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Like okay I totally understand where you guys are coming from, I’m not sending any hate or anything, because I do agree it’s cliche and Tess isn’t the best, but I don’t hate her as much as a lot of you do, like I won’t drop it if they get together and honestly I think the romance between her and Arthur is kinda cute, like watching teen love a little bit.
Of course I won’t say any spoilers but I do reference some scenes (that you’d get if you read it, but won’t be spoiled if you haven’t) that way you can see where I’m coming from without being worried that I’d ruin the plot(๑•ㅂ•)و✧
There’s definitely times where she frustrates me, but I really like how she has been patient while also taking the lead knowing he wouldn’t, like she knows he’s afraid and she wants him to see that it’s okay. I also really like how she grounds him, like after he feels like he’s lost everyone and that he’s alone, she’s still there by his side and and he’s willing to do anything to protect her, considering her as one of his family members even if they haven’t been together for long. I also really love her development with his family, like I honestly kinda think they nailed a daughter in law’s relationship with her “lover’s” family (idk what else to call him)
I also kinda like how ambiguous their relationship is, like they’re not together but there’s something there. I’m glad they don’t focus hard on the romance plot but I do enjoy it being there like a nice break from the whole crazy depression fight arcs that TBATE is good at.
I also completely understand the whole weird reincarnation and age thing, but I actually like how they approached it, like rather than typical reincarnation romances where they don’t consider age at all, it’s actually a part of the plot and he hasn’t considered her anything more than a little sister until they grew up. Sure they’re still young, but I’d much prefer this than him, a minor, dating someone his mom’s age (which he literally talks about) and he didn’t date her when they were kids which he totally could’ve, instead they started going down the romance plot when they’re like (16? I don’t remember) in a more comfortable dating age and she took the first step. Even then he’s holding himself back, but it only makes me more excited for when they’re adults and he’ll finally consider it as okay. (I don’t consider it pedophilia that much considering he’s technically a minor too, but I still see where you guys are coming from with that so I am glad they didn’t really confirm the relationship just yet)
But hey maybe it’s because I’m a sucker for romance ┗( T﹏T )┛
Long story short: I don’t mind it that much because the author goes about it correctly in my eyes, and they take a more realistic approach (like of course Tess is more immature than Arthur despite her being older, he technically lived longer while she is still going through puberty, mind and body)
And they don’t focus on it enough to take away from the plot but rather ground it, give readers a break while establishing relationships type thing
Only thing I’m a little disappointed about is that it felt like a harem was going to start and honestly I’d MUCH rather a sole Tess romance plot than a harem plot. Now THATS cliche
Thanks for reading my rant if you did, I just thought people were giving Tess and the romance wayyy too much hate, when yes she’s not the best, but she’s definitely better than people make her out to be and yes I am caught up to the manhwa and read some of the novel and TBATE is one of my favoritesლ(´ڡ`ლ)