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ASLFUA Parallels ✨
Miae dragging Jisu around even though he just wants to be left alone😁
Jisu sitting next to Miae when she's feeling down
Miae trying to save Jisu from trouble by sacrificing herself
Jisu asking Miae why she's helping him
This wholesome coming-to-full circle moment which starts with Miae asking Jisu if he's being bullied, and ends with Jisu asking her the same question.
Cheol being flabbergasted about Miae, Miae being weirded out by Jisu😂
Cheol saying the same thing as what Miae tells Jisu.
Miae and Jisu both experiencing synchronicity 🧐🤔😮✨
Miae touching Cheol's scar
Standing up for a friend🙂🙃
From 'how annoying' to 'you're funny so it's fun to tease you'
I'm only allowed to post 30 pictures, so this one is for Cheol and Miae folk dancing together😃
Because the picture number is limited, I will stop here, but these parallels are just so good🙂
The Key Scene to Understand Jisu's Character in ASLFUA
Seo Jisu is a very interesting character in Unripe Apples. Even with his limited perspective and paneltime, readers have managed to make countless theories about him, most of which have become true. But why is Jisu acting the way he does? One chapter might just have the best answer for us.
Seo Jisu Character Analysis (ASLFUA)
After the latest chapter of Unripe Apples (117), I felt like I had to write this post because of the immense hate this character received. I personally find him the most interesting part of the series because in order to understand his actions, you need to put all the pieces of the puzzle together that the author has given us from the very first chapter. I've seen posts about him being a "bully" or "an unserious funny guy" and I found these pretty bad interpretations of his place in the story as of now.
Let me explain. In my opinion, there's a high possibility that Jisu is on the autistic spectrum. Let's look at all the clues that can lead to this conclusion.
Physical appearance
Jisu has an "expressionless" face from his very first appearance. He also has his mouth open a lot of times, especially when he's supposed to emotionally react to a certain situation or he doesn't understand something. These are typical signs of people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). We can also see that even when he's feeling more extreme emotions, such as surprise, his facial expressions don't change significantly like in the case of other characters, the change is always slight. It's probably important, as all the other characters show a wider range of emotions with their faces, and we are talking about a manhwa where body language is clearly important (like how Miae or Cheol walk, for example, tells a lot about their characters).
Behavioral patterns and personality
Let's quickly get one thing out of the way - if Jisu is indeed on the spectrum, then saying that he's an unserious guy or immature or a bully is insensitive and a bad misinterpretation of his character. Autistic people are not immature, sometimes they even deal with stronger emotions than most people, but they have a hard time expressing these feelings. Just because they seem expressionless doesn't mean they are ignorant, it means that they see the world in a different way, which is not a problem. Miae doesn't need to make "a man out of him" and other weird takes I've seen in the last few days.
Having clarified this, let's look at some things that Jisu does in the story that could show us he might be neurodivergent.
-We see that Jisu is often sleeping and yawning in the story, even as a kid. For neurodivergent people, sighing and yawning are not only the signs of boredom/tiredness, but also tools for emotional regulation. Autistic fatigue is a real thing and it can be caused by many things like major life changes, sensory overload or even prolonged interactions at work or school. Some autistic people do not even notice that they are yawning until someone points it out to them. He also sometimes looks away while talking to Miae (like in ch117)
-Jisu is shown to have exceptional mental capabilities, it wouldn't be an overstatement to say he might be a genius. Many people on the autism spectrum have higher-than-average intelligence and Jisu clearly has exceptional capabilities if he could earn the first place in school without much effort. He also knows the names of all his previous classmates as shown in ch 117 so he seems to be good at memorizing factual information.
