By the way, I read that many people point to the visible veins on his hands as a sign that he’s angry. But I think we’ve misunderstood that. Visible veins on the hands are just a physical trait; his hands look that way even when he’s calm or getting ready for bed. In other words, veins on the hands aren't the same thing as veins on the face and neck. (chapter 25)
@barbiecurse Perhaps this is just another way to make us doubt (we feared Mok-Yeon might not wake up, we feared the whole chapter was a dream, we feared Nanjo wouldn't wait for Mok-Yeon after the hospital).
#Borderline#미혹의경계 *spoilers* *fan theories*
In every conversation between Mok-Yeon and Nanjo (Chapters 38, 34, 29), when I watch Nanjo listen to Mok-Yeon, I get the feeling he's waiting (wanting) for some specific words from Mok-Yeon, but isn't getting them.
Maybe I'm just imagining it.
Maybe he's waiting for Mok-Yeon to admit his mistakes or that he was wrong.
Maybe he wants Mok-Yeon to ask Nanjo what he thinks and feels (no, that's more what I want 😂 ).
What else?
#Borderline#미혹의경계 *spoilers* *fan theories*
What are your theories about what else embarrassing things Mok-Yeon said (or did) while he was drunk?
✔️threw‑up on Nanjo🤮 (for some reason I believe this the most)
✔️tried to kiss Nanjo😘
✔️ran out of the Nanjo's car to throw himself under another car and Nanjo ran through the streets to catch up with him and bring him back to the car 🤣(I can imagine it very vividly)
✔️tried to give Nanjo a bj in the car🫣
✔️offered to bottom for Nanjo🤭(we know this will never happen)
✔️ ???
"I’m way more desperate to see Nanjo’s expression"(c) 😂😂😂
So true!!!!!
By the way, when he was sitting in the car with his helmet on and touching Nanjo's face, it's possible that only at that moment did he recognize who it was in front of him. So maybe he decided that it wasn't Nanjo's car, which means the driver who got out of the car wasn't Nanjo's either.
Ahaha!
You made me think.
On the one hand, when they first met and Nanjo condemned Mok-yeon as a "villain" and an "abuser" (Chapter 2), we all kind of knew Nanjo was wrong (but we didn't know why he decided that way).
On the other hand, he was a little right... you know, well, not everyone would pretend to be an abuser and lie about threatening their friend... So 😂😆🤪
The main thing is, don't be sad!❤️
I honestly don't know what the author meant by "too many screenshots on the same day."
I won't even try to guess for the author:
- is "too many" - 3, 5, 10, 15 panels?
- does it count for one post or for the entire account?
- within 24 hours of the global release or on the same day ( Seoul time) ?
(My job involves precise, measurable requirements, so... 😂🤪).
And I understand it's terrible that just two hours after the global release, I can find reels containing 90% of a chapter (on Instagram or TikTok), or watch a full summary of the chapter, or search for the chapter on Google and see how many illegal sites have already posted it. It's bad and very sad. 🥲
But there are so many loving fans who post screenshots, theories, and reviews! ❤️
I learned about Borderline myself because I saw a post on Instagram featuring about 7-8 panels from the chapter (I don't know if the author would have allowed this number of screenshots or not; I can only speak for myself – it's okay for me). It was that post that made me go to the official website and buy it. (And I'm sure I'm not alone.)
Sorry, I've been rambling on and on today!🫢
#Borderline#미혹의경계 *spoilers* *fan theories*
I think Nanjo showed up at the hospital (ch 37) because he remembered Mok-Yeon's words from their drunken conversation that night before (ch 38):
"You are here with me right now... but I'm terrified you'll be gone again tomorrow."
Until ch 38, we might have thought Nanjo might have come to the hospital because he was driving the car that hit Mok-Yeon. But now we know the car didn't hit anyone; Mok-Yeon was causing a drunken outburst while Nanjo was driving him to the hospital, and most likely, Nanjo learned from the doctors that night that Mok-Yeon was fine, but very drunk.
