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I really do believe that Shizuma is at fault here. Here's the thing, I've been rereading this and the whole time, if not MOST of the time, Minato has done nothing but adjust and accommodate him. And I get it, in relationships, sometimes we have to do some adjustments and etc. But NOTICE how Minato, always tries to understand Shizuma's situations, his dreams/work, not to mention his personality (which I think needs adjustments especially with how he treats others), and how Minato always ALWAYS gives in on him. Yes, he might act sassy and 'mean', but honestly he gives in pretty easily on Shizuma. And IT SHOWS in this chapter how Shizuma himself knows that Minato gives in on him, he didn't even consider possibly sitting Minato down and discussing things properly. ALL OF THIS CONSIDERING, Minato opened up to him about his past and how it affects him greatly still, especially regarding relationships. With that on the table, I can say that Minato is absolutely giving his all here, no matter how anxious he gets, no matter how his traumas come back to him, he is pushing forward for Shizuma and their relationship. On the other hand, I kinda am getting an immature vibe from Shizuma right now, somehow he's very dense and it's beyond me how he's not considering his partners past and trauma for what is happening right now. Also, don't get me wrong I am not saying Shizuma has to tiptoe around Minato and all that. It is just that right now there are lots of things that Shizuma has to develop in his character.