I tried to read the second couples story again since I failed the first time (a while ago) and apparently, I’m failing a second time, it’s actually so buns I’m sorry. They’re basically just tropes. The dreaded age gap, unrequited love, “yearning” (stalking) combo. One forcing himself onto the other after getting a clear rejection. Mind you, I read this a while ago because I saw people hyping up the second couple…
I remember the main couple being much more interesting to me, they fall out often but, it feels like a realistic depiction of a neurodivergent individual and a neurotypical individual dating. They struggle to understand each other, because they literally function differently, it’s interesting and a bit exhausting, but in a good way. The pay off is great too, they’re cute together once they overcome the challenges of their differences.
I noticed haekyeong’s personality shine through so much more the more comfortable he get’s with kwonlim, he’s not so shy or reserved. He never gets out of that shell with kwonyeong. He always seems to walk on eggshells around his so called “crush” but with kwonlim he can act a little grumpy and act a little more snarky, comfortably. Kind of like how with closer friends you’re able to poke fun at them, because you’re comfortable enough with one-another to understand you’re joking, and understand each other’s boundaries. Almost as if him and kwonyeong aren’t as close as he thought.








I’m not usually into side couples (with very few exceptions), most people just hype them up for no real reason, in my opinion, but wow- this might be one of the best pairings I’ve ever seen, such a nice dynamic, and they’re a side couple?! Unfortunate. Phenomenal read overall.