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The older guys was the father of ML and former Emperor. He did lose on purpose because his father said to him to not "outshine" the Crown Prince and to not be too outstanding in general (the one that later died in the fire and father of the current child emperor). So it's none of your guess unfortunately even if 1 is quite close.

About FL: It's probably just because of her statue. Yes, she is acknowledged but she cannot be the heir. It's stupid but sometime even nowadays, dumb peoples inherit just because of their background.

About ML: He is a royal. And the first and most important duty of a royal is to produce a heir. So maybe it's why he is given "time" for that to happen and some of his duty will be given to the Prime Minister. That being said, he will still be the Regent even married. The goal of the Crown Princess isn't to strip away his tittle. She want him to "pledge" allegiance to her faction and the "Majesty" by marrying a woman of HER choice. Basically, it's a display of submission. And ML doesn't want that so it's why he will marry the FL in the end.

You too ? ^^

I'm optimistic with this one as the vibe is very "positive" overall & the first scene of episode 1 don't hint to it (as the story itself is a "flashback" of the first scene).

Very emotional episode. The last scene... Y_Y

That being said, like some peoples mentioned before, the "tutor" plotline is uncomfortable and could have been easily avoided with this characters being a classmate of some sort. Worse,, they even try to twist it as they were just "helping each other". But yeah, at least it's over - I really hope - and maybe the final episode will turn into a thriller when Akira's Brother will learn the truth. :P

You do you but for me it isn't a black or white type of situation. The father isn't to blame but he is also indirectly responsible of it. Like I said, I also can't blame the mother for her reaction. It was just a shitty situation that ended badly. And if ML felt like you - that it couldn't forgive her - I would understand it. But for me, it's also equally understandable that he forgave her for that matter.

I struggle more about how she reacted when he decided to be lawyer but like I said, it's another story.

Public opinion is a real thing. Even if someone is declared innocent in the court of law, it doesn't mean he is in people minds. And sometime for valid reason.

In this case, ML's father used a "loophole" in the law - not sure if it actually was or it was just peoples saying that because it fitted their narrative but let's pretend it actually used it - rather than clarify that his client was truly innocent. Like evidences were mishandled, a testimony being wrongly taken, etc making the case entirely dismiss because of it.

I'm not saying it's wrong - those protocols are here to protect innocent peoples but let's be honest, they also released some guilty one over technicality. And regardless if the suspect was truly innocent or guilty, it's hard for the public opinion and even harder for the victim's family to accept such verdict. So yeah, it's also not that hard to understand that the blame with be shifted to the one that made this happen - his lawyer. It's a natural emotional response over a logical one.

Now for his wife, sure she could understand and having his back. But it's not "easy" by any mean when everyone scorn you, harass you, send death threats, etc. Personally, I cannot judge her for being right or wrong here as myself I wouldn't know how I would react honestly. And I never want to know.

That being said, she was 100% wrong as to how she acted with her son, but that's another story.

In some fiction, "negative energy" from mortal like greed, lust, envy, etc... gather and manifest as a demon. I used the term Inner Demons because it fitted but I don't think they have a definite name as far as I know. So here I believed it was one of those. And yes, I did observed those floating squid but again, it isn't he most "common" representation of a soul.

In beginning, FL "traded" a wish for the obsession of the dying father. It became a squid and went "to the sky". Did he ascend and let go of his Obsession ? Did she get power up by "taking it" ? Ngl, I'm just very confused with this concept. In the end, I should probably turn off my brain and don't try to dig deeper as I think it doesn't seem that well explained in the novel either apparently.

I mean... Ngl it make me giggle for the wrong reason. Imagine needing to "uglify" a perfectly good looking actor because well... Talented "not-so-good-looking" actors don't seem to exist in Korea. I know it's untrue but it's the vibe I'm getting for some reason.

So spirits truly were mortal before ?

As for ML, his characters is obsessive. About his revenge, about his goal and yeah... about FL too tbh. And while sure, she doesn't "wish" for him to become a spirits IF it's really about his obsession when he die, she doesn't have a say in it. Don't know. I'm still not convince they were mortal to begin with as it still doesn't make sense other wise.

Can someone explain to me the lore behind the "spirits" in this drama ? Because I'm quite confuse at their innate origin. At first, I believed they were dead peoples with strong obsession that couldn't move on turn into "Evil Spirits" the exception being FL who was born from a mortal & a spirit.

