For the second couple, I just remember being so mad at the top. Does he get redeem? Is he good now? Is he chill??
Also the bottom, does he sleep around or with someone after standing up for himself and cutting ties off with that top? Same question for top, does the top fuck around?
Basically do they hoe around during separation?
I remember for the bottom, he slept around or was that before he got freaky with the top? Think it was some blonde dude.
Nooooo, the bottom sleeps around? Im fighting for my life to continue this story so I can get to the chasing part but if they sleep around it's not fun anymore
WHY NO ONE TOLD ME THIS?
It’s just with one or two guys maybe. Not like a lot. There are scenes of him having sex with someone else though, just not many.
Thank you for telling me this. Some stories are just not my type and I'm grateful for knowing this beforehand
Noooooo just keep reading trust me it gets better. It has the best redemption arc you’ve ever read, I swear. And don’t worry about the bottom he didn’t sleep around after he slept with the top.
Tbh don’t get how people would rather choose a guy you barely know and is your subordinate, versus someone who has been loyal, by your side for decades probably, and pining for you, yearning.
But of course, reciprocation of love isn’t obligated. I would personally just take them both over choosing one. Hoe for two life or no life.
I think Hyundo was a childhood friend too, like at least since high school. So neither are randos
Oh, I didn’t realize or just forgot. Well still, the chemistry between the other two is just way better. But I can totally see chemistry working in progress between mc and Secretary if they got to know each other deeper. Secretary as switch would be perfect.
It would be nice if it became a throuple but likely not happening with the cover + how things are going, seems the Secretary will just be used as couple progress tool…
Yeah, agree with everything you’re saying
The second lead syndrome goes HARD in this one. I’m looking forward to reading more about the ML’s pining before I’m satisfied
Idk if you saw my other posts but whew, I’m a sucker for alpha turned bottom or switch even please. If you know any alpha turned bottom, EVEN NOVELS, go ahead and tell me cause…
And yeah agreed. I do hope after the main couple is over with, we get some side stories for the Secretary.
I am so curious about the ancient Mugo.
I wonder if he is the “yandere” like one, or ironically the most caring one.
Whose other hand is that grabbing MC’s face?
I was going to read this but if it’s love triangle, I can’t.
No that guy is more like a parental for brotherly figure. I don’t believe that he has romantic feelings for the MC.
Why the heck is he in the cover? So odd but thank you for the explanation!
I think he does tho
Yeah cause why would he be on cover and why is his hand on him..
I really hope it isn’t though. Like that would be so fricken weird.
I feel like I already asked this but forgot.
So the elf dude, he has to have sex with everyone regardless of gender or what? I remember something about elves having knowledge and needing to explore that knowledge? And for the elf guy, his is sex?
Ahh I forgot sorry. So once he experienced it all, then what? Has he had sex with all species? I think he mentioned that but forgot. If you remember and what chapter, please let me know. I assume he has already had sex with a titan? Or would the guy he kinda falling for, be his first/first titan?
The titan that seems to like Kouichi.
Chapter 49 is when they meet the elf.
I feel like he mentioned something about writing a book, almost like a thesis, on sex with different species and monsters because when elves leave they have to contribute their learned knowledge for other elves, but I'm not sure if that was a translation thing or in the officials. ╮(￣▽￣)╭
That’s such an interesting concept, of doing things yourself and passing that knowledge to others. I mean it makes sense but it is definitely unique lmao. Wouldn’t other elves already know this though? The sex. Ahhh so much to figure out.
You’d think sex could just be figured out somehow and there would be one book or lesson physical copy to share among elves.
Since he wrote that book, I assume he has had sex with many species and just in case any elf’s lovelife is shared with one of those species, that can help.
Ew. He got raped by a freaking pedophile. Poor guy.
I don’t know how readers don’t realize that Kang is obviously insecure about himself, hence why he said that. It’s not because he is confident that he’s saying it.
daddy long legs said this and it’s the best answer;
“-"Work Love Balance" isn't ruining the story. It's deepening it.
