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Oh my mc so retable...his insecurity are valid since he is at the age when he finally aware about everything. Idk why someone hate his inner thought when actually mc just trying his best to be positive despite his brain full of insecurities. You descripe him so good, and i agree let's forget the ml, sadly the author prefer go with typical possesive ml when they manage to make a good character like mc. Already 20 chapter but still doesn't have any chara development from him
Major Spoiler Warning: If you haven't read the story yet, proceed at your own risk because I'm not going to omit any details.
First off, I do not like the main lead (ML). I think that's pretty clear. I enjoy the story overall, but the way it slows down toward the epilogue frustrates me. It’s like everything the main character (MC) went through is suddenly fixed through sex, which feels incredibly shallow.
One of the biggest issues I have with this story is how the MC's inner feelings and thoughts are never properly validated. Not by the ML, not by anyone. The MC is painfully aware that he doesn’t have friends he can trust or talk to about his insecurities. And when he finally does try to open up about his feelings, especially his insecurity toward his childhood best friend, he’s just told to stop thinking about it and believe what the ML says. What?! His feelings were deeply hurt, and when reality came crashing down on him, forcing him to confront the truth, instead of being supported, heard, or understood, the ML basically said, “You’re wrong, I’m right, I love you,” and that’s supposed to fix everything?! The MC is coddled and sheltered to the point where he believes everything the ML says. When reality finally contradicts what he thought he knew, instead of receiving an explanation or clarity, he's told, “Stop. Don’t think. Believe me because my words are all that should matter to you.” Huge red flag.
Now, Chapters 2 to 5? They *broke* me. That angst? I've read worse, but this story moved me to tears in a way that few others have. The MC’s situation is so relatable, something anyone could easily empathize with. Even if the specific events haven’t happened to you, the idea of an innocent person being forced to see the harshness of reality, especially through the eyes of someone they love, is gut-wrenching. The story’s ability to hit such a universal conflict is what makes it so impactful.
I also appreciate that the MC isn’t completely clueless. He’s actually aware and quick to pick up on social cues, even if he doesn’t always get them right. This shows that he’s careful and thoughtful, which adds a lot of depth to his character. His inner dialogue is so logical that I can’t even be frustrated with him. I would’ve probably assumed and acted the same way in his situation. It’s realistic, but still a bit fantastical, and I think that balance is the best part. Chapters 2 to 5? Chef’s kiss. I cried so many tears.
As for the ML, I’m not going to go too deep into his character because, honestly, I think he’s manipulative and possessive to a psychotic degree. His love for the MC may be genuine, but he wants to control the MC entirely. And he’s a coward. I have never seen him stand up for the MC in a school setting. Never seen him make the first move. Never. What does that even mean? He has never been helpful in the MC's life—it’s always the other way around. Does he really think a little confrontation and consensual rape is going to fix everything?! I am beyond pissed.
In summary, the subtle complexity of the MC and the story is fantastic. The ML? Absolutely not. I don’t care for him at all.