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According to the author, the story is built around the contrasting relationship between Hayden and Brett. Hayden comes from a middle-class family, is introverted, contemplative, and prefers stability and peace. He tends to dominate others, but this side of him only emerges when patiently explored. On the other hand, Brett is the opposite of Hayden. He comes from a wealthy family, is extroverted, and is impulsive, aggressive, and tends to enjoy being dominated, but only by those who are acknowledged or permitted.
Additionally, the author mentioned that fans often ask what Brett thinks, so the author showed Brett’s BDSM test results (the author also mentioned that the relationship between Hayden and Brett isn’t exactly considered BDSM play—Brett hates role-playing, so these results only reflect Brett’s tendencies).
Brett is a Prey, Brat, and Slave; besides, he is flexible between Dominant and Submissive depending on the situation. He somewhat enjoys being humiliated and experiencing pain, and also has a bit of a Pet tendency. Brett hates Vanilla, Little, and particularly dislikes spanking (possibly being hit in general) and being tied up.
As for Hayden, with his current state, the test results came out as Vanilla. The author commented that this
not be sincere but couldn’t deny Hayden’s current feelings, so the author let it slide. Perhaps in the future, when Hayden is more honest with himself, there will be another test.
A fun fact about Brett is that he not care about material and fashion (as evidenced by him wearing only a tight black shirt and jeans throughout season 1, lol).
A fun fact about Hayden, according to the author, is that his hair is gradually thinning and not as fluffy as in the short series, lol. If you pay attention, you’ll notice that in the short series, Hayden looks softer and more like a sheep compared to now.
In conclusion, the author shared that season 2 will be more plot-heavy than season 1. There will still be confrontations between Hayden and Brett, injuries, and non-con, and the author can’t reveal everything due to spoilers but warns that it could be very shocking. The atmosphere of the story is intended to be scary, tense, humorous, and seductive.
2024-08-18 20:59 marked

If it was Brett doing the mumbling it implies that Brett was thinking of his arrangement with Hayden as a temporary thing all along. Like with football he was indulging himself with his desires before settling down and doing what his family expects of him. He could view his relationship with Hayden the same way. I think that fits the pause when Hayden offers to drag him to the gym and how much he laughed at using the safe word "honey". It would set the two up for more debate about the nature and value of relationships going forward.
But no one else seemed to interpret it that way. If Hayden was the one mumbling that leaves other possibilities. It's tempting to think that Brett has deeper feelings for Hayden than he's shown - because he pursued Hayden and because he was open to a real date. Also because he looks happy when Hayden gets closer to him. And because it would be awesome. But that's far from proven in the story so far, I think.
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https://www.mangago.zone/read-manga/man_of_a_virtue/uu/iur_chapter-1/pg-1/
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But instead of seeing Brett's efforts to spend time with him, Hayden feels manipulated and tries to establish his agency and control (ie. I CHOSE to be here, it wasn't just you; Brett: ??? ok???). It's because Hayden views "sincerity" and "feelings" as something that is uncontrolled and not strategic - like for him, you don't plan these things out; things happen spontaneously and impulsively. This is all tied again to how Hayden feels especially out of control over his sexuality whereas Brett seems to handle his own - and that of others - with ease. It definitely doesn't help that Hayden still ended up hiccuping (ie. his instincts are still out of his control, and within Brett's predictions/control).
I think both perspectives make sense! They're both such different ppl who are miscommunicating and missing each other's cues. Brett continues to feel like things fall predictably within his control; and Hayden feels entirely out of control at all times. Just great character writing I seriously adore this so much.
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I read this because of the scissoring twt lmao