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I actually really like this and I hope it continues to be fleshed out. I'm all for slow burn romances if done right. Tamaki has a lot of things he needs to work on, but the problem is no one knows he needs to work on those things besides us, the readers.

It's fine to feel uncomfortable by Shi's advances, but also important to remember that Shi has liked Tamaki since they were kids and like someone mentioned below, he's never been in a relationship with anyone, so not only is he exploring his sexuality hand in hand with Tamaki, he's also navigating his first relationship and he just happens to be a very forward person. In addition, he has no idea that Tamaki has trauma around women and sexuality in general. Even Tamaki doesn't understand, so it's impossible for them to have a conversation if He himself doesn't think there's anything "wrong" with him. Shi's advances in the relationship is what will finally bring those thoughts to light, if done right, and I believe that's what the mangaka is doing.

Also Shi and Tamaki are very honest with each other, as in they both aren't afraid to say whats on their mind. I don't really see that as manipulation on either end, its actually a good quality to have in a relationship. The only reason it feels like that to people is bc we know Tamaki's back story. If we didn't we'd just think he was shy. All in all, Shi is still in the process of accepting his sexuality and Tamaki literally has no idea what's going on with him on a psychological level. I understand people's fears, but I definitely don't think this story will have rape in it. It wouldn't work knowing his past.

After reading chapter 58:



Taku is really a heartless person to his previous lover. I would never like to be in a relationship with someone who can't show me real emotions (anger and love) so I think it will be better for H if he doesn't end up with someone who won't be honest with him. The fact that he allowed Joowon to take him and he did not even try to go after Haesoo just sitting and waiting shows just how much he doesn't care. I am pleased that the author at the end reminded that Taku knew from the beginning about the relationship between H and J.
I want to see comments from Team Taku about this chapter.
I'M NOT ON ANY SIDE JUST WANT A HAPPY ENDING FOR ALL (even Leo)

Key points that might clear up some questions: Worries that friendship is superficial (it's hard to maintain deep friendships long distance, much less...), discomfort at potentially being in love with someone of the same sex (although this was likely a one-sided revelation).