Wow author. So the ML wants to keep the MC as captive? How nouvel! Is he threatening to break his ankles? No other ML has ever done it in any bl ever, yay! You are so smart and imaginative. What a creative and sensical solution to a conflict, never seen before in the genre! Thanks for bringing something new to the table, I will make sure to smash it with a stone. :)))
Dropped.
you should’ve already known what kind of ml taeso is by now ngl
Wow what a nouvel comment, you must be proud.
He showed a lot of development in all the preceding chapters. He softened towards the MC and gave him a lot of his time and attention generously and went out of his way to save him hurt. This plot turn is as cliched and non sensical and contradictory to the development as it gets.
“A lot” is kind of exaggerated. Hes still very much closed off and can still barely express his emotions
Yeah it's called development. Not transformation. Development is slow. Development follows a gentle trajectory because humans don't change overnight either. But ML though is a bit a cranky, is fine with MC having a social life, overnight trips, friends and just general fun. From going to that to this is not only cognitively dissonant, but really.my main focus was on the cliched nature of the plot turn, the oft repeated trope that authors seem to think is romantic and not psychotic. Manhwa bl authors have a very fucked up understanding of romance and its conflicts
Like the MC was isekai'd into Trastasa. He remembers the name of the drink, he undergoes regular memory cleansing rituals, like Amon doesn't want him to regain his memories. And Gwen, with his most probably dyed hair, came after the MC looking for him that's why he got there much later. He even brought his modern day toys and beverages, and probably other articles so that he can trigger the memories. MC was probably isekai'd there while he was playing a magical game or something, then Gwen his boyfriend from their real life found out and set out to find him but by that time Amon had conditioned the MC to forget everything, and now he was made into a God. So Gwen had to assume the role of a leshah to get in close proximity of the MC. Maybe in order to be at par with Amon's powers, Gwen had to undergo training and learnt some tricks himself, that's why he is so confident that officials can't really hurt him. Maybe he got those pink animals knowing MC has a soft spot for animals.
This plot looks interesting, especially when MC will potentially be torn between choosing between Amon (the only lover he knows as of now) and Gwen, in case MC's memories come back due to Gwen's efforts. Gwen definitely acts like he has known MC from before, his yearning for MC also feels older than the current timeline.
There's mystery, romance, sexual tension, decently developed characters. The uke is refreshing. I always look forward to ukes that don't present as an extension to the seme, have a will of their own, a belief system they adhere to, not dying under the weight of their own (mostly) imagined misery and insecurities, who have agency and intelligence to act on it, who aren't misogynistic projection pieces of the authors who cater to audiences equally misogynistic no matter how they act otherwise.
Yes, I said it and I stand by it, a big chunk of BL readers is misogynistic as they enjoy projecting on ukes written in the image of submissive, agencyless women written in misogynistic f/m. Any uke with a backbone, agency, strong boundaries and a will of their own/a personality of their own really triggers these users' prejudices as they are unable to project on them, finding them unrelatable. Since they cannot read BLs without projecting on the ukes if their lives depended on it, truly strong ukes (not to be confused with the ones that operate on false bravado, reactiveness, immaturity, pettiness, vengefulness and unnecessary loudness) mirror everything these users find lacking in themselves, and so it triggers them into resentment and unjustified criticism. Knowing this, the authors also capitalise on the trope, it's really rampant in this genre, also rampantly consumed by these said users, logic or credibility be damned.
Which is why, I am enjoying reading this uke. For once, it's not the seme 'saving' or 'rescuing' the uke, the power balance not entirely favoring the seme. The story reads interesting and seems to stand on its own without resorting behind weakly written smokescreen for gratuitous smut, the character traits read convincing as per the backgrounds given to them, the worldbuilding reads more or less okay, some gaps aside, but i will wait for the story to unfold before giving a full judgment as a lot of crucial information is withheld by the author at this point in the story. I am down 17 chapters, so let's see how it goes. Hope it goes well and the author doesn't disappoint me, fingers crossed.
