of it. That's your job now, isn't it...?" "I suppose so." Despite handing the gang over to Chiwoon, Tj is still seen as the leader whose opinions are needed. Notice the ellipses when Tj asks him that question and Chiwoon's response. This conversation shows that neither are sure who's running the gang. Sunchaser also pointed out that this conversation portrayed his current emotional and mental state.

As they're reaching the house, one of the gang members said "There is a place for you to stay..." Notice there's an ellipsis. He didn't say for how long, if it's temporarily or forever.

They arrived at the house. Tj got out, and said to the gang "Get some good rest. I'll be in touch again soon." Rest. As if there are plans he might still need to oversee despite their earlier conversation. Soon. How soon? Why would he still be in contact with them? Why did he never tell the gang to leave him alone the moment he was released? He never said goodbye to them either. As a reminder, Tj knows to be with Ian, he needs to leave the gang life, yet I've pointed out details that showed he's probably still very much part of the gang.

Tj opened the door and was surprised to see Ian standing there. This proves that all this time, during his two years in prison and now, that they had never contacted each other. That had left Tj uncertain if he would ever see Ian again. That uncertainty is probably why he still has a foot in the gang life, and his other foot towards Ian as portrayed in the panel. And quite literally, the gang is still behind Tj, or rather, we didn't see them leave while Ian is in front of him. The gang is actually in his reality, but Ian is probably not actually in his reality.

We see the full shot of them facing each other. Ian's feet were covered by the chair while Tj's feet were shown. This goes back to your interpretation that the lack of Ian's feet is to show Ian is where he wants to be at in life. But I also agree with Sunchaser, that it's also to show Ian is static and a projected illusion. Instead of Ian going to Tj like Tj had wanted, Tj is going to Ian.

Tj's feet movement to me is like a mirror of Ian's past. He's now the one moving, trying to reach his destination. But Ian is so far ahead in life and doing better than Tj could ever imagine that it's probable this Ian is a projected illusion created out of desperation and desire, hoping Ian had been waiting for him the whole time. "I worked my tail off to get this place ready. It wasn't exactly easy, you know." "You're really something...!"

Here's another thing I've noticed that's been on my mind since reading Ch. 99. I haven't stopped thinking about Tj smiling as he embraced Ian but stopped smiling before we see Ian saying "I love you". Why did he stop smiling? Is he overwhelmed? Or is Ian not physically present for him to actually hear those words? Why show shots of their faces individually and not one big pretty panel?

I also wonder where Ian's car is as Sunchaser pointed out. One hell of a walk probably. I also noticed Toby said to Ian "You call me all the way to this city". So, I would assume, Ian is no longer in the same city as Tj currently, and he's living somewhere else, Chicago.

So overall, I think both interpretations are happening at the same time. Like I agree Ian is grounded symbolically but doesn't mean he's grounded in Tj's reality, time and space. Sunchaser points out more details in their previous comment that they've analyzed for this possibility.

I’m not talking about symbolism or movement. My point is about spatial grounding, which applies to all characters, especially Ian the MC since he’s the main focus of the story.

In chap 99, there isn’t a single panel where Ian and TJ are visually grounded together in the same space, even though they are both standing and being intimate. In previous chapters, she usually shows both characters’ feet or full bodies to establish that shared space and confirm that they are physically present together. That’s why the absence stands out to me.

Also, in chap 98 it’s the most debatable to who’s Ian talking about in his monologue to fully reach someone and his “arrival” to the “destination”. In Ian’s context, he is the one arriving at his destination and the one who will fully reach someone. But in chap 99, it’s reversed; TJ is the one arriving at the destination and he is the one reaching Ian, as if the scene is framed from TJ’s context instead.

So the question is, are we just going to ignore Ian’s established context in chap 98?

No, cause I have a lot to say about that and a I'm just going to be blunt. I think he's talking about Jo. I believe he has chosen Jo as his destination, and the Ian that Tj sees is his projected illusion of him, which was analyzed already. So this time I'm sharing why Jo is Ian's destination, which will explain why I think Ian will actually be with him, or reach Jo.

