I honestly didn't feel like the side couple was necessary? Wr could've just gotten the ML & MC together, move on from his crush to get closure and that's that. That would've been a great story. The best friend and his love interest just annoyed me especially when he was petty af tryna compete with MC for the best friend's affection. Bruh isn't even a great catch ಠ_ಠ
Is it so hard to have couples with good communication? Or at least develop into one? You have so many chapters, why not show the couple's progress when communicating their needs, wants and even worries. It takes courage to be vulnerable but it would've been a real quality read if the couple showcased that instead of your stereotypical prince charming saving the damsel in distress.
I'm just waiting for his retribution atp