I've been diving into the novel and have finished the first two lifetimes, but I'm still making my way through the third. The journeys of the characters are incredibly harsh and heart-wrenching, and I truly believe both are to blame.
If I agree with your point about Kloff provoking the situation, it's important to note that Aeroc should have chosen a different path instead of resorting to violence against Ralph. In the end, he took the life of an innocent person.
So, I can't agree with your statement that Kloff is solely at fault. During their first lifetime, Kloff carefully concealed his true feelings for Aeroc and accepted Ralph as his wife. Why should Kloff need Aeroc's approval to express affection toward Ralph? It’s Aeroc who bears responsibility in the first place; his jealousy drove him to commit the unthinkable.
As for 'graping' a pregnant person, that's absolutely unacceptable. While I understand that Aeroc didn’t mean to enact such a horrific act, what did he realistically expect when he instructed low-class thugs to 'hurt a pregnant guy'?
This is why I emphasized that communication could have cleared up their misunderstandings.
I see where you're coming from, but I have to disagree with the idea that Kloff isn’t largely at fault here. Sure, Aeroc’s actions were terrible, and I’m not excusing him—but Kloff isn’t some misunderstood hero either. Kloff deliberately manipulated the situation in both lifetimes, playing mind games and fueling Aeroc’s insecurities. He didn’t love Rapiel yet used him as a pawn to provoke Aeroc. That’s not communication; that’s calculated cruelty.
As for Aeroc, yes, his jealousy and lack of restraint led to unforgivable choices, but let’s not ignore how Kloff pushed him to the edge. The dynamic between them is toxic on both sides, but Kloff’s manipulation makes him the instigator in many ways. Calling him a victim feels like oversimplifying the layers of what’s really going on.
If this manga taught me anything, it would be 'bro, communicate, tell how you feel".
Man, my heart still aches for them. What a painful story.
I don't know who is right, who is wrong anymore.
Do they a happy ending in S2? I hope so.