With how proud and vocal Eunsan is, if he was unbothered by it then the readers simply move on. It was just showing how insatiable Ian is because this is the first time he is having sex and it’s with the person he deeply yearns for. Eunsan is aware of this and still encourages Ian to keep going. We have seen him easily shut down Ian and have no problem doing so.
Generally I see Somnophilia a general agreement in fictional couples, because yeah they are endgame and deeply infatuated with each other. Emotionally and physically, so unless it’s said straight out or we have a clear SEVERE reaction from the mc. Then I would assume most things are open on the table of possibilities in FICTION. Clearly this is not ok to do irl, but we are also not two attractive men created by the author who are intended to get together and be viewed through smut lenses for enjoyment lol
its just annoying because it makes it harder to enjoy. consent is sexy. enthusiastic consent is sexier. coyness without a safe word isnt very sexy to most people. its very common in korean fiction though, because wanting sex is seen asked uncouth
He is not ready to hear what was going through his mind lol
Yayyy they finally reciprocated!! I adore how his wellbeing was prioritized before any confrontation happened. Then when it did happen, it was sweet and reassuring. He was beyond grateful the truth is out there. They are cute!
When he ruffled his hair I nearly swooned, he is so clingy and YEARNS with his entire being. This man is hungry. He is clumsy in what he is doing but the devotion and want is palpable. His words are just so unguarded, of course Eunsan is going to fall for his earnest words and actions. Remembering his backstory makes me happy for how far he has come, you see what the waiting he had to go through does to him when he finally has Eunsan.
“Future lovers” he said as if we didn’t witness him go through a crisis of him realizing he is falling HARD. I get this is him trying to be more “mature” but my guy you didn’t even accept the THOUGHT of you not being his first love. Can he really handle seeing someone next to Ian as a potential lover?? I need more jealousy opportunities for him to wake up. He is one of the hottest uke’s but I need less “nonchalant” please and thank you. It’s like riiiiiight there and it breaks through sometimes. Maybe I’m greedy but I need more lol
Dude is straight up in denial.
A new guy for Sanada to fall for and move on from the unrequited arc!!! Never have I felt sympathy yet annoyance for a side character have one sided interest. I need him to get over it. Which sounds harsh but he already made too many moves when it was already clear that it’s not going to happen. Plus his character design too good, he’s got to have someone to compliment him in the story.
So he is telling the truth while turning up the charm that he knows will work. But he really doesn’t realize that he fell so hard and differently from his entanglements. He might be thinking he is “keeping” what is his but that line of thinking is a first for him. He doesn’t know yet that all this jealousy, possessiveness, and glee he gets with mc is a big tell he fell for him. Damn when he accepts it, he will either go crazier or avoidant for a time.
The smut is always good, they are HUNGRY
Angst cliffhanger aside, I have read many BLs but it’s not often that it feels like a queer story. Do you know what I mean?
Most BLs are very focused on the couple and their social circle, which of course it makes a lot sense. But this manhwa is one of the few that felt like there is a bigger world around the couple. Thus it focuses on the conversations of what other same-sex/queer couples experience.
The arc where they go to Thailand including the scene of the drag queen/king club had me in tears. It was absolutely beautiful and powerful. Plus the aunt’s backstory in her youth was amazingly written.
Also of course the author is attracted to age gap mlm but I really appreciate that it’s not just the smut. There is purposeful storytelling seeing two adults in love at different stages of life. Specific vulnerabilities to overcome and strengths they can pass onto each other. I know there is great fear in the cliffhanger, but I have faith in the storytelling. I’m sure I will cry like I did already but it won’t be just an unnecessary miscommunication arc just to drag it out. I look forward to how the characters are going to develop.
Ideum relates to the brother’s hospital experiences. But he and Jaeyi would relate to always having to hold back for the sake of others. Their needs as kids being ignored or misconstrued is so painful. This follows them into their adulthood where Ideum feels so awkward with normal human interactions. While Jaeyi is out socializing but he can’t make close connections to people because he believes there is no point in being serious or passionate.
The parents are horrible too, there are TWO of you. You can swap back and forth on which parent can spend time with them so neither feel neglected. But just like Ideum’s mom, they have the expectation that he will be a “good brother” and comply. I hope he doesn’t hurt Ideum but I wouldn’t be surprised that the one person he is feeling serious with unknowingly just makes him snap. The brother still doing this at his grown age is wild.
i was thinking the exact same thing- they truly are so similar, two sides of the same coin. they even share the same insecurities, although the reasons as to why and the way either of them portray it is definitely contrasting
The brother was enabled by the parents, thatswhy he doing this in his grown age !! Ik jaeyi will put him in his place later (๑•ㅂ•)و✧ he tryna weasel his way to ideum just because of jaeyi
His words are genuine but he definitely used his face and voice to move the conversation to his favor lol. He didn’t mean the I’m sorry, but he did mean that his jealousy and abuse he went through influenced his words. He is telling mc the truth about his past and family situation which is a vulnerability he can only share mc with.
There is bond there where they can relate, both having expectations where they feel isolated in. Can’t wait for the next chapter.
That confession was so cute and hilariously them. The kiss was precious too!! This series is so baffling I love the author’s mind. I look forward to whatever craziness comes up next!
Also God heard double and thought of the funniest thing ever. This is his favorite shownow between humans lol