Depends on your definition of romance. If you mean lots of kisses and “you jump, I jump” declarations—nope, not that kind. But if you enjoy emotional intensity simmering under the surface —then yes, there’s definitely something there.
I agree with you on your interpretation of "The Mid" part. I had to check again once in a while to see…
Exactly! At the end of the day, it’s fiction, so a bit of exaggeration is part of the fun 😄. The internal energy and powers are just part of the wuxia flavor!
Just curious—why rob yourself of the emotional richness that comes with the journey?
I see now I was wrongly assuming emotional intensity is something everyone values — and I was genuinely curious, not trying to challenge anyone’s choices. If my comment touched a nerve, maybe it reminded you of times when your viewing preferences were questioned. If so, I’m sorry for unintentionally echoing that.
Endings are so important. They can totally ruin an overall great story and leave you with a bitter taste, but…
Thank you for your comment — I completely agree about how much weight endings carry. I hadn’t really considered how a powerful ending can redeem a weaker story, but you’re absolutely right. That insight stayed with me.
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If you mean lots of kisses and “you jump, I jump” declarations—nope, not that kind.
But if you enjoy emotional intensity simmering under the surface —then yes, there’s definitely something there.
If my comment touched a nerve, maybe it reminded you of times when your viewing preferences were questioned. If so, I’m sorry for unintentionally echoing that.