They got tan cause they're always under the sun hunting and fishing, etc. Especially ML, cause it seems like the best in their village. So it would not be confusing why he got so tanned.
Its because it's acceptable for men to be dark and not for woman. Since the author is asian, she probably has colorism issues.
I agree its ridiculous to think that the women wouldn't at least develop a nice tan
Lol bro...
So let me get this correct...the men become completely dark tan when they grow up while the women dont???