It’s been more than an hour since I finished the last chapter, and I’m still heartbroken....
My poor baby Pilsang...come to me sweetheart, I’ll take better care of you than that useless chairman ever could !!
What we feared and anticipated would happen has happened.
It’s so humiliating that even Seo Ah knew about Jooeon’s foolish game. And that pathetic chairman, once again acting all high and mighty, denying his feelings for Pilsang with that arrogant : “Why would I even fall in love with him ?” Well, yeah sure, WHY WOULD YOU ? BUT YOU ALREADY DID, YOU DUMBASS !!
Seeing Pilsang discover everything like this and break down is utterly heartbreaking. The way he cries feels like my heart is being torn apart. It’s unbearable...
When he ran away, even Seo Ah knew that Jooeon should have gone after him. But of course, Mr. Hypocrite, too-proud-to-be-honest-with-himself, would rather pretend he doesn’t care about Pilsang — just to prove that he meant it when he said he didn’t love him — insisting that business comes first, instead of chasing after him and trying to fix the damage he caused after literally breaking his heart ! What a load of bullcrap !! HE F*CKING DESERVED THAT PUNCH Pilsang gave him ! Heck, he deserves so much more than that !!
My poor Pilsang, being convinced now that actually no one could ever like him, and that it was too good to be true that someone believed in him in the first place ╥﹏╥
Watching Pilsang hit himself in despair is just... I can’t stand it. Nooo, baby, please don’t hurt yourself, I'm suffering with you (/TДT)/
You're too beautiful and gorgeous and sweet and a true gem for this fool to keep denying what he feels for you !!
Serves Jooeon right that Pilsang has left his miserable ass behind !!
As much as I’ll miss my Pilsang and this manhwa—the hiatus will be unbearable, I know—I hope Jooeon doesn’t find him for months, maybe even a year, I want him to sit with the consequences of how he treated Pilsang, to realize what he lost, and to truly regret his actions as deeply as he needs to !!
Now I have to endure the hiatus, trying not to crumble at the memory of my baby’s tears.. ╥﹏╥
This could've been so my cup of tea if it weren't omegaverse, if the beta still had short hair, and if he were actually the top !!
I like this author because they usually break away from the typical top/bottom stereotypes, but this one just ended up being the same old conventional tall alpha on top, smaller beta uke dynamic.
My curse is always getting more invested in the second couples ╥﹏╥ !
Give me more of Kaneda, he's such a bashful cutiepie, exactly how I like them >w<
Oh yes... oh no !! I didn't think the manhwa would adapt the third timeline !!!
I'm so excited for it, but I'm also so scared of what's coming.
I love this story so much, so I'm really glad we'll get to see them again ~♡
Now that I've calmed down after my earlier long-assed review of the chapter, I can finally have another BREAKDOWN over the fact that there's only ONE CHAPTER LEFT !!!!!
I'm so not ready ! NooOOooooOO. I'M NOT
This means the runaway arc is next chapter. This means it's going to be even angstier than it already is. This means... no more Pilsang for months !! I can't—.... *starts sobbing* (/TДT)/
And no more baby Pilsang with his idiot chairman acting all tsundere one minute and all lovey-dovey the next ╥﹏╥ I NEED THEM IN LOVE. I NEED MY SHAYLA TO BE HAPPY !! I Need my weekly dose of them x'(
This story has become such a part of my weekly routine that I genuinely can't imagine not waiting for a new chapter every Thursday...
I was so right about the arranged marriage being moved up....
I'm absolutely heartbroken for Pilsang.
Not only did he cry again because of Jooeon, but he had actually decided he was going to tell him everything: about the fake heats, about his hyung knowing he was involved in the company's research and that he was planning to withdraw from it all. What broke my heart was that he looked so sad at the thought of leaving because it meant he wouldn't get to see Jooeon anymore...
I'm sobbing...｡°(°¯◠¯°)°｡He's just too precious...
