I agree somewhat, but I think it’s js selfish of him to decide all these things without her consent and at her young age. Sure he gave her knowledge and opportunities, but she had her own aspirations, and even if she was given everything, she faced (abd still faces) constant hardships due to his actions. I understand he did these things in order to protect his family, but why did he choose to steal a little girls childhood for the sake of his own selfishness? One of the reasons he chose her was cus she looked like his past lover. But I do get that he didn’t have enough time and he was already facing deteriorating health. Ik he regretted his actions, but if he truly cared, he would’ve protected shuri as well, rather than use her. But that’s my opinion ig
No full heartedly agree! Johannes was not doing right by shuri, a child, and putting her in a position she never asked for.
I fully undestand that he is in the wrong but thats what i like! after hearing about how great of man he is perceive which he actually is! And yet He is also a human who unfortunately had to twist his morals for the sake of his own goals and selfishness which he doesnt have a history of doing this and therefore with the right context of what happened in the story you can see how he got to make Shuri his "wife" (though its was merely a glimpse really)
Plus Shuri grew up and is very aware of her circumstances and how much she wished she could've leave but she didnt cause she found a family to nurture and care unlike her last
I just think he honestly such a great character havent seen many in thsese type of regression manhwas
Yea I agree w u, it’s not often we find characters w such depth.
Did he do that for her benefit? Or his own? He regretted it on his deathbed when nothing could be changed, and if he was that strapped for time he would have pick a woman who could have handled everything better instead of a 16 year old who he knew would be looked down upon & manipulated.
I ngl i understand but i feel my hatred for him getting deeply when i see all she’s had to deal with + how much respect they had for him even after bringing home a 16 year old.. they all shame her for HIS decision. They talk about the man as if he was some saint
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This may be an unpopular opinion but I love Johannes and im glad Shuri met him.
Like yes he was flawed for bringing shuri in to his world and problems but on the other hand he gave Shuri knowledge, taught her how to read and write (which she probably knew little because shes poor) and gave her good living situation long term. Its unfortunate the circumstances and struggles he put Shuri though but he did feel regret.
Especially when he he found the necklace and after the whole abuse (and im not shying away from it, i love Johannes as a character but even i know that's blatant abuse) he told Shuri "You should resent me". Hes so flawed but overall not a bad man, in my opinion, that why i like him so much. Lovesickness really took over him and the disease amplified it to really bad levels.
Also i seen a few comments say hes weird and creepy for marrying Shuri, when the whole noblity in the story know that Johannes maried shurri so she can be a temp head of household. No one actually belives they married for real its literally the whole reason for like the first two arcs of the story.