If you felt angry because of a slur then congrats, the author did their job. Racism is ugly, hateful, and should insight rage. The moral I'm getting is about crying wolf. Using racism to call out others when it isn't the case only hurts those who are actually experiencing it. It could also be about people who are of mixed race who don't feel like they belong anywhere. Hyun mentioned getting to the root of the problem, so maybe Mukhyeon had/has someone in their lives who said racist things to them for only half of who they are and is having difficulties with it(as anyone would).
It's okay to be upset, but calling the author a racist based on part of a story that hasn't played out fully isn't okay. If it bothers you then drop it and move on.
Also, I won't be reading or responding to any comments on this post because I know the internet will be unreasonable.
actually there is a necessity to it even if the author can't see it. This helps to showcase how all races manage to partake in racism and I hope this chapter is continued because it will display how a racist is dealt with "non- violently". Also they repeatedly stated the code to TRPA the 8th code to be correct that states they may use any means necessary for investigation and rehabilitation uninterfered with by any legislation.
Besides that displaying this in stories and reading material is helpful to see what that racism does especially in a school setting. Rather than sweeping the problem under the rug and trying to hush hush it this author brought light of it and even chose to create a "non violent" TRPA investigator for this part of the story. You are part of the problem believing an author cannot create a story reflecting racism and it's negative impact in schools. Which I'm sure was the authors only goal.
@Wondercat no he just did it in the wrong way. Racism should absolutely be talked about and anyone can be effected by it. He did it completely wrong and he even acknowledged it. Don't make excuses for someone in their place. Be better.