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Romance- I'm like 240 into the novel and there isn't much romance, they do like him though but the author is definitely focusing on developing the fl's personalities and stories. MC does realize that they are catching feels but he doesn't really feel romantic towards them cuz he's still more story driven and the girls don't really force him into anything. They all have a kinda chill relationship. So far there are 5 maybe 6 love interest but it's all really story driven as to why they interact anyways.
Male friends: there are two potential male friends Ma yuseong and this other dude. Yuseong doesn't really pop up much like up till now it's only been 5 times but they're like little tidbits instead of a full story. The other male friend also only shows up to just "see things" then kinda leaves