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Definition: Pedophilic disorder is characterized by recurring, intense sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behavior involving children (usually 13 years old or younger). Pedophiles may be attracted to young boys, young girls, or both, and they may be attracted only to children or to children and adults.
Grooming is when someone builds a relationship, trust and emotional connection with a child or young person so they can manipulate, exploit and abuse them. Children and young people who are groomed can be sexually abused, exploited or trafficked. Anybody can be a groomer, no matter their age, gender or race.
Now I don't see any of this kind of behavior in Ryo anywhere. He genuinely cares for her and had never made any sexual advances towards her even though he apparently has a lot of millage... Plus, they're relationship was of mutual respect and even if you don't believe it that way, Ichika is a strong FM that stands for what she believes in so Ryo has no hold over her in that manipulative sort of way. And SPOILER after they confess, she asks for him to wait until she graduates, and he gladly does so.
Age gaps are more common in other countries out of America and as long as they do it the right way, it's OK. FYI In Japan, with parents permission, men can marry when they turn 18 and women can already get married at 16.
Lastly FU, with love from Tanya. Bye!