It’s JoIan Over

But a noir ending would be something bittersweet or tragic, Ian deserved a happy ending, and not alone, but with the person he always wanted

Lmao preach, I was also wondering how the noir genre could possibly fit considering this ending but I digress

No, I’m not only talking about Ian but for the character like TJ. She could have given him a redemption arc and reconciliation arc for TJIan but kept dragging the LT until the very end. And no Noir character like TJ got a reward in the end and a Disney ending that is too good to be true lol. Because this story is just excusing his behaviors like you can be like TJ and get a happy ending too without reflecting and redeeming yourself. Did he ever apologize to Ian, may I ask? I haven’t read the last chap. At least that’s the only thing I can expect for him.

Yea it's rushed... I wanted to see them talk more, to see what happened with the gang and big teddy but I hope we can get some answers in the side stories (if we get some) or like a q&a

Yes, also she said this is the longest season, so what happened? Lol I feel like I got scammed about this genre. This should be considered a dark romance and don’t add Jo’s character.

Lmao you and me both. It definitely seems like she rushed & halfassed it in the end. I always claimed that if it was going to end like this, what was the point of it being a love triangle?

I don’t think there’s a side story and she also said this is the longest season, but we only got 30 chapters. Endgame with 0 communication? I can’t take the ending seriously LOL. Sorry I hope you won’t get offended with your ship.

Exactly I don’t mind reading this if it’s only Tj and Ian and their story could wrapped it up in 1-2 season. And she made JoIan more memorable and have emotional connection than her supposed EG. LOL the ending is really a joke

Exactly

I hate even thinking about the possibility she had JoIan end game planned in the first place but changed it last minute. Like I would be more than disappointed if so. Cause isn't that what it seems like?! Lmfao!!! It's like she thought we were really dumb enough believe this is the true ending.

I'm being so for real that she sabotaged and insulted her own story. Her conclusion contradicts established logic, character motivations and plot points that she wrote herself and that we literally discussed. And even though I'm a Jo fan and JoIan fan, I'm being honest when I say I wouldn't have mind TjIan. Only under the condition if the author had just developed their relationship more and them as individuals before a damn two year time skip. Like wtf happened?

At least I know Jo is now focused on himself and that he had a beautiful impact on Ian. That's the only thing I loved about this ending. And I'm sorry and hurt for Ian that his own author did this to him. I truly empathize for Ian fans who wanted the best for him and see his journey.

Or maybe it has always been intentional and an artistic and narrative choice, referencing your Orion analysis. Well, she succeeded in that then. Wtv

True, but we will never know. I still can’t believe she really fck up Ian’s character arc in the end and not even “I love you” back from Tj? Lol should I be happy with this supposed EG ? And some people will be happy and find this romantic ? No! please, I have standards.
I honestly don’t mind either if it’s only Tj and Ian in the story. She could have explored their relationship-centric arc much better while keeping the supposedly “noir” genre. LOL

I feel like the real ending of WS for me is chapter 98. The timeskip is just an excuse that maybe she’s really tired of this story and gives the EG without making sense. She didn’t even put an effort into drawing new moments for them and just make them JoIan wannabe.

Not gonna lie, she always puts an effort into drawing Jo until the last chapter. And I think Jo is the only best thing that happened for Ian and to this story. Like the narrator said, he’s Ian’s once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But of course, the other side is going to downplay everything about Jo so that they could feel better about their EG when they know deep inside it’s such an ass and rushed ending.

I don’t know if I laugh or be sad about this or just accept that this is a tragic ending for Ian for the sense of “noir” ending.

Temu JoIan.
As funny as it is, It's just cruel. Like she's mocking Jo and Ian and us. But if I want to see it positively for Ian, then now it's like he's able to do the same with Tj cause Jo taught him how. Ian is literally doing the work in their relationship and all Tj can do for Ian is a damn corny tattoo of his name and not even an Ily, like you've pointed out.

Ugh Jo, my beloved and mvp.

I don't know either tbh.

Like this is ridiculous a 27-year-old man thought them about how to be in a proper/ normal relationship LOL