I really wanted to enjoy this, but 22 chapters in, and I'm struggling.
My biggest issue is the main character (Soohan). He's incredibly frustrating. He knowingly pursued and started an affair with the first ML, his married boss (Mr. Yoon)—he even admits he was the one who initiated everything. Yes, the boss is separated, but he's still married. Then the MC spends chapter after chapter crying over the exact situation he willingly walked into. I just can't sympathize with that.
The relationship itself also lacks chemistry. Instead of feeling like two people who naturally fell in love, it feels awkward and emotionally flat. The boss constantly toys with the MC, and maybe that's his way of showing affection, but because the writing doesn't do much to develop their connection, it's hard to believe in the romance.
The only reason I'm still reading is the second male lead (Taeyul), who is by far the most interesting character in the story. Every time he's on the page, the story becomes more engaging.
I can overlook the older art style since this series originally came out in 2000, but dated artwork doesn't excuse weak characterization or repetitive writing.
There are only 66 main chapters, and somehow I'm only a third of the way through while feeling like I've been reading forever. At this point, I'm finishing it solely to see what happens with the Taeyul, because he's the only character I'm genuinely invested in.
2/5
I really wanted to enjoy this, but 22 chapters in, and I'm struggling.
My biggest issue is the main character (Soohan). He's incredibly frustrating. He knowingly pursued and started an affair with the first ML, his married boss (Mr. Yoon)—he even admits he was the one who initiated everything. Yes, the boss is separated, but he's still married. Then the MC spends chapter after chapter crying over the exact situation he willingly walked into. I just can't sympathize with that.
The relationship itself also lacks chemistry. Instead of feeling like two people who naturally fell in love, it feels awkward and emotionally flat. The boss constantly toys with the MC, and maybe that's his way of showing affection, but because the writing doesn't do much to develop their connection, it's hard to believe in the romance.
The only reason I'm still reading is the second male lead (Taeyul), who is by far the most interesting character in the story. Every time he's on the page, the story becomes more engaging.
I can overlook the older art style since this series originally came out in 2000, but dated artwork doesn't excuse weak characterization or repetitive writing.
There are only 66 main chapters, and somehow I'm only a third of the way through while feeling like I've been reading forever. At this point, I'm finishing it solely to see what happens with the Taeyul, because he's the only character I'm genuinely invested in.