This is absolutely a fairy tale, and I understand that this is fiction, but let me share my thoughts and my opinion on what feels off about the story.
First, I don't like the idea that Dongjae has to be both the cause of improvement and the cause of worsening Tae-jun's condition. Tae-jun's DID was caused by extreme trauma and the way he had to live his life until he met Dongjae. We should consider that, no matter how well he adjusted to his life, there are still underlying issues that need to be addressed, such as the emotional distress and physical exhaustion that can come with DID over the time.
What makes this worse is how selfish Dongjae is about holding on to the other persona, "Tae-oh." I don't know if the author actually researched DID, but becoming attached to one of the alters can potentially complicate the situation. It's especially frustrating that Dongjae thinks that once "Tae-oh" merges back into Tae-jun, he has simply vanished. That's not necessarily how it works.
If the host begins to heal and the system moves toward integration, the alters don't simply disappear. Their experiences, memories, and identities can become integrated into a more unified sense of self. So, in my opinion, Tae-jun really was getting better after meeting Dongjae because he was finally starting to accept and confront the trauma he had been trying to bury for years.
However, what holds him back is the fact that he thinks Dongjae might become sad or feel guilty about Tae-oh. Dongjae openly shows how emotionally attached he is to Tae-oh, which makes Tae-jun feel conflicted about his own healing.
I expected the resolution to be a good one, but honestly, it felt too much like a fairy tale. The story had an opportunity to handle Tae-jun's trauma and DID in a more nuanced and realistic way, but the resolution felt overly simplified for the sake of the romance. No shade to them though because on the good side the author deliver good artstyle and smut scenes.
PS: If you enjoy reading this kind of story maybe you guys try to read "Adam no Rokkotsu" by Michinoku Atami. That story impressed me so much bcs how good the depiction of DID. Kinda realistic to speak of.
This is absolutely a fairy tale, and I understand that this is fiction, but let me share my thoughts and my opinion on what feels off about the story.
First, I don't like the idea that Dongjae has to be both the cause of improvement and the cause of worsening Tae-jun's condition. Tae-jun's DID was caused by extreme trauma and the way he had to live his life until he met Dongjae. We should consider that, no matter how well he adjusted to his life, there are still underlying issues that need to be addressed, such as the emotional distress and physical exhaustion that can come with DID over the time.
What makes this worse is how selfish Dongjae is about holding on to the other persona, "Tae-oh." I don't know if the author actually researched DID, but becoming attached to one of the alters can potentially complicate the situation. It's especially frustrating that Dongjae thinks that once "Tae-oh" merges back into Tae-jun, he has simply vanished. That's not necessarily how it works.
If the host begins to heal and the system moves toward integration, the alters don't simply disappear. Their experiences, memories, and identities can become integrated into a more unified sense of self. So, in my opinion, Tae-jun really was getting better after meeting Dongjae because he was finally starting to accept and confront the trauma he had been trying to bury for years.
However, what holds him back is the fact that he thinks Dongjae might become sad or feel guilty about Tae-oh. Dongjae openly shows how emotionally attached he is to Tae-oh, which makes Tae-jun feel conflicted about his own healing.
I expected the resolution to be a good one, but honestly, it felt too much like a fairy tale. The story had an opportunity to handle Tae-jun's trauma and DID in a more nuanced and realistic way, but the resolution felt overly simplified for the sake of the romance. No shade to them though because on the good side the author deliver good artstyle and smut scenes.
PS: If you enjoy reading this kind of story maybe you guys try to read "Adam no Rokkotsu" by Michinoku Atami. That story impressed me so much bcs how good the depiction of DID. Kinda realistic to speak of.