It connects to my previous point, but Jisu has his own unique way of perceiving the world and other people find it hard to understand. Even among his schoolmates, Jisu is famous for his "unique" personality, as Miae's friend points it out. Miae sometimes doesn't understand what Jisu wants to communicate and she ends up misinterpreting his intentions, the latest chapter was the biggest proof of this. Here's the thing, Jisu doesn't know that what he did annoyed Miae. He seems to have trouble understanding social clues and is genuinely surprised when Miae calls him a bully - because he never felt like he was bullying her. He always asks back when she's accusing him of something ("Me?" "Is that true?") because he cannot understand why she's saying those things about him. He isn't trying to be rude, he's simply confused, and Miae takes it the wrong way because she's an impulsive person. Jisu talks in a blunt way and his way of showing remorse is also strange to Miae, the best example is when he flipped over the plant just to prove that he wasn't bullying her.
-Jisu also seems to take things literally, like when Miae told him to stop yawning or when she told him she would twist his arms if he put them on her desk. Like many people with ASD, he seems to observe others and imitate their behavioral patterns, like when he imitated the way Miae was walking and she thought he was bullying her. He simply said that her way of walking was interesting. Talking about interesting, Jisu finds his coincidental meetings with Miae fun and interesting and it ties with the fact that neurodivergent people can have unique "fixations" including fixations on people. Jisu finds these occasions fun, but fails to read the social clues that Miae is bothered by it. While Jisu seems to avoid socialization at school and is mainly alone most times, it might seem strange that he has a fixation on Miae, but for autistic people this contradiction is not weird at all. She was also the person who helped him as a kid, so the theory that Jisu showed her how to count airplanes doesn't seem far-fetched knowing that it's indeed a pretty unique habit. In conclusion, Jisu was probably not even aware that he was being rude, because he just wanted to get close to Miae and found her fun. He even apologized in ch117 for not understanding her feelings.
So, extra thoughts quickly:
Jisu is not immature, he actually seems to have mature thoughts, but has trouble picking up social clues like how he should behave normally (that's why we see him doing all that ninja-stunt and hiding in the bush), and he cannot seem to realize that his direct approach to Miae seems excessive to other people. People on the spectrum are NOT immature, they won't magically change and they do not do a lot of things intentionally. Jisu seems to be pretty wise as well, he can see situations rationally like when Miae wanted to disrupt the faceless girl's confession (sorry, forgot the name)
So, what's his role in the story?
In my opinion, he's definitely the catalyst to Miae's growth as a person. Ch 115 even calls Miae out saying that Cheol has changed a lot, is it Miae's time to grow? Miae was Cheol's catalyst for sure, she brought him out of his shell, encouraged to make friends at school etc. But what about Miae? Sure, she has a few moments when she reflected on her actions when she was with Cheol, but she didn't mature significantly, whether people accept it or not she's still emotionally immature in many ways. It's not a coincidence in my opinion that the relationship between Jisu and Miae parallels the Cheol-Miae dynamic, in ch 117 Miae even used the same words and expression Cheol once told her ("Don't act like we're friends.") Let's just quickly look at some things where Miae's immaturity could be felt:
Miae is a messy person, doesn't clean her room and loses her stuff. She's forced to clean the school because Jisu didn't understand her frustrations, so SHE had to be the responsible one. Cheol always says that he will take responsibility for her, but Miae needs to be responsible on her own. Same goes to when she wanted to teach Jisu. Miae doesn't take her studies seriously, is often distracted, but she had to be responsible (even if it was not her choice and felt betrayed)
But most importantly, Miae thinks about Jisu's advice whether she hates him or not. Two good examples: when he called her out on her relationship with Cheol while they were cleaning; and when he stopped her from interrupting the confession. Deep down, Miae knows that Jisu was right, but she's too prideful to admit it. Jisu doesn't want Miae to be the "weird" girl probably because he was also bullied for being "weird."
Miae is also very impulsive, which is not necessarily a bad thing but she keeps hitting Jisu for the reason that he annoys her. But what if, she realizes, he indeed meant no harm, wouldn't she feel bad? We are shown that she used to hit kids who made fun of her, but as you grow up, violence is not the answer. You have to be level-headed in situations even when you feel angry. And understanding Jisu's intentions might be the first step to achieve that.
