Did the author get bored halfway through and decide to start picking chapter plot scenarios out of a hat? When this updated I was confused on whether this was the same manga, but happy the ending was lovely and really dig the yakuza debt collector being a white knight.
Am I the only one frustrated with how selfish the MC is? Like the hero is clearly having multiple existential contemplations and he just brushes over it thinking about what benefits himself or what he’s worried about. He’s so loud about how unappreciative he is of the hero RIGHT AFTER BEING SAVED BY HIM and basically calling the hero useless to his face despite being useless himself. Or how he took him to get a new weapon and STILL just gave him another shovel just because it was more expensive to get a sword. The man was literally dead and revived and when he sits there going “we’re treated like prized tools, will you abandon me or use me like a glorified wagon when I’m no longer of use” MC couldn’t even comfort him. I don’t know, even being understanding of how discombobulating this must be for the MC I still feel he’s being terrible to someone who was dragged into this with him. Just my personal feelings.
I can spoil the novel ending if y’all want because I’m not satisfied and want others to be as unsatisfied as me haha but it would be a read at your own risk situation. Also, we have a while to go for the adaptation to catch up.
If my partner or best friend ever walked up to me and a new friend and that person said “who is this? Some third wheel?” The way my head would spin 180 degrees like in the Exorcist because what the fuck did you just say?
Pretty sure the reason why Judith is possessed and Luca is on his second life cycle is because when all was said and done he had the opportunity to make a wish as the heir to Winterwald. If you went through life the way he did in the first cycle (unloved, ridiculed, heavy expectation and heavier failures, endless bloodshed, no one to trust) what would you wish for? I know I’d certainly not be thinking of materialistic ideals. I DO have a feeling anyone would ask to be given a life where they are happy and cared for. That sure seems like what the wish gave him with just one single transmigrator and the butterfly effect.
My heart ya’ll I am not stable enough for the shit the author is pulling in the raws but damn I can’t stop reading
I wonder if her blood is a key component to neutralizing the poison in the family bloodline? I know they were always wondering what role she played and why she always survived, it must have something to do with her on a genetic level. Or maybe she remembered something from her past life medicinally/herbally that was the key.
I wonder if there’s more to the hyung’s reincarnation. I know in the beginning they mentioned more than just spirits, there’s ghosts and ghouls as well. His eyes are unique with the deep red inner ring and the way he ascended the throne with what could be considered an immense sacrifice of blood is interesting. I fully believe he was reincarnated with his memories intact which is why he’s subtly trying to dissuade the marriage from happening but knew they’d be together regardless. Excited to see how it plays out.
I keep reminding myself that the seme isn’t just a “villain” he’s a complex character. He’s mentioned how when he was younger he was thrown into the battlefield in a “kill or be killed”, “fight to the top” sort of situation where he works to weed out corruption on his own terms. But he needs power and influence (fear) behind him to enact change. I have no doubt once the story progresses we’ll see how the ukes family was either framed (seme may have had no knowledge or part in this) or rightfully caught up in something bad but obviously from the perspective of someone whose family was killed regardless of if they committed a treasonous or illegal act you’d look at the executioner as the enemy. But there’s always two sides to every story and the uke is what we call an unreliable narrator. This is all excluding the uke and semes personalities which I find slightly abysmal on both parts but we’re starting to see character development. This story is so slow going it feels like it hasn’t truly begun unraveling yet.
The white cat that SO flirts with (green and yellow eyes) is the defector/traitor (whatever classification the rebel systems went by) that the creator world god became alerted to originally. I believe they briefly mentioned rebels or something of that nature. You see it pop up in multiple worlds because it’s part of the bugs and a grander scheme of what’s happening I’m sure, they showed his humanoid form in one of the chapters though.