What you're seeing—those disagreements, miscommunications, doubts—is what happens when love leaves the fantasy space and enters real life. Especially in a workplace, with career pressure, expectations, and personal baggage in play, these struggles make Yiyoung and Daehyung feel more human.
It gives them more opportunities to explore themselves and each other and what they want for the future.
Romance isn't just about being happy together—it's about learning how to stay together through uncertainty, how to listen when it's hard, and how to choose each other over and over again, even when life gets complicated.
If anything, Love Work Balance is honoring the relationship by showing that it’s strong enough to be tested. Not all readers want that. And that is just sad“
—Honestly while I don’t like the third party, I hope they can sort out their shit. Hope Kang can fully reject him and talk about his insecurities with Yiyoung. And I hope Yiyoung is more aware next time. Also funny how people were low-key promoting borderline cheating when they thought Dohyun liked Yiyoung, but get upset that it’s the ML he likes. Probably because ML is already pretty popular and experienced, but cmon.
OMG, I couldn't agree more! I was so taken aback when I discovered that people hated the sequel because, to me, as you mentioned, it adds so much depth to the relationship. These are real struggles and insecurities that are realistic. Plus, there is so much more than can be addressed. For example, there is a 15-year difference between them. I mean it is a fact and it needs to be acknowledged clearly - of course, it might create a different dynamic, but that is the point - to be a faithful portrayal of a mature and time-resistent relationship.
Right, I don’t think some of these people have genuinely experienced a genuine relationship or choose to be ignorant. No offense meant but cmon now.
While I did find dohyun annoying, as any readers are supposed to probably, I don’t hate the story. Exactly, 15 year age gap, no wonder the older one feels more insecure. It’s not that Kang is ready to let go of Yiyoung, he is just forcing himself that if Yiyoung wants to, he will have to let go. He is insecure, cmon guys!!
There are a lot of differences but I’m sure they can work it out. I’ve seen way older age gaps like 20–25 max..any more is a bit odd but that’s just me.
agree!! i just re-read "on or off" and it felt like it just ended on a happily ever after of some sort. i'm so happy that director's insecurities are now being talked about i know the feeling of not wanting to be clingy if your partner wants to be with another person... people may downplay it as "being mature" but it's actually the insecurity that's talking!!
moreover, based on kang's dating history, i think the reason he's only dated successful people is because of his inferiority complex. deep inside, director kang wants someone to choose him over and over again, but he's afraid to ask that from yiyoung bc all his exes has left him for their careers. yes, he has come into terms with them, but it left him thinking that he needs to let go of people for them to stay successful bc he's not good enough to stay with them. obviously, he thinks yiyoung is an accomplished person (although yiyoung thinks he's ordinary) just like how he thought about his exes, and if he wants yiyoung to stay amazing, he has to accept that there are other people more amazing than him who could be a better pair w yiyoung.
to put it simply, this is just a couple who thinks they're dating amazing people but looks at themselves not being good enough for them.
i hope they talk about it soon! i love the director's character, even more so in this series. the author did a great job depicting the emotional impact of being abandoned repeatedly by your past lovers. we got a glimpse of it in the first series, but we're getting a more detailed explanation on this one hehe
I remember hating the ML so much after reading some of the novel. I remember how he slept next to his “mistress”/the black haired twink in earlier chapters who is to have heir with ML.
Did they sleep together at all or no? Did ML cheat? Or was it just the abuse towards MC? I can’t stand cheating for some reason but some abuse sure. Not that I condone it. I hate that too. I hate ML.
Also why did ML agree to be with the young mistress dude? Or he didn’t and just stuck with it??
I remember hating the ML so much after reading some of the novel. I remember how he slept next to his “mistress”/the black haired twink in earlier chapters who is to have heir with ML.
Did they sleep together at all or no? Did ML cheat? Or was it just the abuse towards MC? I can’t stand cheating for some reason but some abuse sure. Not that I condone it. I hate that too. I hate ML.
Also why did ML agree to be with the young mistress dude? Or he didn’t and just stuck with it??
Who has all the smut chapters?