Define the Relationship (2024)

Define the Relationship is a web novel with three novels in addition to three side stories. Released in 2019, the novels are written by Flona and have been serialized and published by Ridibooks. A manhwa adaption written by Flona and illustrated by Chada was released in 2021. The chapters have been serialized in Bomtoon, and the manhwa has been completed with ninety eight chapters across three seasons. An official English release has been announced.

Synopsis[]

Manhwa[]

Born as a non-dominant Alpha to a noble family, Karlyle feels strongly about having an obligatory relationship with an Omega, so he receives counseling. The counselor encourages Karlyle to sleep with another Alpha to overcome these strong feelings. Karlyle, who didn't want to have sex with another Alpha, met Ash while meeting his partner. Ash had kissed Karlyle six years ago on New Year's Eve, but he doesn't remember. After his encounter with Ash, Karlyle begins to develop new feelings. What will become of their relationship?

Manhwa Seasons[]

• Season 1: Chapters 1-23
• Season 2: Chapters 24-58
• Season 3: Chapters 59-98

Novel[]

Karlyle’s family has always been in control for things such as marriage and love but one day Karlyle was diagnosed as an insensitive person. Karlyle was told to have s*x with anyone but Omega. He was then introduced to Ash Jones. Surprisingly, Karlyle and Ash had ever kissed each other 6 years ago on a new year’s eve.

“I’m doing this for the sake of Nick’s request. You don’t have to worry, I won’t fall for someone like you, anyway.”

Ash can’t remember Karlyle. Ash has someone he still can’t forget. At the place where they introduced each other (for the first time), Karlyle made Ash angry with his statement. Even though Karlyle is sure of himself that he won’t like Ash, he starts to give his heart to Ash eventually.

Whilst to Ash, Karlyle is just his s*x partner.

Characters[]

Karlyle Frost[]

Wandering the streets, Karlyle wonders where did that Omega go. Having told him they would enjoy the new Year's event together, Karlyle feels them at a hotel would be kind of romantic. Judging it would be a waste of time looking for a replacement, Karlyle decides to just head back to the hotel. Unable to make out Ash's eyes, Karlyle contemplates why he cannot pull away as he is kissed. Thinking he knows they will never see each other again, Karlyle answers Ash his name is Lyle, a nickname no one knows. Frowning at an Omega's smell, while Karlyle walks off with him it felt like he had left something behind and wanted to look back. He has a dream feeling there is no need to soothe the childish Omega. Waking up next to Robert, he has been meeting this different Omega once a year. Due to his father's desire to control his lineage, Karlyle cannot fall in love to an Omega the family has not decided on. Having been given inhibitors, Karlyle hears there is no abnormality in his body function to explain intercourse problems. With that, Karlyle never thought he would be in this kind of situation and that it is pathetic. On Luthor's advice for psychological issues, Karlyle thinks to sleep with someone other than an Omega. Feeling it is a foolish thing to have a relationship with an Alpha, Karlyle contemplates how it is a risky attempt, and feels it is not him.

Ash Jones[]

After bumping into Karlyle he feels it is a relief that he is alright while placing his hands on him. Wishing him happy new year, Ash leans in to kiss Karlyle to coincide with the new year countdown. Taking his hand, Ash asks his name. Brought to meet Karlyle he recommends they head to dinner. Ordering some apple wine, Ash makes small talk. Having heard Karlyle has had some problems, detailing this is the first time doing something like this, Karlyle is not sure he will be of help. Feeling they did not have such a good first impression, Ash says they should set boundaries. With the kiss mentioned, Ash felt Karlyle did not want to see him again. Not wanting an apology, Ash says now it is Karlyle's turn to tell him what he does not like. On Karlyle not wanting unnecessary feelings in their relationship, Ash answers he does not need to worry about that because he will not fall for someone like him. Following up that he is sorry, Ash states what he just said was rude.

The Omega[]

This young man found Karlyle who was facing Ash and asked if he was going. Taking ahold of Karlyle's arm he escorted him to a hotel.

Robert[]

Seeing Karlyle was awake, and told to sleep some more, Robert speaks how Karlyle has not slept in a while. Sharing that he has something to say, after a pause, Robert raises whether Karlyle is able to climax. With it the case he is unable to, Robert appears concerned and states he will call Mr. Millan. Mentioning he will report what happened, Robert adds it was one of the conditions of the contract.

Kyle[]

Karlyle's Younger Brother who is a dominant Alpha. He was said by Karlyle to be suffering from the side effects of the inhibitors.

Millan[]

Luthor[]

Joining Karlyle in an office, Millan says it has been a long time since he has seen him like this. Feeling Karlyle must be having sex problems in his life, Luthor explains it is because there are several factors. As the Frost family doctor, Luthor has been with Karlyle since he was sixteen.

Nicolas[]

Brought in by Luthor to meet Karlyle, he greets the latter hello. Nicolas is Kyle's lover, and is said to have turned into an omega (which allowed them to conceive a child)

Story[]

At around 11.50 in Times Square a New Year's Eve even is about to start. Karlyle cannot find the Omega he was looking for. As the countdown begins, Karlyle heads back to the hotel alone before bumping into Ash, who he recognizes as an Alpha. Feeling that, in America, kissing with strangers is common, they kiss. After Karlyle gives a nickname of Lyle to Ash, the Omega he was looking for locates him. After Karlyle leaves with him, in a separate scenario, he awakens from a dream next to Robert. Noted as an Alpha, Karlyle's mother, the daughter of Marquis Frost, was half-mixed with noble blood. Karlyle's grandfather is a very strict man when it comes to his lineage. The belief was that aristocratic blood can produce a dominant Alpha which is 1% of the population. Karlyle was essentially experimented on with inhibitors, of which his brother suffered from side effects. Robert raises with Karlyle on whether he can climax.^[1]

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References[]

Web Novel: You can purchase the original novel on Ridibooks of Google Play:

https://play.google.com/store/books/details

Wiki Link[]

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