(He f*cking doesn't deserve our Pilsang !! Not yet !)
Also, it seems Jooeon didn't go back to the project because of the scandal, it was because of an equipment issue. My guess is that the media had the scandal story ready to go during the following week, but they probably contacted the family before publishing it (like they often do with celebrities and other high-profile figures). Then either Jooeon's family or Seo Ah's side must have negotiated a deal to keep the story under wraps in exchange for an exclusive announcement, aka the wedding.
That said, I'm so MAD at Jooeon for ghosting Pilsang for an entire week. He knows perfectly well how much Pilsang loves him, yet he keeps acting like such a jerk !
The last time they saw each other, things ended on such a cold note, so going completely silent without contacting him the entire time only fuels Pilsang's insecurities and reinforces his belief that he's unlovable and that he did something wrong when he didn't !! It's honestly so cruel !
And then, just for Pilsang to find out about the wedding through the news ?!
Seeing him run through the rain just to get an explanation... I already know that's a bad omen for the next chapter. He's literally showing up soaking wet like a drenched kitten, only to find Seo Ah there and overhear her talking about the loan shark scandal and his involvement in Jooeon's research. Whatever happens next, I just know Pilsang is going to suffer and cry even more, and I am NOT ready for it T^T
As for the person responsible for the scandal leak, I’m wondering if it’s the friend or the hyung behind it. There wasn't any mention of Jooeon's "game" with Pilsang in the articles, which makes me wonder if it could somehow be the hyung instead. Then again, I don't really see what he'd gain from exposing everything this early on, so I'm still leaning toward the friend. Either way, I have a feeling Pilsang is going to assume his hyung is responsible, blame himself even more, and drown in guilt... when it's actually not his fault at all ╥﹏╥
Finally, not having Jooeon’s POV at all makes this cliffhanger about his feelings even more intense, since we’re left completely in the dark about what’s going on in his head !!
But I have a feeling we still won’t get his perspective in the next chapter either. Instead, things are probably going to get even messier, and he’ll put on that cold business persona again, say something harsh while confronting Pilsang, and end up hurting him even more... Help !!
YOU F*CKING PSYCHO !!! HOW COULD YOU MAKE HIM CRY !!!
I KNEW IT ! Shin Jooeon was bound to mess things up by putting work before Pilsang ! Too bad for him, because Pilsang isn't going to sit around waiting for his slow ass to admit how he really feels !! (╯°Д °)╯╧╧
Also, not only did he cum inside him but he slept with his d*ck inside ?! Oh boy ! You're down BAD. How are you still lying to yourself at this point ?!!
I'm so heartbroken for my baby Pilsang... After the passionate sex they had the night before, Jooeon suddenly giving him the cold shoulder must've hurt so much. And since Jooeon had been so gentle and caring with him, Pilsang probably thought the distance was because of the kiss and his feelings, when in reality it's just Jooeon refusing to face his own emotions...Damn spoiled rich idiot (╬￣皿￣)
Now, I wonder if the emergency is the media scandal or if it's something else...Either way, Jooeon messed up BIG time .
The tragedy of not having a Boss x Seolho sequel ...╥﹏╥
Crying (/TДT)/
Seeing how Pilsang went from being a Top to actually yearning for Jooeon so much to the point of craving him and begging him for his d*ck is such a character arc !
His tsundere act is softening aaaww (≧∀≦)
Meanwhile, it's hilarious how Jooeon was so strict, kept standing his ground, and firmly refusing to give in to Pilsang's demands over and over again only for all that resolve to completely crumble after a single kiss LOL !! xD He's so hopelessly in love, I swear !
Now, my theory about what’s gonna happen next : While they’d be basking in the afterglow of their sexy session, they’ll finally start opening up a little about their feelings, but then they won’t get the chance to really talk things through, as they’ll be interrupted since Jooeon would get contacted by work and be told about the information leak (from his ex-friend) and the media scandal it caused.