So, these are just my speculations, could be totally wrong as always, but I'm interested in what others think.
Edit:: it's not my purpose to diagnose these characters, but there are enough clues in the story to conclude that Jisu is indeed neurodivergent. Obviously, these traits are not strictly connected to ASD, this is just a theory, and I do not condone any hate on teenagers, even if they are fictional, so please refrain from doing so. Miae also shows signs of ADHD, but there's a possibility these things won't get addressed directly as the story takes place in the 90s.
Edit2:: I feel like the latest chapter on Naver(124) reinforced this theory again. Jisu was not simply angry, he was livid. Most people on the spectrum find it difficult to regulate their feelings, especially anger. It can lead to outbursts or even meltdowns, just think about how Jisu wanted to hit Cheol and how intense his reaction was compared to his usual behaviour. It definitely felt like an outburst. Also, have you guys seen how often he avoids eye contact since I first made this post?
(Btw, for those who say that Jisu's biggest problem was that he couldn't catch Miae - I feel like it had to do more with the fact that he almost smashed his head into the ground and was humiliated in front of everybody. We know that he was bullied as a kid so it's no surprise he felt intense anger, even his head kept hurting from the fall.)
Hey dude!!! So in the recent chapter jisu said sum ab the compatibility of miae n cheol and I wanna know if you think that was an on purpose low blow or if he genuinely thinks that
Hi! In the latest episode? I'm not fluent in Korean and my KR friend is super busy so I couldn't ask her, I remember translating something about how he knew they would not resolve their problems even if he left them alone? Or was there something about their compatibility as well? Please let me know :D
About his comments in general, I think he's being serious and he's actually a very blunt person. But at the same time, I don't think he always realizes when he's being rude or hurtful, I remember how shocked he was when Miae thought he was making of her when he was only teasing her because he found her a fun person. He is aware that he can easily make people angry and I think he sometimes provokes Cheol intentionally because he doesn't like him. Also, I don't think it's solely related to Miae. Jisu has been dropping comments about how he knows guys like Cheol and even provoked him to hit him, so I have the feeling Cheol might remind him of someone he dislikes? And because Cheol was also guarded around him from the start, accusing him of bullying Miae, he doesn't have the intenton to get closer to him?
Like, from the start Jisu has been portrayed as an observer-type of person who doesn't like hanging out with his peers. Even as a kid, he didn't enjoy the games he played with Miae and her friends, he simply looked exhausted. We know that initially he found Miae annoying and bothersome when she started following him around after the summer break in 1993. When he transferred, they were wearing winter clothes. It makes me think something happened in those few months that made her memorable to him, because he even singled her out in his letter and Miae doesn't know why either, she only assumes it's because she was the leader of her group. Let's not forget when she asked him why he kept transferring and he dodged the question. And how we still don't know his wish.
Jisu has been observing others since he was a kid, but doesn't like to get involved, like how he knew Miae was holding back because of her sticker book, but he only looked at what was happening from afar. Same goes to when they met again years later. He didn't get involved until Miae wanted to take the blame for the plant during their detention week. What's interesting about Jisu and his dynamic with Miae is that Jisu always tells his opinion, but almost never offers his help. If we think about the sticker book memory, or when he was her dance partner, or when he tried to stop her from interrupting the confession, but even in the recent chapters when he showed up when Miae tried to call Cheol - Jisu always looks at these situations objectively, but doesn't try to solve them instead of Miae. He's waiting for her to realize her mistakes and solve her own problems. Whereas, Miae is overly-dependent on Cheol and higher powers(like how she wishes on airplanes and stars and expects them to come true). She always calls out to Cheol when she has a problem, like when she was chased by the bullies, or when she couldn't do the dance, even recently when her own friends were arguing she wanted him to come for her. And I guess this is the part why Jisu is pivotal to the plot - because someone cannot always expect to get their problems solved by other people.
