as much as I want to get ahead of the manhwa, I can't read novels T_T after one page and I'll be sleeping
Nah i get it. I've heard the manhwa is pretty accurate to the novel so ur not missing much even if u only read the manhwa.
Yes the reason Xinlu becomes so so so lovable in raga is cuz we're literally viewing him from Yuri's POV huhuhuhu I love them so much
If you completed the novel, I wanna get spoiled: How are their sex scenes? Is it better? Like.. No, SA, like what happened to Taei? I'm still vigilant after what happened, I don't trust the author that much, knowing they also made another spin-off series that's more fucked up, according to people who read it...
Ok so the first sex scene could be dub con or non con depending on how u look at it. Yuri is drunk and Xinlu knows Yuri likes him and decides to do him a "favor" or "repay" him for his help by having sex with him. To Xinlu, this has no moral burden and is like giving alms "You like me, so I'll be kind and have sex with you, like u want". There is no question in Xinlus mind whether Yuri wants this, basically he thinks since u like me ofc u want to have sex with me, you should be happy im doing this for you, that kind of thought. So he has no thoughts of taking advantage, in his mind Yuri is the one getting an advantage by getting to do it eoth the person he likes.
Throuought this, Yuri goes in and out of consciousness, but enjoys it and is later aware its Xinlu, but doesnt give explicit consent in words. This could be noncon. But when hes sober, he feels more odd they did it without Xinlu having feelings for him and as a favor to him then he does about him being drunk when it happened. When Xinlu asks if hes angry they had sex, Yuri thinks that he was not forced, and that he enjoyed it, so why would he be angry? Basically, I think Yuri and Xinlu knows he would have given consent if sober, so they didn't mind the drunken sex. Yuri, the person involved, did not think it was noncon, bc he would have given consent regardless bc he liked them. Like, the drink was an opportunity, not the reason? Imo its like if a harmonious married couple had drunk sex, would there be talk of consent? Its like implied consent to me. But it might be diff for you.
Later Xinlu is a little rough with foreplay when he's angry with Yuri, but no rape. He apologizes and asks for consent several times after. Yuri also likes him and says yes basicslly every time. So its a matter of how much you can tolerate.
Just finished the novel 10/10. Im not rlly into the themes of the prequel Passion but Raga was right up my alley and i loved it. Yuri is so amazing in everyway i loved him so much. I liked his maturity, nonchalance, and also his willingness to accept change without losing his personality. His love for Xinlu was immense, but he didnt lose himself in it, just compromised. I was unsure of Xinlu at first but you will def fall in love thru Yuri eyes and then when he returns the feelings Xinlu is so in love and obsessed. Hes still insane, but insanely in love! Like peak yearning fr fr. This man is a cryer! They have many quiet moments together, reflecting and talking. The emotions they share are so tender. I won't read this manhwa till its complete tho cause i dont like serialized works i like to binge. But as long as it follows the novel its gon be amazing.