The art is nice too, the paneling, the composition of frames, editing, the colour pallete matches the eerie vibes of the themes, the character design is not very conventionally attractive but that's fine, the expressions are nuanced, well drawn and body proportions are convincing and not over the top fan servicey slop. Like the dialogues as well, the contrast between the uke's casual/modern speech rich with pop cultural references as opposed to the shamanic clan's old world lingo. The seme seems to be an in between, stuck between two eras, two belief systems, two ways of living, the way he likes uke and is impressed by him while still trying to protect the perception of his family from uke's critical lenses. He is miserable, not knowing where to go, who to trust, how to resolve his suffering. On the other hand, the uke reads confident in his skin, his misfortunes only make him stronger because his identity comes from how he thinks of himself and whom he prioritises in his life rather than what people think of him. That's the kind of strength I am talking about, not dependent on some external validation or criticism. Their dynamic seems believable, natural without being overly sexual, overly emotionally affected, it's developing slowly and steadily without relying on the dated (and often misused and narratively unjustified) tropes of fate and love at first sight. It doesn't read superficial, the uke means what he says and says what he means.
Yes author, give me more. Thank you.
I actually like your analysis, for me I cannot stand these submissive ukes with no agency because in real world all men are equal. I'm reading BL knowing that in this world as men they're equal but suffers from class and social issues which also stems from misogyny. I always expect the uke to have his own agency. If I see a pitiful one I'll just drop it unless the story itself is interesting and relevant to the plot
I love the art style tho, I find it sexy and neat
I like it too, especially the way the artist draws motion and action shots. And the way they are edited. It actually makes you feel the pace and velocity of the motion/action. They are also able to create a very suitable creepy atmosphere.
Totally, I love when artists are intentional. I'm someone who drops stuff if it does not interest me. But this one is 10/10 also I love how the uke is such a baddie nothing can faze him but the top is weak and the one who needs protection
Just strange that ML couldn't figure out what his own uncle was doing to his dear childhood friend oliver, when he was showing all the signs. It took MC only a few days to figure out and yet ml couldn't, despite being so close to oliver and being a victim himself. Seems like a writing oversight rather than an intentional character flaw, a big oversight though. Conversely, it reads like a plot hole that Oliver never thought of telling the ML about his abuser even though he knew what ML did to his 'father' for what he did after he was named as heir. ML holds the power now, not the uncle. So Oliver had no reason to suffer for so long.
The writer resolved this sibling dynamic nicely, realistically. Emotional engagement with an estranged family member often doesn't go as planned as one hopes to, it's always overwhelming no matter how settled one otherwise is. This scene read well portrayed as the reader could feel the violently suppressed undercurrents of the dialogues. And the season ended on a good note. It gave a well written push forward to MC and ML's relationship, which read natural after MC witnessed his brother's wedding and imagined him and ML getting married someday. This scene gave MC's unworded feelings words and made him realize something he was trying to repress, and then that realisation was reiterated by ML appearing at the wedding to pick his wife up and sensing the wife didn't eat. ML doesn't know all the details of MC's emotional undercurrents but he delivered anyway because his feelings are genuine too and MC can't minimize it anymore.
Well done author. This is why I like this author, and liked Lucky Paradise too, even though dull readers deride it so much as a result of their own lack of understanding.
Sure the ML could have worded his thoughts better. However he comes from old money so he is more straightforward than commoners, that's understandable. He was raised to be in the position of authority so he never had to learn to mix words about what he thinks, so his thoughtlessness is also understandable.
But MC's conflict is so shallow and his writing isn't convincing at all. People who have been through what he has been through know for a fact that ego and pride can only take you so far. He was literally in the dumps before ML came along and even if he doesn't want to hear it, if it hadn't been for the ML he would have been a goner for sure. He would have either collapsed from the overwork, or been maimed or killed by the loan sharks. He has no one backing him, he has absolutely no one to fall back on. He should know that he is a good student no matter what others think about him, he works hard and strives harder. But in real-life, people who have suffered non stop hardships would only be thankful for the leg up, for a helping hand. It doesn't mean that they think they are less than, it only means that they are finally getting the support that everyone else takes for granted. They would be grateful for the help, and most people in his position, especially in a money obsessed and status obsessed culture like korea, would be immensely thankful to what the ML did for him. It's absolutely true MC is better off without his father. His father wouldnt think twice to sacrifice his own son for his benefit, and the MC knows this very well. ML played the role for him that ideally his father should have, as his protector and financial and emotional support system. ML is absolutely right in thinking that's what MC wanted too, but MC is too blinded by his pride to be able to see that. He is doing better at his studies, he has been able to have a social life, all because of ML. He was able to experience a fuller, more satisfying life, all because of ML. And that in proportion is much greater than MC's shallow pride.