Go back to ch. 97 first. At the beginning of Jo and Ian's convo, Ian explains clearly to Jo he's leaving alone "Because I had to. If I don't do this today... There is no tomorrow for us." Note: today, tomorrow, us. It is today that he leaves alone. It is tomorrow he hopes for. It is us that tomorrow is for. This is also the first time he uses us in that conversation, and it’s only between him and Jo. Tj is not physically present in that scene. This strongly suggests that us refers specifically to him and Jo.

So, his response implies he does want a future with Jo, but not immediately. We all know he has his past to heal from. If he leaves with Jo right now, all of that will drag Jo and ruin his life. He would end up stuck in the same cycle Ian is trying to escape. It's so toxic and unstable for the both of them. This is supported by Ian's inner monologue in ch. 98, which I 100% agree with. "So that when I finally return, I will be strong enough to truly face and endure everything we are meant to be." If us refers to Ian and Jo, then it follows that he has to return to Jo.

Another detail I've noticed. Ian looked at Jo with a smile while confirming he found his destination. The way Ian reacts shows a positive emotional association with his destination, which I think is Jo rather than Tj. Ian is seeing Jo literally, and this moment is symbolic of emotional recognition (reference to ch. 50 too), which supports the idea that Jo is where Ian wants to reach. In contrast, when Ian thinks of his past that Tj is a part of, he's looking at the ground without a smile and with a clenched fist. This reflects a negative emotional association with Tj and the gang and supports the established fact that Ian has always wanted to move on from them.

I hope no one is using what Jo said, "You're speaking to me as if you'll never see me again", and Ian's silence as a counter argument. Lmao. Cause Jo admitted he knew Ian might leave alone. He just doesn't know how long Ian's journey will be, and neither does Ian. That's why Ian can't respond. A healing journey takes time and is different for everyone. They're uncertain.

Speaking of uncertainty. Ch. 98 : "Perhaps... they may have missed the chance of a lifetime. However, those two have decided to leave that possibility forever unknown." "It was all real. It happened. That was absolutely never a lie. If only I could... I wanted to keep doing exactly that... forever". I don't think these lines mean this is definitely the end for them like how readers interpret. No, I think it's describing that there is a chance this is the end for them. This might be their last chance to experience life together even though it'll undoubtedly be short lived if they don't leave together today. And yet, despite this probability and uncertainty, Ian still chooses to do what's best for the both of them: leave alone today for himself and for a possible future together that'll last for the rest of their lives. But that future depends if Ian is able to arrive at his destination, Jo, with his healed, strong and whole self.

Again, everything is so uncertain that Ian was about to look back at Jo, but looking back would mean abandoning the journey he said he was committed to. So Jo, like the man he is, makes sure Ian doesn't look back : "Once you've set your destination, keep going. Don't you dare turn around. And once you've arrive, I hope you find exactly what you're looking for". Note : arrive. So far, Doyak has used the words destination, reach, back, and return. She could've used the word reach instead. Reach : a verb used to describe the act of a journey to a destination. Arrive : a verb used to describe the act of reaching a destination. Obviously really similar, but arrive emphasizes the end of a journey. Go back to when Ian almost looks back at Jo cause I think it's really telling that Jo is someone Ian would choose immediately to be with right then and there. So, Jo is the end point of Ian's journey. If that's the case, then Ian not looking back means committing to his journey that will eventually lead him to back to Jo in the future, and Jo will be waiting for Ian to arrive. And that's why and how I think the word arrive was deliberately used by doyak and why she had Jo say it and no one else. And ofc, what Ian hopes to find when he arrives is "everything we were meant to be".


Done. I was crashing out while typing this </3. There are so many small details I want to point out still but later I think maybe. Well, for example, when Ian is waiting for Jo to give his reason why he continued, the color changes to an intense blue. Reference back to ch. 73. "Because I wanted to." That response is everything cause it implies that he only ever thought and did what he desired that was for Ian. It didn't matter the circumstance. I noticed it's not just a background of blue fade. It's more like a streak of blue. It's like an instant spark ignited in Ian just because of Jo once again. And he was shocked. I think he wanted to give into to Jo in that moment and forget about the journey alone. in the next panel we see him, he shuts his eyes as if to supress his urge. The question Jo asked as Ian's eyes are shut is like a reminder to Ian and ground himself.


