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it's true that the group did kinda "ignore" him. Instead of showing affection and understanding they did get scared and even avoiding interactions with him because they know real sihyeon would hate that and he would reject them hard. But Getting rejected is not a nice feeling, y'know... it's also understandable why they avoid him because sihyeon was literally very sensitive and rejecting everyone. Not only that he seems kinda picky for his job too and made a lot of trouble for the group and the manager? (maybe because of his disorder). He is also unstable yet won't say anything. He made a lot of scandal and made the group reputation kinda.... wonky. Probably also because if that one fking guy we still dont know who.
Plus, thinking carefully, If they're still a trainee then yes, its their fault for not paying more attention, but in a way, they're now a fully fledged popular idol that must have been busy. They have jobs and needs professionalism, clear head and reasonable acts, etc etc. They had anniversaries but sihyeon couldn't bother (perhaps bevause of that one fking man that made his mental disorder). I mean, they do gave up on him and thats not nice of them to do. But its still not like they're at fault. They're not actually being toxic to sihyeon, sihyeon is being toxic to them because of his mental disorder. "Ignoring" him seems to be the best way to maintain the group stability. But its not exactly siheyon's fault either. Everything just happen at the wrong timing, wrong condition, wrong way, wrong approach. Sihyeon needs help, yes, but acting this way, its inevitable that the people around him will get irritated by him. Seeking unconditional understanding is very unrealistic especially in real life (this is fiction tho HAHAHAH).
I do understand the comments saying "they should've been the one that has sihyeon's back all the time as they're the one closest to him" tho, but being very patient with people with aggressive mental disorder is not easy. It's not that easy. Although I know this is a fiction and actually the author may choose to make them supportive instead (which the story wont even start then lol), maybeee?? They're trying to be as realistic as possible on their relationship. Because It would take a very nice, dedicated, and patient person to heal him.
And guyssss do remember that all of this happen because of that one fking unknown man and everyone seems to be blaming the wrong guy.