Killing Me Softly

 ~ Killing me softly with his song, killing me softlyyyy ~  

Why is Bum not sleeping? Well, here's why.   

More seriously, it's been so long I wanted to draw these two together. Killing Stalking
became my favourite manga with In These Words. Why? Well, because it's not a
cliché story of two boys in love. It's a psychological thriller depicting humans that are
not heroes but humans with strong mental illnesses. They're far from sane and
perfect because of what happened in their past. And that makes the characters very
interesting, more human, and even touching. It's thrilling, striking, it's about subjects
that get under your skin and make your heart beat faster. It's just so well done, with
great stories, amazing characters with reactions that are always unexpected, (both for
In These Words and Killing Stalking). It's no romance between two cute boys in love
with each other. I don't even see it as a yaoi story but more as a psychological thriller
mixed with some horror/tragedy to it. Don't get me wrong, cute romances and sweet
yaoi are nice too, I like reading them a lot, but mangas like Killing Stalking or ITW are
far more interesting and striking because it makes you think more. It's deep, it's
complex. It's all about the human brain and this is just what I love, what makes the
story and characters so fascinating. The characters are more developed and intriguing
this way. They seem more human, more vulnerable. They're not Charming Princes. 
_{None of us are.} And what makes it even more real and stimulating, 
if I can say so, is that this could be something happening in real life. While cute
romances and sweet yaoi never happen IRL. _{Or very rarely.}

That might be weird to say but I like the so ambiguous relationship between them.
Sangwoo is a dangerous and violent psychopath who probably murdered  
his parents and who kidnappes people to lock them in his basement and torture
them. And you have Bum, who also has issues. He's a pervert stalker who does
crazy stuff to get closer to people he loves. And somehow, the relationship
between Bum and Sangwoo isn't too unhealthy, because Bum has a positive
effect on Sangwoo. He softens his behaviour. _{I know they're both tormented
psychotics, but still.} And maybe we're gonna get even more surprised
by what's gonna happen next in the story. Can't wait for it! 

So... yup. I love Killing Stalking. ♥ A lot. _{like... really. So much.}

Anyway, I think I talked enough about what I think of this manga, _{I always tend
to talk too much when I love something.} Now I let you guys talk about it, and don't
hesitate to let me know what you think about my fan art of Yoonbum and Sangwoo ~ 

Thanks a lot for reading my long description and hope you'll enjoy my illustration. 

_{Art by Aldric-Cheylan ©
Characters - Killing Stalking ©}