Okk- alright, so this was initially my response to one comment, but since I've seen a hella lot of comments repeating the same thing, I’ll just copy and paste it here :
The medication is NOT what triggers the heat.... In fact, it has been shown to significantly reduce the severity of Pilsang's symptoms and the frequency of his heat episodes. He also went from being unconscious and knocked out during his heats to being fully conscious and able to remember everything that happens during them. I truly don't understand how people can believe the medication is causing the heat when, in reality, it has helped him so much.
Also, I'm not saying it's completely safe or without side effects, since it's still an experimental drug, but it definitely is NOT causing the heat ! Or else, it doesn't make sense !
Him stopping the medication abruptly could, on the other hand, be related to the delay of his heat, and as a consequence, it might come back twice as badly when it does return...
I have a theory that the medications reduced the heat temporarily. Pilsang never skipped the meds at all, so the side effects might show later on after a while of not taking it.
Maybe the medications only dulls out the hormones that triggers his heat (does it act like an antibiotic or an antidepressant? I'd like to hear people's theory about this). While it is unlikely, I also think the side effects might be abrupt and chaotic. Because if he were to feel the side effects significantly little by little, He would've sensed that something was weird from when he stopped taking the meds entirely before.
I don’t think the medication works like antibiotics or antidepressants. It seems more similar to contraceptive pills, which are meant to regulate or suppress hormonal cycles. These pills have hormones that directly affect the body's hormonal balance and are often used to control irregular periods, lessen menstrual pain, or even stop heat in animals.
And since Pilsang was given the Sianacin drug which was originally used on animals, it’s likely that the medication works in a similar way, by altering hormonal levels to prevent heat.
Regarding side effects, they could typically be sudden and unpredictable rather than gradual, since hormonal suppression can cause abrupt changes in the body's functions. Any adverse effects might appear quickly and be quite chaotic. However, since Pilsang hasn't experienced any symptoms at the moment, and we're considering the possibility of delayed effects, there's a chance that stopping the medication suddenly could trigger a delayed but intense and disorderly response, with symptoms emerging some time after cessation. Moreover, because his body has been heavily altered by the drug, his physiology might react in a way that causes a rebound or an even more severe heat as a response, as well as leading to serious delayed consequences.
I just hope that our Pilsang will get through this safely
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I absolutely love how you explained this!! (๑•ㅂ•)و✧
The fifth side story already, and still no sign of the boss and Seolho. I'm sad... ╥﹏╥
I've been waiting for their story for YEARS !!
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For those who are curious, the Korean fans' theories suggest that Jooeon's ex-friend (the harasser) will leak the scandal when Jooeon is away from Pilsang, and so to mitigate the negative publicity, Jooeon’s family will in response officially and publicly announce his marriage to Seo Ah, aiming to overshadow the rumors of the secret lover and help the scandal fade away. Pilsang would then learn about it through the media, and heartbroken upon hearing the news and believing them to be true, would run away and go into hiding— probably in the old man's cabin.
I also can't believe people here actually think the pills given to Pilsang are heat inducers.... They may not be completely harmless, since they're still experimental drugs being tested on Pilsang as a test subject, but they definitely worked their purpose, helping to reduce his symptoms and the frequency of his heat episodes. So, what are you talking about, people ? In my opinion, the only reason his heat hasn't occurred yet is probably because he disrupted his cycle by stopping the medication abruptly. He also mentioned that his heat was expected to come in about three weeks, which has now passed, and it likely will coincide with Jooeon being away on his trip. Like, it’s probably going to hit him once Jooeon is gone— a way to add more drama to the end of season 1
(/TДT)/ (And probably meaning no more sex scenes before the hiatus ╥﹏╥)
The dinner scene seems to be the last wholesome moment that'll happen between them before everything spirals out of control...! *cries*
nooooooo, it’s just a fan theory, right? but why does it HURT so much to imagine it my pilsang doesn’t deserve this i can’t accept it, never. AAAAAAA i’m not forgiving jooeon if this happens.
I actually thought it made a lot of sense that his heat was suddenly irregular after not taking the pills. Like stopping taking birth control pills, your period won’t magically show up and be regular again lmao
Yes, it's just Korean fandom speculation, but I can almost see it coming true, which makes me feel sad for Baby Pilsang in advance T﹏T
No matter what happens, the truth is he's going to end up heartbroken, one way or another...
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Exactly ! That was also my line of thought too !
AAAAAAAAH ! The kiss !!!!!
Just kiss him already, Pilsang !! You know you want to, so stop dreaming about it and go for it !
This chapter was especially sweet, they're so domestic acting like a married couple (≧∀≦)
But everything is falling into place, and the gears are already in motion toward the climax and the conclusion of season 1 which makes me feel bittersweet
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Not the side stories being about the shitty couple, eew !
First time I don't like the second couple more than the main one— it really says a lot about how terribly awful and boring they are...(눈_눈)
GUYS, I KNOW WHAT PILSANG'S BIRTHDAY GIFT TO JOOEON IS !!!!
I could guess it from this chapter ! It's definitely a TIE or something related to a tie ! In the scene where he's undressing drunk Jooeon, he pauses thoughtfully when removing the tie. That must be because he's thinking about how he used Jooeon's gift, but Jooeon hasn't used his yet !
Also, the present was inside something that looks like a luxury tie box, so I'm pretty confident about my guess omg !!
Jooeon pulling the hyung card is exactly what I wished for in my bingo card (≧∀≦) kyaah ~ !
Pilsang, you better listen to your hyung hihihi
(,,>﹏<,,) !!
Omg, I can't believe the side stories finally surfaced after all these years ! But wait, what about Boss and Seolho? WHAT ABOUT BOSS AND SEOLHO !!!!!
They're the ones whose story I was most excited to read ! (˃ᯅ˂)
They will have their time
I really hope so !I I’ve been waiting for their story forever… but honestly, the longer it takes, the less convinced I am that it’ll happen.
Still, a part of me keeps on hoping ...(ಡ᎔ಡ)
No ! Not Pilsang faking his heat AGAIN ! This time, Jooeon will definitely catch him in the lie *facepalm* lol
But serves Jooeon right, he was so eager for a confession from Pilsang, trying to manipulate him into admitting his feelings instead of just being honest with him !
Still, looks like there will be at least one last sex scene before the season finale èwé ~
I haven't had time to translate it fully yet, so this is just what I could understand with my poor Korean skills, I might as well just be rambling lol >w<
Okay, so I was actually right, lol !
My poor, pitiful Pilsang ! I felt so bad for him when he told Jooeon he was in heat (which is obviously a lie)... ╥﹏╥
Since Jooeon, the jerk that he is, had been waiting enthusiastically for that confession, when it didn’t come, he looked so disappointed and said "Why is the heat coming now?" in a letdown tone, which made baby Pilsang misunderstand and he took it the wrong way and started self-deprecating again ! Noooo, that was so sad— my heart ached for him (/TДT)/
Of course Jooeon wants to hold you Pilsang honey, he’s just been waiting for you to confess your most precious feelings to him (cause he loves you back, he's just too dumb to understand it yet !)
It’s actually for the best that he didn’t confess, let the chairman learn a little lesson about playing with Pilsang's feelings !
The hug at the end tho was so cute and i'm foverer in love with Pilsang's tsundere attitude, so adorable (≧∀≦)