beta
It's so easy to pull a plot armor in order to have the main couple go all the way and they can defo draw smoking smut if they want to as well, BUT the author was really consistent with the lore and personality of the character that they made their physical contact a process, one that's still ongoing until the very end since the uke's constitution is really a unique one, there was no sudden exception, everything that they have, they worked for together - from gaining friends, to getting him used to arousal, they're so likeable.
I also like that though the side couple were given spotlight they never overshadowed the main one and was just on the sidelines all throughout, there's so much potential for them and I like their pairing as well. I do hope the author continues with a sequel for them (that way we also get a glimpse of the main couple in this story as a side couple instead hehe)
Seme is too persistent and never gives up on uke, acted like a creep around him (w/c some readers might look past due to his face card) and was not reflective of his actions and implications to the other boy's life, and then he kinda blackmails him to answer his feelings or lose him as a friend. Uke is more realistic in terms of his reflection and realization (considering he was straight) but too fickle and sometimes oblivious, it's an odd blend of being strong headed and a pushover which does not work. Meh for me, not much chemistry for me to continue reading the sides. The novel might be better and give more insight to the development of their relationship tho.