Okay but can we give my girl around of applause for standing on business??? And wdym he loved you for twenty years?
Have we been reading the same? She's just noticed it, probably because now she's in the same position. But it's been clear since the beginning that he's always loved her and she developed feelings after they fked... The difference is, she owned up to them, and he's a coward. Even if I understand him.
I need like 10+ extra chapters of them getting married and college life NOWWWW and can we talk about the second male lead what a classy exit
Let me get this straight… a couple doesn’t communicate and they break up… a couple communicates and they still break up??? mmmm
Realistically, it depends on a situation, communication doesnt always guarantee staying together:,(
This bitch needs help… Eun better stand on business…. And I totally feel for Suae but I hope she gets the closure she needs to move on
WHY IS COMMUNICATION SO HARD??? LIKE BRO just send a fricking text…can’t communicate at their grown age??? And as much as I am on team Eun… Dowha really is boyfriend material like imagine liking someone for so long that you’d wait ten years and still be there for them in an instant… I rlly do love Eun… but like you could’ve at least bettered yourself instead becoming Nonchalnt after ten years..
WHY is communication hard? Because humans aren’t Google Docs with autosave
Especially traumatized teens who grow into emotionally stunted adults. That’s literally the point of his character.
“Just send a text” is easy to say when you’re emotionally regulated and not drowning in shame. Eunhyuk didn’t disappear because he was lazy he disappeared because he was broken and convinced he didn’t deserve to be in her life considering the way she didn't take his call and run WHEN HE NEED HER THE MOST. That’s not maturity, that’s damage.
And pls… stop romanticizing the idea of Dowha. Waiting ten years doesn’t automatically make someone boyfriend material. Being available ≠ being chosen. Being kind ≠ being right for her. He’s safe, yes. But safe doesn’t equal depth or shared history.
Also “bettered yourself” how do you know he didn’t? Becoming nonchalant isn’t growth, agreed, but emotional numbness is a coping mechanism, not a personality upgrade you unlock at 25.
You can love Eunhyuk and still admit he messed up.
You can like Dowha without rewriting Eunhyuk into a cartoon villain.
This story isn’t about who texts better.
It’s about how silence, fear, and bad timing ruin people who care.
1. I’m talking about the miscommunication trope in general and when it drags out the whole story
2. If you’re in a workplace with someone and you both have things left unsaid… someone has to at least address it? And all of these characters literally have history together… And if you can kiss and all of this why can’t you simply say what on your mind? And although suae did ask Eun what he thought afterwards and could read what he was thinking already, there was still sooo much gray area
3. Never said he disappeared because he was lazy??? HELLO?? I’m saying girl if you’re gone for ten years but come back nonchalant and still have issue that you haven’t dealt with…where is the growth??
4. Ig I somewhat romanticize the idea of Dowha but you have to admit… he has some serious patience and I’m not on team Dowha but compare to what he also had to deal with in HS, he had some character growth and doesn’t treat Suae like an after thought..I SAID BF MATERIAL CAUSE HE CAME OUT WHEN SHE WAS SICK AND COOKED FOR HER… if Eun did that yall would be all over it so pleasee
5. And yeah sure but it just shows that Suae clearly loving the chase so
6. Okay, and going back and forth with your EX after ten years and kissing in between adds no depth either??
7. How do I know he didn’t??? Uhm maybe cause it’s been a couple of chapters and yet we still this this one sided love triangle or whatever this is … and if he did better himself we prob would’ve had a proper discussion third chapter in…
8. Never turned either of them into a villain… literally said I love him but want more from him… he’s got money, a career, and could have the women he loves if we just moved in the right direction…
9. Never said the story was about texts.. I was saying you got a phone, in the same country, the same company… like cmon now
“I’m talking about the miscommunication trope in general.”
No you’re not, you’re hiding behind the word “trope” because you don’t want to admit you’re just impatient. This story is literally BUILT on long‑term miscommunication, avoidance, and emotional paralysis; that’s the entire spine, not a random bug the author forgot to fix. You don’t get to call the core mechanic “bad writing” just because it’s doing its job too well and making you uncomfortable. That’s a taste issue, not some objective literary insight.
“If you can kiss, why can’t you say what’s on your mind?”
