shape of sympathy

episode 9 

its interesting to see how much physical affection that isn’t sex impacts lee. 

I had seen many discussions around not wanting to see the two of them having sex because it felt like an invasion of privacy and things along those lines. I can understand that, but I think sex, especially for Lee, is a big part of the narrative. He had been used to a certain type of sex-one without feelings and basically whatever he could get considering his position as a gay man in a conservative country. This depiction is pretty accurate for a lot of gay men. I think having physical affection such as getting hugs is such a big deal for him because it is a level of intimacy he isn’t used to; Yuri cares for him and hugs him because he wants him to feel better. Therefore, I think the author shows them having affection AND sex to show how Lee is being impacted by love and affection in areas he isn’t used to getting them in. 

new art drop fellas 

I LOVE THIS MAN. I need to be him.

SO IT CONTINUES !!! 

I sort of wanted to this continuation to fast forward into their future together but this series likes to really dive into how someone ( jiri ) overcomes a difficult situation. 

I’m loving that Yuri is recognizing what we all have been for a while now - HE LOVES JIRI ! 🖤

Im really curious about how their relationship will continue in the future considering that 

- jiri doesn't have a job

- they are living together 

-yuri told his friends about jiri 

-jiri is still in contact with his old/still? crush