I hate the rival Mangaka now, I know she's got lots of respect for Maria-san and it was played in a light hearted…
For Karibe-san, I think what looks like a step back is actually a little step forward. By him becoming defensive shows how much Aiko has invaded his world up to this point. He said she has crossed the line of just being a stranger… Aiko took it to be a bad thing but this could mean the “Ogre” is seeing Aiko as more than a stranger…more than a coworker, and more so as someone he’s slowly developing feelings for. Which scares him.
I love Ji Chang Wook but please give Hwang In Yeop a lead role in future dramas where he gets the girl. Other than that, Ji Chang Wook will slay as a magician. Lol
Since I hold the first season so dearly, I refuse to watch this if the casting changes... Just because my heart and feels couldn't take it. The original casting was perfect for their characters.