This is what I don't like about Ilay he doesn't have respect boundaries I know he never really did but in original Passion I feel like he was kinder maybe than in ds he just gives really rude for no reason. But tay does not have stalkhom syndrome he just feels Ilay is all he ever truly has because everyone so far in his life always tries to use his and let's be honest tay and Christopher never had a chance together with Ilay around. And I HATE the dynamic that Ilay and Richard have they buddy up because their interest align but they're so fucking sleazy it's annoying especially when Ilays a weirdo to tay because of it I wish tay tried to stand his ground or fight Ilay or something because we're literally in a relationship why are you treating me like this. Ilay is just so uhhhh
The way taeui still gets treated like crap even in the future novels where ilay n taeui are tg.. literally by everyone. He's treated like, lesser than (?) Sure, they like him (hes really charismatic) but when it really comes down to it, everyone just watches him get treated like shit. Constantly talks down to him, and basically treat him however they fucking feel like... and the author writes it off like off like its supposed to be a joke, like taeui deadpanning and what not.. but from a viewers point of view it just irritates me. Especially knowing everything taeui went through and how hes basically stuck with ilay now (ugh). Like, sure? I wouldn't call it stalkhome syndrome?(maybe a littleee.. more then a little?) Because he is very aware of the position he is in, and even questions what he likes about ilay and why he even decided to stick with him. (Not that he has a choice ugh). But like you'd think ilay would stop torturing taeui after they "settled down" but no. . sure they have their cute moments but the bad moments outweigh the good. Ilay could be doing something really sweet towards taeui but then you remember hes the same mf who constantly disrespects taeui.. like there's this one part where ilay starts touching taeui in front of other people while taeui is saying not here and literally no one blinks a fucking eye. Its one of the most uncomfortable scenes in DS imo, and im sure a lot of you know which scene im talking about *cough*?
And ilay very much believes he can do wtv tf he wants with him and whenever he wants, he doesnt care if taeui is tired or just doesnt want to do it with him. Whats sadder is, over time taeui just becomes accustomed to it. To the point where i strongly believe ilay used witchcraft on him (Probably is the stalkhome syndrome)
And dont even get me started on Christopher.. hes basically in the same boat as taeui. And im glad that they have each other, but I highkey wish they could just run away together *cries* Richard is a creepy ass POS and their novel made me VERY uncomfortable. Their whole dynamic is disturbing to me. Especially because Christopher is SO innocent (or was), he didnt even know what sex was, even had a lot of issues with people touching him and richard constantly took advantage of that. Richard is basically another ilay without all that extra EXTRA stuff, and there's a lot of moments where he disrespects Christopher too. Genuinely had to take breaks while reading their chaps in DS because of how utterly uncomfortable it made me feel. Ilay was literally giving richard "tips and advice" on how to handle Chris...... like these motherfuckers ooh they irritate me BAD im getting mad writting this. Yes, it may seem like im over exaggerating or some of yall may think it wasnt that bad but for me it was.The way I see people romanticize them so much on social media, I cant. Taui and Christopher are definitely the unluckiest characters in the whole novel, they got the short end of the stick out of everyone yet they stay the most charming and sweetest characters *cries again* Honestly this is mostly a reminder for specific people, passion is not all sunshines and rainbows. I seriously dont understand how people are blaming taeui for shit, like ilay is right there.. blame him. If this is the way people are acting now over taeui "leaving" with xinlu, i dont want to see how people will react when Christopher kisses taeui, or how close they will become. *sighs*