And since he was supposed to be present at the opening of their project around this time, the scandal will already be making noise, and people will start asking where the chairman actually is ! Which would make things worse as he is with —and taking care of—the very same person the scandal is about, so it will only stir things up even more !!
Especially with his parents, I guess... They’ll start questioning whether he’s truly worthy of inheriting the company. And since they already expect him to marry Seo Ah for the sake of the merger, the idea that he might be involved with someone else would likely push them to rush the arranged marriage even more !
And all of this happening right when Jooeon and Pilsang were finally on the verge of being honest with each other would definitely disrupt the development of their relationship, and then maybe trigger the runaway arc ?!
Knowing how business-like and cold Jooeon can be, I feel like he might end up messing up things by prioritizing his position and putting the company above Pilsang... ╥﹏╥
I HOPED FOR IT IN MY LAST COMMENT AND MY WISH CAME TRUE !!
THEY KISS THEY KISS !! THEY SO LOVE EACH OTHER !!!! ♡♡♡
I knew the smut was there for a reason ! After Pilsang got hurt, I'm sure Jooeon realized just how much Pilsang means to him, how dear and precious he is. And holding him like that would've only reinforced those feelings !! (≧∀≦)
I'm so hyped, I can't—... I've been giggling and kicking my feet in the air since !
Aaaaaww ε=ε=(ノ≧∇≦)ノ !!
The still ongoing r*pe at the beginning of the new chapter is honestly horrible, disgusting, and nauseating.
And the way Rian just acts so nonchalant right after, plus Enzo being portrayed like some sweet little cinnamon roll immediately to gloss over it… it’s too much, even for fiction. It feels disconnected and stops being believable at that point.
When is this story going to get better ? How did it even fall this low ?
I can’t believe it was in my top 3 last year, the potential has completely gone down the drain.
They're back ! THEY'RE BACK !!
Can’t believe we’re finally getting the second season, it felt like forever waiting through the hiatus.
And he’s grown so much ╥﹏╥ *sobs, sobs*
I’m reposting this comment because, chapters later, it’s still painfully relevant :
It's honestly a miracle Rian hasn't ended up ble*ding from his behind by now. Every time Enzo went inside him, he knew full well that Rian had never been on the receiving end before, yet he still never bothered to prepare him properly beforehand before shoving it in. Because, let's be real, lube alone ain't some magical fix, you can't just slap some on and expect everything to go smoothly.
And considering how ridiculously tight Rian is—his ring practically looks permanently puckered and clenched— it's genuinely baffling that he never tore or bled...At this point, it's pure luck.
Poor Adrian ma boy ! Hang in there princess, and make sure you get your revenge on that rotten apple, and then some, because he deserves every bit of what’s coming to him !!
That aside, I hope we move on from the grape in the next chapter because this has been dragging on, it's starting to feel suffocating, and we're losing the plot—as well as the top-vs-top rivalry that a lot of us were hooked by in the first place.
MY SHAYLA PILSANG !! (/TДT)/
Damn, he's getting bold now ! I’m convinced that the more time passes, the more he realizes he'll never truly have Jooeon all to himself, so he's become so much more "yearning" for him, trying to make the most of every little opportunity he gets.
And it's both adorable and heartbreaking how being cared for while he was sick —for the first time in his life— and having that person be Jooeon seemed to heal a part of his inner child ╥﹏╥.
I honestly think his love for Jooeon just keeps growing deeper and deeper, and now he's completely starved for his affection...aah poor baby.
As for the spicy scene, I highly doubt it was included for no reason. We already had one not that long ago, so I'm sure this one is meant to serve the plot somehow !! Jooeon holding Pilsang after he got hurt might make him realize just how much he wants to be gentle with him and how deeply he actually treasures him !
It could also make him start questioning the regularity of the heats —which, let's not forget, have all been fake since Pilsang's last real heat back in chapter 18— and that could easily become the catalyst that kicks off the runway arc and all the chaos and drama that come with it.