Since it’s a hot topic, has the mangaka specifically mentioned anywhere that they don’t code couples to be switches? Because this couple gives me that vibe. Also, just because their ancient era selves may be one way doesn’t mean their modern era selves couldn’t be another. Because for one reason the ancient era version of themselves had children which the deity could birth and this modern boss could not hence taking away a potential need for him to be the bottom and allowing opportunity for enjoyment and exploration as a top. Or maybe both versions explored being switches as many couples do! It’s a story, we should be happy they leave room for interpretation
I really feel like Doha is going to end up being a final boss and/ or that Bada (who is having memory issues) originated in the game as an NPC who became self aware but has the storyline of BELIEVING they are stuck in a horror game.
So the fact that Matt did this to Jin made me just as wildly upset as everyone else but I’d like to just point something out that my psychologist says to me. “Just because we think about something or think about doing something doesn’t make us a bad person. Having the self control and awareness to know that we shouldn’t do it and the people around us don’t deserve to experience our internal turmoil is what separates us from the monsters we feel like.” (I call myself a monster a lot for context) So all the one sided Matt blaming… we gotta remember dude was drugged and had ZERO control of choosing what he got to show of himself. In real life yall defend rape victims for having alcohol in their systems because they aren’t able to consent so why is Matt any different bro is completely out of it. If roles were reversed I’d even wager yall would go hard defending babygirl Jin lol let’s just have some no bias here.
I’m gonna call him A because the names keep switching in the novel and the adaptation Arlock Alec who even knows what his name is but he has his freaking memories from the first life so he knew he’s encounter financial difficulties ahead of time so how did he let himself fall into financial ruin all over again that always bothered me when I read the novel. Because then K (Klopp Clough whatever the fuck) gets to lord over him with his stupid superiority complex and ego that only gets exacerbated when A becomes an Omega so I’m just like. Come on brethren. At least use your one advantage. Okay sorry rant over. I just want to root for A so bad and he makes it so hard.
So what was the point of not being let in the seme’s house? Was that lost in translation?
Did the art style get poorer or did they switch artists/tools? I swear I’m not crazy but the original couples chapters in the beginning were so well drawn but maybe it’s in my head. That’s not to say the art style is BAD now, still love everything about this. But my gay senses are tingling with a sense of decline. Thoughts?
So putting aside the gang rape that was def about to happen (violence) and moving forward with the pretend scenario of Asuka walking in, ignoring the other gang and leaving with Ao… yall think the destruction of the shop would still not be the outcome? I see a lot of “don’t blame the uke” but why the fuck are you blaming the seme? If you have ever witnessed your loved one in a precarious situation you’re not going “ah yes, time for civility” you’re in survival mode because HOW DARE YOU? Hence, violence. Not blaming the uke for ending up kidnapped or for being upset over the outcome of the turf war but it’s clearly ridiculous to pivot and blame the person who is also innocent in this (also the one who SAVED you?) and if we took Asuka out of the equation the gang clearly planned to keep escalating their threats until they got what they wanted and this was bound to happen regardless. Thank you for coming to my TED Talk.
Already caught up on the raws but if this happened to me and the bestie the way I would IMMEDIATELY know some shit just happened because who the fuck leaves their bag and leaves without a word but sends a text like “yep had to bounce” like that’s fucking odd af I’d immediately call them and be like if you don’t come get this bag from me personally I’m calling the cops we don’t play games like that round here
am simply going to pass away from the secondhand embarrassment when Dan presents that gift to thankless Jaekyung and gets his ass handed to him for being delusional… Buddha take the wheel on this
Okay from the raws the uke is just mad annoying. Like if this were a real life situation and you had a crush on your at this point assumed straight best friend of 15 years who has given no indication of showing sexual interest in you and they announce their marriage and you just start being sooo out of pocket obvious about it when they come spend a month before the wedding at your house (constantly blushing, eyes glued to the seme, sticking the semes finger in your mouth, asking seme to sleep in your bed, getting visibly upset when the wedding or Gisel is brought up and not even trying to maintain the friendship) like what did he expect would happen the dude would just be alone forever? This trope is so over used. Rant over.