We made it folks...
Just like @hiiii and I predicted, the season ends with Myeongil's release. I'm glad we FINALLY get a sober kiss between the two, but it feels more like a 'final farewell' kiss from Jingi knowing that he's finally acknowledging his feelings for Myeongil while still resigning to die in prison. I hope the little weasel figurine next to the wolf gives Jingi the resolve to stay alive and know that's he's not alone!
I predict season 3 will be more plot heavy with the uncle vs Heonjae/noona on the outside and Jingi on the inside. Selfishly I hope it opens on Jingi's release so they can quickly reunite lol.
Anyways thanks to all those who read and enjoy my spoilers, I'll be back to post more in season 3!
Also forgot to mention the multiple prison doors towards the end reflecting the chapter with his childhood SA experience... (chills)
You are so amazing thank you for your summaries and for sharing your thoughts every chapter!!
Thank you so much for the chapter recaps as always. As you said I’m really hoping that Jingi finds comfort in the weasel and fox figurines because I need him and Myeongil to have a happy ending!
You bet! This is like the only manhwa I've invested so much mental energy into lol...while most people are turned off by the prison rape slopness on the surface I really enjoy digging into the deeper metaphors, subtext, and character development behind it all
Exactly. I understand that this story won’t be everyone’s cup of tea but there’s so much to the plot besides the prison rape and I’m so invested in these characters and where the story will end up taking them!
I kept getting a feeling that we were gonna get an update even though it's supposed to be a hiatus week, I just didn't expect it to be the season finale!
I love that the kiss happened while they weren’t having sex, which is what many of us had been expecting. And the way it was so simple compared to how sloppy their intimate scenes have always been is actually so meaningful. Like, they’re usually such a mess but their first kiss ended up being just a quick peck. There was something so childish and innocent about it, almost like we get a glimpse Jingi would have been if he had been allowed to grow up normally. It ties in with how the season ends with this series of doors which basically paralles the scene where Jingi’s sexual abuse was revealed in Chapter 67. I think it’s a deliberate way of showing us Jingi’s true self, the part of him that was locked away in his uncle’s room and never actually got to leave.
Also, Igingogi is really the GOAT when it comes to hidden details and symbolism. I thought the doors were going to be a one time thing, but she brought them back for the season finale no less. Like yeah, Jingi is the only one still locked up behind those doors, both literally and metaphorically, cause out of the three main characters, he’s the only one who’s still stuck in the past. Myeongil tried bro, it's up to him now. Hopefully he doesn't die the moment he finally decides to step out of the door ╥﹏╥
Also myeon-il mentioning returning to school got me flashbacks to the university merch, and the short school AUs she releases sometimes. I wonder if that could possibly where the story ends? Please, I'd be happy as long as they're all alive.
Of course it wouldn't be update day if I wasnt hating on Heonjae lmao, but really, how am I supposed to care about Heonjae after this season finale? Like, I get now why Igingogi had to insert him between chapters because his current storyline is so irrelevant compared to what's going on between Jingi and Myeong-il. When season 3 opens with Heonjae and Myeongil playing house, I'm gonna close my eyes.
Until then, I'm gonna miss you here @anomarcaly!
Myeongil gets hung up about Jingi eating the paper where he wrote his address, he thinks Jingi keeps being dismissive about his good intentions.
As days go by we get to the final night before Myeongil's release -- Myeongil is wide awake looking out the window and thinking about his plans after release. Jingi wakes up too and joins him at the window. Myeongil thinks about going to college but knows he won't be able to afford it. He asks if Jingi's been and the latter says no. Myeongil tells him to go to college with him and Heonjae. Jingi says he can't (bc he plans to die after his revenge).
Myeongil recalls the TV show they watched where it mentioned how wolves will separate from the pack to die alone, mate, or find new territory. He jokes about how cringey they are for trying to look cool for doing that. Jingi asks what his point is. Myeongil tells him he doesn't want Jingi to be like that -- to talk like he's going to die.
Myeongil: "It's a waste to die... I want you to stay alive. Am I being greedy?"
Then proceeds to hand Jingi the extra weasel figurine, only to find Jingi with his head buried in his hands.
Jingi: "Why are you saying that? I don't want to harbor foolish thoughts... otherwise what were these past 10 years for...?" As he says that he looks up at Myeongil with an agonized expression. "What am I supposed to do? Why do you keep making things difficult for me?" his voice is trembling ATP
Myeongil is surprised by his reaction, but before he can properly respond...
Jingi swoops in to kiss him!!!!!! (it was more like a light lip peck but ykw I'll take it)
He tells Myeongil goodbye as the sun begins to rise. Before they can speak any further the prison guard arrives to escort Myeongil for his release.
We close with Myeongil telling Jingi "Take care..." before he turns away to leave. We close with several panels of the prison door shut with Jingi eventually responding "Yeah..."
- END OF SEASON 2 -