It's beautiful and refreshing, clearly written by an author who wanted to see a happy ending. The characters learn to trust and love in a healthy way despite their flaws, learn from each other, observe their environment keenly. It's nice to have a story where the characters feel realistically intelligent. I felt like I was figuring out the plot alongside them instead of the typical unconvincing naivete that characters in these sort of plots tend to have.
Manipulative via honesty.... can't say I've seen that before. Can't even argue with it. Well played Taeyoung. I hope he gets everything he wants, go fuckboy go.