Be serious. Emotional vulnerability and physical contact are not the same difficulty level. People will kiss, sleep together, hold hands, whatever, while being absolutely TERRIFIED to say one honest sentence. And let’s not forget: SHE is the one who kissed him. You’re acting like a kiss automatically unlocks perfect communication have you ever met actual traumatized people? In what world are you living bc tf? The whole point is that their history is a mess, their guilt is a mess, their shame is a mess. You literally admit there’s “so much gray area” and then complain that the gray exists. Pick a lane: either it’s complicated or it’s a clean workplace romcom. It can’t be both.
“Never said he disappeared because he was lazy?? Where is the growth??”
You didn’t have to say “lazy,” you implied it. You’re treating “growth” like it has to look neat, visible, and aesthetically pleasing to you or it doesn’t count. Coming back nonchalant and emotionally guarded after ten years doesn’t mean he’s frozen in time; it means he’s learned how to function WHILE avoiding the one wound he never stitched up. That’s a realistic trauma response, whether you like it or not. Time passed doesn’t equal “healed,” and you’re mad he’s not performing a glow‑up arc on your schedule, not that the writing is inconsistent.
“Dowha is BF material because he cooked for her.”
This is where your argument collapses. Yes, Dowha has patience. Yes, he treats her kindly right now. Nobody is denying that. But you calling him “BF MATERIAL” because he cooked for her when she was sick is shallow as hell when you completely ignore the years of emotional weight, protection, and sacrifice Eunhyuk has behind him. And the “if Eun did that you’d all be screaming” line is funny, because Eunhyuk HAS done more than that. He’s protected both of them for Dowha mess. He’s put her first. He’s protect without demanding anything back. By your own logic, that ALSO makes him boyfriend material you just refuse to admit it because it doesn’t fit your narrative. And y'all 10 year excuse is funny when one of the reasons he disappeared was bc she literally didn't take her call and didn't help him but was here for Raim and Dowha who was in similar situation. You think he will magically tell everything considering his situation ?
“Suae clearly loves the chase.”
No, Suae clearly loves unresolved attachment and familiarity, not “the chase.” You’re flattening her into some male‑centered caricature who just craves drama, when what she actually is, is stuck. This isn’t a girl who loves chasing men; it’s a girl who never got a real ending, so her whole emotional system is still orbiting that unfinished story. Don’t act like she’s some pick‑me addicted to chaos just because you’re tired of watching her be human instead of tidy.
“Going back and forth with your ex after ten years and kissing adds no depth.”
It adds psychological depth, just not the romantic wish‑fulfillment kind you want. Depth isn’t “healthy choices only”; depth is regression, confusion, repeating the same mistakes because your nervous system never actually moved on. It’s messy and frustrating, yes that’s literally the point. And if we want to play your game, then accepting a guy who doesn’t fully respect emotional distance, keeps inserting himself, and still isn’t the person she thinks about FIRST also “adds no depth,” since she’s still thinking of someone else even while she’s with him. You can’t pretend only one side is shallow.
“If he changed, we would’ve seen it by now.”
You’re acting like character development is Amazon Prime: if it doesn’t show up in two chapters, it doesn’t exist. This story is deliberately paced around avoidance and delay. Silence is a choice here, part of the characterization, not an oopsie from the writer. You’re also conveniently ignoring the fact that Suae and Dowha haven’t fully changed either they’re still messy, still indecisive, still stuck in patterns. So why is Eunhyuk the only one who owes you instant, visible, therapist‑approved growth, but they get to be “realistic” and “complicated”? That’s a double standard, tf.
“I never made him a villain, I just want more from him.”
Wanting more is fine. Acting like he’s failing because he hasn’t hit your fantasy endstate yet is not. You keep bringing up his money, his career, and “he could have the woman he loves if he just moved in the right direction” like healing is a checklist: good job + apartment + confession = ready. That’s not how emotional readiness works. You’re measuring him with external markers and then pretending that equals inner growth, when emotional progress is slow, uneven, and often invisible until it cracks under pressure. You don’t “love him but want more,” you “love him but want him to fit your script.”
“Same phone, same country, same company… like c’mon now.”
And you’re acting like emotional confrontation is a logistics issue. “They have phones” is not a rebuttal to fear, guilt, shame, and ten years of unresolved tension. People ignore texts, emails, and calls every single day from people they love because they are scared of the answer. Being in the same country, same building, same company doesn’t magically erase trauma. If proximity fixed emotional damage, half of real‑life relationships wouldn’t be in ruins. You need some reality check bc you sound very ignorant bfr
1. Omg I never called this bad writing?? If you think I’m implying it then that’s just the way you’re taking it… people can give criticism and still keep eating up the story… hence why I’m still here. I’m pointing out what I’m noticing. Why would a fictional story make me comfortable especially when I’m going out of my way to read it… are you rage baiting? If so this is lwk fun.
