Thorn Lily Afterword

[potecchi]

Just thought I'd post this before I slam my laptop shut and run off to sleep

Comments

[aya_sakine]

I think Jaejoong did all those things, was because of the love he had to Eunho remains hanging in the balance after he dies and finds a refuge in Yunho (That is partly Yunho's blame for what happens, because consented Jaejoong in the early years of their relationship) and as the same Jaejoong said "While Eunho was quiet, his brother Yunho was passionate and impulsive"

^ ^ Ah finally Gashiyeon third part, I really apreciate than you've translated Gashiyeon, honestly, I read the writing surface because as I said, my English is not very good and then I'm trying to translate it, but what little I understood the previous chapter, I was crying a lot.

And Happy New Year! Good luck and fightinh ^^
I'll be waiting for the new chapter, even if thi means be closer to the end and my life ends with it, hahaha not true, but the reason I go to the Internet is to read your updates.

[potecchi]

It's like he depends so entirely on Yunho that it's unhealthy right! :D

You're welcomed! I'll do up chapter 1 soon, maybe :)

[sobi_chan]

I can't thank you enough for translating till the end of part 2 !
You are really amazing! I respect you for the hard work you put in, because i also know how neglecting school is a difficult thing to do, so thank you again for translating it! i've been coming here every day for updates and i am sorry for not commenting each time, that's why i'm taking this opportunity to let you know my gratitude!
And this post is just great! because gashiyeon is so complicated, i was so confused after the aftermath part, but reading your explanation just made it more clear ^^
I really can't wait for the 3rd part!
Anyway, you just made a whole bunch of fans happy! It's been more than 3 years people are translating it and you finished it in a few weeks!
Finally, Happy new year!
See you for the next update! i will comment for sure this time :D

[potecchi]

Aww I'm really very touched ;) Thank you so much for being so supportive!

What can I say? I'M A NINJA >:D

[ext_1264290]

Woaaahh can't believe... I have read Gashiyeon on parts, from different places and some just give up or didn't finish it for some reason but finally can read it full. You're awesome, really^^ I start the new year pretty good after all. I'll be waiting for 3rd part. Ah, and don't skip your school work though, nee? :) Fighting!

Hmm I think everyone placesd in situation like Yunho would act exactly in the same way he did. Can't blame both of them. YunJae are mean to be together no matter what hardships they going through.

P.S. Isn't the Thorn Year more correct title?! I still don't understand where Lily come from...and how exactly this flower is connected with the whole story

[potecchi]

Ah, you're welcomed! ^^ I suppose it was natural for Yunho to hesitate the way he did, but I still think he didn't handle the entire situation properly so yeah it's both their faults, for what it came to :)

Hmm, I don't know actually. I don't speak korean haha! But I think 'thorn lily' is the more widely-accepted translation? At least that's what the chinese translators said it was;;; As for the flower thing, it's been used as a metaphor quite frequently in the story! And some lilies have thorns beneath them, though they symbolize purity (Somehow I think of the phrase 'lily among the thorns' whenever I read gashiyeon haha) The thorned lily refers to Jaejoong imo.

[me_clover]

I think bcoz jaejoong is as beautiful as lilies. And the thorns refer to the pain, the destruction that the beautiful jaejoong bring to yunho n ppl around him. Correct me if im wrong

[potecchi]

In literary interpretations, I don't think there's a 'right' or 'wrong' haha! My opinion is just that the lily signifies the innocent, pure side of Jaejoong. He's actually quite childish, as many might have realized, and yes maybe because he grew into such a beauty despite his chaotic childhood. But while he's beautiful to behold, he'd let thorns grow all over him like a lily just to protect his fragile self. And like just like what you said, those thorns are like the pain that Jaejoong inflicts on others just so he could protect himself :)

[me_clover]

Thanks for the explanation. Does explain to me alot... The dependent jaejoong, the undecided yunho, the eternal love that both of them shared leading them to tragedy. Hurm... Now i know how jaejoong escape from the police. But yunho's will to make jaejoong who did kill his mother n as his wife... Woah... Must be love that make he did that,and forget what jaejoong did, rite?
I cried a lot reading the aftermath. With a jaw dropped. God... This Thorn lily...

[potecchi]

I think at this stage, Yunho would find it easier to believe that he loved Jaejoong enough to make him forgive Jaejoong. He's not exactly facing up to the problem actually haha. Imo.

I cried when I first read it too ;_;

[redsky6002]

For me,, I always amazed by Jae's interpretation of their love.. and kinda agree w/ the way he think..
"where did we go wrong in loving each other?"
really, I mean.. sacrifice is a must thing I guess in their such a complicated relationship..
of course thats a big NO for me when I knew that so many lives had to died just because of their love,, but.. I, myself, can't help for not hating Jaejoong and his love to Yunho.. Their love is just too bitter yet too sweet..

*I think I failed my grammar,, but I hope u do understand what I mean w/ that* sorry.. ^^

[potecchi]

you took the words right out of my mouth: bittersweet it is :) thank you!

don't worry i understand :D thank you for being such a great supporter!