Yes @WinnyAye, we didn't downgrade him or hit him below the belt as they have downgraded and hit below the belt and even made fun of jing since the beginning that I know of or probably we all know of.
I remember DW's interviews where he mentioned abt that cherry blossom scene and how the camera focused on his expression. For him who lived as jing for 6 months, he had developed this deep understanding of the character he played and for him, that scene was very emotional coz he felt jing's sorrow- thinking he would lose his only life's goal- xy and haven't even solved some pressing issues in his life like a barrier to their relationship.
Lastly, xy's death on the cherry blossom was a time TH made all the mls esp related to her to go to her rescue, there's a reason why jing found her first, then cx, then xl. Also, since I see the bug mentioned as @Symbolika shared the photo, I think there's a reason why it has to be with xl, I think one is coz he's the only one with 9lives the author came up with, and if there's no other way to remove it then kill it, if it's w/jing or cx, they couldn't do so coz they weren't meant to have those no. of lives or if TH would create another scenario to fit that, it won't be the lyf we all read.
{This is what I originally intended to say to end our discussion a while back when I get back on this thread but I forgot now with other topics though opened up but it's fine it's related.}
All I know is that whatever or however TH created her story's characters, she has given them their own deserved endings and for me that's enough. like I said, some chars doesn't always have to get the girl/boy in the end but perhaps knowing the girl/boy has its own purpose, it could be to learn something else- how to live life, love life, forgive, be open, accept the way things are, change and be the better you, or to teach one a lesson- how to value people, time, moments, relationships {all types}, or more😉