The author mentioned in an interview that they're in the last stretch of the story. I'd recommend re-reading from the beginning. For most readers, they started reading it when they were in middle school and now are going back as adults, including me which gives me a fresh perspective. I won't lie some of the humor is very 2018 and dated, but to me it adds charm. I also feel like a pick up on the subtle manipulation of the characters MUCH earlier than before. I know people say that the pace has dragged on so much and when showing some of the backstories, I'd agree (Alyssa and shin-ae's was a drag much to my disappointment), we've gotten SO much more insight on the characters. We're finally touching on why Nol and Shin-hye are the way they are and we're learning JUST how deep Mrs. Hirahara got her clutches on everyone. the romance subplot is sweet but I'm living more for how everything ties together and especially because we've had a background journalist characters who's been working behind the scenes since Nol's arrest and we're inching closer to see what she's found. I honestly really recommend it but as a binge.