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The relationship displayed seemed to be going - in a way - at an accelerated pace, yet the story in the whole picture made the relationship take a little bit slower to progress (Which I personally thought was better - I like slow burns).
Unlike other stories that follow the 'using of the partner for benefit' cliché with a 'I feel so betrayed and will cut this person out of my life - only to either be drawn to them or them chasing the uke out of regret' cliché , Jo Yul's loyalty to Luan did not waver - I don't think. The part where he was like, "Wait..." was more his curiosity (in my opinion).
The images were of substantial quality, and the color was well fit into the scenes, (I had thought - to myself - as I read, "The pictures look like they went from colored pencils to colored markers. The design saturation was likely what had changed at time), I thought that was one of the key factors that contributed to making the images so good.
Overall, the story was wholesome and figured together well - however, I did notice that the detail of Yul's singing was not as focused on. Mostly when it was convenient to mention, (but after Yul was given the private studio, the singing was brought up more often)
I very much liked this story, (and will likely reread it later). I thank all Authors illustrators, and translators involved in making this peice.
But first, a review!
I had once, a couple times, tried reading this book - but left. I didn't think it would show any action or legitmate movemnt forward in the relationship, it was obviously going to be a slow-burn with how it started and the amount of chapters it has. (I usually don't have much patience to wait-and-watch).
But for a bit, by chance, I felt particularly adventurous and decided to give it another go. I'm glad I did.
This book brought realistic and wholesome moments in - it showed the reality of what a relationship could go through, unaccepting families, loss, rejection, and misunderstandings. But Li Huan and Yu Yang pulled through them all in the end. Although there weren't as many sexual interactions as other books use to display the lovers' passions, they didn't need them to show these twos' affection.
The plot gave pretty noticeable roles to the side characters, many possibilities for closure endings - especially those "Best Bros" who gave their all in supporting the lovely's journey. Many clichés were used, but they never get old, really - they're just as sweet as the first time I saw them. I thank the Authors, Illustrators, and Translators for this wonderfully wholesome slow-burn. (Loved the usage of "Here U Are" IN the story, that was unique - roll them credits)
Highlight to the newest line I've heard, and one I wish to become another cliché one day - "The ones who arrive at the same place are walking the same path, right?" (Spoken by Sir Uncle Pan, the bar owner - chapter 62).