A Business Proposal 4 keeps the jealousy more on the comedic side. Its full-color illustrations add to the silly antics.
A Business Proposal 4 keeps it steamy with both couples. Although Yeongsuh and Sunghoon’s relationship is further along, both face challenges within and outside their relationships. As one of each set is from a wealthy family, the kind that sets them up on blind matchmaking dates, it’s apparent that marrying outside of the elite is unacceptable. With drama, romance, a triangle, and many laughs, A Business Proposal 4 reminds readers why this series is top-tier romantic-comedy entertainment.
With art by Narak, adapted by Perilla, and an original story by Haehwa, the fourth volume covers Chapters 41 – 52. The Yen Press comic starts where the previous volume ended, with a passionate goodbye kiss. At least, it’s goodbye on Hari’s part. She knows Taemu knows who she is and believes he’s stringing her along for revenge. It’s understandable, given his sentiments regarding liars and his initial plot for payback. On top of that, her best friend and former crush, Minwoo, circles. So, it creates some funny moments. Plus, theirs is not the only love triangle forming.
A Business Proposal 4 Doubles the Love Triangles
Jealousy runs amok for both couples. While previous volumes already established Taemu and Minwoo cannot stand each other, there’s also Yeongsuh’s brush with jealousy. Although, it’s not surprising. After all, she thinks Sunghoon switched to her cousin. But in this volume, Sunghoon’s jealousy over Hari’s younger brother, Hamin, flares up. But his jealousy is more of a pout.
However, A Business Proposal 4 keeps the jealousy more on the comedic side. Its full-color illustrations add to the silly antics. Still, there’s a level of toxicity here. After all, Sunghoon feels jealous if Yeongsuh smiles, laughs, or even talks to another man. So, even if it’s clear Hamin likes Yeongsuh, and Sunghoon expresses jealousy with a blush and a pout, no one should believe that this is a healthy or normal aspect of a relationship.
Realistic Fear of Rejection
A Business Proposal 4 shows how hard it is to confess feelings for someone else. Taemu, Minwoo, and Hari, in particular, struggle to admit how they feel. Although, Minwoo’s fear is more egregious because it harms others. After all, he only confesses to Hari after he hears her lie to Taemu, claiming she still likes him. Then he says he always liked her and dated all those different women for seven years to make her jealous. So, Hari sees him in a new light, and it’s not positive. That’s another level of cowardice. In addition, using all those women is awful. But Hari also acknowledges to herself that she’s scared, too.
Outside Threats Loom in Both Relationships
Often, it’s not just conflicts within the relationship. Family can be a massive obstacle to a burgeoning romance. For Yeongsuh and Sunghoon, her father is the impediment. Meanwhile, for Taemu and Hari, it’s Taemu’s grandfather. How the relationship survives will depend on how they handle this conflict. Both couples are adorable. For Yeongsuh and Sunghoon, it was love at first sight. However, for Taemu and Hari, it was gradual. Still, both couples are in for a storm, and A Business Proposal 4 sets it up perfectly on a cliffhanger as both family members come into play.
A Business Proposal 4 is sexy fun, but readers shouldn’t take away that jealousy is normal or even adorable. For the contents of this fictional story, it’s cute. In particular, Sunghoon seems sweet, earnest, shy, and nerdy. However, it’s not normal or acceptable. Hari’s always funny, including when her angel and demon on her shoulders switch places. A Business Proposal 4 crafts a hilarious, passionate workplace romance tale thanks to both couples being sweet and comical.