Like... Based on all I've analyzed, I'm seeing that that the desired destination is Jo and that he is the end point of Ian's journey. ╮(. ❛ ᴗ ❛.)╭ If it's not the cased, it will be disappointing but just analyzing all this is still a lot of fun.

The thing is, she could have easily shown both Ian and Tj clearly sharing the same space. A simple wide shot with both of them full body showing both feet, with the furniture placed behind them as a backdrop, would have established that instantly.

But instead, she places them in between furniture and objects that block Ian's feet that could confirm if he's physically present in the same space with Tj. The interior of the house is too plain so I think there's really no need to emphasize it.

This isn’t the first time she’s done this either.

In chap 89, when Ian was having emotional and mental breakdown, we see his subordinate appear, who we understand to be a hallucination or a projection of Ian’s psychological state. In that scene, she uses a large object, the trash bin, to block the subordinate’s lower body. We only see the upper half, which limits spatial grounding and makes the figure feel less physically present in the same space with Ian.

Love this. I thought I was the only one who sees Jo as Ian’s destination, not just physically but in a deeper sense of belonging and state of being. It’s about healing first and accepting your whole self before you can fully reach someone without fear or guilt, especially considering how Ian blamed himself in the past and believed his love ruined the lives of his mom and TJ.

I actually have another analysis about who Ian will truly reach when he returns. And I can’t believe I’m out here discussing hands and feet lol, but to me they represent Ian’s autonomy and agency, along with the eyes as the “window to the soul” or emotional truth. Doyak really emphasizes hands, feet, and eyes in her storytelling, so it’s hard to ignore those details.

I also agree with your take on Chap 97–98. There’s so much to unpack there, especially since those chapters focus on Ian’s POV. I honestly don’t understand why people dismiss everything that happened in those chapters just because of Chap 99, when those moments feel like a major emotional turning point in Ian’s character arc.

I also want to add that in Chap 97, it was Jo who used the words “destination” and “arrive” in the context of Ian’s emotional journey. In contrast, TJ says, “It doesn’t matter if we don’t feel the same way. I just want to go home,” which feels more like his own desire and desperation rather than something centered on Ian.

And if you look at the paneling of Chap 97, Dyk separates the dialogue “the destination” under Jo’s face, followed by “did you find it?” Then we see Ian say “Yes” while looking at Jo with that expression and with his eyes open. For me, that visual subtext suggests that Jo is tied to Ian’s emotional destination even without stating it directly lol.

She really knows how to use wordplay in her storytelling. If you read the story as Ian’s emotional journey, then words like “return,” “arrive,” “reach,” and “destination” all connect and reflect his growth, not just physical movement. That’s why Chap 97–98 are so important, especially since they’re centered on his POV with Jo, which feels very intentional from a narrative standpoint.

Then in Chap 99, those same words appear again but in TJ’s context, and this time they’re used more literally, like the car arriving at the destination(the house). That contrast is interesting because what was previously tied to Ian’s emotional journey now feels reduced to a physical setting.

Yeah, I was actually trying to say the same thing earlier, so I do agree with you. I understand that the chair blocking Ian's feet, the absence of any panels showing his feet, and the lack of a ful body shot are visual clues that point toward spatial grounding. Meaning Ian is not sharing the same space as Tj, so he’s not physically in the house with him and would be a projected illusion. I was just playing devil's advocate first before stating that I ultimately agreed with you.

I love that you called back to ch. 89 cause it strengthens the idea that doyak purposely omits full body shots of a character, using the environment to show they don’t actually exist in the same space and are more likely projected illusions.

I'm gonna briefly go back to the idea you pointed out: Ian standing still while Tj is moving. I kind of mentioned this in my previous analysis, but I didn't really go further on that or circle back on it well enough. If some readers think Tj is Ian's destination, then it doesn't make sense for Tj to be the one moving and reaching out. Ian was already established as the one returning and reaching his destination in ch. 97–98 through his monologue and his conversation with Jo. In addition, visually, Ian only ever had this conversation about his destination with Jo, not Tj, since right after Ian leaves without Jo, we get a two year time skip.

So if that context is still being followed, Ian should be the one portrayed moving and reaching Tj. But he’s static here, which we’ve also interpreted as another reason why he may not be physically present in the same space and time as Tj.

