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I actually think that the shop owner's son has some room for redemption... like from all the available chapters he didn't seem to be that bad compared to the rest awful people.. just a dumb, arrogant young guy. and compared to the other fellow, he at least didn't think (and hope) that his action could led to fl's death, which is ridiculously naive, but a bit better than straight up wishing someone harm. also idk if the translation is correct but his phrase "if she focused on one thing I'd say to broaden her horizons" after his jealousy rant really stuck out to me. like I didn't really expect him thinking that she could look for a better job considering his attitude. usually the bully in these stories are just "go die in a ditch" or smth lol. the other thing that stuck out is his reaction to the other guy and his father's speech. he was shocked, unsettled and confused. I think he also may not be aware how isolated fl really was - in a sense how much his father manipulated her. so idk. I also don't want him to end up with the rest of the villains bc he was too a victim. like give the guy a chance. throw him into school or something, like he wanted.

based on words of fl's mother that thoughts don't define a human's character (and the fact that the ml is the duke lol) I have a feeling that the new guy might turn out to be someone sleezy or untrustworthy..