I think the Yonghui, Yunhui argument is the best example of this. Cheol knows Yonghui (somewhat), while he probably never talked to Yunhui. In their conflict, he really has no place or say at all. What exactly is Miae thinking when she wants him to solve this situation? How is Cheol even involved in this? It feels like Miae is dodging her responsibilities to other people instead of owning up to her own decisions, because in this question it's she who should make an active effort if she wants to keep being friends with the girls, not Cheol. And Jisu does what Miae needs the most - he calls her out for her behaviour. He says she's two-faced, that she'll get in trouble if she doesn't say her opinion, that she wants to keep being his friend a secret because Cheol doesn't like him, and even points out how Cheol and Miae have communication problems. All these things are actually true, but Jisu's biggest flaw seems to be that he doesn't want to get involved with the feelings of other people so he comes off as super rude/arrogant. With Miae, like I said, it might even be a good thing because she sometimes needs that reality-check, and Jisu is probably the only character who treats her as someone of the same age while everybody else thinks she's a child. That is basically why Miae is reflecting on his words, because by treating her like an equal, Jisu doesn't leave room for her to escape from her problems because he doesn't treat her like a child. But when it comes to socializing with other people, Jisu is not interested in that. The academy arc actually might be an opportunity for him to try to be more considerate.
I've actually seen two kinds of opinions on the latest chapters: 1) Cheol and Miae's relationship is failing because they are not compatible, or more accurately they are not compatible as lovers and these chapters serve to highlight their differences, or 2) these arguments/misunderstandings will make them closer
I don't want to comment on these because I don't want to start wars here, I'm not the creator and I don't know her vision for the ending, but whatever it is I truly think Jisu is important in at least Miae's growth story and for his own personal history we don't know yet. So I personally believe his comments are mostly honest, even if he says them to provoke Cheol or tries to make Miae realize something about her behaviour. I hope to see more of Jisu because so far he's been the biggest part of Miae's growth story and I'm also curious about him as a character.
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Hi!! I'm a big fan of your blog and I want to ask if you can share more scenes of Jisu displaying autistic behaviour? After reading your analysis about him I felt like I finally understood his character!😃
Hello! Thank you so much for your question, and of course I can! First, I want to mention that if Jisu is truly on the spectrum, Soonkki has done a spectacular job with his character. I don't know if she has someone close to her with ASD or she has done an excellent research, either way Jisu feels like a realistic person and it's something really hard to achieve, not just narratively but visually as well.
Episode 124 is the best example of Jisu being neurodivergent. Let's take a closer look:
Poor Jisu was not simply angry, he was livid. Not only he suffered an almost concussion because of Cheol, he was also humiliated in front of the whole school after being bullied his whole life. So Jisu's anger was justified, but it was still a big contrast to his usual calm behaviour. He was so furious he didn't even realize bumping into that post. To understand his actions, I have to talk about children with autism spectrum disorder.
If you've ever met a child with ASD, you probably know that they are different from their peers. It's NOT a bad thing, but it can easily make them feel like outsiders and a target of bullying. Autistic children have a hard time understanding and managing their emotions. In most cases, the child appears to be happy, sad, indifferent or angry. It doesn't mean they are not capable of experiencing other emotions or feeling empathy. For educators and parents it's important to teach them how to express more complicated and complex emotions and how to deal with negative feelings in other ways than getting angry.
Here, what we can see is Jisu not being able to regulate his emotions, almost like an outburst. Outbursts can happen when an individidual on the spectrum is overwhelmed with intense, often negative emotions. In this case, frustration and anger. Jisu loses his temper to the point he's not even aware of his surroundings. Even to the characters of the story, his actions are unusual.
