i know a lot of people don't like tabin but i think his character provides so much to the story. tabin and sami's relationship is much more complex and is shown more in these new chapters, which goes more in depth with how sami feels about him and the time they spent together in the past. it is one-sided obsession, but i think people are forgetting that tabin is only a highschool boy (who clearly has lived a very comfortable, rejection-free life). he spent so much time with sami, saw her drastically change without explanation, and once he did get the explanation, felt as if the only way to deal with those emotions of hurt and empathy for her was to get even closer to her. it's obviously coming as a shock to him to see her and pyojun, because he feels like he knows her best, upset that someone who has never really "been" there being the one to earn her affection. it's unhealthy however because he says he literally cannot imagine her not being by his side, but again he's enamored and fell for her even harder. i would also like to think he acts the way he does as a way for sami to stop regretting the past, but to see that it also had good memories, which explains sami's "weak spot" for him; he's one of the only constants in her life that had changed so much. i understand sami wants to separate from her past but tabin helps her realize she can do so without feeling guilty for everything that reminds her of the past, which in turn can help mend her relationship with her uncle. it's definitely for the best that he snaps out of his obsession because sami never reciprocated, but he's not the red flag everyone makes him out to be. i hope he gets a happy ending
OP, it's great that you look at Tabin's character with so much grace but respectfully to any girls out there reading this webtoon and seeing Tabin's character - please understand that his actions and "obsession" towards Sami IS very much a red flag. Regardless of their history, it is completely inappropriate for anyone to constantly disregard and disrespect your boundaries. He has on many occasions have grabbed Sami, even kissed her and he even pulls her to bed this chapter. The author (and respectfully OP alike) are making light of his actions but in real life, please understand that what he's doing is straight up assault and stalking. He may have his own reasons, and sure, is young but that does not mean his actions are excused. OP, you have to understand that no one is making him out to be a red flag...his actions and thoughts alike ARE a red flag.
yes his actions are all red flags irl but it is a fictional story and this is a new take i've seen on the "yandere" or obsessive trope that you see in a lot of manhwa. but if anyone is experiencing anything remotely similar to tabin's actions call the policeee
tabin is just selfish, self-centered, and privileged--- he's from a comfortable, rejection-free background so he operates on entitlement rather than genuine care, treating sami's boundaries as minor inconveniences rather than choices he needs to respect, what looks like empathy is actually possessiveness and instead of prioritizing her healing, he centers himself in her trauma, using her past vulnerability to drag her back to the "old sami" for his own comfort
he hates sami's dynamic with the ml because he views her as something he holds a claim to, and he cannot accept her autonomy when it conflicts with his desires-- by constantly leveraging her nostalgia and weak spot to maintain his place in her life. tabin's inability to see past his own desires isn't just a product of youth but a demonstration of self-absorbed behavior that consistently puts his emotional needs ahead of sami's well-being
Imma get "don't let anyone treat your boundaries as minor inconveniences instead of choices they need to respect" plastered on my wall. Absolute banger line OP
feels like the author is slowly setting up tabin and chan and i'm here for it
she needs to speed it up a little bcs Tabin’s obsession with sami is getting creepy.
seowoo looks so different in a good way with the new seasons artstyle wow
synchro is so good i think i'm gonna cry.... the tension and atmosphere... THE ART.... it feels like i've fallen in love with sketch and yikyung and joobin all over again. thank you for this delicious au.
the art and angles are so good i can't even goon i just stare and appreciate the expressions and anatomy