One thing I appreciate a lot in this story is how the mc actually understands what it takes to be a leader and steps up to the role. Yes it's fun to always come out on top and to have control over others but there's also the not so fun parts such as the responsibility and burden that comes with it that a lot of other stories just conveniently forget or don't even try to explore.
Imma eat my own words, that ending was so bad which is a damn shame cuz I absolutely loved it up to that point.
This reads like a fanfic, mc is so y/n coded there's not a lick of personality and only there to be desired.
I'm worried the ending is gonna follow the storybook he was reading where the tree is cut down by the hunters, so maybe Dohuns trauma (his dad?) will somehow hurt Yuwon and at the end Dohuns gonna be delusional about his death and say some shi like Yuwon now will always be unchanged.
so NOT jinx it i would actually lose my shit im not even gonna lie im tweaking so hard rn it's almost 5 am and im travelling in a train rn and it's dark outside wtf this theory is making me so sad i cant do it i cant do it
I'm SO sorry, I don't want this to happen either but I can't help notice the foreshadowing. Hopefully I'm just overthinking it
I did the math and its roughly 50 chapters per year so we should catch up to the original in Winter of 2028, lets gooo
And, by the speed, the end probably my grandkids will see...
Goddamn. I kinda wish the author caught up first and release those chapters first. The wait of awful
And thats just to catch up to the original, then we have to wait week by week at the biggest cliffhanger. But I did also wait 5+ years already so worth it
I really appreciated how the author actually fleshed out their careers and how they take pride in their own work. I found myself truly respecting and admiring their work ethic, as well as fully convinced they are a true expert in their field. Recently, finding reliable and trustworthy adults in bl have become such a rarity.
Only other work I can think of that builds the characters work persona is probably No Moral, but I would love some recommendations of decent adults at work or actually good at their job.
Additionally, I know a lot of people enjoy when the ml treats the mc different from everyone else. But for me the most attractive thing an ml can do is showcase their discipline and treat the mc the same despite their feelings. That's why I really liked how the ml in this and in No Moral made clear boundaries between their work and personal lives while still keeping the mc accountable for their work.
I can see the appeal of treating the mc as someone special but I can't help but think actions that call for it can sometimes undermine all the work the ml put into building their career as well as the integrity they hold for it.
Bro I loved the vibe and the dynamic between them, does anyone have any similar recs?
Bruh I love the mc's personality so much, hes so naive and honest to a fault. Are there any other recs with an mc like this, preferably historical as well?
I don't know if this qualifies but historical, naive, and honest to a fault: Imoogi and the woodcutter.
Scandalous Wedding. The alluring tale of Mong-Ryong
But they naive in different ways, except scandalous Wedding he is a might bit slow on the uptake too
Thank you very much!!
You're welcome
This has inspired me to create a new list for Neurodivergent Characters/Stories. If you have any recs across genres lmk
Bro now we have side characters arguing over their interpretation of loyalty and obedience to their kings. With the rationality of it, I can understand both sides. I'm so glad the story takes the focus away from the mc to actually develop the side character's personalities and opinions.