So there was no reason to return, no guilt, no responsibility... but something else was! ❤️
@wrclbtocd I'm still curious why Sunhwa was so sure Nanjo would agree to a threesome (with a stranger) and how the conversation went. What convinced Nanjo to agree and what made him think Mok-Yeon was an abuser?
#Borderline#미혹의경계 *spoilers* *fan theories*
Even though Season 2 is very different from Season 1, I really like how seasons work together and create a complete picture.
Season 2 balances Season 1, creating a counterweight. And thus, everything comes into balance.
Of course, I'm judging Season 2 only by the first eight chapters, and there will be many more chapters (oh, I hope many, many, many more! ☺️ ). But I think the trend is already clear: the events and actions of Season 1 will be counterbalanced in Season 2, and the characters will reveal personality traits hidden in Season 1, and they will experience development and change.
This will be the foundation for Nanjo and Mok-yeon's relationship to begin anew with a clean slate.
🔴 In Season 1:
Mok-Yeon made all the decisions himself, and Nanjo merely agreed with them (Mok-Yeon started their relationship, forced them to continue it, and it was Mok-Yeon who decided when to reveal their relationship to Sunhwa).
🔵In Season 2:
It was Nanjo who made the decision to end the relationship with Mok-Yeon, and Mok-Yeon was unable to change his mind.
🔴 In Season 1:
Mok-Yeon could violate Nanjo's boundaries at any moment and "reach" Nanjo at will, as if Mok-Yeon had Nanjo cornered.
🔵In Season 2:
It turned out that Nanjo could restore all boundaries and that he couldn't be "reached" unless he wanted to, no matter how hard Mok-Yeon tried.
🔴 In Season 1:
Mok-Yeon made Nanjo wait for him at their "dates".
🔵In Season 2:
Mok-Yeon had to wait for the chance to see Nanjo.
🔴 In Season 1:
Mok-Yeon seemed quite manipulative, liar, guarded, selfish, cheeky, tough, two-faced (okay, I like Mok-Yeon, but I'm trying to make my point).
🔵In Season 2:
We've already seen a completely different side of Mok-Yeon (which was previously hidden): sincere and frank, vulnerable, sensitive, crybaby, childish.
🔴 In Season 1:
Nanjo fell for Mok-Yeon's manipulation and threats.
🔵In Season 2:
We already see changes: Mok-Yeon's attempt to manipulate Nanjo angers and irritates him.
🔴 In Season 1:
We knew little about Nanjo. But Nanjo gave the impression that he was a victim or stupid or weak or cold.
🔵In Season 2:
We still know little about Nanjo. But he no longer gives the same impression as before. It turns out he's capable of much.
🔴 In Season 1:
There were several moments where Mok-Yeon physically forced Nanjo (or even r*ped him) (chapters 10-11 and 20).
(Of course, if the reader wanted to completely justify Mok-Yeon's actions, they could say they made a deal, Nanjo agreed, Nanjo didn't resist, he came on his own, and generally "liked it." But that's not what I'm talking about; I'm talking about the impression it left: one person physically forcing another, and the other unable to physically fight back.)
🔵In Season 2:
Nanjo was able to literally physically fight back against Mok-Yeon, beating him (chapter 33). An eye for an eye. It turned out he had the strength and ability to resist Mok-Yeon.
P.S.: I'm not justifying Mok-Yeon or Nanjo's actions; I don't agree with them, and I don't think it's right to act that way. I'm not discussing reality or real people, but rather a fictional story and the characters' actions as metaphors, as events necessary for the plot's logic.
🔵In Season 2 in the future:
- Nanjo's real flaws and strengths (not what Mok-yeon and we as readers imagine)
- "whole" Mok-Yeon, not his mask from Season 1, and not just his vulnerable side, but a complete person in whom all these traits will be combined.
- Nanjo's open feelings for Mok-Yeon,
- What their relationship will be like without manipulation, lies and fears,
- What their s*x will be like when no one is forcing anyone and no one is forced.
These are just my thoughts and theories. They may be totally WRONG. They may not match the author's intentions and ideas, or other readers' thoughts.