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* MatureYoungerSibling: Nol, Kousuke is generally good at his job, initially appearing to be more responsible. However, as the story goes on, his younger brother, Nol, is shown to have a more mature worldview and way of handling people.
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* TookTheWifesName: After marrying Yui, Rand adopted the Hirahara surname.
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* SomebodyNamedNobody: When Nolan(better known as Yeong-Gi) was younger, he shortened his name to"Nol"- which his brother made fun of him for, noting the similarities it had to "null" and "net operating loss", along with stating that it means "nothing" in several languages.
** In addition, throughout the story "nobody" is used to refer to Nol.
** In addition, throughout the story "nobody" is used to refer to Nol.
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* YouRemindMeOfX: Although never stated explicitly, it is clear that Kousuke compares Shin-Ae to his younger brother.
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* YouRemindMeOfX: Although never stated explicitly, it is clear that Kousuke subconsciously compares Shin-Ae to his younger brother.
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* YouRemindMeOfX: Although never stated explicitly, it is clear that Kousuke compares Shin-Ae to his younger brother.
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* HumansAreBastards: This is Shin-Ae's mindset at the start of the story, which makes sense, considering that she was bullied for almost her entire life. She does grow out of it as the story continues.
--> "You're a human first, and humans kinda suck." -Shin-Ae
--> "You're a human first, and humans kinda suck." -Shin-Ae
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* HumansAreFlawed: Shown throughout the story. All the important characters have some type of notable flaw, and many of them, despite good intentions, make stupid decisions.
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* LaughingMad: When Nol gets [[spoiler: punched off a banister, landing on a glass table,]] he reacts by laughing and then immediately leaving the party.
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* HateAtFirstSight: Kousuke hates Nol from the first moment they meet, however, this doesn't have much to do with Noel's first impression, but rather certain ideas and fears that Yui has put in his head.
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* DoesNotLikeMen: Yui is alluded to be this.
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* SafteyInIndifferance: Rand presumably cares more about his children than he lets on, however, he pretends to be apathetic towards them as a way to prevent Yui from harming them.
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* SafteyInIndifferance: SafetyInIndifference: Rand presumably cares more about his children than he lets on, however, he pretends to be apathetic towards them as a way to prevent Yui from harming them.
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* SafteyInIndifference: SafteyInIndifferance: Rand presumably cares more about his children than he lets on, however, he pretends to be apathetic towards them as a way to prevent Yui from harming them.
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* DoubleMeaning: Used several times. One of the most notable examples is the use of the word "nobody" or "no-one" as a way to refer to the character Nol.
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* OfferingAHand: Used to Show Shin-Ae's development.
** At the beginning of the story, Nol offers Shin-Ae his hand, but instead of taking it she hi-fives him.
** Later, at the black and white formal, Kousuke offers Shin-Ae his hand for a dance, but she takes it reluctantly.
** In chapter 207, Shin-Ae extends her hand to Nol, but they are interrupted before he takes it. However, she takes his hand later on while they are in the hospital.
** At the beginning of the story, Nol offers Shin-Ae his hand, but instead of taking it she hi-fives him.
** Later, at the black and white formal, Kousuke offers Shin-Ae his hand for a dance, but she takes it reluctantly.
** In chapter 207, Shin-Ae extends her hand to Nol, but they are interrupted before he takes it. However, she takes his hand later on while they are in the hospital.
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* OldMoney: The Hirahara family very clearly has generational wealth, this contrasts the main character, Shin-Ae, who is very poor.
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* OnceMoreWithClarity: Alyssa and Shin-Ae's past is first seen in a flashback through Maya's POV, before another flashback shown in Shin-Ae's POV.
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* MonochromePast: Most of the flashbacks are either completely black and white or in muted colors.
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* Checkov'sParty: ChekhovsParty: All parties that are attended in the story lead to important plot points, all leading to subsequent hospital visits.
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* ArrangedFriendship: Shin-Ae's friendship with Maya and Rika is partially because Min-Hyuk told them to watch over her while he went to Chicago for college. Although his approach worked with Shin-Ae and Rika, her relationship with Maya started to get a bit rocky because of this.
