I agree with the part of him fearing for his life thus acting like he enjoyed it (we literally see him thinking of ml so ofc he wasn't enjoying the rape obviously) I don't understand how ppl think mc wanted it... as for the running away, that was irrational (rightfully so) but ml literally would never hurt or shame mc so that's why ppl felt frustrated (including me ngl)
agreed, running away was the right choice then. he was frightened and confused. ML didn't seem concerned about him, just very scary for the MC, so he started to doubt their relationship.
Yeah he needs therapy cause he can’t be not communicating and running away every time, he should get therapy for his sake and partner’s sake. Partner obviously cares and he showed it to him later
Running wasn’t the right choice, he didn’t communicate but I get why he felt that way. Prostituting himself again also wasn’t a good choice. As for the ML, I think he does care. It’s just that uke didn’t really communicate and it looked like he was cheating.
ML most likely assumed Uke was hurt because of the wound he saw and beat that other dude
Also for MC choosing to run away he didn’t choose fully, he was unsure an ML told him to go and that he will take care of things
Everyone's saying how MC shouldn't have run away or asking if he really faked having sex with that rapist--but maybe because you haven't experienced fear at that level or something similar, you can't relate. You don't act rationally when you're afraid.
MC chose to pretend to enjoy sex with the rapist because he couldn't control what was going on whatsoever. He was frightened out of his wits and he thought if he initiated something else, at least he could save himself and control the narrative somewhat.
As for MC choosing to runaway, I also think it makes sense. Although I'm not surprised people are frustrated. Like I said, people don't act rationally when they're scared. MC can't control how the ML/LI reacts so he does the only thing he has control over--runaway. He's afraid of being victim blamed for the sex/rape thing--which is a very real concern!!!