Let them be separated. Let them fight. Let them seek others for help. And let them finally TALK. gosh.
^my ending line from this post i.e. my analysis of 151. Suffice to say, I am quite (see: very satisfied) with this outcome.
And the question of the entire fandom is: How did we not expect this as Hak’s confession? Of all the speculation we could have, Kusanagi threw us a ridiculous curveball and it was entirely awesome.
Now, I know there’re some parts of the fandom that do not like this explosive confession, and yes - it’s fine. Some of us wanted a teary reunion, or a broken confession. But let me say, it is perfectly beautiful how Kusanagi has painted her characters. With all the development she puts them through, or at least the ones she lets us see, the core of each character remains unchanged. So that explosive personality? That’s entirely Hak. Fundamentally and essentially.
But to be honest, the best part for me after the confession, is the Dragon Bros becoming Yona’s big bros. It was lovely to see her interact with her dragons this way. To ask them for advice, to sit around the fire and talk about her problems with them. In the recent arc, it must have been so difficult for them to separate after being together and facing so many obstacles together for so long.
I imagine the reason they were so touched by Hak’s words (The place I return to is here!) is the fact that they’ve not been together for awhile. And returning as a unit to the words of the one who seems the most solitary of them all; I can imagine how that must feel.
Also, Jae-ha’s laugh is so pure and precious when Yona replies that she’d hate it if Hak had a fiance. This is how you should treat the girl you love, you know? Even if she doesn’t love you back. The endless support he - Kija, too - gives. It is ridiculously sweet and beautiful. Two big bros looking out for a smol and tol. I love it.
