I really like how the story progressed. Usually, I'm peeved by the problematic age gap + growing up together trope since there's a thin line between grooming and incestuous themes that some stories fail to handle (*cough, im looking at u dawn of the dragon), but I think the story progression on this one was gracefully depicted.
Also, there's only 5 years of age gap so it isn't that bad. Jiwan was never interested in taeyang when he was a kid and just genuinely saw him as a little brother. As for high school Taeyang having a little crush on someone a bit older, I'd say we all go through that realistic phase at some point (what's important is the older one doesn't encourage it at tht age).
I do say that I empathize with Jiwan's internalized homophobia due to the abuse he suffered, which is why he's so prone to running away so he wouldn't hurt Tae. Him having a child is definitely an interesting plot point to live a "normal" het life.
Also, really gorgeous art! Tae's face is definitely right up my alley and i really like the passion in their intimate scenes. I was thinking of dirtiest high artstyle when i read this and didn't even realize they had the same artist!
Overall, i really liked reading this and i hope u give it a chance and not giving into the other comments of it being problematic. Crushes have existed since the beginning of known history.
I really like how the story progressed. Usually, I'm peeved by the problematic age gap + growing up together trope since there's a thin line between grooming and incestuous themes that some stories fail to handle (*cough, im looking at u dawn of the dragon), but I think the story progression on this one was gracefully depicted.
Also, there's only 5 years of age gap so it isn't that bad. Jiwan was never interested in taeyang when he was a kid and just genuinely saw him as a little brother. As for high school Taeyang having a little crush on someone a bit older, I'd say we all go through that realistic phase at some point (what's important is the older one doesn't encourage it at tht age).
I do say that I empathize with Jiwan's internalized homophobia due to the abuse he suffered, which is why he's so prone to running away so he wouldn't hurt Tae. Him having a child is definitely an interesting plot point to live a "normal" het life.
Also, really gorgeous art! Tae's face is definitely right up my alley and i really like the passion in their intimate scenes. I was thinking of dirtiest high artstyle when i read this and didn't even realize they had the same artist!
Overall, i really liked reading this and i hope u give it a chance and not giving into the other comments of it being problematic. Crushes have existed since the beginning of known history.