Ohhh. Can u give some spoilers pls?
Sorry I have none to share It’s a prediction based on vibes
Bc you know how she going to get poison? Based on vibes duchess will eat it and oh no Loic is sad she in pain uh oh. And then maybe he will sacrifice something to save her. Based on vibes.
Oh. I thought you had some. I dont think it's 'angst' its more of another 'dramatic point'. Angst is more than that but I will not elaborate. As for your prediction, it does seem it would go that way but I hope theres something more of that.
I see sorry for the confusion ;-;. I’m curious though, I know I can just look it up but what is angst compared to just a dramatic sad part?
Its okay. From what I usually read, angst is more about the when the two main leads suffer from the consequences of their decisions and they learn the hard truth, depends from their viewpoints. They would be incredibly hurt from each other's decisions or that circumstances force them to and often, authors make it last for while in the stories' timelines to have that tension between them, which is for character development too. It can only be angst if they care/love each other and they feel betrayed or greatly disappointed with what has come to them.
This is generally the common angst in stories here.
I think there are other forms of angst but I guess you now have an idea of what it's like.
Wait. Are there any of these stories where the leads ever actually face consequences for their bad choices, delusions, or naïveté?
Yes. I've read some but few have satisfied me and I've been digging for these types
If you have a list, please do tell. I sometimes wonder why I bother reading these when the whole genre seems like wish fulfillment at being selfish and stupid and still have everyone like you.
I dont have a list yet but will probably make one later. Some are on-going and altho they do show the potential for angst routes, they might not be as angsty as I wanted them to which is why I often read spoilers.
For now, if you dont mind manhwas, I can recommend "There were times when I wished you were dead." The downside on that story tho is no officials have been uploaded altho its complete and translations can be confusing but its bearable tho the angst for it is satisfying for me.
Another one is "What it means to be you". Its incredibly frustrating so you can see the angst is truly at work.
Both are completed and you may assess first is these kinds of angst are up in your alley.
I'm less looking for angst per se and more looking for stories with character growth and where if a lead makes a stupid, selfish, or naïve decision, they pay for it. And then hopefully grow.
But usually I have to read actual novels by good authors and not cartoon scrollers for that.
Try Aiming for Alimony. The male lead is being insensitive and a clueless asshole so the FL is ACTUALLY trying to ditch his ass. I’m unsure what’ll happen tho because it’s ongoing. I hope she leaves him.
Strap in gng it’s time for an angst arc