Jay's manga / #Webtoon(7)

Naww~ The age progression and passing of time really hits you with those bittersweet feels. It was quite interesting and unique to have the readers continue seeing a story long after the protagonist ends their part. Bina's personality is interesting - she's more harsh, unforgiving (to enemies), and indifferent (to death) than the typical protagonist, but it was refreshing. I guess that's why she adapted and thrived so well as the empress. I liked the use of wit to out-scheme the enemy. I liked how strong and trusting the love was between Bina and Luke - even those cringey cavity-inducing lines I secretly enjoyed. ^ ^" [Spoilers] That's why I was also v. suspicious over the 'argument' re: the rumoured adultery - given the nature of their relationship that had been built up so far. A satisfying happily ever after!

Somehow...clear yet abstract at the same time? The premise is unique, the art is beautiful, and the plot makes sense, but the characters feel distant. It all feels rather dreamy, though maybe that just reflects their reality... Left with a unsatisfied feeling with the conclusion - it may be just the nature of the psychological genre. [Spoilers] What is Dosung's actual personality? He goes from cold to smiley to cold again. I thought the first 'grace period' cold attitude was a facade. But the gentle, friendly attitude when he gives into Lin is also a facade? Hmm...

@Ch. 51

Not as intensely angsty as the other ones, more complex world setting.

@Ch.201 It's 1-on-1 but because basically everyone likes her at some point I'm calling it a reverse harem. I also quite like the side couples that are brewing...! E.g. Kexin x cleaning-bro It's got lots of the typical elements of this genre - exaggerated face-slapping, highly unrealistic events, perfectly timed coincidences and misunderstandings - but it's not toooo over the top. I forgive this since I like the premise; of the pretending to be a boy MC who's confident and smart but not too OP.

I love Ingyu's pursuit of the distant Kangin, and Jiho's pursuit of the emotionless Taegyu in the very short side story at the end (so deserved to be longer~). Surprisingly got more interesting and dramatic later on in the story. Some unanswered loose ends (how did Ingyu make the Demon Lord let him go to the human world?), but it was a great time. ^ ^

requited love