Yeah this story was genuinely horrible the MC went through hell and the ending is really bad, don’t read this.
This story is so interesting. I really love the art, even when it makes me uncomfortable at times.
What I find especially fascinating is how the art, especially in the chapters focused on Dohun’s backstory, seems to reflect his psychology. His “family” appears through his eyes as dark, faceless figures, which immediately makes them feel oppressive and almost inhuman. This contrasts with the people at school, who are drawn in pale, faded colors. They seem distant and insignificant in his inner world, as if no one truly stands out. Their faces almost merge into one another, suggesting that they are not important to him as individuals.
His family, however, is different. Even if they are distorted or faceless, they are clearly the people who shaped Dohun/Dohyun’s development. I especially like the way his father is drawn. His figure feels stable, composed, and controlled, but his smile reveals his true nature: manipulative, cruel, and sadistic. The contrast makes him even more disturbing because his violence is not shown through chaos, but through control.
The brother is drawn in a very different way. He is often shown sweating from withdrawal, with bulging eyes, which makes him look unstable, desperate, and deeply disturbed. He almost feels less like a normal person and more like a frightening presence in Dohun’s memory. However, there is one moment where he appears in more detail: the scene where he is masturbating. In that moment, he seems less supernatural or monstrous and more human, reduced to basic desire. It feels like the perspective briefly shifts away from the way a child might perceive an abusive adult as a terrifying entity and instead shows him more as he really is. But that clearer, more human view does not last long.
The only family member who seems to be drawn with slightly more detail is his mother, especially through the blue highlights in her hair. This could suggest that she occupies a different place in Dohun’s mind. Maybe she feels softer to him, less threatening, or less directly traumatic than the others. She still belongs to the family space, but she does not seem to be represented with the same level of darkness or violence.
By contrast, Yuwon seems to be the only person Dohun can clearly see for who he is. He is not blurred, faceless, or swallowed by darkness. Instead, he feels connected to the image of the tree and the deer in Dohun’s story, almost like a symbol of direction, safety, or destiny. If the deer represents Dohun, then Yuwon may be the tree: the place he is drawn toward, the possibility of happiness, or the person who gives shape to a future outside of trauma.
Is it just me or GL are getting better these days? This was so good, I love their relationship so much and the smut was so freaking good. I need more of them!!!! 10/10
Wow, I’m honestly speechless. Season one was sooooo freaking good. The plot is super interesting, and the art is just beautiful. I loved it so much!! I did get secondhand embarrassment at some parts though lol, Gyeol was doing WAY too much at the museum/art gallery like boy calm down. You don’t even know the man like that wtf… he’s too emotional and impulsive.
Overall, it’s a 10/10. I just read in the comments that it’s been months since the first season, so let’s hope the author is doing okay and comes back soon with season two ! I can’t wait (▰˘◡˘▰)