It's been a hot minute since I've read Red Candy but...is it possible that this author has issues with lube? Lol
Jaeyi's been shown as being perceptive and can be in tune with Ideum's feelings (also show when he didn't cum inside Ideum) so I'm hoping that if he does end up being rough with Ideum this chapter, he'll realize right away that something is wrong. Or SOMETHING. I believe in you Jaeyi! Don't let me down!
Here's my problem: I do not see any realistic way anymore for these two to end up together. Not only that, but that IF they do end up together then it will cheapen the effort Yeomin put into escaping and it will cheapen his character. The only ending I can see that I can accept after this is that Yeomin fully escapes and goes on with his life because he's supposed to be a strong character.
BUT! I could be wrong and I'm curious if the author will be able to get these two together in a satisfying and realistic way. It seems like a long shot, but we shall see what we shall see.
Uuugh I know people like Jaeyi's brother—people who just can't stop talking about themselves uuugh. And he's such a perv, creeping up on Ideum like that in the locker room blegh. Better get a move on Jaeyiii
My heart hurts for Ideum. Jaeyi is usually very perceptive so I wonder if he'll notice a tone change in Ideum's voice and know something's wrong hmmm.
Speaking as someone who likes this trope -- To be fair, for somnophilia to be consensual all parties have to agree BEFORE it happens. And well if we wanna be detailed about it, Jaeyi's tip was already inside Ideum before Ideum could voice out his agreement so... Then again, they match each other's freaks, really. As others have pointed out, Ideum gave Jaeyi a show that second time INTENTIONALLY and w/o Jaeyi's consent, and that's considered SA too y'know.
BUT CERTAINLY MINE LOL. I get why not everyone will like it, though, and I'm glad Ideum woke up to give consent albeit in the middle of things. Jaeyiiiiii I wonder if he keeps bringing up their FWB arrangement recently because something in his subconscious is telling him he's caught feelings lol
Someone other than Jaeyi's friend has commented about his caring nature - which is they didn't know he was caring at all. And I love how that it implies that it's Ideum that brings it out in him.
**plays "I Won't Say I'm in Love" from Hercules**
Sigh... Jaeyi's gentle encouragement. It's always just so great to see.
Okay, it's officially canon. Ideum is PRETTY. Even Jiseong was flirting with him and checking him out even before finding out about Ideum's connection to Jaeyi.
Pffft such loser behavior - "I was somewhat famous for being handsome, you know?" BARF.
Was Jiseong looking at a bite mark/hickey on Ideum's neck in the locker room? And then checking out his butt while Ideum was by the wall???
Jaeyi, do you even still go home?? He was still wearing his bag when he picked a sleeping Ideum off the desk!! Uuuuugh!!!
Uuuugh seeing Yeomin being so smart and cunning is healing something in me I swear
I used to read this for the romance and possible chase arc, but now I'm reading this for the thrill! It feels so nice to see the MC fight back against the ML without mourning what they previously had. Yeomin didn't even waste time being in denial or try to justify ML's actions.
Gosh I was so excited... I feel bad for saying so but I might drop this because of the art style change. Not because the art style looks bad, but because of the CHANGE. It's like when a beloved character in a move suddenly switches actors - that kind of thing.
They can't get enough of each other and woooah the amount of hickies on Ideum scream possessiveness, Jaeyi. You sure you're not already catching feelings?
Gonna have to reread from the beginning so I can remember and understand how we got here because all this lying is starting to feel absurd.
Okay... Had to read chapter 88 twice to sort of understand, because I was a little pissed the first time I read it.
I feel like ML was trying to scare MC and offered to stop, and then MC said to proceed. I didn't understand why he said so it's "fair", until I realized he believes ML is also in pain due to his injuries.
So ML goes through with it, still hoping to scare MC away with the pain, until seeing that expression on the MC's face and saying that he's still as stubborn as ever or something.
It's a battle of wills, that's all it is. And because this is a BL they're doing it through sex and not, you know, communication. They both have different goals though, and MC doesn't have the whole story yet from ML (which is sort of understandable, because one wrong move and all his plans go to waste and he loses the other war he's battling against his aunt) so...maybe communication just isn't possible for them at this point of the story. But MC is pushy.
Could this have been handled better? Sure, I think. But I no longer think that this chapter is pointless, but I'm sad I had to work my brain to get it.