You can deride the value and importance of money and romanticize pride however much you want but it takes financial security to even romanticize pride. You gotta have the leisure to be able to do that, and that leisure can only be accessed with money.
I know most readers prefer to dickride the uke's character because #self insert, but objectively MC's writing doesn't make much sense, neither does it make him such a subject of sympathy. If anything, it makes him read hypocritical, ungrateful and immature. He knows that even if ML's words are harsh, his intentions come from a place of kindness and affection. Is is such a crime to not want to see your beloved suffer? At the root of ML's actions, is affection and care, not arrogance. Arrogance is what he uses to self preserve, at least in the case of his relationship with MC. But any sensible reader can see that ML loves MC and cares for him, even if he hasn't consciously worded it to himself.
Also it's such a oversight on MC's behalf to not put two and two together as to what ML's occupation was. He is a big businessman, he never looked him up online? Would it really have been that difficult to find out? If anything, MC doesn't know because he didn't want to find out. Either that or it's just a writing flaw. The latter most probably. But he is blaming that on ML as well. ML didn't tell him initially because he wasn't obligated to, he never made any secret about it being a transactional relationship. MC went along with the knowledge of how ML wanted it. So why blame the ML now?
I mean the story is pretty typical and cliched, so I was not expecting such nuance from it. But I also wanted to write about an objective perspective vs a biased self insertey one.
wait he's old money? i thought he's a gangster
reading this for so long I don't even remember the details
Yeomin is not ungrateful or immature. the ML is the one who always tries to keep the MC at arms length when it comes to emotional intimacy. he makes all kinds of excuses like giving him a job because he wants to be with him but doesnt want to admit he likes the MC. if they were indeed in a relationship, i doubt the MC would be as mad as he is about being given things that he never asked for.
the ML has no position to be doing all of these things Yeomin never asked for then start belittling his efforts for trying to provide for himself when the ML is not even a stable support, he cant be trusted, he is fickle. his only connection to the MC is an employer and a fuck buddy because he cant commit and keeps saying theyre strictly physical. in Yeomins point of view he is just someone who took interest on him on a whim. he is not someone who has a relationship with Yeomin. you dont let someone who is basically your employer and fuck buddy to care of your personal finances. that is a boundary. i dont care if its a matter of pride, its also a matter of safety. nobody just spends large amounts of money without asking for anything in return. and from whats next to come, im pretty sure he did not spend all that money out of the goodness in his heart because he will chase the MC down when he eventually runs away.
DO NOT LET YOURSELF BE BOUGHT. NEVER FORGET ABOUT YOUR USELESS PRIDE. PRIDE IS ALL YOU HAVE, LIVE WITH DIGNITY.
Nah. That's not how the story reads.
I really like your analysis about Taeseo!(≧∀≦) But I wouldn't say Yeomin is exactly acting by his ego, it's kind of a traition of the kind of relationship they have in his head, so I would say that he was just forcing himself to be blinded by love(kinda dummie lol). Since Taeseo helped him in a controling way, the only thing he could do was study, yes thanks to Taeseo but it still was his own effort, but beyond his effort everything was planned without him knowing, everyone did know but he didn't, how could you feel if you discover someone is taking the leash in your own life, someone you have a crush with and you barely know, I would be disappointed too, with them and with me.
I think pride is what make him a character you can sympathize with, bc everyone have some pride in them.
Again I like your analysis, I love how their are writted tbh the fact that you said mc is hypocrital makes it realistic too.
Dynastic gangsters can also be counted as old money.
im not saying he doesnt love him, he does love Yeomin but his actions also come from his desire to control Yeomins life. he hired him so he can live with him, he sends and picks him up from school because he wants to stop him from going out to meet with other people, these are just some examples. he is not acting out only with love, it is also possessiveness
The irony of OP calling it "shallow conflict" when their view of these characters and situations is the shallow ones isn't lost on me.