I was thinking this because well, it's "usually" the case and the death of mortals seems to be related to the birth of spirits (they say because of the casualty of the war, the Void became overpopulated).

But this theory doesn't seem to fit perfectly either because as of now, any spirit - again except FL - didn't talk about their potential "mortal life" and if it was the case (Dead people = Spirit) I won't see why FL would fear that much ML dying - like she wouldn't have any chance to see him ever again.

So, now I'm guessing that the "obsession" mortals have during their death is being manifested as Spirits. Somewhat alike the concept of Inner Demons. Am I wrong ? Is it explained better in the novel (or I completely missed the explanation in the drama) ?

Not really annoying. Sure, ML & SML did some small "foul play" to win FL's heart but it was more comedic than anything. Not sure what you mean when you said SFL so just to be sure I will say no SML doesn't seem to have a SFL interested in him but FL does have a "rival" at some point. She is unfortunately the annoying type one (her foul play wasn't cute at all) but she doesn't have much screen time and the "misunderstanding" she provoked was literally resolved in the very next scene.

So yeah, as someone who also don't like Love Triangle, this one is a safe one. Still here, but it isn't dragging (the love triangle between FL/ML/SML as for the romance, it's really a very long slow burn) and FL doesn't show any romantic interest in SML and even less between ML & SFL.

But this one also have a really good secondary couple !

It's also my guess as she flinched when he grazed her in the meting and he fit the aesthetic of the "pervy old man harassing younger women in their workplace abusing his position".

Oh god. The first r*pe scene was bad enough but the second one is even worse as it try to make us believe that the "receiver" enjoyed it. And even start to fell in love with him. Because he feel pity for him. What a love story.

Ngl, I didn't expect Man to pay for the medical expense of Nava. And he didn't even "blackmail" Sky for it ? Not the best writing here tbh but it's healing and made me smile so who care ? <3

1/8 Russian ? Seems odd to point it out your great-grandparent was a different origin tbh and saying you are a mix because of that (or maybe it's just his MDL profile). Maybe it's because I live in Europe and literally everyone have such background (having ancestor from a different origin) and it's less common in China.

Children day come from Xia Liu Yi's "legend" where he fought many men and win on Children day. Now he will litterally say something like "come celebrate Children day with me" as a threat.

As for Sammy I wasn't sure until episode 5, but He Chusan choose "Sam" as English name at the bank he just started working. So maybe Xia Liu Yi choose "Sammy" as an endearing nickname after learning that ? But it's just a wild guess for now.

I love the SML - Not the Idol but the ML's Best friend - he is such a sweetheart. So in the scene where he confessed and was left crying on the side road I was literally heartbroken. Glad she came back to pick him up. I also love her - the FL's Bestie - but I was frustrated when she left ngl. I mean, his confession was so heartwarming. Don't know how she resisted it at first but she quickly turn back. <3

So now I can't wait to see their story even if I know it will probably be kind of short and underdeveloped sadly.

Ngl, as much as I hate the Nanny, she got a point. Like excuse me, why Qin was never hugged once ? Because they were "busy" ? Even when they learned he was mistreated ? Oo

I'm just speechless tbh. The worse part it's that I'm 100% sure they will have an emotional scene where they will be "forgiven"... Hate this mentality.

Really enjoyed it. All the MLs were such sweetheart for different reasons. I did have a preference for Seonu Chan (Main ML) & Cha Yu Gyeom (the teenager). Those smiles. :3

The FLs were also good. I especially loved their family dynamic.

But tbh, this drama really came at the right time. Don't know if it's just me but recently all the K-Romance I watched were crippled by their Love Triangle plotline. So this one having none was such a breath of fresh air. 9/10

So he is really young. Was it said in this drama ? Maybe I missed it. If not, it would have been good to point it out. Also, now knowing that his behavior is rooted in his trauma, I kind of understand where it come from. Too bad the drama didn't show that properly.

I remember the scene with the red birds where he went "crazy" but except this one, I don't recall other instance. As for the smile, it really didn't strike me as "Oh, he is deflecting /coping/being defensive" unfortunately.

Tbh, his smile look more like a smirk than anything so maybe it's that ? It does give this "I don't care vibe" but he also does it when he find FL cute or endearing. Maybe that my issue ? I don't know but thank you (and everyone else) for the input!