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Author(s) : ifallelsefails

Status : Completed [draft]

Tag(s) : eunhae kyuhyun kyuna romance snsd superjunior yoona

Character(s) : Kyuhyun, Yoona, Seohyun, Yuri, EunHae, Taecyeon, Super Junior, SNSD

Chapter(s) : 18

Artist(s) : Super Junior, Girls' Generation, 2PM

Description/Foreword/Summary :

She likes him, he doesn’t care. How can she make him notice her when all he ever thinks about is his video game?

Opinion about the story :

Well written. Her writing is good. I love how the author describes or narrates her story. The pace of the story also perfect for me. It's not rushed. The flow of the story is also good. I just love her writing.

For the story plot, though maybe a bit cliche, the author didn't make it like that at all. Not really. The story is about a girl who has a hidden feeling for a boy, try to get the boy attention with a game and a bet, she wins, then asks the boy to be her boyfriend slash slave for a month. It's cliche and simple, but the author makes the story more unique and different, somehow.

For the characters, I love how the author makes me can imagine it for real. I mean, the setting of the story is idol life, so I think it's good that I can picture their character in the story is like their character in reality (though of course, there's no way for us or the author to know for certain that their character in real life is like in the story as well. I'm just saying that I think it's good that I can imagine that their character is like that in real life). Kyuhyun being playful and evil. Yoona being bubbly and easy-going. I think it's suitable.

For character development, I can't tell much since this story more focuses on Kyuhyun and Yoona's closeness. I just think that it's cute to see the change in Kyuhyun. At first, the picture we had of him was someone who was too busy with games that he didn't notice what was around him. But having a relationship with Yoona helps Kyuhyun to be open with his surrounding. As for Yoona, I don't know if I can call this a character development, but I like how she finally mustered up the courage to interact with Kyuhyun after only admiring him from afar (I know Yuri took a part in it, but still, after that, it's only up to Yoona). I kinda admired her for taking the risk of being broken-hearted just to be with Kyuhyun even if it was only for a while.

Relationship development in this story is good. It's not instant or rushed even though the characters are busy with their own business/life. Despite their busy schedule, they still grow close because of their 'fake' relationship and their communication with each other. There aren't many moments between them in this story, but the author manages to make their closeness and interaction natural and not seem fast. It's not awkward either. It's just good.

Overall, I found enjoyment when I read this story. All the characters and their interaction plus the plot are balanced and perfect. A great story.

Note from me :

I really am in LOVE with this story. It's well written (I think). One of my favorite KyuNa Stories.

This story is actually a spin-off of EunHae fanfiction "Neorago" by ifallelsefails. Unfortunately, the author makes this story in draft status. I really-really hope someday the author can make this story public again because I miss this story so much!! I want to read it. T-T