Agree with your take alot! Yes, ppl who've only lived in severe financial difficulties such as Yeomin's circumstances would on average be more prone to be taken advantage of by others promising them affluence and suspend their own freedom and beliefs, cause it's often a matter of survival. And it always ends in harm because it's not just "help" they receive, the premise and foundation of the relationship is one party GIVING UP THEIR AGENCY and following the demands of the other without discussion, under the pretense of them being "simple requests for their own good" and when they don't abide by them come the violent and even more restrictive repercussions.That's not equal, fair or healthy.
If Yeomin didn't have such strong principles and just stayed without resisting it would be even more tragic, he'd be giving up on himself completely, because NEWS FLASH: he had been doing better so far only because he was under the impression he still had his freedom, not that he was shackled to someone else's whims who made arrogant decisions for him to an outrageous extent. There's much hardship and challenges ahead, but good for Yeomin for sticking to his guns!!!
@marzipan
Oh you are so sure of your take, you blocked me after writing your comment. Lmao
Lol. AgeNCy. He gave up on a lot of his agency when he started to live with this dude he knew very well as an assertive guy who did things ON HIS TERMS. He made no secret of how he wanted this relationship to go, he wanted a transactional relationship and the MC AGREED TO IT. It was CONSENSUAL. ML extracted him from some very difficult situations and if that weren't the case, MC would have been close to dead or just dead, the way loan sharks were chasing him and bearing him up. Like cmon, MC knew very well that ML wasn't your typical sweet, cultural norms abiding guy, and ML never presented himself otherwise. ML made no bones about keeping his business to himself, and MC, while he has reservations about it, he still never made any hard stance against it. I mean this is the uke dickriding I am talking about.
If MC had consciously made a lot of noise about that, he would have drawn a hard line much before this situation happened. MC's father WILLINGLY INJURED HIS OWN SON for his benefit, he did something heinous for a parent, and he absolutely had the gall to go beyond that if the ML hadn't apprehended him. ML knows very well how it would have ended, but he didn't tell the MC because he knew MC would not have the heart to do something violent to his own father, to keep him away. But ML wasn't bound by any such sentiment. And he did what he knew best, and in his father's case, it was right too.
But okay, dickride along. Bye.
thank you, like god forbid Yeomin doesnt like his life secretly being manipulated by some 30 year old guy
Then he should have made noise about it before this situation came to pass. He knew ML wasn't completely transparent, he knew it all along, he had many opportunities to do it. He knew his father didn't have any means to pay off the debt but when hai debts were cleared, he was suspicious but didn't take any step to know any further. Even though he very well knew that ML had the money and motivation to pay off his debts, he even offered before, but none of it mattered to the MC until the scholarship fiasco happened. maybe his naivete (which itself is very unconvincing for a person who has lived such a hard life from the beginning) or his insecurities stopped him. At this point, he is still thinking his love for the ML is one sided, he probably didn't want to ruin whatever he has with the ML. Sorry but your arguments just don't make sense. Or that delicate marzipon dude. Lol
I think you're reaching a bit by generalising the fact that poor people accept any and all help. Most people would but it doesn't have to be the case for everyone. Yeomin could be someone who values pride more than money. People like this definitely exist irl too.
Yeomin has struggled to reach where he is. It's one thing to help someone but another to call their efforts pathetic. Yeomin would perhaps have been a goner sooner than later if he did not struggle the way he did. Calling your life's struggle meaningless would make no amount of money pleasant. Especially to a prideful person like Yeomin.
Also, Yeomin clearly says that if the relationship between them is that of a sponsor and sugar baby, he would rather not take the money. He does not want his affection to Taeseo be taken as a service to be exchanged for monetary value.
your arguments all come from assumptions tho. you assume that he must have known that secretly it was the ML who paid it off, you assume that he just didnt want to ruin what they had, you assume that he isnt as naive as he lets off, your arguments dont make sense because you have to make all sorts of assumptions to push your own narrative. take all your assumptions away and what do you have? you just blame a vulnerable naive kid for not noticing that this much older, much wealthier man has secretly been controlling his life behind the scenes through his wads of money
yeomin was pretty much alone all his life, the first person who showed him kindness and he gives him everything. thats the kind of person he is, he IS naive because of his rough upbringing. he didnt say anything not because he had it good or it was convenient to have the ML around, but because he trusted him to actually be kind and that he wouldnt do something to violate his trust. he didnt think the ML paid it off because Yeomin wanted to trust a man who he thought was a good person.
