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Completely unrelated, but I was analyzing the title of this story—"Between the Lines"—and I started thinking about how, nowadays, we seem to require a message to be explicitly spelled out in order to grasp it. Whether it’s a movie, a TV series, or a book, it feels as though if the message isn't practically shoved in our faces, we simply don't get it. That complacent mindset terrifies me—the kind where you don't even bother to engage your critical thinking skills to arrive at a conclusion. And the same applies to this story, where so much is conveyed implicitly—where the characters, emotionally speaking, struggle to verbalize their feelings.

I don't understand the comments claiming that this is illogical or that the dynamic between the two characters feels out of character. We understand that human relationships don't follow a linear path; often, things aren't simply black and white, but rather shades of gray. What exactly were you expecting? That after four years—accumulating all that frustration, dealing with an unstable family situation, living a life under constant control, having no one around to trust, suffering from abysmal verbal communication, and enduring an awkward, unresolved farewell—they would suddenly have calm, tender sex? And yet, you can still feel that uncontrolled frenzy—a sensation where, even if Juheom tries to deny it, he cannot help but waver in the face of his own stubbornness. The characters are acting in accordance with the circumstances of their specific context; therefore, within the narrative of the story, I feel the author did an excellent job of portraying that pent-up frustration.

I wouldn't call this hate sex—but rather a desperate kind; so deeply yearned-for and overwhelming that every thrust feels insufficient, that you have to leave an impact on your body—where pain turns into pleasure, and pleasure into punishment.

At this point, we can see that Juheon has always been afraid to reveal his true self—even in the past, when he believed he could finally let loose with Dohu, he remained quite guarded. Much like Dohu, he didn't grasp social dynamics in the conventional sense; he lived without ever questioning his own feelings because he allowed himself to be lulled by his comfort zone—after all, as we know, it’s often easier to simply let a person go than to try to truly understand them. It wasn't until this breaking point that we witnessed how all that pent-up frustration, desperation, and longing finally erupted in the form of rough, uninhibited sex. There is undeniably intense chemistry between the two of them, yet there is so much in their relationship that still needs to be addressed and healed that I don't believe now is the time for them to part ways. More than ever—precisely in this state of palpable vulnerability—they need to talk.

People calling past nanase PDF People these days use that word with such ease. Do you not know any other word?

I love that the author isn't pulling that "no kissing until we reconcile" bullshit.

Hate sex—I’ve been waiting for this! Juheon literally said: "If I can't make you hate me and push you away by begging, I'll make you hate me through sex instead." In any case, the look on Dohu's face in the last panel was basically: "You think *this* is going to get you what you want from me? Go ahead—give it a try."

I truly love how the character of Dohu is written. He has so much personality; he is a man of action rather than words. He doesn't wait for others to solve his problems; he is direct about his feelings and leaves no room for misunderstandings. He genuinely recognized his past flaws and changed—he didn't get stranded in a tide of victimhood, but instead chose to keep moving forward and never give up on anything.

I think you’re all overlooking a crucial point here: the *PRIMARY REASON* driving Juheon’s stubbornness is that he was threatened with harm to Dohu. He is prioritizing the well-being of the person he loves above his own. He is willing to destroy his career, his reputation, and his entire life—all for the sake of protecting Dohu. Doesn't that strike you as the ultimate confession of love and a profound display of devotion?

Consensual intimacy can also serve as an effective means of communication. Right now, Juheon has completely retreated into his stubbornness; no matter how much Dohu tries to talk to him, he simply won't admit that he is in a vulnerable position. So, don't view this as merely a chance to have sex; rather, both of them need to connect their bodies and once again feel that sense of closeness and chemistry that they shared in abundance not so long ago.

Why are you all so desperate for them to get back together? Human relationships are far too complex to be fixed with a simple confession. Both of them still have a lot to discuss—above all, repairing that broken trust. It is perfectly normal for Juheon to be so stubborn; he feels cornered and vulnerable. He is fed up with people playing games with him and his feelings, and he is terrified that if he opens his heart again, he will just get hurt all over again. And as we already know, no matter how much he might want to, he simply cannot push Dohu away—because he is hopelessly in love with him, even if he refuses to admit it.

“You’re going to find out what it truly means to be persistent!” KYAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA