As someone who suffers from depression and suicidal thoughts from time to time, this behavior bothers me. I know people have different ways of expressing sadness and grief but it really feels like it's more attention seeking than actually being suicidal. Or maybe he's just trying to feel something. But why do it in his room... I know he's depraved and desperate but... ugh I don't like this portrayal... I know some people might be able to relate to the instability he's going through. Please don't take my post to mean I'm being judgmental, I'm just a bit bothered as it hits close to home
Just wanna add that if someone goes to extreme measures like this to seek for attention then it's also a sign that something is deeply wrong which can stem from depression and suicidal thoughts.
Yk, as in clinging to the last thing they 'have' as hard and manipulative as they can, crossing every line for the chance to keep them, even if it means destroying themselves in the meantime.
Haven't really experienced this side that extreme, but back then I had some similar phases when it got really bad, so I atleast feel the desperation to have someone care for you and not give you up.
Adding this because I feel like people use the 'attention seeking' phrasing as an excuse to not take people seriously way too often (not saying you necessarily did that).
On another note- he might not have thought as much of where he is and just wanted the fastest access to a blade, which might have been the hotel room, but that's just another theory, we will see in the next chapter^^
Completely understand. I've had moments where I've broken down in front of people I love and it felt terrible. I don't like showing my weak side to anyone esp people I love. Which is probably why I'm having a bit of a negative reaction to this bc it's the side of myself where I feel most shameful to show or experience.
Attention seeking is definitely a brash term to use. It does err on the side of desperation, and could be a plea for help. I shouldn't judge so hastily for sure, so I appreciate you providing another side to this situation. Thank you.
It's frustrating but also very real. I've met ppl like this, they seek attention from gaining ppl's pity and even threatening them if they don't pay attention to them, they'd commit suicide
I know it may be seem like that but seogeum is definitely not self harming himself to gain tae in's sympathy or attention he simply wants to kill himself because he can't live without tae in.
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I'm sure there's more to this and I should be patient and let the story unfold... but I feel so uncomfortable and disappointed with how MY's suicide attempt and threat being taken so lightly. At least NJ is aware how incredibly manipulative MY is being but NJ owes him absolutely NOTHING. In fact, he should avoid MY even more BECAUSE of those threats.
I don't want them to "fall in love" because of the attempt because it's not going to be rooted in genuine feelings but with pity. It's really upsetting so far...
I am also really put off by how mental illness is treated in this episode. MY self harmed and attempted suicide without notifying anyone. This shows true intent. If Nanjo really cared he should have insisted in a psychiatric evaluation instead of thinking that MY is manipulative. However MY seems perfectly happy here blushing etc. This is not how depression works in real life, only in the BL universe I guess.
I'm glad the story is over but deeply sad we don't get a lengthy side story for Seungyu. I think KG gave up along the way for their story bc some plot points weren't even part of the overall story and gave us somewhat a rushed ending. It's so sad bc there's much more to their story and I guess KG is more interested with the twins than with Seungyu...
While I'm glad Garam finally learned to let go of his pride, I don't like how easily and quickly they brushed off his whole tantrum. He even developed a stomach issue, and that is serious. I get that it's supposed to be a fun, silly story, but it doesn't sit right how they brushed off his stress induced issues.
And I get in relationships, one will be more affectionate than the other but was there literally NOTHING else Garam could do to show how much Jaehyuk really matters to him? If he didn't find out about Jaehyuk "leaving", would they just let it pass like that?
I don't get it. It such a cop out way to get the plot moving. To me it just felt like Garam didnt want his only choice of a man to leave because he got used to him. And not because he thought long and hard about their relationship.
Absolutely with you on that.The last arc of the story was kinda unnecessary and just frustrating. Jaehyuk was being treated bad to the point I didn't get why that relationship even came to be, but on the other hand Garam was so stressed out by him that he got seriously ill. Just like you said, none of those things were ever addressed/discussed and now they just act like that never happened or wasn't so bad.
I feel like it's been a trend lately with the whole confining thing. There's always been a trope of attic-wifing someone but it's like one after another lately for Korean manhwas specifically. Is something going on in that country? Why is this becoming a trend? I'm getting concerned
I'm glad the story is shorter than Pearl Boy, and I'm glad KinGin didn't put a lot of rape scenes in here like she did in Pearl Boy. You don't need 100 chapters to tell a story.