See but MC thinking ML went overboard with the scholarship is so redundant when he knows for a fact that ML had never been transparent with the MC. I never called MC pathetic, I said he is hard working. Those are your own words, not mine. But there is such a thing as charcter traits and character development. MC was already under the aegis of ML the moment he accepted his offer of staying at his place, eating his food and accepting his generosity. If his character was so prideful, he wouldn't have accepted all of that in the first place. MC was suspicious when his father's debts were paid, he knew VERY WELL that his father didn't have the means or the intention to pay off his debts. Then all of a sudden it happens and MC has very good reason to believe that it's the ML doing, considering he offered to do it before. But he didn't take any step to know further about it. If he was so prideful, he would have done something about it THEN. You say he is prideful and sure, he is hard working but as a person who has grown up the way he has, he also knows that in the this world, only hard work isn't enough to reach where you want. Luck and good contacts, are equally important. He has been accepting everything the ML is giving him, even if reluctantly bit wherever it truly mattered, he didn't let a peep out before the scholarship fiasco happened. He didn't have a problem having the ML as his driver and getting dropped off to the college in the expensive car even though his friends made rumours about it. If he was written as such a through and through prideful dude, he would have definitely done something about it before this incident. He would have put down a hard line, just like he did here.
And like I said, ML may not know how to word his feelings properly, but he is definitely acting according to how he was raised and conditioned. The same thing cannot be said about the MC. His writing does NOT ring true whatsoever.
I am sorry but your inability to read subtext is not my fault. If anything, your reading and interpretation are the results of assumptions. There is a whole ass panel where he is suspicious and if that's not subtext, even though the ML literally offered to do it only a couple chapters before it, you are the one not able to read correctly. There is such a thing as writing methods. And your ignorance of it makes it clear to me that this argument with you is as pointless as it can be. I am hopping off, you are way too invested in the uke to see things objectively.
I do get what you mean. But to me Yeomin always came across as a pitiful but prideful character. Yes he should have been more suspicious of the fact that his father's debts were magically resolved. But I think it's implied that Yeomin thought he and Taeseo were getting closer till now, even though Taeseo never actually said that he likes him.
I think that for someone like Yeomin whose entire familial relationship till now has been dependent on money, it would feel quite sour to have your genuine affections be exchanged for money.
There's also a difference from being driven around or being pampered by the person you like whom you assume hold some degree of affection for you and being sent money in exchange for playing house. Also he's a uni student who hasn't had time for himself or friends his whole life. Yeomin actually tries to make sure his father has actually paid off the debt by making the loan shark write up a contract. If the loan shark himself admits to this, idt yeomin has to second guess otherwise. So ofcourse he would not second guess the loan and move on with his life.
Anyway, those are my 2 cents on this whole thing.
But I am curious about which comics you consider have great writing for the MC / ML
His writing isn't very convincing, and only if the writer had made a few tweaks here and there, he would have read a bit more believable. Even when he went to the loan sharks, he suspected that they were not being truthful, because they acted suspicious. But he let that go as well. He got bothered when his collegemates made rumours about him as a sugar baby, but he still didn't put his foot down. Yes, he felt ML and him getting closer and he probably didn't want to say anything because he didn't want to ruin whatever he had going with ML. But that makes it even more unconvincing. Because he knows that the ML is kind with him, and goes out of his way to pamper him because of his affection towards him even if he doesn't think it's full fledged love. But he also knows ML, living in such close quarters with him, that what ML does for him is out of character for ML, he knows that ML only does it for him and no one else. Even the way their relationship has developed, he knows for a fact that they have quite a way from their initial relationship. Even as BL readers, we know that ML has shown a lot of signs of falling in love, typical of BL emotional beats. So he can give ML the benefit of doubt here, a little bit. There were all sorts of reasons to, and even the writer wrote it that way. They wrote the MC to have EVENTUALLY accepted ML's generosity even if after some reluctance, which is why it should make sense for him to be more understanding of ML's actions. ESPECIALLY AFTER WHAT HIS FATHER DID TO HIM.
What I am saying is that sure, MC shouldn't let this go without consequence and he should take the ML to task. But after everything he took from ML, and after everything he gained from this relationship (financial security, social life, fun of living and not working himself to the bone every single day) seems much more valuable in proportion to what he thinks has lost, his pride ie.
You're making quite a lot of assumptions here.
