Paradox

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Description

They were so young, so talented yet so desperate.

Foreword

I wish I could say we were meant to be but we weren't.

Paradox

Chapters: 7

Chapter length: 1500-2000 words

Genre: angst, drama, romance

Main Characters: Lee Donghyuck (Haechan), Yu Dayoung (OC)

Trigger warning: only mentions of suicide, eating disorder

 

restless_maknae
The last chapter is here! Thank you for staying with me until the end. Love you lots! ^^

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nd1903 #1
Chapter 7: I came back to reread this and i still have the same reaction from the first time i read this... The amount of emotions I experienced through each chapter, god.
13 reasons why who? I only know paradox of us! <3
Elythia
#2
Chapter 7: I'm finally here to comment, and that's just... wow. A rollercoaster of a ride.
I really love all these additions of paradoxes, because I always have an interest in paradoxes. There are some which I haven't heard of yet, so they can be a part of my paradox knowledge :D FINALLY there's a fic about the cruelty of idollife! I wrote one (though it's more about popularity and sponsors) but there are seriously so many issues that idols are facing in the entertainment industry, and they're all hidden under all that deceiving glamour and happiness. I seriously feel for Dayoung, and I can just imagine how she's smiling through her pain. This reminds me... There are many idols that we see now, but do we even know how many trainees have been forced to quit the entertainment industry due to reasons like 'being too ugly', 'too fat' etc? Will we ever know that? I highly doubt so, and it pains me. Some trainees go for plastic surgery, and when it comes out wrong, they have to suffer with ruined faces for their whole lives. Some trainees go on diets and end up with eating disorders. Others debut, but suffer from depression because of hate comments and pressure from their company. Being an idol seems glamorous, but it's actually real tough. I admire all the people who have to go through this ;;

I just wish the scenes themselves would be more fleshed out (especially the moments between Donghyuck and Dayoung) so that we'll get to know them a little more before the angst hits. Because the transition from Dayoung's bubbly side to her more solemn side is a bit too abrupt imo. But I understand this is just a short chaptered fic though. I love the ending though. Dayoung may have decided that life isn't worth living for her, but it doesn't mean Donghyuck should wallow in his own misery and regret. The ending is bittersweet, in some sense. Kudos to you for delivering such a strong message in such a short piece ; u ;
nd1903 #3
Chapter 7: this is so beautiful and heart-wrenching at the same time.
oh it's very poetic too i love this
Forfirith
#4
Chapter 7: I kinda guessed what was gonna happen but I still wasn't prepared!! I need to leave in about a minute but thanks to this chapter I'll need to fix my eyeliner first! XD
This was so heart breaking but so beautifully written. Thank you for sharing such a wonderful story with us.

I can't wait for some fluffy Jin goodness <3
Forfirith
#5
Chapter 6: Aahhhh No! I really hope she survives, but if she doesn't have the will to fight to live... I honestly so worried about the outcome of this story. But I'm so excited about it at the same time.

I can't believe there's only one chapter left! =O