This is my absolute favourite scene of Jisu displaying neurodivergent behaviour. Miae is asking him a question about his feelings, more specifically what he thinks of her. As I said before, most autistic people have a really hard time understanding and expressing their emotions. It's the same with recognizing and understanding the emotions of others - known as cognitive empathy. However, affective empathy for individuals with ASD is similar to neurotypical people, or might be even stronger - the ability to feel the emotions of others. So they might see that someone is sad not understanding why, but still feel the other person's pain.
Here, however, Jisu needs cognitive empathy - he needs to understand why Miae is asking him this question and decide how he feels. And my boy is simply malfunctioning and freezes on the spot, he even double checks the question with a confused expression.
Like in many other scenes, Jisu avoids eye contact when he has to react emotionally. He starts fidgeting, not knowing what to do with his hands and doesn't give a coherent response. Putting a neurodivergent person on the spot like this can make them feel very uncomfortable because they might need a moment to manage their thoughts and feelings.
It's not enough time for Jisu to form an answer or to really sort out his emotions, so he runs away saying he needs time to think about it. He even rubs his head, visibly contemplating about it. And we know some chapters later he indeed gives an answer - that it looks good. Jisu was not joking that he needed a moment, he thought about it and decided to share his opinion, which is btw super difficult for someone like him, that's why he again freezes up after his answer😃
I hope that in the future Miae will realize that Jisu means no harm and tries to understand him🙂 episode 148 shows us she's on the right track. Also, every individual with ASD is different so obviously I cannot generalize Jisu's actions, but at this point I think we have enough clues to suspect he's neurodivergent just like how Miae likely has ADHD.
Edit: if we look at the childhood interactions of Miae and Jisu, the difference between how they interact with others is very different. Miae was hyperactive, always running around and wanting to play while Jisu preferred being alone and didn't enjoy the games Miae and his peers played. You can see how he always walked the same way, with his hands on the straps of his backpack which could be a nice detail for repetitive behavior.
For anyone interested, I will put some good infographics here that sum up some of the differences between Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD.
Hey dude!!! So in the recent chapter jisu said sum ab the compatibility of miae n cheol and I wanna know if you think that was an on purpose low blow or if he genuinely thinks that
Hi! In the latest episode? I'm not fluent in Korean and my KR friend is super busy so I couldn't ask her, I remember translating something about how he knew they would not resolve their problems even if he left them alone? Or was there something about their compatibility as well? Please let me know :D
About his comments in general, I think he's being serious and he's actually a very blunt person. But at the same time, I don't think he always realizes when he's being rude or hurtful, I remember how shocked he was when Miae thought he was making of her when he was only teasing her because he found her a fun person. He is aware that he can easily make people angry and I think he sometimes provokes Cheol intentionally because he doesn't like him. Also, I don't think it's solely related to Miae. Jisu has been dropping comments about how he knows guys like Cheol and even provoked him to hit him, so I have the feeling Cheol might remind him of someone he dislikes? And because Cheol was also guarded around him from the start, accusing him of bullying Miae, he doesn't have the intenton to get closer to him?
Like, from the start Jisu has been portrayed as an observer-type of person who doesn't like hanging out with his peers. Even as a kid, he didn't enjoy the games he played with Miae and her friends, he simply looked exhausted. We know that initially he found Miae annoying and bothersome when she started following him around after the summer break in 1993. When he transferred, they were wearing winter clothes. It makes me think something happened in those few months that made her memorable to him, because he even singled her out in his letter and Miae doesn't know why either, she only assumes it's because she was the leader of her group. Let's not forget when she asked him why he kept transferring and he dodged the question. And how we still don't know his wish.