First off, you're saying that Yeomin feels like an unconvincing character because he doesn't fit your standards of what makes a character good. You are basing your review of Yeomin off of what you would have done / liked in his place instead of viewing Yeomin as the character he is. To me, Yeomin is quite convincing BECAUSE of the flaws you mentioned.
1. Yeomin is acting like how actual people do. People often wilfully become ignorant to not deal with the harsher realities of life. Yeomin has shown time and time again that he is willing to ignore certain aspects of their relationship because he feels that things are going good as they are.
2. Yeomin is in NO WAY certain that Taeseo likes him. At best he knows Taeseo is fond of him. Because Taeseo never replies to his confessions positively, Yeomin, like actual people would, is confused about their relationship. He knows that there is affection but does not know whether the affection is a fleeting fancy or genuine romance. Hence why he hates the thought of Taeseo spending exorbitant amounts of money on him. The fact that Taeseo MIGHT like him is only something that we, the readers are privy to. You are assuming that Taeseo actually loves him as much as Yeomin does. Ik you spoke about subtext and all that jazz but we don't know how much Taeseo likes him as of now. You cannot just asume that. It is also non-sensical to say that since this is a BL and this has all the emotional BL beats, the characters should be aware that they are in a BL manhwa.
3. Yeomin is a regular university student. He is not this hyper-critical genius. He is fallible as regular people are. The way the author wrote it is fine
4. He doesn't HAVE to be understanding of ML's actions whatsoever. He is someone who is realising that the one time in his life that he has felt as if his fate is in own hands was being steered by his situationship who may not even like him.
I'm sure we'd all like to imagine we'd do better than Yeomin in his situation. But he's a 20 something guy who's started actually living for the first time in his life. He is imperfect and that makes him realistic.
People really dont understand subtext on this site. I am basing this understanding on how the writer has written him.
1) your first point is only proving what I said. He is a character that hasn't acknowledged. He is ready to let go of certain suspicions because it suits him. Which makes him a character not full of pride but accepting of convenience. He picks and chooses as to what he can get offended even though there were multiple reasons to get offended and act on it if it only has to do with his self worth. If he is written like that, like you agreed too, then his conflict seems very shallow. Like I said in the post.
2) I already said that he knows it a one sided love even though he knows that ML had affection for him. I don't know what you are trying to prove by repeating what I have already said. But even that realisation should have given him the reason to give ML benefit of doubt when he has seen his and ML's relationship go through the motions to become more inclusive. AND NOT ALL THAT JAZZ, LOL, AND YES EMOTIONAL BEATS. He knows ML got jealous for him, he knows ML wouldn't just chauffer anyone (even though maintaining status as per class divides is the byline of korean culture which is also established in the story). He might not like the way ML pampers him BUT HE ACCEPTED ALL OF OT NONETHELESS and this isn't my "assumption", it's a fact.
It is NOT AT ALL NON SENSICAL TO SAY that readers know emotional beats because obviously my context was that readers have more reason to understand ML's intentions than they seem to. Like cmon, your arguments are non arguments.
3) I am not saying he is a genius, I am saying his conflict is shallow. He knows enough to understand how much the ML has come through for him even if he is crabby about it. That should make him more understanding. I am not saying he should take it without question but his conflict is something that can be solved with just some communication and understanding especially when he knows ML's motivations.
4) lol this remark is pure crap. I am sorry but this is a love story and the whole point of character development comes from the to and fro between the leads. They help each other grow/come of age/evolve/develop FOR THE BETTER. They affect each other, their growth is NOT ISOLATED. This stands true in terms of actual relationships and love stories. I don't know what you are on about but your understanding of stories is lacking to say the least. If he isn't ready to understand MLs actions, what's the point of their relationship?
I am sorry but maybe go talk to people who have truly seen strife and lack, who have seen and experienced true apathy from the system and people around them and then talk about whether they would be happy to get a support system and whether they would prioritise the same way MC has. So no, his writing doesn't read convenient . Period. In any case, MC can get a good job with the help of the scholarship and pay everything back while he works with the ML on his relationship that has made his life a thousand times better.
It's easy to talk a big game when you know nothing of ground reality. And trust me, how you consume and understand media and with what depth is a direct reflection of the depth with which people understand real world, real life. MC's writing doesn't make sense, and his conflict is shallow and no thi g you have said has proven otherwise. I am done with this convo with you. If I know a tomato is red and you don't, there cannot be a valid discussion between us about its form.
