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If only Subin could turn the tables and snatch Junghoon away from Hyungjae… I feel like Subin is a very capable character with potential and background to be developed further according to the side chapters showing Subin having feelings + loyalty for Junghoon, this could’ve added more depth and plot twists to the entire storyline. Subin has good intuition & is often aware of the surrounding politics, he’s also not too emotionally eager like both Junghoon and Hyunjae. Subin x Junghoon would’ve been a good & intense slow burn. The suspension comes from Subin struggling between remaining loyal and staying by Junghoon’s side as support, or trying to win Junghoon’s heart so he can be closer to him and protect him even more.

It would also serve as karma for Hyunjae for his despicable behavior—having to watch the person he has always been obsessed with fall into someone else’s hands.

Junghoon would truly be protected and well- supported by Subin. Together they can gain more leverage & power in the gangster world, and become a badass sidekick-lover duo.

Letting Hyungjae have everything makes the storyline feel a bit flat to me. It would feel more meaningful if Subin overcame all the obstacles and dirty schemes for Junghoon, and Junghoon—after enduring everything Hyunjae put him through—became clear-headed and realized Subin’s love, loyalty, and devotion (instead of being a push-over and manipulated by Hyunjae).

Okay, i know blondie had things to take care of (royal power affairs & stuff), sending his “beloved” away might have been the safest option.

But if i were “beloved”, i’d definitely put blondie through a whole redemption/chasing arc & yearning era for booting my ass out of his castle without any communication (even a fake reason would do) & keeping me wondering for all those years, not to mention the humiliation & judgements from others.

I want to see that man yearn & beg to earn his “beloved’s” affection all over again.