Ugh, I love them so much. I swear, I need them to kiss already ! Please, just do it next chapter, I'M BEGGING !
At least give me a little sweetness before the storm hits Σ(っTД T)っ
I don't think people are misunderstanding what the story is about, though. Most of us knew from chapter 1 that this wasn't going to be a healthy romance. A guy biting someone's tongue off isn't exactly subtle foreshadowing...
The criticism isn't that the story is dark or problematic. It's that being dark and problematic doesn't automatically make something interesting or "well-executed". You can portray obsession, coercion, and abuse while still developing a unique dynamic between the characters.
It's also obvious the author isn't romanticizing a lot of these moments and wants them to feel disturbing. The issue is that after the strong setup, the relationship started feeling less unique and more reliant on tropes that are already very common in BL with the huge power imbalance and all, plus the focus shifting from exploring the psychological tension and complexity of their relationship toward using escalation and shock as the only way to move the dynamic forward, at the expense of deeper exploration.
Basically, understanding what the story is trying to do and thinking it executes it well are two different things. Just because a story is dark, disturbing, or intentionally uncomfortable doesn't automatically make it compelling. And people criticizing how the story chooses to portray those themes, or feeling that the story didn't fully deliver on the potential of its premise, aren't necessarily misunderstanding it— we may simply think the execution didn't live up to the premise.
Ugh, the new chapter is just more r*pe...
Nothing new, nothing interesting, it's very short, and the story isn't moving forward at all..
Man, he's doomed !
Caught between two unhinged stalkers, he really knows how to attract them creeps...
Then again, he could've gotten out of this mess if it weren't for his greedy ass (￣3￣)y▂ξ
To the people nitpicking those of us who aren’t enjoying this shift in dynamic: it’s not about Enzo being “out of character” or a “red flag.” It’s about what the story feels like it has become compared to what originally pulled people in.
The appeal was supposed to be two powerful enemies-to-lovers characters clashing on relatively equal footing. A lot of readers were invested because it was framed as a genuine power struggle, where both sides had weight and influence in the conflict.
But since the end of last season, that balance has steadily eroded as the gap between them keeps widening. What started as a clash between two strong personalities now feels increasingly one-sided.
Right now it feels like Enzo holds all the power, while Rian is repeatedly put in situations where he’s coerced and has no real ability to resist or change the outcome. (He says he’ll never bottom for Enzo again, yet still ends up being blackmailed into it. He talks about wanting to punch Enzo and push back, but the narrative itself never allows those intentions to turn into action — the setup is written so that any attempt to resist leads to consequences that force compliance...Even things he would have never tolerated earlier in the story —the humiliation, the imposed punishments, the c*ck ring, etc — are now just happening without any real ability to stop them, which highlights how extreme the power imbalance has become.)
And when that back-and-forth disappears, so does the s*xual tension that made the dynamic compelling in the first place.
That’s why it no longer reads like the enemies-to-lovers dynamic people signed up for, but more like the familiar dominant top / powerless bottom trope that many of us are getting tired of.
This is horrible... It's practically torture. Rian is essentially coerced into going along with Enzo's demands because Enzo holds all the power and is more than capable of destroying his life. He's giving in out of fear, to the point of letting himself be humiliated through the master-play dynamic and even taking the submissive role a second time without complaint (something the old Rian would have rather choked himself than ever do !)
So the sex scene isn't erotic per se, it's deeply unsettling. It's just another instance of Rian sacrificing his dignity and autonomy to endure a situation he feels trapped in.
And honestly, I waited so long through the hiatus for Season 2, but so far it's really not hitting the mark. Their enemies-to-lovers dynamic had so much potential, but the power imbalance is now so extreme that it ruins the tension. Instead of two strong personalities clashing and creating a compelling push-and-pull between rivals, it feels like one person has all the control while the other is just trying to survive.