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    Feelings are sticky and confusing, and Jun didn't want any of them. That didn't stop him from catching some anyway.

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    30 Jun 2017

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    Adolescence, awkwardness, and young love at its finest. The writing and language as a whole are buttery smooth and executed excellently.

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    q: what would you do if you could do anything without fear?
    a: tell him you love him.

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    31 Aug 2019

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    this is literally EVERYTHING I wanted in a canon-verse MinWon—pining, HEARTBREAK, more pining, misunderstandings, not enough communication for the sake of friendship, and making up. wow, my heart is so confused in the best way possible.

    the DESCRIPTIONS and MINGYU'S THOUGHT PROCESS and oooooh there's just so much hurting and loving and lots of things in-between. there are so many incredible lines in here that I could save for a rainy day, read ten times over, and never feel tired. also loved that the ending isn't with a "bang" but was soft and echoed the title nicely.

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    Doyoung gulps. There’s no decision to make, obviously, and this is simply a formality, a little show to make him believe he has some semblance of freedom left. “Yes,” he simply answers, afraid that his voice will break.

    “Very well,” the King sighs. He looks conflicted, somewhere between regretful and relieved, and Doyoung wants to scream at him, tear at the expensive fabric of his clothes.

    But instead, he bows respectfully.

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    22 Aug 2024

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    Holy fucking shit. This is one of those rare, incredible times when the ship/premise hooks a reader in, of course, but what really gets me is the plot and world-building. I really appreciate how liberal the author was in including details about the fantastical world they've built, making the politics, international relations, and family dynamics on par with the main relationship itself. This reads like something that could genuinely be published IRL.

    From beginning to end, I was enraptured. Nearly forgot about my usual aim in reading fanfic for self-indulgence because I was so invested in the storyline. Amazing characterization of the couple that never strayed far from the stage personas we see. An exciting and sweet progression into true love paralleling professional and family duties. While not tagged, this story is an elegant rendition of Enemies to Friends to Lovers alongside oodles of other classic tropes to swoon over (ugh the inherent arousal of Sword Fights Instead of Actually Communicating), and without skimping on emotional impact to boot.

    The sibling relationship between DY and GM might topple my love for the main couple. The brothers are so fucking sweet and loving, I would pay for a companion piece just about these two (seriously.) True soulmates, in every sense of the word. The integration of GM in the story, at the same time being a full-fledged character with his own history, was meaningful and a clear motivation/crutch for DY's character growth. I LOVE THEM SO MUCH.

    4 years out since completion, this story is probably my favorite read of 2024. Incredible. Chef's kiss. What a goddamn delight. Regardless of fandom, I can't recommend this enough.

  4. Rec *

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    Falling in love works like this: you do it once, and then sometimes you get the chance to do it again.

    Or, the laws of astrophysics refuse to let Hyunjin and Felix lose each other.

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    11 Oct 2019

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    The psychological and artistic impact this author's writing has had on me cannot be overstated. The prose/figurative language in this is just gorgeous and so vivid, so beautiful, so heart-wrenchingly young. I'm such a fucking sucker for character studies and stories about growing up and learning about love.

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    “Hyunjin?” Seungmin’s voice is soft.

    He takes off his sunglasses; now Hyunjin can see his eyes. Hyunjin has always liked Seungmin’s eyes, how sincere his gaze is.

    Hyunjin is frozen. “Do you want a different server?”

    And here, Seungmin’s mouth flattens into a frown. “No,” he snaps, harsh. “I’m a normal paying customer. Treat me the way you’d treat anyone else.”

    [Hyunjin is a part-time waiter; Seungmin is an idol. Seven years later, they meet again on a Wednesday at the Nine & Dine.]

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    02 Nov 2019

    Bookmarker's Notes

    So much love. So much HURT. Jfc. This was spectacular. We need more non-linear narratives that break your soul apart and put it back together!!!

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