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I have a new obsession. Best friends to lovers. Nothing toxic from the getgo. Both striving to work hard to get out of poverty and help each other out, good friendships, no visible rivalry (granted there’s just two chapters) edit: ch53 this is absolutely one for the books. such a nuanced take on relationships on all aspects. I think it strikes the right spot on Asian relationships, to be specific, especially with culture and socio-economic disparities. I personally love the overarching theme of hopeful optimism the characters display. I do love grim, dark, and gritty stories, but it's stories like these that add a drop of color to an otherwise bleak reality.