Thank you so much for that I was really struggling to understand chapter 85 and going back and rereading chapter 11-13 helped me to understand more especially with this recent chapter. It really solidified how consistent Dohu is and how much he really yearns for that stability that he sees as "unexpected"
He saw himself in the kid, and he turned away, yet Dohu saw him and immediately approached him and asked what was up and he still tried to understand him even when he was standoffish at first and stayed with him until his grandmother came. Juheon was confused as to why Dohu would approach and help a kid that was standoffish especially as he could become clingy if he did and wondered if things would be different if had done the same for hum when he was a child. Dohu said he did it because he seemed lonely and he would do the same for Juheon if he was a kid or as they were as adults. Juheon is scared and putting up walls because if he doesn't he will get "clingy" again and risk Dohu getting hurt as well by the aunt and Park Giate. Dohu probably saw through this and acted as he did as he won't let Juheon decide to protect him on his own and go build walls back up again. They're two stubborn bastards so they are gonna find themselves in a battle of wills next chapter probably.
Yesss I agree with everything you’ve said! Because of this I also believe we’re leaving the “breakup” arc. Dohu is the only one that knows Juheon’s vulnerable part. He is breaking the walls that Juheon rebuilt 4 years ago. Few chapters ago we saw Juheon warming up to Dohu again (the chapter in the car scene and the dinner at Dohu’s house). We also know that Juheon never really 100% got over Dohu. He still has the plushie that reminds him of Dohu, he notices every changed habit of Dohu (sleep, cap, hair). As you said, Juheon is scared of being clingy again. He is scared he’s going to get hurt again, because that’s what happened to him throughout his life. But still the walls that he has built are nothing for Dohu. That’s because he is the only one who genuinely knows him and loves him. AND he shows him that he truly cares about him and notices all the things. He doesn’t care how much Juheon pushes him away, he will always be there for him.
I'm just passing and reading through the comment section, but thank you and @peeree so much for this explanation, this helped me understand the last chapter so much better! Wishing you two all the best ヾ(❀╹◡╹)ﾉ~
On twitter the author recommended to reread chapter 11 to understand Juheons feelings in the latest chapter. I really do recommend it to reread it!
The way Dohu helped that kid. Juheon was in the same position as him, except no one was there for him. While he’s facing a lot of his past right now, recalling his experience, Dohu shows up. He is there to help the kid in Juheon