I haven't been annoyed yet. The writing seems to be taking a natural leisurely approach, no amateur over the top drama right at the beginning, no crazy low hanging fruit type coincidences, no humiliating the characters for instant gratification, no blushing wilting tragic weakling wallflower miserable uke, no arrogant, stick up his butt seme perfect at his job, no fan service, at least not yet. Worldbuilding seems fine too. Low on the usual Omegaverse tropes which are highly annoying and unconvincingly written.
I am hoping the writer will continue not disappointing me. It's such a rare thing in this genre.
Korean writers really write american stories with a korean temper lol. No korean author, american people dont care about calling someone by their name even if they aren't close because this isn't korea where formality matters. So yes, they will call you by your name. And no, Americans don't use sns, that's a korean thing.
Authors at least research a little bit before you write about a culture you aren't familiar with. This is writing 101. Another writing rule 101? Maintain suspension of disbelief. If you have written a worldbuilding with its own internal rules, be mindful about it and don't go breaking it like an idiot. If you are writing a story set in American society with American characters, don't insert korean norms into it. That's how you break suspension of disbelief and ruin the reading experience. Korean authors do the same shit with Russian characters. Just don't write them if you are gonna do such a bad and insincere job with it. Stick to what you know if you can't put the effort.
Also why would the ML take off his mask at such a crucial moment, DURING A BANK ROBBERY? Just so MC could call him Arthur? How does that make any sense? Author you really didn't put ANY effort into it did you? Ah BL authors and their lack of talent.
we get it, one dude is obsessed with the other just because of his looks and popularity and not much else. but in over thirty chapters, nothing has moved beyond that. Just hooking up, breaking up and then hooking up again. The plot has stalled. It has the potential for some good action and character development but I wonder if the author will take us there in the coming chapters. Hope they do because they have laid down the context satisfactorily and they need to move beyond that. As it is, it's hard to comprehend why would the ML fall for someone he doesn't even respect, his character isn't shallow like the MC or the women interested in MC. Character wise, he should be on the lookout for more than just appearance. It's also not clear whether he is avenging his ex anymore, not like he had strong feeling for her. So he is just letting himself being used as a toilet for a person with nothing to his credit other than his looks. If the characters continue doing this degradation kink shit for no reason other than cheap fan service, I will dump it.
Though this is the first manhwa I have seen where characters mention getting plastic surgery for social capital, reads more authentic. Pretty accurate picture of what modern korean culture is like. Appearance and status obsessed, materialistic, shallow and pretty suffocating. Wish there was at least one woman character with more to offer in terms of self awareness. 4b movement doesn't exist in bl universe apparently.
It has a novel so ot definitely will dont worry
I am only reading the manhwa. The next few chapters didn't make it happen. No development, same shit happening still.
THE NOVEL IS LIKE 40 ISH CH THE START MAY SEEM SLOW FOR ONE PURPOS THE ML WAS STRAIT HE WONT WAKE UP NEXT DAY GAY FOR MC THAT WHY ITS BUIDING UP FOR IT
Development doesn't mean he wakes up next day and become gay. It could be one panel, or even two panels where he does something or thinks something that indicates wrongdoing/something happens that reminds me of the past/something that makes him closer to the MC, or something else. The author took plenty of time to establish the characters and their motivations and hot stick there for the sake of fan service. And that's clear as day for any conscientious reader.
Writing everything in caps doesn't mean you have any special authority or even understanding of what you are talking about. Like they say, loudest vessels are usually empty.
**got stuck
What?? Why THIS manhwa? Of all the others, why THIS one? What is wrong with you people?
Plus it doesn't even read credible, like whoever is writing it now didn't even read it. The MC is not particularly bothered with ML being mad about whether his feelings are serious. ML didn't confess, it could be a translation error in the recent chapter. But the meaning is very different still. Anyway. MC knows ML isn't still hung up on that, he got mad and then got over it. The last we know is the scene where MC runs away after ML asks him if he likes him, lol. So if the writer wants to lead with the still hung up thread, IF THEY ARE, then that would be just be bad writing. That is not ML's character trait. He is much more accepting than most people and he comes off as amused with the MC more than annoyed.