Omg! I love these details you've pointed out that I haven't noticed much myself! I'm like literally geeking out

Okay, okay! I'm back with a little bit more! Cause we're talking about Ian's journey being emotional and Jo being part of it, I went back and reread ch. 66-68.

In ch. 66-68, during Jo and Ian's date, Ian was actively thinking about a future with Jo cause of what Jo said "From now on". But at the same time, he thinks "It's time for me to really put a stop to all of this. For me... And for Oh Taejoon. And, for you..." Later, Jo makes a future offer, cooking and cleaning, and Ian caves in.

First, notice how Ian held onto the phrase "from now on". He's clearly contemplating whether "from now on" is even possible for him. If he could choose it right then, could he actually continue living like this with Jo? Second, notice how quickly he changed his mind despite knowing what he must do. Third, he agrees to go with Jo cause what Jo offers is convenient, and it was on impulse.

Then, Ian goes to Jo's house. Ian noticed the decorations, family pictures, the liveliness, and how Jo's room reflected who he is. All of this contrasts with Ian’s own life. He was mourning something never had but deeply wanted. A dark thought creeped through, blaming himself for everything and connecting it back to his mom, Tj, and the incident. Those memories are consistently associated with negative emotions. However, he felt better when he saw Jo.

So, it has always been established that experiencing what Jo's life was like was something positive, and Jo became representative of that kind of life Ian desires. Jo is no longer seen (previously referenced) as convenient (would have continued to also been convenient for emotional and physical release). This is why Ian is no longer deciding on impulse or hesitating. He's thinking clearly and is committed on this journey alone for himself and for what Jo means to him. From then to now, these changes in how Ian thinks and what he values became really important for his growth, healing, and journey.

Also, we mentioned that the house Tj arrives at is empty, lifeless and cold a couple of times, but I think I only did so briefly. But, after rereading ch. 66-68, I can go why it really matters. It's pretty straightforward, given if everything else I've interpreted follows. Remember how Ian noticed Jo’s home is full of warmth, decorations, and liveliness, reflecting a stable and healthy environment? The contrast is not as simple as one is empty and the other isn't. The house Tj is in doesn't align with the kind of life Ian has been shown to want, especially after seeing how Jo lives. Literally and symbolically, nothing in that space reflects Ian and who he has become over these two years. It'd be more realistic for him to at least start filling the house with things that reflect him and how lives now. Two years isn't a long time, so I wouldn't expect a fully furnished house. I'd only expect some things that show the house is becoming his, and will eventually become "their" home, a life they build together. However, like I've shared earlier in my previous comments, I think don't think Tj is ready for Ian nor fully committed to him to build what would be their home and their life. Ofc, it's also cause I've interpreted that Ian's destination is Jo, so instead, it might actually be their home and their life.

I gotta talk about Tj and Ian's convo and what I think about it. Ch. 94 (official).

Tj : "Looking back... Ever since I first got into this line of work, no, ever since I decided to follow you... It always felt like fate was pushing me forward."

Ian : "Oh Taejoon..." (notice italicize) (two frames of lower face) (held a shock, disbelief expression the whole time)

Tj : "I thought maybe if I made it to the top, something would change-" "I'm scared of you, Youngwoo." "But coming this far was my choice."

Ian : "Why are you telling me this now... Why now of all times...?" (also italicized) (stiff posture)

Tj : "I had to tell you before it got too late."

Tj's responses implies that he only ever thought and did what he valued more in the past. His decisions and actions were dependent on circumstances. In this case, he knew he might lose Ian, so he was forced to confess. Compare this to Jo's response when Ian asked a similar question. Notice how Tj rephrases himself multiple times ("...decided to follow you..." "...scared of you..."). He shifts from what could have been accountability to partially placing the blame on Ian. As for the italicss, they represent Ian's stern anger. He's clearly unhappy with how Tj is justifying himself and handling the situation.

Ch. 95 (unofficial).

Ian gets shot and Tj panics : "Why would you do something so reckless!"

Ian : "Are you really that blind? After all these years how could you still not know me?" (looking straight at him with with a disbelieving smile)

They've been together for so many years, and yet Tj still doesn’t understand that Ian wouldn’t hesitate to take a bullet for him. It’s ironic that just as Ian is trying to leave, he gets pulled back into that same darkness one last time, symbolically and literally.

