There are several different romance Manhwas that feature interesting and intriguing plot twists and ‘good feeling’ elements, but not all of them captivate readers, unlike ‘Tears on a Withered Flower ‘.
It’s a story about a 32-year-old South Korean who struggles to keep her so-called married life balanced and going. However, she is slowly sidelined by the preferences of her husband who’s constantly losing his interest in their relationship as a result of his wife, Na Hae Soo losing her girlish charm and succumbing to responsibilities.
The Manhwa contains several profound and meaningful lines that hit harder when used by the characters in the context of the story. Here I shared some of those lines.
Quotes by Na Hae Soo:
Couples in love are beautiful. Because whether their love is a first-rate romance or a third-rate romance, their hearts shine brightly as one. Maybe it’s just because youth is beautiful. A youth that dares to love passionately and get hurt. – na hae soo
Then, does that mean my lukewarm life? Has it already passed its prime, is it no longer beautiful?
All the youth in the world seemed beautiful and brilliant. That’s why I was jealous. Because I am no longer beautiful.
Does love also grow old as time passes? Our relationship is worn out and tattered like a damp and old basement. A love that withered away faster than youth, a love that has long since dried up. So, is it the years that have withered me? Or is it the life of drudgery, working day and night to fill the hole in the bank balance? Am I the one who lost my light because I love you?
Adultery doesn’t only tear love apart. But also trust, faith, and the memories we’ve built up. And our years together. It tears everything apart.
In this world, there are people who are the center of everyone’s attention, like the protagonist of a novel or movie, and there are others who are like pathetic extras in a story no one wants to hear about. It’s always been the latter, much to my annoyance. Maybe that’s the reason.
A cold voice, one I had never heard before, awakens me to reality. That languid voice tells me. The truth, this love is from a very long time ago. It has already ended.
Poverty does quietly devour people. I’ve been working all sorts of jobs since I was young, and I’ve been through a lot. There were many nights when I couldn’t sleep because of sadness. The heart that was hurt has hardened and become accustomed to wounds.
The words, slow and low, bloomed like a single color in an otherwise colorless world. I was somehow ashamed of my poor prejudice. Of trying to criticize him in my shabby way.
Youth is frighteningly refreshing. Every time I got an unexpected message from him, it felt like a splendid youthful scent was spreading on my worn-out cuffs.
For me, the relationship with that kid was more something I held onto to keep myself from getting too nervous.
Whenever life felt overwhelming, I would try to muster some strength by thinking of a better tomorrow for both you and me. But now, I’m not sure anymore. Where are we now, I wonder?
Beom Tae-Ha quotes:
There is no need for you to take responsibility for one-sided emotions. So, don’t be sorry, and don’t force yourself to do things you don’t want to do just because you’re worried someone might be sad… – Beom tae-ha
Behind every seemingly plausible coincidence, there are hundreds of inevitabilities. Some inevitabilities are intertwined one after another. For that one coincidence that will reach you. – beom tae-ha
How will that story end? The end of the story was decided from the beginning. It’s obvious. A story that’s sure to make you cry. – boom the-ha
It’s amazing. The more you try to let it go, the more it haunts you again like a ghost to ruin you. I wonder how many times you have been upset today? How can I ease your hurt feelings?
The source of all suffering… Is attachment.
Taking a deep breath, I sense it instinctively. The onset of suffering. I can’t go against it. Attachment is already rampant. And only suffering remains.
You’re struggling; it’s hard to hold back because I’m pretending to be a good person. Still, you’re good.
Even though you have a hard time at home, you don’t end up going down a bad path or becoming twisted.
My foolish belief that it would all end soon led me to only look at your crying back.
I’ll come to see you every day from now on.
You keep smiling, and can’t bring me to look away from your innocent, carefree smile.
Don’t run away and listen. To the end of your love.
harbinger of destruction is slow and profound. It was the downfall of the relationship I longed for, but. Seeing you collapse, it felt like my heart was bruised all over. I didn’t want to hear it, but it kept coming through. The sound of crying pierced my ears.
Tell me. What do you want? If it’s you, I’ll listen to anything. If there’s something you want, I’ll give it to you. If there’s something you want to do, I’ll do it with you. If there’s a place you want to go, I’ll take you there. If you ask me to kill, then I’ll do it. But you wouldn’t like that.
You, who don’t want to hate or curse the one who made you like this? You, who have burned your insides black with no corners left unscathed, desire nothing from me.
As long as you’re breathing, wounds will eventually heal.
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