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And I particularly like how the future vision isn't his most active power/ only power. Turns out he can see the past of people and objects he touches, which is obviously a more useful ability for uncovering information that he can actually use when he wants. The future visions? From where I'm reading now, it doesn't seem like a power that he can use when he wants just yet, which makes it feel more special and important. Like it might happen when there's a large looming threat that will endanger him - similar to events for the story's first arc.
[collapse]Overall I just find it impressive to see a story that doesn't overly rely on it's seer MC, but still makes what he's seen important enough to affect the story.As for Seojun himself? He's definitely a pessimist and seems to me like he's constantly trying to convince himself he's a bad person. Considering one of the plot twists Spoilerwhere he was just reborn and didn't realize due to his parents being overprotective (for a valid reason) and not letting him access the internet for years.
[collapse] and that he does have actual visions, not just memories of his past life, I think it makes sense that he's harsh on himself. Seeing/ knowing things that have or will happen and knowing (or at least believing) no one will believe him is understandably going to make him feel like anything he does isn't enough. I feel like it could be summed up as a "if you can't help, you're just contributing to the problem" mindset. Clearly an unhealthy way of thinking, but it doesn't feel out of place. It actually fits, especially when he does help where he can, despite being scared out of his mind most of the time. Maybe I could sum him up as a brave coward? He wants to stay out of dangerous situations, understandably, but once he's involved he doesn't try to weasel out, even if his inner thoughts are constantly thinking of wanting to just run for safety.As for the dear love interest Johan, he's something else. Not in a bad way, but wow was I surprised. A reliable simp is probably the most lighthearted way to describe him, but maybe a better way might be that he's like a dedicated husband who is Spoilerincredibly open to torture and mu*der if it's for the love of his life, Seojun
[collapse]Johan is sorta overly rational, but it's not to the point where he's one of those characters that sees no point in caring about people or acknowledging emotions; he has people he cares about other than Seojun, just obviously not as intensely, and he isn't unexpressive or cold and just wearing a mask to seem like a normal person. He's a reliable friend to people, at least if he sees them as friends. He's incredibly observant and intelligent too, to the point that I kinda suspect he already figured out Seojun had seer powers before the story startedSpoilerand realized Seojun wears gloves because he doesn't see as much if he doesn't touch people or objects very often
[collapse].Overall I think Seojun and Johan are both a great match that balance each other out well with the ways their characters contrast each other, and are both really fun and interesting to follow along to. It's even hilarious how it feels like they're two different archetypes from different genres at times.As for the story itself, I love it so damn much! I can't say there feels like an overall plot going on, as right now it really feels like brickwork is being laid out that might be relevant later or not, but I'm enjoying it all the same. It's kinda a wild ride right from the beginning, but even after calming down the pacing and events are still exciting and leave me wanting more. Somehow it's like a perfect blend of horror, thriller and slice-of-life to me, if that makes sense.I'm going to be sticking around and reading every new chapter posted!