I know Tj is not necessarily trying to blame Ian for doing that, but it can be interpreted that way. And that makes his question feel even more unbelievable. Throughout their time together, Ian has consistently taken the blame, been the scapegoat, and been abused, and yet still cared for Tj enough to protect him without hesitation. It's how Ian was.

Ch. 96 - hospital

Tj: "I really didn't want to end up back in the hospital... especially not like this." (flashbacks of Ian taking a bullet for him before)

Tj shows discomfort and guilt for what happened but also desire to avoid sitting with those feelings.

Then Ian just leaves without a word, and a lot of other readers have pointed this out.

This whole sequence reinforces the idea that Tj's priorities were never Ian and what Ian wanted for the both of them. I really empathize with Ian's disappointment and disbelief.

And ch. 97.

Ian : "I guess... I was too late after all. No, if it's him, maybe..."

I think Ian is comparing Tj to Jo here. We've seen before that Tj was always coming and going even when Ian was with him: leaving for girls and leaving for the gang. Tj has never stayed just for Ian or just simply cause it's Ian.

I think Ian’s doubt about Jo staying comes from his belief that people eventually leave him. But if it’s Jo, then maybe he won’t. Jo has said multiple times that he would risk his life for Ian. When Jo appears, there’s a panel of Ian looking up at him with a surprised, wide-eyed expression. In that moment, Jo disproved Ian’s doubt.

Then go back to Jo's response, "Because I wanted to" and that blue color. To me, it feels like Jo had 100% proven himself to Ian that he really is who is, mean what he say, and unexpectedly meets his expectations. Call back to Ian asking Jo what more he can give up.

Exactly. It makes more sense, at least, if Ian is the one arriving and reaching in his own POV. She could have given us at least 3 chapters of Ian’s solo arc instead of jumping straight into a 2-year timeskip.

If they think TJ is Ian’s destination, then from a narrative standpoint, why do we have the whole conversation between Jo and Ian in Chap 97–98, plus the almighty narrator narrating their “wha ifs” “young lovers who chose to close a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity forever,” while both of them are crying?

Then we also have the narrator’s ending remarks:
“Why do some moments become eternal memories? Is it being chosen to become a memory?”

You don’t use an almighty narrator like that if the relationship is just a fling or something fleeting for Ian, like the other side claims lol. And Jo is also associated with Orion in the story, with that panel of the night sky full of stars.

Again, with the narrator: “Ah… under countless night skies, they must have counted the stars together…”

For me, there’s clear narrative and emotional weight in chap 97–98 compared with chap 99 which felt so jarring and detached as a reader without knowing the “why” and “how”.

I know! I really want an Ian solo arc to show his journey cause that's like the biggest part of his growth and change. I want to know he heals and lives differently, and how he feels and what he thinks through the process. It's his story after all. And yes, I like how you pointed out the narrator who shows the huge contrast between chapters. That's why seeing Tj and Ian together after two years doesn't make sense.

Is that what it translated to? “Why do some moments become eternal memories? Is it being chosen to become a memory?” This makes so much more sense than the translation on here. I had a hard time understanding what it meant. These questions I believe are meant for Ian to answer cause Ian decides which moments are chosen to become eternal memories, but more than that, I think it's the moments that mean so much more to him that stays as eternal memories. Since we've analyzed many significant moments that have a huge impact on Ian, including moments from earlier in the story, then it could be any, some, or all of those that Ian choses keep as an eternal memory. I will say that I believe these memories Ian keeps forever will be positive ones, ones that will keep him grounded on his journey, and ones that will help him to never forget what he cherishes. When he return to his destination, he'll be able to create many more memories just like them to also cherish forever.

See, throughout the story, Ian’s thoughts and feelings about Jo change the same way he changes too. Regardless of our own shipping biases, we can’t just dismiss Ian’s feelings for Jo because love comes in different forms. Some people here only view true love as something that requires a long shared history, intense and passionate. But Ian himself described his relationship with TJ as a withered flower and as Jason once said to TJ, the heart might change.