Though as much as I liked the characters and the story, so much more could have been done to flesh it out even more. My main gripe is the speech. I like to think I have good reading comprehension skills and can read between the lines, but the whole narrative of the story pretty much did a lot of that. It's up to the audience to fill in the gap. Now the problem lies in the fact that she didn't give us enough context to piece things together. And the way Yuta and Seunghun think is cryptic. So you have to keep guessing what they're trying to say almost every single time.
Not to mention we didn't find out what that promise was between Yuta and Tetsu, or how Yuta became head of the household, what his previous marriage was like? How Seunghyun just conveniently forgot Yuta (even tho he says he's in denial about it all, it still didn't make much sense).
A lot of the plot leaves something to be desired. I also wish we could've explored more of Yuta healing from the trauma because it's not so simple and easy, even when you're together with your anchor.
With all that said, I'm glad this is over and Yuta isn't suffering anymore. I really liked him. Half of me was expecting he would be dead or dying towards the end but KinGin couldn't quite commit ahaha, and I'm ok with that.
Happy to have read this
You’re right about the missing contexts. Wish to have those answer but at the same time, it is like open a can of worms
Plot convenience my friend. It even went into hiatus at the start because the author scrapped their previous idea because they didn’t know what to with this characters.
I appreciate as well this don’t being lengthy and the fact there wasn’t a lot of rape just for the sake of it (although there was some of that).
Overall I liked io
Ok ok I've read many stories where the 2nd couple stood out more but I think this is one where they actually got a MUCH better ending within the same story rather than their own spinoff series lmaooo
It's like this whole story was actually theirs. Or the author realized this story is way more interesting than her first MC's story ahahah
I read the last chapter and wow. It's just that good for the 2nd couple ahahah. That's all I'll say.
I really liked the 2nd couple and glad the author did what she did but I think she should've created a new series just for them rather than putting it all in one bc now it seems like the 1st couple didn't even exist. It's so funny.
My heart hurts for him so much. He's been through so much and started turning over a new leaf bc someone believed in the goodness in him... Only for it all be a lie. I'm sure it's not but to him it is, and I'm hurting for him. I'm glad he took the initiative to leave. I hope he holds strong and won't give into Jooeon easily. I'm excited for the next season
One more thing.
Jooeon's downfall is his overconfidence and prioritizing the company. The latter part I get bc business is business and gotta keep that controlled and running. But the fact that he didn't chase Pilsang and had the cubes chase him instead just shows Pilsang he's always going to be an afterthought or 2nd to everything else.
I guess our CEO will have to learn the hard way that Pilsang doesn't need his riches or tech, he just needs Jooeon's honesty and company.
I wonder how the author will approach this. Ahhhh I can't wait
Sorry for the random question, who's dat on your profile picture? Was it fanart or manhwa?
i also want to know ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ
They're a side couple from Liveta! Van and Ian such a cute couple honestly but the manhwa hasn't been updated for a year since last season
Thank youu! Btw Yesss i hope the chairman gonna chase pilsang till the end of the earth! I want him desperate!! For pilsang
After one rushed shitty after another, I am so happy this one has a great ending that resolved a lot of issues and let us see how their relationship developed into a more affectionate one in the main story. I hate that we have to wait until side stories to see the relationship progress so I LOVE how the author handled the pacing, the spice, the conflict, climax and ending.
Really cute story with a great ending.
Rushed shitty ending after another*
Before y'all crucify me, first loves are always cute in the POV of the person in love of course. This chapter Youngho is cute even if it didn't end well. It's all in the past anyway. My only thing is... could Hoyeon ever be that sweet again or loving to Taebum? They're supposedly dating now but it seems more like FBW than an actual relationship. The author says they're mutually in love as of ch 21 but it doesn't show... esp if you compare it to ch 27. It takes one chapter to show a cute love compared to what seems like forced love and it's been 5 chapters since they've dated... idk man. It feels rough reading this sometimes. I really like Taebum... that's whg I don't really like how Hoyeon is treating him right now.