I have to disagree with your opinion about TBMD, I admit I don't remember much of the details since it was many years ago, but I hated so much because it's that same neko trope that falls for the guy that raped, abused and humiliated him without any "redemption arch"... I usually drop that kinda content fast, but I tried to the bitter end because I wanted to see if the ending would be different because the tachi had the "psychopath excuse", even though he probably isn't really one.
But we all can agree to disagree. I confess I wanted to see the neko getting him in forever in jail or killing him, but I that's me.
I can't say anything about this one because I've only read 3 chapters and came to get your insights on the toxicity and character development.
So I came to the comment section to see if I should give this one a chance or not...