Speaking of Ian’s emotional growth, I will reference 2 chapters from Jo’s POV about Ian’s back. In Chap 28, “It looks so small,” compared to Chap 98, “No more… it doesn’t look small.” This is also why I think Jo stopped Ian from looking back. Even though he wanted to beg Ian not to leave, he chose to set aside his own feelings because he finally sees Ian’s growth and changes. He understands that this is something important for Ian, something he needs to complete his emotional journey alone to reach his destination.

Chap 66–68 set up Ian’s initial decision-making. When he was spiraling about his childhood, his mom, and then TJ, he also started reflecting on his past and self-worth issues. At the same time, as you mentioned he was thinking about a future with Jo, but his past always brought negative emotions and reminded him that everything he loves will be ruined because of him. I love how Jo stopped his spiraling thoughts and made him feel calm. Also, I love that part in Chap 67 when Ian said Jo must feel uncomfortable in his apartment, but Jo replied that he didn’t care about that. What mattered to him was being with Ian, no matter where that may be.

But the real catalyst of Ian’s choice was when he discovered that Jaime’s men were targeting Jo to bait him. That’s why he killed that guy in the alley without hesitation. I’ve never seen Ian look that scary, his whole panel turning into shades of red. That’s the reason why he went to Jaime willingly, to protect Jo and his family. It also caused trouble with the Brown Bear gang and put TJ in a tight spot with both the Asian gang and the BB gang. Yet some people believe Ian went back to TJ just because they had sex in a public bathroom while Ian was also thinking about Jo lol.

Yeah, honestly, that house looks like a model house for viewing. If Ian is really living there or planning to live there, it would be interesting if we at least saw some traces or belongings of Ian after those two years, something that shows real change. For me, the location and exterior of the house are not that important, it’s what’s inside that proves someone is actually living there. But who knows, maybe she plans for both of them to fill that house together or maybe Ian is actually living somewhere else that’s full of his belongings.

I just used google translate lol , but my interpretation is that the narrator is basically saying their shared moments will remain with them forever. So it’s up to them whether those moments will be chosen to become eternal memories. I think the question is for both of them it should be a mutual choice.

Also “eternal” means infinity and stars also symbolize infinity. So connecting that to the night sky panel, it feels like those moments carry a sense of something lasting and meaningful.

Ch. 100 just released </3... After all we discussed, it really doesn't make sense for doyak to have it end like this. Wtv. Jo deserves better and I'm moving on to find a better read.

I love how you you connected it to the stars. By looking at the stars, I like to think Ian will always remember the impact Jo, Orion, had on him even though he's with Tj. Ugh, it really just isn't right.

It's amazing how we discussed and analyzed this together, understood what should've been better for Ian, how Ian should have changed (which was supposed to be the premise of the story but didn't happen) and how it should've ended for Ian. Better than how the author concluded her own story. The author did this to her own characters. It's unbelievable. We are truly too smart for HER Wet San that fell short.


Lmk how you feel about the ending. As a Jo fan, I am crushed. I stand by what I said: He absolutely gave his everything to Ian since the beginning and represented everything that Ian wanted. While Tj wasn't any of that. He should've been end game. Although, I'm glad Jo is now focusing on himself and what's better for him self.

Not to say I'm not hurt for Ian. I truly am, just as much as I'm hurt for Jo. I'm not hurt for Ian cause he didn't end up with Jo though. Only cause I also understood what should've been better for him, how he should've healed and turned over a new leaf (this was premise of the story that wasn't portrayed at all), and how it should've ended for him. Like everything we analyzed and discussed together, we knew all of that. All of that was how wet sand should have concluded.

It's amazing how we knew this better than the author that concluded her own story. It's unbelievable the author did this to her own characters. We are truly too smart for HER Wet Sand that fell short.

LMFAO I meant to delete the top cause I was editing as I typed woops. My point still stands

I'm hurt but I'm not crying. Overall disappointed like How I said I would be. I'm moving on for a better read

Nvm. I just found out you wrote it all in other posts!

I feel bad for Ian because he’s my fave and I don’t know if she hated Ian her MC. What’s even the point of his healing journey? And what’s worst TJ never apologizes and redeems himself. Maybe I expected too much from this story and try to make things some sense, but maybe it should be read in a surface level way lol. TJ and Jo at least got a good ending. I’m disappointed too, but the EG is ridiculously funny.