2.im saying that could’ve been the moment to say what’s on your mind… that moment could’ve been the gate to opening up especially when you see that Suae has let her guard down enough to kiss you.. yeah and I’m trynna find out when this gray area is gonna be covered bc we having a lot of filler chapters and found out he’s going back to America. Just waiting to see what the author is going to do.
3.im saying it didn’t seem like he took the INITIATIVE to heal DURNING that time. idc if it look aesthetically pleasing or not cause how tf can you make healing aesthetically pleasing?? But either way don’t you think at least touching on the subject or not avoiding so much, can make a difference? Yes, it was a lot and etc but damn both of them deserve a peace of mind/ closure. Not even about getting back together again but about what was left unsaid those years ago.
4.Okay, but where is he now… like in the preset moment (bc my original comment was based on that specific chapter). Which is why he really needs to work through his history or ASK for support… hopefully in the upcoming chapters. Bc when I saw him covering his ears again I was like damn he really has nobody. And don’t get me wrong, I didn’t forget all the good times trust. But I also understand where people on Dowhas side is coming from bc he’s making his moves and showing that he to can do what Eun once did. And even back then he could’ve but Eun and Suae were dating.
5.i could be mistaken but did she not call him back?? But let’s say she didn’t, could he not have tried a second time? You see this miscommunication coming in? (A lot of manhwa does this so it’s whatever) I also know his father or whoever said something which is why he took her not answering as an answer to leave. Understandable but not to have single contact in those years and acting like everything okay when yall do meet again afterwards…call it avoidance, call it moving on… I’ve said this before tho… if I saw Eun after 10 years again I would’ve folded. (It’s just a story that evokes a lot of fluctuating opinions)
6. I’ll give you that. True but that’s why it would’ve helped if Eun got the support he needed to give this girl some peace of mind. Maybe chase wasn’t the right word. (And before you say anything, this is not me coming for him but saying it’d be nice for to talk about whatever he’s bottling up. Yes, it’s that’s not easy but it’s helpful.)
7.it hasn’t been two chapter tho… and I’m saying give us at least a hint like two panels or something. Never commented on the writer. Cause I see the push and pull between the two male characters and made a comparison…And never said anything about instant and I’ve said he has shown growth with his career and stuff like that. However, when it comes to expressing himself he isn’t the best at it. Which is okay but since it’s a love story , the Second ML is making moves on his girl. Yeah, they are all pretty messy still and indecisive so let one chapter at least keep the story moving forward. Also if he isn’t gonna talk to Suae, Dowha or anyone around him. I’d assume counseling would be a good fit but if not okay…maybe he can take a hike.
8.bro hello? If I said he could go to therapy for example it’d mean it’s a process like a step to being happier or coming to terms with certain stuff. Yeah bc external markers are the only things I can measure him by rn… like you’ve said they’re all messy and indecisive. Not really cause it’s a story and people have comments along the way… I’m sure if I let it marinate, came back when it was done, I still would’ve still said what I said but at least had 50 other chapters to see where the plot was going at least. (No this is not me coming at the writer or story loll)
9. Proximity allows/forces you to face what you’ve been running from and avoiding. Proximity can allow for self reflection sometimes like how you get around a certain person etc. Yeah proximity doesn’t fix emotional damage but it can put the solution in your hands if you want closure. Proximity doesn’t fix emotional damage but if you did want to solve something it’d be easier since they aren’t across the globe. Yeah sure him going back might add some more length to it or show something but I’m just waiting to see if the author will make them fight for each other now then, when one is on a plane still confused and the other one is probably just as confused. It could be a leverage. Mmm Ignorance maybe but also just another way to look at it.
At first I was like I could deal with a little toxicity but she literally got hit by a car and you out here trying to be nonchalant???
Honestly I think the FMC is mature because she understand that there’s a possibility those actions were out of platonic interest instead of romantic… it just made her see the ML caring characteristics and she knows that he is being a coward but knows it’ll be worth the wait. I think the ML just has to trust himself with her. It’s clear there was feeing before they hooked up.