Jisu has been observing others since he was a kid, but doesn't like to get involved, like how he knew Miae was holding back because of her sticker book, but he only looked at what was happening from afar. Same goes to when they met again years later. He didn't get involved until Miae wanted to take the blame for the plant during their detention week. What's interesting about Jisu and his dynamic with Miae is that Jisu always tells his opinion, but almost never offers his help. If we think about the sticker book memory, or when he was her dance partner, or when he tried to stop her from interrupting the confession, but even in the recent chapters when he showed up when Miae tried to call Cheol - Jisu always looks at these situations objectively, but doesn't try to solve them instead of Miae. He's waiting for her to realize her mistakes and solve her own problems. Whereas, Miae is overly-dependent on Cheol and higher powers(like how she wishes on airplanes and stars and expects them to come true). She always calls out to Cheol when she has a problem, like when she was chased by the bullies, or when she couldn't do the dance, even recently when her own friends were arguing she wanted him to come for her. And I guess this is the part why Jisu is pivotal to the plot - because someone cannot always expect to get their problems solved by other people.
I think the Yonghui, Yunhui argument is the best example of this. Cheol knows Yonghui (somewhat), while he probably never talked to Yunhui. In their conflict, he really has no place or say at all. What exactly is Miae thinking when she wants him to solve this situation? How is Cheol even involved in this? It feels like Miae is dodging her responsibilities to other people instead of owning up to her own decisions, because in this question it's she who should make an active effort if she wants to keep being friends with the girls, not Cheol. And Jisu does what Miae needs the most - he calls her out for her behaviour. He says she's two-faced, that she'll get in trouble if she doesn't say her opinion, that she wants to keep being his friend a secret because Cheol doesn't like him, and even points out how Cheol and Miae have communication problems. All these things are actually true, but Jisu's biggest flaw seems to be that he doesn't want to get involved with the feelings of other people so he comes off as super rude/arrogant. With Miae, like I said, it might even be a good thing because she sometimes needs that reality-check, and Jisu is probably the only character who treats her as someone of the same age while everybody else thinks she's a child. That is basically why Miae is reflecting on his words, because by treating her like an equal, Jisu doesn't leave room for her to escape from her problems because he doesn't treat her like a child. But when it comes to socializing with other people, Jisu is not interested in that. The academy arc actually might be an opportunity for him to try to be more considerate.
I've actually seen two kinds of opinions on the latest chapters: 1) Cheol and Miae's relationship is failing because they are not compatible, or more accurately they are not compatible as lovers and these chapters serve to highlight their differences, or 2) these arguments/misunderstandings will make them closer
I don't want to comment on these because I don't want to start wars here, I'm not the creator and I don't know her vision for the ending, but whatever it is I truly think Jisu is important in at least Miae's growth story and for his own personal history we don't know yet. So I personally believe his comments are mostly honest, even if he says them to provoke Cheol or tries to make Miae realize something about her behaviour. I hope to see more of Jisu because so far he's been the biggest part of Miae's growth story and I'm also curious about him as a character.
Literary Allusions and Pop Culture References in ASLFUA
After School Lessons is a series that has minimal plot, but great underlying themes and references to other famous creations/pop culture moments. I thought it would be fun to collect as many as I can in this post and their possible narrative connection, not necessarily in order. :)
Please please please make a prediction about how the story will unfold starting from chapter 127 in Aslfua. I am a big fan of your theorie
Well, this is a difficult quiestion, but I will try to answer it. First of all, I believe everything depends on the author's intentions. I've read her previous webtoon, Cheese in the Trap, and I must say she has grown a lot as a storyteller and artist. Unripe Apples, in my opinion, is her best work so far in terms of characters, storytelling and symbolism. From the very start the ending had two different outcomes, at least the part of the ending most readers seem to care about - whether Cheol and Miae will end up together. The author has hinted the possibility of them parting ways since the very first chapters; in fact, when I read the narrator's parts it always feels like the narrator is looking back at the past, recalling fleeting moments that were important to the characters once. It's deliberately like an adult talking to children, noting how their age and inexperience about the world shape who they are in the storyline. Of course, the creator might have wanted them to end up together from the start, or maybe fan reactions and personal opinions could have changed her mind, maybe she always wanted a bittersweet ending and will stick with it - who knows. It will all depend on what she will emphasize in the upcoming part of the story, either way it will be fine.
