I really do not like Eunsan at all. I can't tell if he's badly written? But he's way past cool bottom and just plain apathetic and one-dimensional. And I don't think he's going to get a character or redemption arc of suddenly showing Ian how much he likes him. It also bothers me that Ian has turned into an absolute simp for him. I understand having a long standing crush and a first love and having that youthful stubbornness to make the person fall for you. But I really wish Ian had a female friend in his life to tell him: girl, don't beg for no man. Because Eunsan is almost bratty with how apathetic he is. I get that Ian understands that Eunsan doesn't like him, but for god's sake man, have some self respect. And on a reader 's level, I can't stand the dynamic, it's way too lopsided, I've never even seen a bottom on his knees this hard. Ian's character has just gotten way too wimpish? And I love me a puppy top who adores his bottom. But Eunsan doesn't even feel like he should get that adoration.
Have you read the latest chapters. And if you have I don't think this comment is suitable considering it's dated August 23rd
I have. I just read this latest chapter released here on 25th right now. And sure enough, my affection for him somehow dropped even more. In my eyes, Eunsan might have some sort of inferiority complex? But he's also somehow very prideful? So I cannot help but wonder if he actually relishes the attention and affection Ian showers him with. It would be great if he reciprocated that affection, but that is clearly not the case right now (even if it is, he's still in denial). It almost seems like he's trying to look down on Ian in this one way he can. Once again, a very humane reaction. But this is still something I personally detest. Ian, up until now, has seemed very sincere with his feelings leaving aside his pushy nature. Of course, he also brought this upon himself given how he proposed this 'friends with benefits' arrangement. They both have their flaws, but I'm quite a sensitive person and so Eunsan's insincerity disappoints me more compared to Ian. He is definitely not as respectful about other people's emotions as I had thought him to be.
P.S.- This is all just personal feelings, and not blatant hatred for him. I just don't like him as much anymore? It's like how your affection drops after you find out that the other person just doesn't have the same ideals as you.
100% what you said, you write so clearly! I think it's Eunsan's shallow and prideful feelings, mixed with a type of superiority in having this brilliantly talented hockey player on his knees for Eunsan only. (for example, bwat tops worship the ground their bottoms walk on, but the bottoms give them equal affection, the adoration is shared). With MP, Ian sincerely gives 100% and Eunsan takes it all while giving nothing in return. Other than sex I guess?
Oh my god, I was actually thinking of BWAT couples while writing this. I'm so glad someone really understood where I was coming from... Wanna be friends?(◍•ᴗ•◍)✧
I really liked Eunsan at the beginning of the story. And I definitely didn't like how Ian was pushing his boundaries, doing as he pleased all for the sake of hitting on him. But the flip was extreme in the recent chapters. It is very obvious that Ian is head over heels for Eunsan, something that he himself knows but tries to deny. And as a person who has had unrequited love for another, I cannot help but be hurt by how easily Eunsan brushes off Ian's feelings. Sure, they are being intimate with consent here. I also understand why Eunsan has bitterness for Ian. And before people come up to say that's humane, I agree it's good that his character has depth given their circumstances. But what's wrong with hoping that a character would be kind to something like feelings of love? I just hoped that Eunsan would treat such heavy emotions from another person, for him, more sincerely. And yet with his current actions and thought process, I cannot help but find him somewhat insensitive. I even find him slightly shallow at moments.