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In digital mediums like webcomics (Webtoons) and manga, complex internal emotions must be communicated quickly on small mobile screens. Visual cues of romantic aggression—such as a character clenching their jaw, gripping a partner's wrist with intense but safe passion, or a "kabedon" (wall-slam)—instantly signal high-stakes romance to the reader without requiring paragraphs of exposition. 3. The Virality of Relatable Reactions

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Viewers who form emotional bonds with aggressive characters (e.g., a possessive vampire lord) may internalize justifications: “He only hurts her because he loves her so much.” In digital mediums like webcomics (Webtoons) and manga,

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