MGY just nailed that scene *heart pang*. When she paused before completing that statement (and not just because she changed "na" to "ja"), and how she got glassy-eyed and obviously did not want to talk about it.
After watching the episodes several times now (I know, I know), I've managed to take different perspectives. Some of them, I don't necessarily believe in, but they seem to make sense. Like, at times, it felt like he was only being flirty, because he's piqued by her demeanor. Well, "flirty" might not be the right word, but he is trying his best to figure her out. Yet, in a way, even though KH knew she had issues, he may have had underestimated the circumstances. This scene drove home the desperation EJ really feels. So I agree with the comment above, how this scene is pivotal in their relationship -- KH going from being interested to being invested in her (and her welfare).
Like, at times, it felt like he was only being flirty, because he's piqued by her demeanor. Well, "flirty" might not be the right word, but he is trying his best to figure her out.
I absolutely agree - I think he was pushing her buttons, but when he relised how serious she is about studying - he felt guilty.
I don't know about flirty but he was bemused/interested by her - she is so different from the rest of the household. But I think he could recognize the desperation in her and related to her even before that incident - like when he told her when she can run away, turning 20.
He had a good idea of her problems, but I don't think he realized that instability was this omnipresent fear for her, and that studying is her only form of escapism. That said, I am glad he pushes her buttons and tries to draw her out bit by bit. It's not like he can expect her to speak to him, much less, approach him willingly about anything (other than her studies).
After watching the episodes several times now (I know, I know), I've managed to take different perspectives. Some of them, I don't necessarily believe in, but they seem to make sense.
Like, at times, it felt like he was only being flirty, because he's piqued by her demeanor. Well, "flirty" might not be the right word, but he is trying his best to figure her out. Yet, in a way, even though KH knew she had issues, he may have had underestimated the circumstances. This scene drove home the desperation EJ really feels. So I agree with the comment above, how this scene is pivotal in their relationship -- KH going from being interested to being invested in her (and her welfare).
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I absolutely agree - I think he was pushing her buttons, but when he relised how serious she is about studying - he felt guilty.
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btw, love the Ponyo icon!
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