As for other aspects of the story, I have lots of theories and have read other interesting ones as well.
In my previous post I talked about how ASLFUA should be read as a growth story instead of a romance. Like there are certain people we have to meet in our lives as if it was fated in order to learn from them. If we use this mindset, we can say that differents parts of the story are about the struggles and emotional growth of different characters. Part 1, ending with Miae's birthday, is mainly Cheol's story. It deals with his insecurities, problems and he matures significantly by the end of the first part. One of my personal favourite scenes is when he's just sitting next to the trash, broken, without any hope for the future - it's a visually impressive and tragic scene about a teenager who carries a heavy weight too big for a child. Part two, ending with ch126, is mostly about the changing friendship between Cheol and Miae, and the start of Miae's growth as a person. It is also the first time Jisu gets a center role in the story. Interestingly, characters who are acknowledged by the main characters and start to be a significant presence in their lives get their faces revealed. It's a funny visual solution, because it shows the focus of these kids - one who can expand their world and be a part of it is treated differently than those who are not. Jisu's face wasn't shown before simply because he wasn't the focus of Miae's limited world, once she acknowledged him as a person and learned his name his face was revealed. Part 3, in my opinion, starting from 127 will put more focus on Jisu as a character. There are multiple signs of him being a significant character from the very first chapter.
Jisu is an interesting case though, because we know almost nothing about him. It's pretty obvious that he parallels Cheol in many ways, they are opposites in almost everything. If the story becomes darker as the end of the year approaches, Jisu's backstory might not be as happy as some might first believed. There are numerous theories about him, I've also mentioned some of them before, like how he might be neurodivergent, a son of divorced parents, or maybe even abused. Some of these might be present at the same time, e.g. if he's on the spectrum he might be abused and bullied because of it, people who are different are always easy targets for those who want to abuse their power. Let's not forget his reactions when he was hit by the teacher and it became a running gag with Miae thinking he enjoys the pain - but if you reaaaaaally look at his expression and what he says about it the signs are all there, especially for those who have experienced similar treatment in the past. Jisu enduring all that might be his way of defiance for all we know. Considering that he has started to appear more since part2 and has been featured in ads and promotional arts, I would say his story will take central stage in part3 and will be the catalyst to Miae's growth as a person, in what exact way it remains to be seen.
Cheol and Miae will probably have an awkard relationship after the kiss without real resolution, but will still see each other in the summer. The bully from Cheol's old school will be back for sure, hopefully this time Cheol will ask help from his family and not act alone on the matter. I don't believe the academy kids will be featured that much, but I can imagine a Sora miniarc which could also take a darker turn. They will all have to say goodbye very soon with the end of the year approaching. I don't believe many of them will go to the same high school which ties to my theory that the story is about making connections in different parts of our lives. If Cheol chooses to go back to the countryside it won't be because he's still afraid and wants to hide from others - it will be because he likes being there. About Cheol and Miae the real question is whether they can grow together or if they have a different path they have to take. If it's not in the cards, it's not their fault, they are still kids after all. But if they are destined to be together I think the author will make them both mature together and communicate more about their feelings. I will be able to say more once the new season starts, but I guess these are the most important thematic points the story needs to address. :)
Supernatural Involvement and Ominous Signs in ASLFUA
For a while, many readers have theorized that there is some kind of a higher power/higher being in ASLFUA, and looking at the latest episodes it seems to have been confirmed. With this post, I've tried to gather every instance of the higher power's implied presence and all the ominous scenes in the story. I also included foreshadowing scenes that could have made Miae aware of certain things if she had paid attention because coincidences are important in the story, and certain moments that were defining in the plot. The list contains spoilers for the newest KR episodes and it keeps being updated.
I am really fond of this ship, I know they won't be canon but I just really like their dynamic.
i found my copy of heartgold i thought i lost 10 YEARS AGO, so i've had my kids on the brain all week ⭐ (silver for the gameboy was my first ever pkmn game!)