
The ML actually stated that their "relationship" is contractual. He stated it a few time before and not even beating around the bush about it, just straightto the point. He doesn't want the MC to fall for him further as he can see that he is getting emotional with him. For the ML he doesn't eantto get emotionally get involved with the MC or anyone for the fact. He's setting or stating the boundaries so in the long run or after their contract ends, the MC wouldn't be a 'burden' to him nor he will be for the MC too.
Yeah, the ML is an asshole but come on, he stated the contract relationship they have and that's it'll all an act. The mixed signals are a no no and can't defend him from that. The MC agreed with the contract so I think the ML just wants him to remind of him of his position.
THOUGH I CAN'T WAIT FOR THE CHASING ARC

I found this at tiktok anf they say that this isn't actually yaoi. WHY BL COVER IF NOT BL!!!!!

and I'm not just saying that bc trust me I read yaoi slop too but this isn't that. y'all can seriously not understand underlying context clues and the tension between the two mcs is soooo clear, y'all fr just need to see them buttfuck each other for u to understand that they are into each other (btw that's just how I'm interpreting the story ╮( ̄▽ ̄)╭ they could honestly just be homies w a lot of homosexual tension between them idk I'm not the author and neither are u)
NO MISUNDERSTANDING AS A BEGINNING FOR THE NEXT SEASON WE WONNNN AND OMGGGG HE FINALLY CONFESSED RAHHHHH