i definitely think this has been a story with darker themes, plus the main leads did have some moments together where consent was somewhat dubious. HOWEVER, i strongly feel that this reunion scene would have been just as impactful if Yujin was being physically beaten alone. to then segue from assault (which yes, it’s still SA even if the interruption prevented rape) to him being assaulted by Aaron in his sleep is crazy. the author could have Aaron be dark and obsessive without all that. like he stalked him across the globe… that’s enough to make him sketchy?? :/ anyways. i’ll still finish the story but it’s always a bummer when there’s out of place SA to add tension where there was already enough.
i definitely think this has been a story with darker themes, plus the main leads did have some moments together where consent was somewhat dubious. HOWEVER, i strongly feel that this reunion scene would have been just as impactful if Yujin was being physically beaten alone. to then segue from assault (which yes, it’s still SA even if the interruption prevented rape) to him being assaulted by Aaron in his sleep is crazy. the author could have Aaron be dark and obsessive without all that. like he stalked him across the globe… that’s enough to make him sketchy?? :/ anyways. i’ll still finish the story but it’s always a bummer when there’s out of place SA to add tension where there was already enough.